31 E Main St, Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Property Records

Frederick County property record for 31 E Main St, Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1.5 ba · 1,968 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.114 acres (4,950 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$215,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill$3,279 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Mortgage
Sep 2022 Assignment
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-159571

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-159571
Alternative APNs
  • 5159571
  • 159571

Interior

Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,968 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,072 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area4,950 sqft (0.114 acres)
Lot Dimensions1.7 ft deep x 0.3 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area178 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area600 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemRadiant
SewerMunicipal

Location & Zoning

Account Number159571
Street Address31 E MAIN ST
CityEMMITSBURG
StateMD
Zip21727-9209
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLT 30 X 165 31 E. MAIN ST. EMMITSBURG
Legal SubdivisionEMMITSBURG
Legal Lot Number31
JurisdictionFREDERICK MD
Township / Civil Division5, EMMITSBURG
Census Block Group4
Census Block4016
Census Tract766800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Emmitsburg Historic District (Additional Documentation)
listed 1992 · 217 contributing resources · NRIS 92000076

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Frederick County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address4367 HOLLINS FERRY RD, HALETHORPE, MD 21227-3400
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 16, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK
Sep 16, 2022Assignment of Lease, Transfer
Jul 6, 2022Deed, Transfer
LAKESIDE TITLE COMPANY INC, LAKESIDE TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 6, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 6, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 16, 1981 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022
Deed Book / Page16023 / 415
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFREDERICK MD
Property Address31 E MAIN ST, EMMITSBURG, MD 21727-9209
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4367 HOLLINS FERRY RD, LANSDOWNE, MD 21227-3400

Mortgage

Document Number0161360409
DateSep 16, 2022
Book Page16136/409
Lender
NameFARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK
TypeBank
AddressUPPERCO, MD 21155
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

September 2022: Assignment of Lease, Transfer

Document TypeAssignment of Lease
JurisdictionFREDERICK MD
Recording DateSep 16, 2022
Property Address31 E MAIN ST, EMMITSBURG, MD 21727-9209
Document Number0161360419
Book / Page16136 / 419
Instrument DateSep 9, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

July 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionFREDERICK MD
Recording DateJul 6, 2022
Property Address31 E MAIN ST, EMMITSBURG, MD 21727-9209
Document Number0160230415
Book / Page16023 / 415
Instrument DateJul 1, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 19, 2022
Title CompanyLAKESIDE TITLE COMPANY INC, LAKESIDE TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,075.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4367 HOLLINS FERRY RD, HALETHORPE, MD 21227-3400

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Frederick County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyFrederick County
MunicipalityEmmitsburg Town
Unified School DistrictFrederick County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$229,300 (+51.05%) Land $49,500 Building $179,800$229,300 (+51.05%) Land $49,500 Building $179,800
2025$3,279.00 (+37.08%)
2023$2,392.00$151,800 Land $39,600 Building $112,200$151,800 Land $39,600 Building $112,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 6, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1996–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 3
Most Recent ClaimApr 2011 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF EMMITSBURG
serves 2,921 people · EPA ID MD0100010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2017–2019)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting5
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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