Howard County property record for 7959 Gavin Way, Laurel, MD 20723
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,036 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.565 acres (24,611 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $135,800 (Apr 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $6,572 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-462278 |
| Primary APN | 06-462278 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,036 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,611 sqft (0.565 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 462278 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7959 GAVIN WAY |
| City | LAUREL |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20723-1185 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 .565 A 7959 GAVIN WAY GRAELOCH WOODS NWS |
| Legal Subdivision | GREELOCK WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 606808 |
7959 Gavin Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 1985.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7959 GAVIN WAY, LAUREL, MD 20723-1185 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1337 / 741 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7959 Gavin Way was $6,572, down 12.5% 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 | $6,572.00 (-12.47%) | $581,433 (+3.68%) | $622,700 (+11.04%) Land $301,800 Building $320,900 |
| 2025 | $7,508.00 (-7.59%) | $560,800 Land $251,800 Building $309,000 | $560,800 Land $251,800 Building $309,000 |
| 2024 | $8,125.00 | ||
| 2023 | $484,533 | $560,800 Land $251,800 Building $309,000 | |
| 2022 | $5,026.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7959 Gavin Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · 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 7959 Gavin Way 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 94% of the US · lower than 89% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: 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 315 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 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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