Prince George's County property record for 12437 Melling Ln, Bowie, MD 20715
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,849 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.314 acres (13,693 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $103,000 (Dec 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $4,763 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-1672229 |
| Primary APN | 14-1672229 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,849 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,849 sqft |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,693 sqft (0.314 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 305 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 1672229 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12437 MELLING LN |
| City | BOWIE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20715-2956 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF95 |
| Legal Description | MEADOWBROOK AT |
| Legal Quarter | 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEADOW BROOK/BELAIR SEC 50 |
| Legal Block | 153 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | PRINCE GEORGE'S MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 14, BOWIE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 800402 |
12437 Melling Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1986.
Source: Prince George's County records, as of October 20, 2023
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12437 MELLING LN, BOWIE, MD 20715-2956 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 612040 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRINCE GEORGE'S MD |
| Property Address | 12437 MELLING LN, BOWIE, MD 20715-2956 |
| Document Number | 0397180257 |
| Book / Page | 039718 / 000257 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 12437 MELLING LN BOWIE MD 207152956, BOWIE, MD 20715-2956 |
| Document Number | 0397180257 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Book Page | 039718/000257 |
| Name | FEDERAL EMPS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 21, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Prince George's County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Prince George's County |
| Municipality | Bowie City |
| Unified School District | Prince George's County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,763.00 Homeowner's exemption | $348,733 | $378,600 Land $101,900 Building $276,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12437 Melling Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 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 12437 Melling Ln 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF BOWIE serves 25,000 people · EPA ID MD0160002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2018–2020) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 409 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Believe Broadband.
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