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ORCHARD RD

THURMONT, MD 21788
0
Baths
25.34 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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$71 (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.$5,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$5,800

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.53
56
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
9
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
77
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
89
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.19 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

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

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

H
Catoctin High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Thurmont Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
E
Thurmont Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 2.5 mi

District: Frederick County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21788These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.70
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,706
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.202 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96,589
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,499
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%

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How this home compares

Orchard 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 98% of homes in Frederick County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Frederick County

How it measures up in Thurmont 21788

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Thurmont 21788.

Lot size25.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How Orchard Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThurmont 21788Frederick County
Lot sizebigger than25.34 ac97% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than190015% of homes9% of homes

About Orchard Rd

When did Orchard Rd, Thurmont, MD last sell?

Orchard Rd, Thurmont, MD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was Orchard Rd, Thurmont, MD built?

Orchard Rd, Thurmont, MD was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve Orchard Rd, Thurmont, MD?

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

How does Orchard Rd, Thurmont, MD compare to other homes in Thurmont 21788?

Among the 4,569 homes in Thurmont 21788, its lot is bigger than 97% of them (25.34 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1900 against a typical 1976). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Orchard Rd, Thurmont, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for Orchard Rd, Thurmont, MD was $71. The county assessed it at $5,800.

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