Carroll County property record for 49 Fairground Ave, Taneytown, MD 21787
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,960 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,380 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-020056 |
| Primary APN | 01-020056 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,960 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 020056 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 49 FAIRGROUND AVE |
| City | TANEYTOWN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21787-2325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-750 |
| Legal Description | LT 13 -6960 SQ FT FAIRGROUND AVE 14-51 FAIRGROUND VILL AMND SC2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRGROUND VILL AMD SC2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, TANEYTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 501002 |
49 Fairground Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2005.
Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 FAIRGROUND AVE, TANEYTOWN, MD 21787-2325 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 27, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200545465 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4454 / 174 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 49 Fairground Ave was $3,380 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.3% from the year before.
Source: Carroll County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Carroll County |
| Municipality | Taneytown City |
| Unified School District | Carroll County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,380.00 (+5.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $233,100 Land $66,200 Building $166,900 | $233,100 Land $66,200 Building $166,900 |
| 2025 | $3,209.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $2,901.00 (+39%) Homeowner's exemption | $193,400 (+4.67%) Land $66,200 Building $127,200 | $193,400 (-) Land $66,200 Building $127,200 |
| 2022 | $2,087.00 Homeowner's exemption | $184,767 | $193,400 Land $66,200 Building $127,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 49 Fairground Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 4 (1979–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1996 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 49 Fairground 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 TANEYTOWN serves 6,750 people · EPA ID MD0060012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) 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 467 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Antietam Cable Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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