Howard County property record for 8653 Tower Dr, Laurel, MD 20723 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,232 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.489 acres (21,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $519,999 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $9,191 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-437877 |
| Primary APN | 06-437877 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,232 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,100 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,300 sqft (0.489 acres) |
| Pool Area | 836 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 308 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 437877 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8653 TOWER DR |
| City | LAUREL |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20723-1244 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 .489 A 8653 TOWER DR TOWER ACRES LAUREL |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION OF TOWER ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 606805 |
Source: Howard County records · APN 06-437877
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8653 TOWER DR, LAUREL, MD 20723-1244 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 09, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 16620 / 398 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $677,467 (+3.4%) | $722,000 (+10.2%) Land $300,100 Building $421,900 | |
| 2025 | $9,191.00 (+49.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $655,200 (+12.71%) Land $250,100 Building $405,100 | $655,200 (-) Land $250,100 Building $405,100 |
| 2023 | $581,333 | $655,200 Land $250,100 Building $405,100 | |
| 2022 | $6,129.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Howard County (24027C), updated October 31, 2023 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 240276068053, refreshed September 2026 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1996, tidal / storm surge |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 218 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon | Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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