Carroll County property record for 5131 Babylon Rd, Taneytown, MD 21787
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,700 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 23.2 acres (1,014,512 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $317,000 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,077 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-009890 |
| Primary APN | 03-009890 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,700 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 208 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 208 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,014,512 sqft (23.2 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 284 sqft |
| Deck Area | 232 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 2,400 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 009890 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5131 BABYLON RD |
| City | TANEYTOWN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21787-1417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGRIC |
| Legal Description | 23.29 ACS NE/S BABYLON RD NR PENNA LINE |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, MYERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 503000 |
5131 Babylon Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2011.
Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5131 BABYLON RD, TANEYTOWN, MD 21787-1417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6735 / 253 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5131 Babylon Rd was $3,077 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.5% from the year before.
Source: Carroll County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Carroll County |
| Unified School District | Carroll County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,077.00 (+4.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $279,000 | $313,800 Land $153,900 Building $159,900 |
| 2025 | $2,944.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $2,647.00 Homeowner's exemption | $234,267 | $261,600 Land $128,900 Building $132,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5131 Babylon Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 11, 2016
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 5131 Babylon 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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