Carroll County property record for 53 Fairground Ave, Taneytown, MD 21787
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,450 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,926 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $54,000 (Jul 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $3,299 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-020072 |
| Primary APN | 01-020072 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,450 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,926 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 386 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 020072 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 FAIRGROUND AVE |
| City | TANEYTOWN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21787-2325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-750 |
| Legal Description | LT 15 - 6926 SF 53 FAIRGROUND AVE 14-51 FAIRGROUND VLG AMND |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRGROUND VILLAGE AMD |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, TANEYTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 501002 |
53 Fairground Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2017.
Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 FAIRGROUND AVE, TANEYTOWN, MD 21787-2325 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 836 / 225 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0088490374 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 53 FAIRGROUND AVE, TANEYTOWN, MD 21787-2325 |
| Document Number | 0088490374 |
| Book / Page | 008849 / 000374 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 FAIRGROUND AVE TANEYTOWN MD 217872325, TANEYTOWN, MD 21787-2325 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Fairground Ave was $3,299 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Carroll County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Carroll County |
| Municipality | Taneytown City |
| Unified School District | Carroll County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,299.00 (+5.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $232,500 Land $66,200 Building $166,300 | $232,500 Land $66,200 Building $166,300 |
| 2025 | $3,122.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $2,800.00 Homeowner's exemption | $186,700 Land $66,200 Building $120,500 | $186,700 Land $66,200 Building $120,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Fairground Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1996 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 53 Fairground Ave is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF TANEYTOWN serves 6,750 people · EPA ID MD0060012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 252 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Antietam Cable Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Quantum Internet & Telephone, Verizon.
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