Carroll County property record for 438 Barnes Ave, Westminster, MD 21157
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,647 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (20,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $480,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,393 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-020783 |
| Primary APN | 07-020783 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,647 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,000 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 138 sqft |
| Deck Area | 324 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 020783 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 438 BARNES AVE |
| City | WESTMINSTER |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21157-5966 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-200 |
| Legal Description | LT 30 - 20000 SF 438 BARNES AVE 8-23 SUNSET VIEW |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, WESTMINSTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 507802 |
438 Barnes Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 BARNES AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-5966 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2023 | Deed, Transfer HIGHLAND TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, HIGHLAND TITLE & ESCROW |
| Jan 6, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 3, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11058 / 20 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0099790342 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 438 BARNES AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-5966 |
| Document Number | 0110580020 |
| Book / Page | 11058 / 20 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 FO 23 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | HIGHLAND TITLE AND ESCROW LLC, HIGHLAND TITLE & ESCROW |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 438 BARNES AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-5966 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 438 BARNES AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-5966 |
| Document Number | 0106300164 |
| Book / Page | 10630 / 164 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | SAGE TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 438 BARNES AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-5966 |
| Document Number | 0010630170 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 10630/170 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 438 BARNES AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-5966 |
| Document Number | 0099790342 |
| Book / Page | 009979 / 000342 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 BARNES AVE WESTMINSTER MD 211575966, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-5966 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 438 Barnes Ave was $3,393 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 | $3,393.00 (+5.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $480,500 (+18.71%) Land $90,000 Building $390,500 | $480,500 (-) Land $90,000 Building $390,500 |
| 2025 | $3,218.00 Homeowner's exemption | $404,767 | $480,500 Land $90,000 Building $390,500 |
| 2023 | $2,862.00 (+1.17%) | $253,300 (+1.17%) Land $90,000 Building $163,300 | $253,300 (-) Land $90,000 Building $163,300 |
| 2022 | $2,829.00 | $250,367 | $253,300 Land $90,000 Building $163,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 438 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 438 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 | 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 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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