Howard County property record for 4718 Bates Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,163 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.359 acres (15,638 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $135,500 (Feb 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $8,939 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-293684 |
| Primary APN | 02-293684 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,163 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 | 15,638 sqft (0.359 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 536 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 293684 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4718 BATES DR |
| City | ELLICOTT CITY |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21043-6527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 .359 A 4718 BATES DR BRAMPTON HILLS S 3 AR 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRAMPTON HILLS SEC 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, ELLICOTT CITY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 602302 |
4718 Bates Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1986.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4718 BATES DR, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043-6527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1437 / 101 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4718 Bates Dr was $8,939 with a homeowner's exemption, up 15.4% 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 | $8,939.00 (+15.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $642,300 (+6.64%) Land $317,300 Building $325,000 | $642,300 (-) Land $317,300 Building $325,000 |
| 2025 | $7,745.00 Homeowner's exemption | $602,333 | $642,300 Land $317,300 Building $325,000 |
| 2023 | $522,400 Land $277,300 Building $245,100 | $522,400 Land $277,300 Building $245,100 | |
| 2022 | $5,636.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4718 Bates Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 4718 Bates Dr is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 374 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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