8212 Rippling Branch Rd, Laurel, MD 20723 Property Records

Howard County property record for 8212 Rippling Branch Rd, Laurel, MD 20723

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 2,706 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size	0.339 acres (14,766 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$227,900 (Oct 1988)
Tax Bill	$8,979 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2019 Mortgage Mar 2020 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-509940`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-509940`
Alternative APNs	`6509940` `509940`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,706 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1987
Effective Year Built	Effective 1987
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	14,766 sqft (0.339 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	420 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	280 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	509940
Street Address	8212 RIPPLING BRANCH RD
City	LAUREL
State	MD
Zip	20723-1048
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R20
Legal Description	LOT 72 .339 A 8212 RIPPLING BRANCH RD HAMMOND HILLS S 2 AR 1
Legal Subdivision	HAMMOND HILLS S 02 AR 01
Legal Lot Number	72
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division	6, SAVAGE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	606808

Owner

8212 Rippling Branch Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2019.

Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	8212 RIPPLING BRANCH RD, LAUREL, MD 20723-1048
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 22, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage APL FCU
Mar 2, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 26, 1988 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 26, 1988 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 10, 1987 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	1908 / 64
Last Transfer Date	Dec 12, 2019
Transfer Doc	0192080039
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Property Address	8212 RIPPLING BRANCH RD, LAUREL, MD 20723-1048
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FREESTATE TITLE CONSULTANTS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0185260340
Date	Jan 22, 2019
Book Page	18526/340

Lender

Name	APL FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	LAUREL, MD 20723

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2034

March 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Recording Date	Mar 2, 2020
Property Address	8212 RIPPLING BRANCH RD, LAUREL, MD 20723-1048
Document Number	0192080039
Book / Page	019208 / 000039
Instrument Date	Dec 12, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 18, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	8212 RIPPLING BRANCH RD LAUREL MD 207231048, LAUREL, MD 20723-1048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 8212 Rippling Branch Rd was $8,979 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.3% from the year before.

Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of September 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Howard County
Unified School District	Howard County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$8,979.00 (-0.33%) Homeowner's exemption	$644,167 (+3.46%)	$687,300 (+10.39%) Land $296,800 Building $390,500
2025	$9,009.00 (+4.91%) Homeowner's exemption	$622,600 Land $246,800 Building $375,800	$622,600 Land $246,800 Building $375,800
2024	$8,587.00
2023		$540,533	$622,600 Land $246,800 Building $375,800
2022	$5,624.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 8212 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

Wildfire risk around 8212 Rippling Branch Rd 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 87% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 244 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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