Howard County property record for 8730 Birkenhead Ct, Laurel, MD 20723
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.044 acres (1,916 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $177,000 (Aug 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $5,774 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-523269 |
| Primary APN | 06-523269 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 627 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 627 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,916 sqft (0.044 acres) |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 523269 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8730 BIRKENHEAD CT |
| City | LAUREL |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20723-5981 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RSC |
| Legal Description | LOT L 43 .044 A 8730 BIRKENHEAD CT BOWLING BROOK FRM S1 AR1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOWLING BROOK FARM SEC 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | L 43 |
| 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 | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8730 BIRKENHEAD CT, LAUREL, MD 20723-5981 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20016626 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5648 / 402 |
| 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 | $401,033 (+4.79%) | $437,700 (+14.37%) Land $200,000 Building $237,700 | |
| 2025 | $5,774.00 (+60.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $382,700 (+12.31%) Land $130,000 Building $252,700 | $382,700 (-) Land $130,000 Building $252,700 |
| 2023 | $340,767 | $382,700 Land $130,000 Building $252,700 | |
| 2022 | $3,600.00 |
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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