Frederick County property record for 5540 Upshur Sq, Frederick, MD 21703
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,740 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.037 acres (1,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $177,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,885 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-583427 |
| Primary APN | 28-583427 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,740 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 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 | 268 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 583427 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5540 UPSHUR SQ |
| City | FREDERICK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21703-7027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | LOT 1108 SECT V PLAT 3 1,600 SQ. FT. BALLENGER CROSSING |
| Legal Subdivision | BALLENGER CROSSING |
| Legal Lot Number | 1108 |
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, FREDERICK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 751001 |
5540 Upshur Sq, a townhouse, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2015.
Source: Frederick County records, as of August 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13507 GUM SPRING DR, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850-3588 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10794 / 163 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5540 Upshur Sq was $3,885.
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 | $328,400 | $363,600 Land $120,000 Building $243,600 | |
| 2025 | $3,885.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,235.00 | $268,533 | $310,800 Land $85,000 Building $225,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5540 Upshur Sq 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.
The area around 5540 Upshur Sq 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 |
|---|
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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