Washington County property record for 51 E Franklin St, Hagerstown, MD 21740
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
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| Details | 4,176 sqft · built 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,289 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,229 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-001434 |
| Primary APN | 22-001434 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 5 Units |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,176 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1891 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 8,289 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 240 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 001434 |
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| Street Address | 51 E FRANKLIN ST |
| City | HAGERSTOWN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21740-4914 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | CCMU |
| Legal Description | LOT .19 AC 51-53 E FRANKLIN ST |
| Legal Subdivision | HAGERSTOWN |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 22, HAGERSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Hagerstown Historic District listed 1994 · 1,997 contributing resources · NRIS 93001551 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
51 E Franklin St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1181 TODT HILL RD, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10304-1325 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2023 | Deed, Transfer PREMIER SETTLEMENT AND TITLE SERVICES, PREMIER STLMTS & TTL SVCS LL |
| Dec 19, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CNB BANK INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7200 / 64 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0061400271 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 51 E FRANKLIN ST, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4914 |
| Document Number | 0072000064 |
| Book / Page | 7200 / 64 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | PREMIER SETTLEMENT AND TITLE SERVICES, PREMIER STLMTS & TTL SVCS LL |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1181 TODT HILL RD, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10304-1325 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 51 E FRANKLIN ST, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4914 |
| Document Number | 0061400271 |
| Book / Page | 6140 / 0271 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 223 FAIRVIEW DR, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-3631 |
| Document Number | 0006140276 |
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| Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6140/276 |
| Name | CNB BANK INC |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 51 E Franklin St was $2,229, up 21.8% 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 | $2,229.00 (+21.8%) | $244,700 (+21.8%) | $332,300 (+65.41%) Land $53,200 Building $279,100 |
| 2025 | $1,830.00 (+0.11%) | $200,900 Land $53,200 Building $147,700 | $200,900 Land $53,200 Building $147,700 |
| 2024 | $1,828.00 (-0.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,835.00 | $200,633 | $200,900 Land $53,200 Building $147,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 E Franklin St 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.
The area around 51 E Franklin St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 768 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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