Howard County property record for 8721 Smithfield Pl, Jessup, MD 20794
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 2,536 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,272 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $9,271 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-470025 |
| Primary APN | 06-470025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,536 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 981 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 981 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,272 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 470025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8721 SMITHFIELD PL |
| City | JESSUP |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20794-9345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSC |
| Legal Description | LOT 52 6,272 SQ 8721 SMITHFIELD PL HERITAGE WOODS S 1 RR 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERITAGE WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 606901 |
8721 Smithfield Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8721 SMITHFIELD PL, JESSUP, MD 20794-9345 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Jan 6, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI EMBRACE HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 19108 / 442 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006062 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8721 SMITHFIELD PL, JESSUP, MD 20794-9345 |
| Document Number | 0206810382 |
| Book / Page | 20681 / 382 |
| Map Reference | MB 5314 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 8721 SMITHFIELD PL, JESSUP, MD 20794-9345 |
| Document Number | 20681389 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20681/389 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8721 SMITHFIELD PL, JESSUP, MD 20794-9345 |
| Document Number | 0191080442 |
| Book / Page | 019108 / 000442 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | JP TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $460.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 8721 SMITHFIELD PL JESSUP MD 207949345, JESSUP, MD 20794-9345 |
| Document Number | 191080451 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 019108/000451 |
| Name | EMBRACE HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 5, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8721 Smithfield Pl was $9,271, up 5.4% 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 | $9,271.00 (+5.41%) | $607,900 (+5.37%) | $669,900 (+16.12%) Land $235,700 Building $434,200 |
| 2025 | $8,795.00 (+6.46%) | $576,900 Land $180,700 Building $396,200 | $576,900 Land $180,700 Building $396,200 |
| 2024 | $8,261.00 | ||
| 2023 | $502,700 | $576,900 Land $180,700 Building $396,200 | |
| 2022 | $5,242.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8721 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 8721 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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