Carroll County property record for 5560 Watson Ct, Eldersburg, MD 21784
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 2,704 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.979 acres (42,645 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $306 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-068770 |
| Primary APN | 05-068770 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,704 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 42,645 sqft (0.979 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | 474 sqft |
| Patio Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 068770 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5560 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 19 - 42645 SF 5560 WATSON CT 32-153/15 SHERLOCK HOMES EST SC 3A |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERLOCK HOLMES ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, FREEDOM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 505102 |
5560 Watson Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2000.
Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5560 WATSON CT, SYKESVILLE, MD 21784-6861 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000315 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2377 / 172 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5560 Watson Ct was $306 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $306.00 Homeowner's exemption | $624,500 | $672,600 Land $250,000 Building $422,600 |
| 2025 | $306.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $5,667.00 Homeowner's exemption | $501,567 | $528,300 Land $250,000 Building $278,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5560 Watson Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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.
Wildfire risk around 5560 Watson Ct 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 | 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 114 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures