13978 Brown Rd is a 2,136 square foot house on a 2.64 acre lot with 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Smithsburg data, we estimate the home's value is $545,483.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
2.64 acresLot Size
$255Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$545,483
$12K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 6% lower than the average sale price ($580K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,522 (+11.2%)
$86,300 + $403,400
$489,700
2024
$4,966 (+17.2%)
2023
$4,236 (+0.5%)
2022
$4,214 (−0.3%)
$76,200 + $275,800
$352,000
2021
$4,228 (+1.4%)
2020
$4,169 (+2.5%)
2019
$4,068 (+1.6%)
$76,200 + $270,000
$346,200
2018
$4,003 (+3.5%)
2017
$3,868 (+7.9%)
$76,200 + $244,100
$320,300
2015
$3,586 (−0.3%)
$76,200 + $217,200
$293,400
2014
$3,598 (+11.7%)
2013
$3,223 (−16.7%)
2012
$3,870
2011
$3,870
2010
$3,870 (+7.8%)
2009
$3,589
Tax history for 13978 Brown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,522 (+11.2%)
$86,300 + $403,400
$489,700
2024
$4,966 (+17.2%)
2023
$4,236 (+0.5%)
2022
$4,214 (−0.3%)
$76,200 + $275,800
$352,000
2021
$4,228 (+1.4%)
2020
$4,169 (+2.5%)
2019
$4,068 (+1.6%)
$76,200 + $270,000
$346,200
2018
$4,003 (+3.5%)
2017
$3,868 (+7.9%)
$76,200 + $244,100
$320,300
2015
$3,586 (−0.3%)
$76,200 + $217,200
$293,400
2014
$3,598 (+11.7%)
2013
$3,223 (−16.7%)
2012
$3,870
2011
$3,870
2010
$3,870 (+7.8%)
2009
$3,589
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RC
Resource Conservation Zoning District
The purpose of the Resource Conservation Zoning District is to allow low intensity uses and activities which are compatible with the goal of resource conservation to be located within mountain and rural wooded areas. Areas within this district include mountain areas, rural woodlands, and cultural, scenic, and recreation resource areas. Environmentally sensitive areas within the resource conservation zone, including FEMA floodplain, steep slopes, wetlands and the habitats of threatened and endangered species, will be protected from development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Split System
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Gas/Log
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BYERS PROSPECT
Living Sq. Ft: 2,136
Building Sq. Ft: 2,737
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LOT 1 SECTION 1 2.649 ACRES BYER'S PROSPECT
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 601
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 114,998
Legal Lot Number: 1
Acres: 2.64
Zoning Code: A
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: 10
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,136
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: Frederick County
APN: 10 278295
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wolfsville Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
10/10
Middletown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 12.0mi
7/10
Middletown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 95° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$519,000 – $628,000
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