Carroll County property record for 5 Commerce St, Taneytown, MD 21787
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,048 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,140 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (May 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $3,976 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-017802 |
| Primary APN | 01-017802 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,048 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,140 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 800 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 76 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Radiant |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 017802 |
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| Street Address | 5 COMMERCE ST |
| City | TANEYTOWN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21787-2003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-750 |
| Legal Description | LTS 52,53,54 & 55 - 5 COMMERCE ST 1C-112 & PT LTS 51 & 56/TANEYTO |
| Legal Subdivision | TANEYTOWN |
| Legal Lot Number | 51-54 |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, TANEYTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3035 |
| Census Tract | 501002 |
5 Commerce St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2019.
Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 COMMERCE ST, TANEYTOWN, MD 21787-2003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1209 / 818 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0095170270 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5 COMMERCE ST, TANEYTOWN, MD 21787-2003 |
| Document Number | 0095170270 |
| Book / Page | 009517 / 000270 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 5 COMMERCE ST TANEYTOWN MD 217872003, TANEYTOWN, MD 21787-2003 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Commerce St was $3,976, up 6% 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 | $3,976.00 (+5.97%) | $266,900 (+5.98%) Land $75,100 Building $191,800 | $266,900 (-) Land $75,100 Building $191,800 |
| 2025 | $3,752.00 | $251,833 | $266,900 Land $75,100 Building $191,800 |
| 2023 | $3,325.00 | $221,700 Land $75,100 Building $146,600 | $221,700 Land $75,100 Building $146,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Commerce St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979–2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2003 · Hurricane Isabel |
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 5 Commerce St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 356 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: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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