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Last sold for $228,000 on May 6, 2005

HORNETS NEST RD

EMMITSBURG, MD 21727
0
Baths
12.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
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.$228,000 · May 6, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$303 (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.$24,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,800

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.62
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
12
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
74
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
91
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
37
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyFREDERICK
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Emmitsburg Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.3 mi
H
Catoctin High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.6 mi
M
Thurmont Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.8 mi

District: Frederick County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21727These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.71
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,589
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.205 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,199
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,662
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

Hornets Nest 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Frederick County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Frederick County

How it measures up in Emmitsburg 21727

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Emmitsburg 21727.

Lot size12.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How Hornets Nest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmmitsburg 21727Frederick County
Lot sizebigger than12.42 ac89% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than190027% of homes9% of homes

About Hornets Nest Rd

When did Hornets Nest Rd, Emmitsburg, MD last sell?

Hornets Nest Rd, Emmitsburg, MD last sold on May 6, 2005 for $228,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was Hornets Nest Rd, Emmitsburg, MD built?

Hornets Nest Rd, Emmitsburg, MD was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve Hornets Nest Rd, Emmitsburg, MD?

Hornets Nest Rd, Emmitsburg, MD is assigned to Emmitsburg Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Catoctin High School (high), rated B-; Thurmont Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Frederick County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Hornets Nest Rd, Emmitsburg, MD compare to other homes in Emmitsburg 21727?

Among the 1,683 homes in Emmitsburg 21727, its lot is bigger than 89% of them (12.42 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1900 against a typical 1970). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Hornets Nest Rd, Emmitsburg, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for Hornets Nest Rd, Emmitsburg, MD was $303. The county assessed it at $24,800.

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