400 E Franklin St, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Property Records

Washington County property record for 400 E Franklin St, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details1.5 ba · 966 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size0.054 acres (2,350 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$50,000 (Nov 2017)
Tax Bill$1,000 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2017 Sale
May 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN22-001760

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN22-001760
Alternative APN
  • 001760

Interior

Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area966 sqft Total Area
AtticAttic
Attic Area182 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1935
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1935
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialSiding
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area2,350 sqft (0.054 acres)
Lot Dimensions117 ft deep x 20 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area122 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number001760
Street Address400 E FRANKLIN ST
CityHAGERSTOWN
StateMD
Zip21740-4926
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeRMED
Legal Description1/2 LOT 17 20X117.5 400 E FRANKLIN ST
Legal SubdivisionVALENTINES ADD HAGERSTOWN
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionWASHINGTON MD
Township / Civil Division22, HAGERSTOWN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract601

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Hagerstown Historic District
listed 1994 · 1,997 contributing resources · NRIS 93001551

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

Owner

Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address400 E FRANKLIN ST, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4926
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 30, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
MADISON SETTLEMENT SERVICES HAGERS
May 24, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CHARLES J & SARA M DODSON

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 30, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 30, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 4, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20175644-0356
Deed Book / Page5644 / 356
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionWASHINGTON MD
Recording DateNov 30, 2017
Property Address400 E FRANKLIN ST, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4926
Document Number0056440356
Book / Page005644 / 000356
Instrument DateNov 30, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2018
Title CompanyMADISON SETTLEMENT SERVICES HAGERS

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$50.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address400 E FRANKLIN ST HAGERSTOWN MD 217404926, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4926

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWASHINGTON MD
Property Address400 E FRANKLIN ST, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4926
Document Number0055130482
Book / Page005513 / 000482
Instrument DateMay 24, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 19, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address400 E FRANKLIN ST HAGERSTOWN MD 217404926, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4926

Mortgage

Document Number0055130482
DateJun 1, 2017
Book Page005513/000482
Lender
NameCHARLES J & SARA M DODSON
Address17908 SPIELMAN RD, FAIRPLAY, MD 21733-1027
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyWashington County
MunicipalityHagerstown City
Unified School DistrictWashington County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,000.00 (+8.7%)$109,800 (+8.71%)$127,400 (+26.14%) Land $20,000 Building $107,400
2025$920.00 (+24.16%)$101,000 (+24.69%) Land $20,000 Building $81,000$101,000 (-) Land $20,000 Building $81,000
2023$741.00$81,000$101,000 Land $20,000 Building $81,000

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 August 14, 2017

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.5% of Maryland
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemCITY OF HAGERSTOWN
serves 92,200 people · EPA ID MD0210010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 768 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Antietam Cable
Fiber · Cable
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Point Broadband
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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