Howard County property record for 12253 Bare Bush Path, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.038 acres (1,661 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $424,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,256 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-108851 |
| Primary APN | 15-108851 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 612 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 612 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,661 sqft (0.038 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 108851 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12253 BARE BUSH PATH |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-3798 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT M 86 1,661 SQ 12253 BARE BUSH PATH VIL OF HICKORY RIDGE S 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF HICKORY RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | M 86 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 605601 |
12253 Bare Bush Path, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2025.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12253 BARE BUSH PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-3798 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2008 |
| Deed Book / Page | 22652 / 192 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12253 Bare Bush Path was $6,256 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.5% from the year before.
Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of September 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Howard County |
| Unified School District | Howard County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,256.00 (+4.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $408,300 (+5.64%) | $430,100 (-) Land $170,000 Building $260,100 |
| 2025 | $5,984.00 Homeowner's exemption | $386,500 | $430,100 Land $170,000 Building $260,100 |
| 2023 | $349,767 | $364,700 Land $155,000 Building $209,700 | |
| 2022 | $3,770.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12253 Bare Bush Path in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 31, 2023 · 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 | 3 in force |
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 risk around 12253 Bare Bush Path is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HOWARD COUNTY D.P.W. DISTRIBUTION serves 286,158 people · EPA ID MD0130002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2018–2020) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 412 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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