Carroll County property record for 40 Houck Rd, Westminster, MD 21157
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,028 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 1.18 acres (51,401 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,982 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-027730 |
| Primary APN | 08-027730 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,028 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 51,401 sqft (1.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 864 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 027730 |
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| Street Address | 40 HOUCK RD |
| City | WESTMINSTER |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21157-6644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-400 |
| Legal Description | LT 89 - 1.18 ACS 40 HOUCK RD 19-100 GREENBRIER ASPEN RUN |
| Legal Subdivision | GREENBRIER ASPEN RUN |
| Legal Lot Number | 89 |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 8, HAMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 508200 |
40 Houck Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2003.
Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 HOUCK RD, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-6644 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 20032662 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3768 / 208 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002049 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 40 HOUCK RD, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-6644 |
| Document Number | 0096120280 |
| Book / Page | 009612 / 000280 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | NEW YORK TITLE SERVICES INC, NEW WORLD TITLE SVCS INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 40 HOUCK RD WESTMINSTER MD 211576644, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-6644 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Houck Rd was $3,982 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.1% 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 | $3,982.00 (+5.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $363,733 (+6.45%) | $407,800 (+19.34%) Land $201,800 Building $206,000 |
| 2025 | $3,790.00 Homeowner's exemption | $341,700 Land $141,800 Building $199,900 | $341,700 Land $141,800 Building $199,900 |
| 2023 | $3,448.00 Homeowner's exemption | $305,167 | $341,700 Land $141,800 Building $199,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Houck Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2005.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2005 · tidal / storm surge |
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 40 Houck Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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