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55 E Water St, Smithsburg, MD 21783 Property Records

Washington County property record for 55 E Water St, Smithsburg, MD 21783 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Square Footage1,305 sqft Total Area
Lot Size15,681 sqft (0.36 acres)
GarageBasement, 312 sqft
Last Sale$75,000 (2002)
Tax Bill$2,013.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Washington County records · APN 07-008538

Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address57 E WATER ST, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1605
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingLife Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 12, 2021Deed, Transfer
Oct 27, 2021Deed, Transfer
Jul 18, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 05, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 05, 2002 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 03, 2002
Deed Doc Number20021877
Deed Book / Page1791 / 121
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionWASHINGTON MD
Recording DateNov 12, 2021
Property Address55 E WATER ST, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1605
Document Number0068290365
Book / Page6829 / 365
Instrument DateOct 11, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 24, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address55 E WATER ST, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1605

October 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionWASHINGTON MD
Recording DateOct 27, 2021
Property Address55 E WATER ST, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1605
Document Number0068110112
Book / Page6811 / 112
Instrument DateOct 11, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 10, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address57 E WATER ST, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1605

July 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWASHINGTON MD
Recording DateJul 18, 2018
Property Address55 E WATER ST, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1605
Document Number0057940500
Book / Page005794 / 000500
Instrument DateJul 17, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 27, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address57 E WATER ST SMITHSBURG MD 217831605, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1605

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Washington County records · Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyWashington County
Unified School DistrictWashington County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$203,700 (+4.78%)$213,000 (-) Land $62,800 Building $150,200
2025$2,013.00 (+12.52%)$194,400 (+12.96%)$213,000 (+15.07%) Land $62,800 Building $150,200
2023$1,789.00$172,100$185,100 Land $62,800 Building $122,300

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Washington County (24043C), updated August 14, 2017 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 20% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 7,692 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-008538
Alternative APN
  • 008538

Interior

Full Baths1 Baths
Building Area1,305 sqft Total Area
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1957
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area15,681 sqft (0.36 acres)
Depth X Width175 ft x 90 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeBasement Garage
Garage Area312 sqft Garage
Porch Area112 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
SewageSewage Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number008538
Street Address55 E WATER ST
CitySMITHSBURG
StateMD
Zip21783-1605
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 90X175 .36 A 55 E WATER ST
JurisdictionWASHINGTON MD
Minor Civil Division7, SMITHSBURG
Census Blockgroup4
Census Block4014
Census Tract11301

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