Charles County property record for 6170 Fire Tower Rd, Welcome, MD 20693
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,156 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 154 acres (6,711,768 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Nov 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $6,380 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Transfer Jun 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-006405 |
| Primary APN | 02-006405 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,156 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,711,768 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 333 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 2,800 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 006405 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6170 FIRE TOWER RD |
| City | WELCOME |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20693-3136 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Local Zoning Code | AC |
| Legal Description | 154.081 AC E SI FIRE TOWER RD FMA |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF LA PLATA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLES MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, HILL TOP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 850500 |
Source: Charles County records, as of September 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6170 FIRE TOWER RD, WELCOME, MD 20693-3136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 3, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1093 / 412 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLES MD |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 6170 FIRE TOWER RD, WELCOME, MD 20693-3136 |
| Document Number | 0127490402 |
| Book / Page | 12749 / 402 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 6170 FIRE TOWER RD, WELCOME, MD 20693-3136 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLES MD |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 6170 FIRE TOWER RD, WELCOME, MD 20693-3136 |
| Document Number | 0111540098 |
| Book / Page | 011154 / 000098 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11455 DORN DR CHARLOTTE HALL MD 206223509, CHARLOTTE HALL, MD 20622-3509 |
Source: Charles County assessment roll, as of September 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Charles County |
| Unified School District | Charles County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $411,367 (+5.7%) | $455,700 (+17.09%) Land $148,600 Building $307,100 | |
| 2025 | $6,380.00 (+176.67%) | $389,200 (+42.39%) Land $118,600 Building $270,600 | $389,200 (-) Land $118,600 Building $270,600 |
| 2023 | $2,306.00 Homeowner's exemption | $273,333 | $389,200 Land $118,600 Building $270,600 |
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 October 15, 2021 · 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 | 2 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.
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 | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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