Frederick County property record for 4939 Elmer Derr Rd, Frederick, MD 21703
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,076 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 15.9 acres (693,475 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,496 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-438925 |
| Primary APN | 23-438925 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,076 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,038 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,375 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 693,475 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 402 sqft |
| Patio Area | 400 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 14,400 sqft |
| Milk House | 1,054 sqft |
| Stable | 1,500 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 438925 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4939 ELMER DERR RD |
| City | FREDERICK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21703-7409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | LT 1 SECT 1 15.92 AC S/S ELMER DERR RD BALLENGER HGTS |
| Legal Subdivision | BALLENGER HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 23, BALLENGER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 752303 |
4939 Elmer Derr Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Frederick County records, as of August 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4939 ELMER DERR RD, FREDERICK, MD 21703-7409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15605 / 475 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4939 ELMER DERR RD, FREDERICK, MD 21703-7409 |
| Document Number | 0156050475 |
| Book / Page | 15605 / 475 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 112 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAKESIDE TITLE COMPANY INC, LAKESIDE TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4939 ELMER DERR RD, FREDERICK, MD 21703-7409 |
| Document Number | 0015605482 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 15605/482 |
| Name | MIDATLANTIC FARM CREDIT ACA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4939 Elmer Derr Rd was $4,496.
Source: Frederick County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Frederick County |
| Unified School District | Frederick County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $755,300 (+14.04%) Land $142,400 Building $612,900 | $755,300 (-) Land $142,400 Building $612,900 | |
| 2025 | $4,496.00 | $662,300 | $755,300 Land $142,400 Building $612,900 |
| 2023 | $3,532.00 | $476,300 Land $97,400 Building $378,900 | $476,300 Land $97,400 Building $378,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 4939 Elmer Derr Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 6, 2024 · 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 | 4 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 4939 Elmer Derr 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 59 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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