Carroll County property record for 79 S Colonial Ave, Westminster, MD 21157
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.136 acres (5,914 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,592 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-032986 |
| Primary APN | 07-032986 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,914 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 246 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 388 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 032986 |
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| Street Address | 79 S COLONIAL AVE |
| City | WESTMINSTER |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21157-6004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-750 |
| Legal Description | LT - 5914 SQ FT 79 S COLONIAL AVE WESTMINSTER |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTMINSTER |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, WESTMINSTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 507802 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Westminster Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1980 · 1,246 contributing resources · NRIS 80001804 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
79 S Colonial Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2004.
Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 S COLONIAL AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-6004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200434624 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3904 / 363 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 S Colonial Ave was $2,592 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.4% from the year before.
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 | $2,592.00 (+5.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $258,300 Land $69,700 Building $188,600 | $258,300 Land $69,700 Building $188,600 |
| 2025 | $2,460.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $2,230.00 Homeowner's exemption | $197,400 Land $69,700 Building $127,700 | $197,400 Land $69,700 Building $127,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 S Colonial Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 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 79 S Colonial Ave 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF WESTMINSTER serves 35,256 people · EPA ID MD0060015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2018 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 325 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Ting Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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