Howard County property record for 4735 Bates Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,935 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.364 acres (15,855 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $8,965 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-293870 |
| Primary APN | 02-293870 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,935 sqft Total Area |
| Utility Area | 144 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,855 sqft (0.364 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 536 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 293870 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4735 BATES DR |
| City | ELLICOTT CITY |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21043-6509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 36 .364 A 4735 BATES DR BRAMPTON HILLS S 3 AR 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRAMPTON HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, ELLICOTT CITY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 602302 |
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4735 BATES DR, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043-6509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage APEX HOME LOANS INC |
| Oct 17, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage APEX HM LNS |
| Oct 16, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BRANCH BK&TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 21, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 18414 / 6 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 4735 BATES DR, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043-6509 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | PASSPORT TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0196290290 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 19629/290 |
| Name | APEX HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROCKVILLE, MD 20850 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4735 BATES DR, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043-6509 |
| Document Number | 0184140006 |
| Book / Page | 018414 / 000006 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | COLONY TITLE GROUP LIMITED |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $540.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4735 BATES DR ELLICOTT CITY MD 210436509, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043-6509 |
| Document Number | 184140013 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Book Page | 018414/000013 |
| Name | APEX HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | ROCKVILLE, MD 20852 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 16, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 4735 BATES DR, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043-6509 |
| Document Number | 0178980470 |
| Book / Page | 017898 / 000470 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2017 |
| Title Company | DATA SEARCH INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4735 BATES DR ELLICOTT CITY MD 210436509, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043-6509 |
| Document Number | 0178980470 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2017 |
| Book Page | 017898/000470 |
| Name | BRANCH BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $8,965.00 (-1.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $664,000 (+6.74%) Land $317,400 Building $346,600 | $664,000 (-) Land $317,400 Building $346,600 |
| 2025 | $9,101.00 (+57.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $622,100 (+15.57%) | $664,000 (+23.35%) Land $317,400 Building $346,600 |
| 2023 | $538,300 Land $277,400 Building $260,900 | $538,300 Land $277,400 Building $260,900 | |
| 2022 | $5,763.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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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