8705 Birkenhead Ct, Laurel, MD 20723 Property Records

Howard County property record for 8705 Birkenhead Ct, Laurel, MD 20723

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	2.5 ba · 1,750 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size	0.06 acres (2,613 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$355,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill	$5,971 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-522793`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-522793`
Alternative APNs	`6522793` `522793`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,750 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	220 sqft
Finished Basement	220 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1990
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	2,613 sqft (0.06 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Garage Area	240 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	96 sqft
Deck Area	216 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	522793
Street Address	8705 BIRKENHEAD CT
City	LAUREL
State	MD
Zip	20723-5980
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	RSC
Legal Description	LOT L 1 .060 A 8705 BIRKENHEAD CT BOWLING BROOK FARMS S1
Legal Subdivision	BOWLING BROOK FARMS
Legal Lot Number	L 1
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division	6, SAVAGE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2018
Census Tract	606905

Owner

Source: Howard County records, as of August 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	8705 BIRKENHEAD CT, LAUREL, MD 20723-5980
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 25, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 25, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 5, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	18975 / 212
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Recording Date	Oct 25, 2019
Property Address	8705 BIRKENHEAD CT, LAUREL, MD 20723-5980
Document Number	0189750212
Book / Page	18975 / 212
Map Reference	PL 8285
Instrument Date	Oct 23, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2021
Title Company	KENSINGTON REALTY TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$4,437.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty
Address	8705 BIRKENHEAD CT, LAUREL, MD 20723-5980

Mortgage

Document Number	18975218
Date	Oct 25, 2019
Instrument	18975/218

Lender

Name	MCLEAN MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Howard County
Unified School District	Howard County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$407,833 (+5.77%)	$452,300 (+17.3%) Land $200,000 Building $252,300
2025	$5,971.00 (+55.17%) Homeowner's exemption	$385,600 (+8.19%) Land $130,000 Building $255,600	$385,600 (-) Land $130,000 Building $255,600
2023		$356,400	$385,600 Land $130,000 Building $255,600
2022	$3,848.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 85% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 243 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
Believe Broadband Fixed Wireless	500 / 100
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20