Howard County property record for 8563 Window Latch Way, Columbia, MD 21045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 3,580 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,407 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $276,000 (Mar 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $8,770 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-194263 |
| Primary APN | 16-194263 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,580 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,407 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Deck Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 194263 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8563 WINDOW LATCH WAY |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21045-5637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 54 .193 A 8563 WINDOW LATCH WAY VIL LONGREACH S3 A3 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE LONGREACH SEC 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 606606 |
8563 Window Latch Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 1999.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8563 WINDOW LATCH WAY, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-5637 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19992202 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4662 / 306 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8563 Window Latch Way was $8,770 with a homeowner's exemption, down 6.5% 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 | $8,770.00 (-6.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $731,800 (+8.86%) Land $230,300 Building $501,500 | $731,800 (-) Land $230,300 Building $501,500 |
| 2025 | $9,384.00 Homeowner's exemption | $672,233 | $731,800 Land $230,300 Building $501,500 |
| 2023 | $553,100 Land $175,300 Building $377,800 | $553,100 Land $175,300 Building $377,800 | |
| 2022 | $6,124.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8563 Window Latch Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 8563 Window Latch Way 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 389 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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