Howard County property record for 8556 Davis Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
| Property Type | Veterinary, Animal Hospital |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,000 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 5.01 acres (218,236 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,618 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-438814 |
| Primary APN | 06-438814 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 218,236 sqft (5.01 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 438814 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8556 DAVIS RD |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21045-2632 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Veterinary, Animal Hospital |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | 5.014 A 8556 DAVIS RD COLUMBIA |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 606607 |
8556 Davis Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8556 DAVIS RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2632 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8556 Davis Rd was $1,618, up 80.2% 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 | $1,618.00 (+80.18%) | $1,123,133 (+0.07%) | $1,124,600 (+0.2%) Land $901,000 Building $223,600 |
| 2025 | $898.00 | $1,122,400 Land $901,000 Building $221,400 | $1,122,400 Land $901,000 Building $221,400 |
| 2023 | $1,104,000 | $1,122,400 Land $901,000 Building $221,400 | |
| 2022 | $12,327.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8556 Davis Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1991–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee |
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 8556 Davis 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% 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.
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 367 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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