Howard County property record for 9608 Clocktower Ln, Columbia, MD 21046
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,836 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.056 acres (2,439 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Oct 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $3,621 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-160059 |
| Primary APN | 16-160059 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,836 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,439 sqft (0.056 acres) |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 160059 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9608 CLOCKTOWER LN |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21046-1897 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT D-48 .056 A 9608 CLOCKTOWER LN VIL KINGS CONTRIVANCE |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE KINGS CONTRIVANCE |
| Legal Lot Number | D 48 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 606804 |
9608 Clocktower Ln, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1988.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9608 CLOCKTOWER LN, COLUMBIA, MD 21046-1897 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1904 / 77 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 9608 Clocktower Ln was $3,621 with a homeowner's exemption, down 21.3% 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 | $3,621.00 (-21.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $390,600 (+8%) Land $160,000 Building $230,600 | $390,600 (-) Land $160,000 Building $230,600 |
| 2025 | $4,599.00 Homeowner's exemption | $361,667 | $390,600 Land $160,000 Building $230,600 |
| 2023 | $303,800 Land $130,000 Building $173,800 | $303,800 Land $130,000 Building $173,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,377.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9608 Clocktower Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2017 · river or lake flooding |
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 9608 Clocktower Ln 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 434 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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