Carroll County property record for 8 Ward Ave, Westminster, MD 21157
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,592 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-055285 |
| Primary APN | 07-055285 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,720 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 161 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 055285 |
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| Street Address | 8 WARD AVE |
| City | WESTMINSTER |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21157-4524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-750 |
| Legal Description | LT 2 - 4720 SQ FT 8 WARD AVE ALBAUGHS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | WARD AVE ALBAUGHS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, WESTMINSTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 507601 |
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.
Source: Carroll County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 8 WARD AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-4524 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Carroll County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Carroll County |
| Municipality | Westminster City |
| Unified School District | Carroll County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $217,100 (+13.96%) Land $68,100 Building $149,000 | $217,100 (-) Land $68,100 Building $149,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,592.00 (+11.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $190,500 (+38.75%) | $217,100 (+58.12%) Land $68,100 Building $149,000 |
| 2023 | $2,320.00 Homeowner's exemption | $137,300 Land $68,100 Building $69,200 | $137,300 Land $68,100 Building $69,200 |
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 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1990–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1996 · river or lake flooding |
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 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 240 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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