Montgomery County property record for 12897 Colonial Dr, Mount Airy, MD 21771
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,104 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (12,967 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Oct 1981) |
| Tax Bill | $5,192 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-226079 |
| Primary APN | 09-226079 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,104 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,482 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 240 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 240 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,967 sqft (0.298 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 648 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 226079 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12897 COLONIAL DR |
| City | MOUNT AIRY |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21771-4553 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | P/O LT 13 SECT 1 12,967 SQ FT COLONIAL DR BICENTENNIAL HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | BICENTENNIAL HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 12 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 700204 |
12897 Colonial Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2015.
Source: Montgomery County records, as of August 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12897 COLONIAL DR, MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771-4553 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE FREEDOM BANK OF VIRGINIA |
| Feb 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage APL FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 1981 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 1981 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1159 / 612 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 12, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0108960283 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Property Address | 12897 COLONIAL DR, MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771-4553 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12897 COLONIAL DR, MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771-4553 |
| Document Number | 0149550446 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14955/446 |
| Name | THE FREEDOM BANK OF VIRGINIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FAIRFAX, VA 22030 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Property Address | 12897 COLONIAL DR, MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771-4553 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0116470188 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 2, 2017 |
| Book Page | 11647/0188 |
| Instrument | 11647-0188 |
| Name | APL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LAUREL, MD 20723 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 35 Months |
| Due | Jan 19, 2020 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12897 Colonial Dr was $5,192 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.1% from the year before.
Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Unified School District | Montgomery County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $515,733 (+7.25%) | $550,600 (-) Land $201,900 Building $348,700 | |
| 2025 | $5,192.00 (+6.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $480,867 | $550,600 Land $201,900 Building $348,700 |
| 2024 | $4,894.00 (+8.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,503.00 Homeowner's exemption | $408,667 | $446,000 Land $143,000 Building $303,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12897 Colonial Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12897 Colonial Dr 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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