Howard County property record for 8718 Smithfield Pl, Jessup, MD 20794
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,028 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $136,000 (Feb 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $5,249 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-470130 |
| Primary APN | 06-470130 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,028 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 470130 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8718 SMITHFIELD PL |
| City | JESSUP |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20794-9344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSC |
| Legal Description | LOT 62 .140 A 8718 SMITHFIELD PL HERITAGE WOODS S 1 AR 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERITAGE WOODS S 01 AR 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 606901 |
8718 Smithfield Pl is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 1992.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8718 SMITHFIELD PL, JESSUP, MD 20794-9344 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2479 / 185 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8718 Smithfield Pl was $5,249 with a homeowner's exemption, down 3.7% 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 | $5,249.00 (-3.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $394,967 (+6.55%) | $443,500 (+19.64%) Land $234,900 Building $208,600 |
| 2025 | $5,448.00 Homeowner's exemption | $370,700 Land $179,900 Building $190,800 | $370,700 Land $179,900 Building $190,800 |
| 2023 | $319,300 | $370,700 Land $179,900 Building $190,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,305.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8718 Smithfield Pl 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 | 4 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 8718 Smithfield Pl 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 314 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 |
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