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Last sold for $155,000 on Jun 7, 2023

3940 FOREST SCHOOL RD

SMITHSBURG, MD 21783
2
Baths
1,470 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
10.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2025
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Jun 7, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,460 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$416,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$126,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$289,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$119,467
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$416,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
75
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
92
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
34
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFREDERICK
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Wolfsville Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.9 mi
H
Middletown High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.3 mi
M
Middletown Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.5 mi

District: Frederick County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21783These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.46

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,623
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.217 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,158
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,013
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

3940 Forest School Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Frederick County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Frederick County
  • Among the newest homes in Smithsburg 21783

How it measures up in Smithsburg 21783

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Smithsburg 21783.

Living area1,470 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,600 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size10.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.9 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built2025
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 3940 Forest School Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSmithsburg 21783Frederick County
Living areabigger than1,470 ft²41% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than10.45 ac92% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than2025almost all homesalmost all homes

About 3940 Forest School Rd

When did 3940 Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD last sell?

3940 Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD last sold on Jun 7, 2023 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3940 Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD?

3940 Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD has 2 bathrooms and 1,470 square feet of living space.

When was 3940 Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD built?

3940 Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD was built in 2025, making it 1 years old.

What schools serve 3940 Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD?

3940 Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD is assigned to Wolfsville Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Middletown High School (high), rated B+; Middletown Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Frederick County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3940 Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD compare to other homes in Smithsburg 21783?

Among the 3,450 homes in Smithsburg 21783, it is bigger than 41% of them (1,470 ft² against a typical 1,600 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (10.45 ac against a typical 0.9 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2025 against a typical 1978). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3940 Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3940 Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD was $1,460. The county assessed it at $416,100.

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