Howard County property record for 8217 Rippling Branch Rd, Laurel, MD 20723
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,442 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.322 acres (14,026 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $606,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $9,657 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-509924 |
| Primary APN | 06-509924 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,442 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 940 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 940 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,026 sqft (0.322 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 304 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 509924 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8217 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 70 .322 A 8217 RIPPLING BRANCH RD HAMMOND HILLS S 2 AR 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMMOND HILLS S 02 AR 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 606808 |
8217 Rippling Branch Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8217 RIPPLING BRANCH RD, LAUREL, MD 20723-1049 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 2, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 27, 2019 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 18, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 19040 / 425 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 8217 RIPPLING BRANCH RD, LAUREL, MD 20723-1049 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | REAL SOURCE TITLE, RESOURCE TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0212390364 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Book Page | 21239/364 |
| Name | FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NOTTINGHAM, MD 21236 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 8217 RIPPLING BRANCH RD, LAUREL, MD 20723-1049 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE FORWARD |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0190420478 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Book Page | 19042/478 |
| Name | FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NOTTINGHAM, MD 21236 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8217 RIPPLING BRANCH RD, LAUREL, MD 20723-1049 |
| Document Number | 0190400425 |
| Book / Page | 19040 / 425 |
| Map Reference | PL CMP 7107 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE FORWARD |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $9,090.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 34008 SMITHS POINT LN, 34008, LEWES, DE 19958-5862 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8217 RIPPLING BRANCH RD, LAUREL, MD 20723-1049 |
| Document Number | 19040432 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19040/432 |
| Name | FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8217 Rippling Branch Rd was $9,657 with a homeowner's exemption, down 3.2% 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 | $9,657.00 (-3.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $737,500 (+3.25%) | $783,900 (+9.74%) Land $296,500 Building $487,400 |
| 2025 | $9,975.00 Homeowner's exemption | $714,300 Land $246,500 Building $467,800 | $714,300 Land $246,500 Building $467,800 |
| 2023 | $607,633 | $714,300 Land $246,500 Building $467,800 | |
| 2022 | $6,241.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8217 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 8217 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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