Washington County property record for 56 W Bishop Ln, Smithsburg, MD 21783
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.059 acres (2,554 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,291 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-019939 |
| Primary APN | 07-019939 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,554 sqft (0.059 acres) |
| Deck Area | 90 sqft |
| Account Number | 019939 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 W BISHOP LN |
| City | SMITHSBURG |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21783-9700 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | U |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 0.052 ACRE 56 BISHOP LN COLBYS CT |
| Legal Subdivision | COLBYS COURT |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, SMITHSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4033 |
| Census Tract | 11301 |
56 W Bishop Ln, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 W BISHOP LN, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-9700 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7759 / 227 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Property Address | 56 W BISHOP LN, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-9700 |
| Document Number | 0077590227 |
| Book / Page | 7759 / 227 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | VERUS TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $525.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 W BISHOP LN, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-9700 |
| Document Number | 0007759235 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 7759/235 |
| Name | ABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 W Bishop Ln was $1,291 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.3% from the year before.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington County |
| Municipality | Smithsburg Town |
| Unified School District | Washington County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,291.00 (+7.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $141,700 (+7.35%) | $151,400 (-) Land $45,000 Building $106,400 |
| 2025 | $1,203.00 | $132,000 | $151,400 Land $45,000 Building $106,400 |
| 2023 | $1,075.00 | $117,500 | $122,300 Land $45,000 Building $77,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 W Bishop Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
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 56 W Bishop Ln is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | TOWN OF SMITHSBURG DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM serves 2,500 people · EPA ID MD0210018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF HAGERSTOWN |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 128 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Antietam Cable Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,300 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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