Carroll County property record for 524 Bear Br Rd, Westminster, MD 21157
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,996 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $114,500 (Feb 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $4,201 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-011463 |
| Primary APN | 14-011463 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,996 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 011463 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 524 BEAR BRANCH RD |
| City | WESTMINSTER |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21157-8102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGRIC |
| Legal Description | LT - 1.01 ACS 524 BEAR BRANCH RD SE OF BLOOM |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 14, BERRETT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 514100 |
524 Bear Br Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1992.
Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 BEAR BRANCH RD, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-8102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1325 / 845 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 524 Bear Br Rd was $4,201 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.2% 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 | $4,201.00 (+5.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $403,633 | $431,600 Land $200,100 Building $231,500 |
| 2025 | $3,994.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $3,699.00 Homeowner's exemption | $327,400 | $347,700 Land $180,100 Building $167,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 Bear Br Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 Claims | 2 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · other causes |
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 524 Bear Br 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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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