5 Ward Ave, Westminster, MD 21157 Property Records

Carroll County property record for 5 Ward Ave, Westminster, MD 21157

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	1 ba · 1,242 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.111 acres (4,854 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$110,500 (Apr 2017)
Tax Bill	$2,517 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`07-071426`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`07-071426`
Alternative APNs	`7071426` `071426`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,242 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	4,854 sqft (0.111 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	200 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	280 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	071426
Street Address	5 WARD AVE
City	WESTMINSTER
State	MD
Zip	21157-4523
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	R-750
Legal Description	LT - 4854 SF 5 WARD AVE WESTMINSTER
Legal Subdivision	WESTMINSTER
Jurisdiction	CARROLL MD
Township / Civil Division	7, WESTMINSTER
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3007
Census Tract	507601

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Westminster Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1980 · 1,246 contributing resources · NRIS 80001804

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5 WARD AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-4523
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 12, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 12, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 6, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20178659-0149
Deed Book / Page	8659 / 149
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CARROLL MD
Recording Date	Apr 12, 2017
Property Address	5 WARD AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-4523
Document Number	0086590149
Book / Page	8659 / 0149
Instrument Date	May 27, 2016
Instrument	8659-0149
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5 WARD AVE, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117

Mortgage

Document Number	86590159
Date	Apr 12, 2017
Instrument	8659-0159

Lender

Name	PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	350 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2046

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Carroll County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Carroll County
Municipality	Westminster City
Unified School District	Carroll County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,517.00 (+4.96%) Homeowner's exemption	$150,300 (+16.33%) Land $60,000 Building $90,300	$150,300 (+16.33%) Land $60,000 Building $90,300
2025	$2,398.00 (+9.85%) Homeowner's exemption
2023	$2,183.00 Homeowner's exemption	$129,200 Land $60,000 Building $69,200	$129,200 Land $60,000 Building $69,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1990–1996)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 2
Most Recent Claim	Jan 1996 · river or lake flooding

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

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	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF WESTMINSTER serves 35,256 people · EPA ID MD0060015
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Aug 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2018
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 240 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Ting Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20