12117 Backus Dr, Bowie, MD 20720 Property Records

Prince George's County property record for 12117 Backus Dr, Bowie, MD 20720

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size0.229 acres (10,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$197,900 (Sep 2000)
Tax Bill$4,303 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-1664697

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-1664697
Alternative APN
  • 1664697

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,872 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area916 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1989
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area10,000 sqft (0.229 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area424 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area320 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number1664697
Street Address12117 BACKUS DR
CityBOWIE
StateMD
Zip20720-4446
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRR
Legal DescriptionSPRINGFIELD MANOR
Legal SubdivisionSPRINGFIELD MANOR CLUSTER 01
Legal BlockE
Legal Lot Number148
JurisdictionPRINCE GEORGE'S MD
Township / Civil Division14, BOWIE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4012
Census Tract800410

Owner

Source: Prince George's County records, as of October 20, 2023

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address12117 BACKUS DR, BOWIE, MD 20720-4446
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 19, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 19, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number009190
Deed Book / Page14063 / 00196
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Prince George's County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyPrince George's County
Unified School DistrictPrince George's County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2023$4,303.00 Homeowner's exemption$387,033$456,100 Land $151,200 Building $304,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 15, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION
serves 1,900,000 people · EPA ID MD0150005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2018–2020)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 209 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Believe Broadband.

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