Frederick County, MD

Frederick County, MD assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Frederick County, Maryland. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Frederick County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Frederick County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Property searchFrederick County Property Explorerwww.frederickcountymd.gov/propertyexplorer
  • Primary tool for general property information and parcel details.
  • Maps are for informational purposes and not legal surveys.
Deeds and recorded documentsMDLandRec (Maryland Land Records)landrec.msa.maryland.gov
  • Official state-wide repository for land records and deeds.
  • Requires user account creation.
Property taxesFrederick County Real Estate Tax Portalfrederickcountymd.munisselfservice.com/citizens/RealEstate/Default.aspx
  • Parcel ID must be 8 digits; omit dashes.
  • Do not include street type (Road, Blvd, etc.) when searching by address.
GIS and parcel mapsFrederick County GIS Open Data Portalgis-fcgmd.opendata.arcgis.com
  • Provides access to parcel layers and spatial data.
  • Data is for illustrative purposes only.
Permits and building recordsFrederick County Permits and Inspectionsfrederickcountymd.gov/7974/Permits-and-Inspections
  • City of Frederick may maintain separate permit portals for properties within city limits.
Zoning and land useFrederick County Zoning Informationwww.frederickcountymd.gov/7949/Zoning
  • Users should verify if their property is within city limits, as the City of Frederick maintains separate zoning regulations.
County data

Frederick County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$490,160

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$385,500

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$4,881

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.96%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Frederick County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Frederick$459,037$368,5001.10%$5,072
New Market$578,479$470,2340.92%$5,423
Mount Airy$621,897$471,1170.89%$5,346
Thurmont$383,032$281,7670.94%$3,472
Middletown$551,900$426,1330.89%$4,840
Walkersville$464,047$360,3000.93%$4,179
Brunswick$379,617$289,1671.21%$4,189
Monrovia$661,748$514,8670.89%$5,727
Ijamsville$671,719$521,2170.90%$5,792
Myersville$502,383$376,0000.91%$4,378
FAQ

Frederick County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Frederick County?

Use the official Frederick County Property Explorer for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Frederick County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Frederick County Real Estate Tax Portal for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Frederick County?

Use the official MDLandRec (Maryland Land Records) for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Frederick County?

Use the official Frederick County GIS Open Data Portal for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Frederick County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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