Howard County property record for 2837 Leaf Shade Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,460 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,234 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-294176 |
| Primary APN | 02-294176 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,460 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,227 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 609 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 294176 |
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| Street Address | 2837 LEAF SHADE DR |
| City | ELLICOTT CITY |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21042-2538 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 34 .350 A 2837 LEAF SHADE DR ST JOHNS GREEN S 1 AR 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ST JOHNS GREEN SEC 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, ELLICOTT CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 602202 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Old National Pike Milestones listed 1975 · 69 contributing resources · NRIS 75002107 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
2837 Leaf Shade Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in August 1998 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2837 LEAF SHADE DR, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042-2538 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 1998 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19986890 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4411 / 111 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006890 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2837 Leaf Shade Dr was $10,234 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2% 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 | $10,234.00 (+20.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $685,267 (+5.65%) | $721,900 (-) Land $282,100 Building $439,800 |
| 2025 | $8,525.00 Homeowner's exemption | $648,633 | $721,900 Land $282,100 Building $439,800 |
| 2023 | $591,200 | $612,000 Land $257,100 Building $354,900 | |
| 2022 | $6,422.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2837 Leaf Shade Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 20 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1996–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2018 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 2837 Leaf Shade 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 | 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 | HOWARD COUNTY D.P.W. DISTRIBUTION serves 286,158 people · EPA ID MD0130002 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 163 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 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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