Howard County property record for 8742 Birkenhead Ct, Laurel, MD 20723
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,702 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,003 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,328 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-523218 |
| Primary APN | 06-523218 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,702 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 433 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 433 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,003 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 523218 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8742 BIRKENHEAD CT |
| City | LAUREL |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20723-5989 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RSC |
| Legal Description | LOT L 38 .046 A 8742 BIRKENHEAD CT BOWLING BROOK FRM S1 AR1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOWLING BROOK FARM SEC 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | L 38 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 606905 |
8742 Birkenhead Ct, a townhouse, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2005.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8742 BIRKENHEAD CT, LAUREL, MD 20723-5989 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200558206 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8742 Birkenhead Ct was $6,328, up 4.7% 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 | $6,328.00 (+4.66%) | $408,967 (+4.65%) | $445,300 (+13.95%) Land $200,000 Building $245,300 |
| 2025 | $6,046.00 | $390,800 Land $130,000 Building $260,800 | $390,800 Land $130,000 Building $260,800 |
| 2023 | $354,333 | $390,800 Land $130,000 Building $260,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,784.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8742 Birkenhead Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 100 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 risk around 8742 Birkenhead Ct 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 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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