Howard County property record for 8549 Scholars Ln, Laurel, MD 20723
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5.5 ba · 3,934 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,819 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $779,900 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $15,457 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-444004 |
| Primary APN | 05-444004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,934 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,445 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,445 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,819 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 444004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8549 SCHOLARS LN |
| City | LAUREL |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20723-2019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 44 14819 SQ 8549 SCHOLARS LN JAMESTOWN LANDING SEC II |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMESTOWN LNDG SEC 02 |
| Legal Block | 9999 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 606805 |
8549 Scholars Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8549 SCHOLARS LN, LAUREL, MD 20723-2019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Nov 15, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer PROVIDENT FNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017920-404 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 8549 SCHOLARS LN, LAUREL, MD 20723-2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICE LINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0204620003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20462/3 |
| Name | SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BUENA PARK, CA 90620 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8549 SCHOLARS LN, LAUREL, MD 20723-2019 |
| Document Number | 0179200404 |
| Book / Page | 017920 / 000404 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2017 |
| Title Company | CASTLE TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $779.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8549 SCHOLARS LN LAUREL MD 207232019, LAUREL, MD 20723-2019 |
| Document Number | 179200409 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 017920/000409 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FNDG |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MARLTON, NJ 08053 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 14, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8549 Scholars Ln was $15,457, up 1% 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 | $15,457.00 (+10.03%) | $1,029,233 (+10.09%) | $1,217,900 (+30.27%) Land $351,900 Building $866,000 |
| 2025 | $14,048.00 | $934,900 Land $216,900 Building $718,000 | $934,900 Land $216,900 Building $718,000 |
| 2023 | $833,433 | $934,900 Land $216,900 Building $718,000 | |
| 2022 | $8,813.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8549 Scholars Ln 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 | 6 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 8549 Scholars Ln 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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