Charles County property record for 6495 Fire Tower Rd, Welcome, MD 20693 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 6.61 acres (287,932 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Jun 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $11,049 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-004305 |
| Primary APN | 02-004305 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,214 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 287,932 sqft (6.61 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 2,240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Deck Area | 294 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 004305 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6495 FIRE TOWER RD |
| City | WELCOME |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20693-3123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 6.61 AC W SI FIRE TOWER RD |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF LA PLATA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLES MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, HILL TOP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 850500 |
Source: Charles County records · APN 02-004305
Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 94, WELCOME, MD 20693-0094 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 03, 1982 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1477 / 97 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0094440220 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Charles County records · Assessment roll updated September 22, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Charles County |
| Unified School District | Charles County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,049.00 (+146.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $365,400 (+15.88%) Land $116,800 Building $248,600 | $365,400 (-) Land $116,800 Building $248,600 |
| 2023 | $4,478.00 Homeowner's exemption | $315,333 | $365,400 Land $116,800 Building $248,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Charles County (24017C), updated October 15, 2021 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 240178505001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 4,762 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 22 locations within about half a mile of this property
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