Washington County property record for 51 E Water St, Smithsburg, MD 21783 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,708 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.807 acres (35,152 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $128,000 (Jan 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,809 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-023197 |
| Primary APN | 07-023197 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,708 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 35,152 sqft (0.807 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 326 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 273 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 023197 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 E WATER ST |
| City | SMITHSBURG |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21783-1605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 125X326AV .80AC 51 E WATER ST SMITHSBURG-ROCK HAVEN RD |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, SMITHSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 11301 |
Source: Washington County records · APN 07-023197
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 E WATER ST, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200282 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1745 / 626 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Washington County records · Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington County |
| Unified School District | Washington County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $348,433 (+8.83%) | $376,700 (-) Land $72,500 Building $304,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,809.00 (+11.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $320,167 (+19.73%) | $376,700 (+29.05%) Land $72,500 Building $304,200 |
| 2023 | $2,530.00 Homeowner's exemption | $267,400 | $291,900 Land $72,500 Building $219,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Washington County (24043C), updated August 14, 2017 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 8,333 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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