Howard County property record for 8137 Tamar Dr, Columbia, MD 21045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 2,808 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.261 acres (11,364 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $9,368 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-188123 |
| Primary APN | 16-188123 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,808 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 764 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 764 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,364 sqft (0.261 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Deck Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 188123 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8137 TAMAR DR |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21045-2885 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 86 .261 A 8137 TAMAR DR VIL LONGREACH S 2 A 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE LONGREACH SEC 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 86 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 606706 |
Source: Howard County assessment roll, APN 16-188123, as of August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8137 TAMAR DR, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2885 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI BANK OF AMERICA |
| May 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TOWER FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 07, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 18777 / 84 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 8137 TAMAR DR, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2885 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8137 TAMAR DR, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2885 |
| Document Number | 0212890127 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Book Page | 21289/127 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8137 TAMAR DR, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2885 |
| Document Number | 0187770084 |
| Book / Page | 018777 / 000084 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | PASSPORT TITLE SERVICES LLC, PASSPORT TITLE SVCS LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8137 TAMAR DR COLUMBIA MD 210452885, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2885 |
| Document Number | 187770092 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Book Page | 018777/000092 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 18, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 8137 TAMAR DR, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2885 |
| Document Number | 0178780031 |
| Book / Page | 017878 / 000031 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 01, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8137 TAMAR DR COLUMBIA MD 210452885, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2885 |
| Document Number | 0178780031 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Book Page | 017878/000031 |
| Name | TOWER FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LAUREL, MD 20707 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 23, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Howard County assessment roll as of August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Howard County |
| Unified School District | Howard County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $696,800 (+7.71%) Land $243,600 Building $453,200 | $696,800 (-) Land $243,600 Building $453,200 | |
| 2025 | $9,368.00 (+58.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $646,933 (+18.23%) | $696,800 (+27.34%) Land $243,600 Building $453,200 |
| 2023 | $547,200 Land $188,600 Building $358,600 | $547,200 Land $188,600 Building $358,600 | |
| 2022 | $5,900.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Howard County (24027C), as of October 31, 2023 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 240276067061, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 584 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system MD0130002, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | HOWARD COUNTY D.P.W. DISTRIBUTION serves 286,158 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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