Frederick County property record for 3843 Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD 21783 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,452 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 56.3 acres (2,454,606 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,917 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-179444 |
| Primary APN | 06-179444 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,452 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,836 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 2,454,606 sqft (56.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 179444 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3843 FOREST SCHOOL RD |
| City | SMITHSBURG |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21783-9285 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL 2 56.35 ACRES CHARLES M & DIXIE ECCARD |
| Legal Subdivision | ADD ECCARD ADD LILLIECH |
| Legal Lot Number | PCL-A |
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, CATOCTIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 752801 |
Source: Frederick County records · APN 06-179444
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3843 FOREST SCHOOL RD, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-9285 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 11378 / 412 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113780418 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Frederick County records · Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Frederick County |
| Unified School District | Frederick County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $271,500 (+22.8%) | $296,700 (+34.19%) Land $141,200 Building $155,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,917.00 (+7.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,704.00 Homeowner's exemption | $221,100 Land $116,200 Building $104,900 | $221,100 Land $116,200 Building $104,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Frederick County (24021C), updated November 6, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 240217528011, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1996–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012, rainfall accumulation, Hurricane Sandy |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 34% of the US · above 72% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 2,500 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 19 locations within about half a mile of this property
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