12118 Backus Dr, Bowie, MD 20720 Property Records

Prince George's County property record for 12118 Backus Dr, Bowie, MD 20720

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3.5 ba · 2,244 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size	0.256 acres (11,160 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$8,123 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Mortgage Apr 2026 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-1664739`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-1664739`
Alternative APN	`1664739`

Interior

Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,244 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,684 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,300 sqft
Basement Area	1 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1989
Effective Year Built	Effective 1989
Architectural Style	Conventional
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	11,160 sqft (0.256 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	72 sqft
Deck Area	260 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump
Sewer	Municipal

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1664739
Street Address	12118 BACKUS DR
City	BOWIE
State	MD
Zip	20720-4447
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RR
Legal Description	SPRINGFIELD MANOR
Legal Subdivision	SPRINGFIELD MANOR CLSTR 1
Legal Block	I
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	PRINCE GEORGE'S MD
Township / Civil Division	14, BOWIE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	800411

Owner

12118 Backus Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2001.

Source: Prince George's County records, as of October 7, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 34, WEST FRIENDSHIP, MD 21794-0034
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 23, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Apr 9, 2026	Deed, Transfer CAPITAL TITLE, CAPITOL TITLE
Apr 9, 2026	Deed, Transfer CAPITAL TITLE, CAPITOL TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 6, 2001
Deed Sale	Sep 6, 2001
Prior Sale	Jun 6, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2001109060
Deed Book / Page	14969 / 348
Transfer Doc	0000109060
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PRINCE GEORGE'S MD
Recording Date	Sep 23, 2026
Property Address	12118 BACKUS DR, BOWIE, MD 20720-4447
Document Number	5242000159
Book / Page	52425 / 159
Instrument Date	Jul 10, 2026
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 7, 2026
Title Company	UNISOURCE NATIONAL LENDER SERVICES LL, UNISOURCE NATIONAL LENDER SE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12118 BACKUS DR, BOWIE, MD 20720-4447

Mortgage

Document Number	5242000159,
Date	Sep 23, 2026
Book Page	52425/159

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

April 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	PRINCE GEORGE'S MD
Recording Date	Apr 9, 2026
Property Address	12118 BACKUS DR, BOWIE, MD 20720-4447
Document Number	5189000442
Book / Page	51890 / 442
Instrument Date	Feb 10, 2026
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 20, 2026
Title Company	CAPITAL TITLE, CAPITOL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

April 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	PRINCE GEORGE'S MD
Recording Date	Apr 9, 2026
Property Address	12118 BACKUS DR, BOWIE, MD 20720-4447
Document Number	0518900442
Book / Page	51890 / 442
Instrument Date	Feb 10, 2026
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	CAPITAL TITLE, CAPITOL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 12118 Backus Dr was $8,123, up 7.5% from the year before.

Source: Prince George's County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Prince George's County
Unified School District	Prince George's County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$8,123.00 (+7.53%)	$519,800 Land $151,400 Building $368,400	$519,800 Land $151,400 Building $368,400
2024	$7,554.00 (+53.26%)
2023	$4,929.00	$443,267	$519,800 Land $151,400 Building $368,400

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 12118 Backus Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2003.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 15, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2003)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 2
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2003 · Hurricane Isabel

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 12118 Backus Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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 System	WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION serves 1,900,000 people · EPA ID MD0150005
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	May 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2018–2020) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fiber	980 / 880

May also be available: Believe Broadband, T-Mobile.

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