Carroll County property record for 5555 Watson Ct, Eldersburg, MD 21784
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4.5 ba · 3,696 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.984 acres (42,863 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $246,000 (Feb 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $7,814 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-074436 |
| Primary APN | 05-074436 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,696 sqft Total Area |
| Utility Area | 100 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 42,863 sqft (0.984 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 588 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 392 sqft |
| Patio Area | 432 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 074436 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5555 WATSON CT |
| City | SYKESVILLE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21784-6861 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-400 |
| Legal Description | LT 10B- 0.9838 AC 5555 WATSON CT 36-41/39 SHERLOCK HOLMES EST AMND |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERLOCK HOLMES ESTATES AMD |
| Legal Lot Number | 10B |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, FREEDOM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 505102 |
Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5555 WATSON CT, SYKESVILLE, MD 21784-6861 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1996952853 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1767 / 895 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Carroll County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Carroll County |
| Unified School District | Carroll County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,814.00 (+5.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $700,767 (+20.17%) | $745,700 (+22.07%) Land $250,000 Building $495,700 |
| 2025 | $7,441.00 (+12.93%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $6,589.00 Homeowner's exemption | $583,167 | $610,900 Land $250,000 Building $360,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 11, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
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 | 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 | FREEDOM DISTRICT serves 24,867 people · EPA ID MD0060002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2018–2020) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2019 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 121 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Antietam Cable Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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