Frederick County property record for 5518 Westcott Cir, Frederick, MD 21703
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.037 acres (1,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $229,000 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,628 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-583273 |
| Primary APN | 28-583273 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,600 sqft (0.037 acres) |
| Deck Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 583273 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5518 WESTCOTT CIR |
| City | FREDERICK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21703-6565 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | LOT 1095 SECT V PLAT 3 1,600 SQ. FT. BALLENGER CROSSING |
| Legal Subdivision | BALLENGER XING SEC V 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1095 |
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, FREDERICK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 751001 |
5518 Westcott Cir, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2004.
Source: Frederick County records, as of August 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5518 WESTCOTT CIR, FREDERICK, MD 21703-6565 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200442989 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4558 / 61 |
| Transfer Doc | 0043190138 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5518 Westcott Cir was $3,628, up 7.9% from the year before.
Source: Frederick County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Frederick County |
| Unified School District | Frederick County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $306,700 (+5.87%) | $340,700 (+17.6%) Land $120,000 Building $220,700 | |
| 2025 | $3,628.00 (+7.91%) | $289,700 Land $85,000 Building $204,700 | $289,700 Land $85,000 Building $204,700 |
| 2024 | $3,362.00 (+13.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,950.00 Homeowner's exemption | $251,167 | $289,700 Land $85,000 Building $204,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5518 Westcott Cir 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 November 6, 2024
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5518 Westcott Cir 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% 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 | NEW DESIGN - FREDERICK COUNTY serves 74,911 people · EPA ID MD0100030 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2019) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 427 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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