Carroll County property record for 956 Bear Br Rd, Westminster, MD 21157
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,094 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $529,500 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,408 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-001360 |
| Primary APN | 09-001360 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 50,094 sqft (1.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 696 sqft |
| Patio Area | 400 sqft |
| Gazebo | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001360 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 956 BEAR BRANCH RD |
| City | WESTMINSTER |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21157-8110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CONSE |
| Legal Description | LT 1 - 1.15 ACS 956 BEAR BRANCH RD 5-89 FRANCIS MULLER DEV |
| Legal Subdivision | MULLER DEV |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 9, FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 509001 |
Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 956 BEAR BRANCH RD, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-8110 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 11416 / 388 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Property Address | 956 BEAR BRANCH RD, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-8110 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0089030197 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8903/0197 |
| Instrument | 8903-0197 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $5,408.00 (+11%) | $477,533 (+30.4%) | $525,400 (+37.61%) Land $181,500 Building $343,900 |
| 2025 | $4,872.00 (+17.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,138.00 Homeowner's exemption | $366,200 | $381,800 Land $181,500 Building $200,300 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 | 0.01% 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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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