Washington County property record for 474 McDowell Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,672 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-007654 |
| Primary APN | 25-007654 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1894 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 486 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007654 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 474 MCDOWELL AVE |
| City | HAGERSTOWN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21740-3667 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RMED |
| Legal Description | LTS79-81 120X100 .27 474 MCDOWELL AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | MICHELLS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 81 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 25, HAGERSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
474 McDowell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2014.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 474 MCDOWELL AVE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-3667 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 20021930 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1792 / 554 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0048340244 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 474 McDowell Ave was $1,672 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.1% from the year before.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington County |
| Municipality | Hagerstown City |
| Unified School District | Washington County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,672.00 (+5.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $216,533 (+6.14%) | $241,600 (+18.43%) Land $46,000 Building $195,600 |
| 2025 | $1,591.00 (+5.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $204,000 Land $46,000 Building $158,000 | $204,000 Land $46,000 Building $158,000 |
| 2024 | $1,515.00 (+4.48%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,450.00 Homeowner's exemption | $168,800 | $204,000 Land $46,000 Building $158,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 474 McDowell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 14, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 474 McDowell Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.5% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF HAGERSTOWN serves 92,200 people · EPA ID MD0210010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 951 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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