12917 Byefield Dr, Highland, MD 20777 Property Records

Howard County property record for 12917 Byefield Dr, Highland, MD 20777

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 ba · 2,508 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size	1.2 acres (52,272 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$140,000 (Dec 1985)
Tax Bill	$8,383 (2026)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`05-342996`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05-342996`
Alternative APNs	`5342996` `342996`

Interior

Full Baths	3 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,508 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1973
Effective Year Built	Effective 1973
Architectural Style	Split Level
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	52,272 sqft (1.2 acres)
Patio Area	400 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	342996
Street Address	12917 BYEFIELD DR
City	HIGHLAND
State	MD
Zip	20777-9543
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RRDEO
Legal Description	LOT 18 12917 BYEFIELD RD RESUB HEMLOCK HIL
Legal Subdivision	HEMLOCK HILL RESUB
Legal Lot Number	18
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division	5, CLARKSVILLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2015
Census Tract	605103

Owner

Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	12917 BYEFIELD DR, HIGHLAND, MD 20777-9543
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Et Ux (and Wife)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 12, 1985 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 12, 1985 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	1418 / 460
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of September 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Howard County
Unified School District	Howard County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$8,383.00 (+21.28%)	$566,967 (+4.22%)	$612,900 (+12.67%) Land $308,200 Building $304,700
2025	$6,912.00 (+38.43%)	$544,000 (+14.05%) Land $278,200 Building $265,800	$544,000 (-) Land $278,200 Building $265,800
2023		$477,000	$544,000 Land $278,200 Building $265,800
2022	$4,993.00

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 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	6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (2013–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA	3 of 3
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2018 · river or lake flooding

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

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20