Washington County property record for 538 Summit Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,137 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale Jun 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-018911 |
| Primary APN | 03-018911 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,280 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 157 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 460 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 018911 |
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| Street Address | 538 SUMMIT AVE |
| City | HAGERSTOWN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21740-6232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RMOD |
| Legal Description | LOT 40X157 .144 ACRE 538/540 SUMMIT AVE |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, HAGERSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Hagerstown City Park Historic District listed 1990 · 210 contributing resources · NRIS 90001017 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
538 Summit Ave, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 SUMMIT AVE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-6232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2022 | Deed, Transfer OLDE STONE TITLE, OLDE TOWNE TITLE INC |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer OLDE TOWNE TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7031 / 180 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 538 SUMMIT AVE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-6232 |
| Document Number | 0070310180 |
| Book / Page | 7031 / 180 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLDE STONE TITLE, OLDE TOWNE TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 538 SUMMIT AVE # 540, 540, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-6232 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 538 SUMMIT AVE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-6232 |
| Document Number | 0059880207 |
| Book / Page | 005988 / 000207 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | OLDE TOWNE TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $152.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 15610 ADMIRAL BAKER CIR HAYMARKET VA 201698174, HAYMARKET, VA 20169-8174 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 538 Summit Ave was $2,137, up 7.8% from the year before.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington County |
| Municipality | Hagerstown City |
| Unified School District | Washington County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,137.00 (+7.77%) | $234,633 (+7.78%) | $268,500 (+23.33%) Land $45,000 Building $223,500 |
| 2025 | $1,983.00 (+11.78%) | $217,700 Land $45,000 Building $172,700 | $217,700 Land $45,000 Building $172,700 |
| 2024 | $1,774.00 (+12.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,572.00 | $171,900 | $217,700 Land $45,000 Building $172,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 Summit Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1984.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 14, 2017 · 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 (1984–1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 1985 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 538 Summit Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 HAGERSTOWN serves 92,200 people · EPA ID MD0210010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 713 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Antietam Cable Fiber · Cable | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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