Washington County property record for 55 W Main St, Hancock, MD 21750
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,436 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Apr 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $246 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-011434 |
| Primary APN | 05-011434 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,436 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,436 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 4,400 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 011434 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 W MAIN ST |
| City | HANCOCK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21750-1427 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | U |
| Legal Description | LOT 44X100 55-57 W MAIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 55-57 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, HANCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3036 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
55 W Main St, commercial vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 1988.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 MOHICAN WAY, FALLING WATERS, WV 25419-4834 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 872 / 132 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 W Main St was $246.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington County |
| Municipality | Hancock Town |
| Unified School District | Washington County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $246.00 | $27,000 (-) Land $27,000 | $27,000 (-) Land $27,000 |
| 2025 | $246.00 | $27,000 Land $27,000 | $27,000 Land $27,000 |
| 2023 | $1,704.00 | $186,300 Land $27,000 Building $159,300 | $186,300 Land $27,000 Building $159,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 55 W Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · river or lake flooding |
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 55 W Main St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | TOWN OF HANCOCK serves 1,921 people · EPA ID MD0210012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 190 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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