Carroll County property record for 344 Barnes Ave, Westminster, MD 21157
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,305 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (20,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $274,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,926 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-027494 |
| Primary APN | 07-027494 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,305 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 650 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 650 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,000 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 406 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 379 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 027494 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 344 BARNES AVE |
| City | WESTMINSTER |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21157-5902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-200 |
| Legal Description | LT 40 - 20000 SF BARNES AVE 5-5 SUNSET VIEW |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, WESTMINSTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 507802 |
344 Barnes Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 344 BARNES AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-5902 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7934 / 110 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Property Address | 344 BARNES AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-5902 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0102350196 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10235/196 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 344 Barnes Ave was $3,926 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.4% from the year before.
Source: Carroll County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Carroll County |
| Unified School District | Carroll County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,926.00 (+5.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $388,600 Land $90,000 Building $298,600 | $388,600 Land $90,000 Building $298,600 |
| 2025 | $3,726.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $3,323.00 | $294,100 Land $90,000 Building $204,100 | $294,100 Land $90,000 Building $204,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 344 Barnes Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2015.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 11, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2015–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · other causes |
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 risk around 344 Barnes Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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