Carroll County property record for 445 Houck Rd, Westminster, MD 21157
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5.5 ba · 6,853 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 10.7 acres (466,353 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $19,613 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Line of Credit Aug 2022 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-068135 |
| Primary APN | 08-068135 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,853 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 336 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,480 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 3,480 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 466,353 sqft (10.7 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,266 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 744 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,444 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 068135 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 445 HOUCK RD |
| City | WESTMINSTER |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21157-6622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGRIC |
| Legal Description | OC #2 - 10.7063 ACS 445 HOUCK RD CARROLLTON KNOLL ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | CARROLLTON KNOLL ESTATES |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 8, HAMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 508200 |
445 Houck Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2020.
Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 445 HOUCK RD, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-6622 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Certificate of Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 29, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK |
| May 8, 2019 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8202 / 79 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0097410090 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Property Address | 445 HOUCK RD, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-6622 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0086310180 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8631/0180 |
| Instrument | 8631-0180 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 00000 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Certificate of Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 445 HOUCK RD, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-6622 |
| Document Number | 0108690065 |
| Book / Page | 10869 / 65 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 445 HOUCK RD, 445, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-6622 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 411 WOODBRIDGE LN, JERICHO, NY 11753-2630 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 445 HOUCK RD, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-6622 |
| Document Number | 0097410090 |
| Book / Page | 9741 / 90 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 445 HOUCK RD, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-6622 |
| Document Number | 0000974196 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 9741/96 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 162 Months |
| Due | Dec 29, 2033 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Property Address | 445 HOUCK RD, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-6622 |
| Document Number | 0092970072 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | RGS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 445 HOUCK RD WESTMINSTER MD 211576622, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-6622 |
| Document Number | 0092970072 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2019 |
| Book Page | 009297/000072 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TR |
|---|---|
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 445 Houck Rd was $19,613, up 4.2% 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 | $19,613.00 (+4.17%) | $1,746,100 (+4.19%) | $1,886,500 (+12.57%) Land $238,500 Building $1,648,000 |
| 2025 | $18,827.00 | $1,675,900 Land $203,500 Building $1,472,400 | $1,675,900 Land $203,500 Building $1,472,400 |
| 2023 | $16,535.00 | $1,463,300 | $1,675,900 Land $203,500 Building $1,472,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 445 Houck Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 445 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 20 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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