Carroll County property record for 5242 Babylon Rd, Taneytown, MD 21787
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,398 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.475 acres (20,708 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,108 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-010856 |
| Primary APN | 03-010856 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,398 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,708 sqft (0.475 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 273 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 630 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 010856 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5242 BABYLON RD |
| City | TANEYTOWN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21787-1420 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AGRIC |
| Legal Description | LT. 0.4754 A SW/S 5242 BABYLON RD PENNSYLVANIA LINE |
| Legal Subdivision | PENNSYLVANIA LINE |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, MYERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 503000 |
5242 Babylon Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5242 BABYLON RD, TANEYTOWN, MD 21787-1420 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11433 / 153 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5242 Babylon Rd was $3,108 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.1% 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 | $3,108.00 (+5.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $275,800 | $309,800 Land $100,000 Building $209,800 |
| 2025 | $2,958.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $2,531.00 Homeowner's exemption | $224,067 | $258,800 Land $90,000 Building $168,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5242 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 5242 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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