Howard County property record for 8417 Shears Ct, Laurel, MD 20723 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.462 acres (20,124 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $455,000 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $8,888 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Jun 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-449182 |
| Primary APN | 06-449182 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,080 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Utility Area | 60 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,124 sqft (0.462 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 540 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 449182 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8417 SHEARS CT |
| City | LAUREL |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20723-1016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 .462 A 8417 SHEARS CT LEISHEAR KNOLLS LAUREL |
| Legal Subdivision | LEISHEAR KNOLLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 606805 |
Source: Howard County records · APN 06-449182
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8417 SHEARS CT, LAUREL, MD 20723-1016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SECURITYPLUS FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200888404 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11366 / 384 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004609 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 8417 SHEARS CT, LAUREL, MD 20723-1016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0200620245 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 20062/245 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HORSHAM, PA 19044 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 8417 SHEARS CT, LAUREL, MD 20723-1016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Title Company | PROPERTY TITLE & ESCROW LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0206730105 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20673/105 |
| Name | SECURITYPLUS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GWYNN OAK, MD 21207 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 25, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Howard County records · Assessment roll updated 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 | $609,800 (+3.32%) | $649,000 (+9.96%) Land $299,500 Building $349,500 | |
| 2025 | $8,888.00 (+59.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $590,200 (+11.99%) Land $249,500 Building $340,700 | $590,200 (-) Land $249,500 Building $340,700 |
| 2023 | $527,000 | $590,200 Land $249,500 Building $340,700 | |
| 2022 | $5,578.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Howard County (24027C), updated October 31, 2023 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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