540 Willow Ave, Westminster, MD 21157 Property Records

Carroll County property record for 540 Willow Ave, Westminster, MD 21157

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details1 ba · 1,254 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.075 acres (3,270 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$230,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill$2,290 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN07-036914

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-036914
Alternative APNs
  • 7036914
  • 036914

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,254 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialSiding
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area3,270 sqft (0.075 acres)
PorchSlab
Porch Area112 sqft
Deck Area162 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number036914
Street Address540 WILLOW AVE
CityWESTMINSTER
StateMD
Zip21157-6238
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeR-100
Legal DescriptionPT LT 13 - 3270 SF 540 WILLOW AVE 2-15 BUCKINGHAM VIEW SC E
Legal SubdivisionBUCKINGHAM VIEW SEC E
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionCARROLL MD
Township / Civil Division7, WESTMINSTER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2034
Census Tract507602

Owner

Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address540 WILLOW AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-6238
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 11, 2021Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Jan 11, 2021Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 11, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 11, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 20, 1983 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page10044 / 351
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCARROLL MD
Recording DateJan 11, 2021
Property Address540 WILLOW AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-6238
Document Number0100440051
Book / Page10044 / 351
Map ReferenceLB 194 FO 365
Instrument DateDec 30, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2021
Title CompanySAFEGUARD TITLE INS AGCY INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address540 WILLOW AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-6238

Mortgage

Document Number100440358
DateJan 11, 2021
Instrument10044-0358
Lender
NameFIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

January 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCARROLL MD
Recording DateJan 11, 2021
Property Address540 WILLOW AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-6238
Document Number0100440351
Book / Page10044 / 351
Map ReferenceLB 194 FO 365
Instrument DateDec 30, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 2, 2022
Title CompanySAFEGUARD TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, SAFEGUARD TITLE INS AGCY INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address540 WILLOW AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-6238

Mortgage

Document Number0010044358
DateJan 11, 2021
Instrument10044/358
Lender
NameFIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Carroll County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyCarroll County
Unified School DistrictCarroll County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,290.00 (+6.96%)$204,500 (+24.24%) Land $70,000 Building $134,500$204,500 (+24.24%) Land $70,000 Building $134,500
2025$2,141.00 (+15.17%)
2023$1,859.00$164,600 Land $70,000 Building $94,600$164,600 Land $70,000 Building $94,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 11, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1979–1981)
Most Recent ClaimOct 1981 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF WESTMINSTER
serves 35,256 people · EPA ID MD0060015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Apr 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 331 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Ting, Verizon.

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