Howard County property record for 8497 Heatherwold Dr, Laurel, MD 20723
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,628 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.468 acres (20,386 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Aug 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $7,497 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-405657 |
| Primary APN | 06-405657 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,628 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 20,386 sqft (0.468 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 286 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 405657 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8497 HEATHERWOLD DR |
| City | LAUREL |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20723-1201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BL A .468 A 8497 HEATHERWOLD DR RT 216 NS SAYBROOK LAURE |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 606805 |
8497 Heatherwold Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2007.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8497 HEATHERWOLD DR, LAUREL, MD 20723-1201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1518 / 178 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0105960567 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8497 Heatherwold Dr was $7,497 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.3% 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 | $7,497.00 (+4.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $484,700 (+5.95%) | $539,100 (+17.84%) Land $299,600 Building $239,500 |
| 2025 | $7,189.00 (+2.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $457,500 Land $249,600 Building $207,900 | $457,500 Land $249,600 Building $207,900 |
| 2024 | $6,994.00 | ||
| 2023 | $430,367 | $457,500 Land $249,600 Building $207,900 | |
| 2022 | $4,693.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8497 Heatherwold Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 31, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 8497 Heatherwold Dr 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 218 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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