Howard County property record for 8209 Rippling Branch Rd, Laurel, MD 20723
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,437 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (13,982 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $173,200 (Oct 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $6,021 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-509908 |
| Primary APN | 06-509908 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,437 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,982 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 509908 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8209 RIPPLING BRANCH RD |
| City | LAUREL |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20723-1049 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 68 .321 A 8209 RIPPLING BRANCH RD HAMMOND HILLS S 2 AR 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMMOND HILLS SEC 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 606808 |
8209 Rippling Branch Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1987.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8209 RIPPLING BRANCH RD, LAUREL, MD 20723-1049 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1730 / 694 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8209 Rippling Branch Rd was $6,021 with a homeowner's exemption, down 20.4% 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 | $6,021.00 (-20.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $638,200 (+3.52%) | $681,600 (+10.56%) Land $296,400 Building $385,200 |
| 2025 | $7,566.00 Homeowner's exemption | $616,500 Land $246,400 Building $370,100 | $616,500 Land $246,400 Building $370,100 |
| 2023 | $525,700 | $616,500 Land $246,400 Building $370,100 | |
| 2022 | $5,408.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8209 Rippling Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
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 8209 Rippling Branch Rd 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 187 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 | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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