Howard County property record for 8729 Birkenhead Ct, Laurel, MD 20723
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,750 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.067 acres (2,918 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $267,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,832 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-522912 |
| Primary APN | 06-522912 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,750 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,918 sqft (0.067 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 92 sqft |
| Deck Area | 45 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 522912 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8729 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 12 .067 A 8729 BIRKENHEAD CT BOWLING BROOK FRM S1 AR1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOWLING BROOK FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | L 12 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 606905 |
Source: Howard County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8729 BIRKENHEAD CT, LAUREL, MD 20723-5980 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 13648 / 266 |
| Transfer Doc | 0046660592 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2025
| 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 | $398,200 (+5.93%) | $442,800 (+17.8%) Land $200,000 Building $242,800 | |
| 2025 | $5,832.00 (+3.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $375,900 (+8.01%) Land $130,000 Building $245,900 | $375,900 (-) Land $130,000 Building $245,900 |
| 2024 | $5,631.00 (+49.72%) | ||
| 2023 | $348,033 | $375,900 Land $130,000 Building $245,900 | |
| 2022 | $3,761.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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.
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 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 |
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