9457 Merryrest Rd, Columbia, MD 21045 Property Records

Howard County property record for 9457 Merryrest Rd, Columbia, MD 21045

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size	0.052 acres (2,265 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$262,000 (Apr 2019)
Tax Bill	$5,061 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-128821`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-128821`
Alternative APN	`128821`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,120 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	405 sqft
Finished Basement	405 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1971
Effective Year Built	Effective 1971
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	2,265 sqft (0.052 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	128821
Street Address	9457 MERRYREST RD
City	COLUMBIA
State	MD
Zip	21045-3936
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	NT
Legal Description	LOT E-53 S 2 AR 4 9457 MERRYREST RD VOM RSB PAR E
Legal Subdivision	VOM PRCL E
Legal Lot Number	E 53
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division	6, SAVAGE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4002
Census Tract	606603

Owner

9457 Merryrest Rd, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2019.

Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	9457 MERRYREST RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-3936
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 5, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 5, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 20, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	18612 / 425
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Recording Date	Apr 5, 2019
Property Address	9457 MERRYREST RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-3936
Document Number	0186120425
Book / Page	18612 / 425
Map Reference	MB CMP 21 FO 5
Instrument Date	Apr 4, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2021
Title Company	LAKESIDE TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,275.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	9457 MERRYREST RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-3936

Mortgage

Document Number	18612434
Date	Apr 5, 2019
Instrument	18612/434

Lender

Name	INTEGRITY HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 9457 Merryrest Rd was $5,061, up 6.6% from the year before.

Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of September 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Howard County
Unified School District	Howard County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,061.00 (+6.61%)	$321,100 (+6.89%) Land $110,000 Building $211,100	$321,100 (-) Land $110,000 Building $211,100
2025	$4,747.00	$300,400	$321,100 Land $110,000 Building $211,100
2023		$259,000 Land $90,000 Building $169,000	$259,000 Land $90,000 Building $169,000
2022	$2,762.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 9457 Merryrest Rd 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	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

The area around 9457 Merryrest Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 219 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fiber	980 / 880