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9981 Cape Ann Dr, Columbia, MD 21046 Property Records

Howard County property record for 9981 Cape Ann Dr, Columbia, MD 21046

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 982 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.119 acres (5,183 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$360,000 (Oct 2006)
Tax Bill$5,999 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-139742

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-139742
Alternative APN
  • 139742

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area982 sqft Total Area
Basement Area500 sqft
Finished Basement500 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleSplit Foyer
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,183 sqft (0.119 acres)
Garage TypeBasement
Garage Area275 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number139742
Street Address9981 CAPE ANN DR
CityCOLUMBIA
StateMD
Zip21046-1302
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNT
Legal DescriptionLOT 313 5,183 SQ' 9981 CAPE ANN DR VIL KINGS CONTRIV S1 A1
Legal SubdivisionVILLAGE KINGS CONTRIVANCE
Legal Lot Number313
JurisdictionHOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division6, SAVAGE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract606701

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address9981 CAPE ANN DR, COLUMBIA, MD 21046-1302
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 31, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 31, 2006 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 25, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200673637
Deed Book / Page10329 / 402
Last Transfer DateAug 14, 2020
Transfer Doc0196490466
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionHOWARD MD
Recording DateAug 25, 2020
Property Address9981 CAPE ANN DR, COLUMBIA, MD 21046-1302
Document Number0196490466
Book / Page019649 / 000466
Instrument DateAug 14, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address9981 CAPE ANN DR COLUMBIA MD 210461302, COLUMBIA, MD 21046-1302

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyHoward County
Unified School DistrictHoward County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,999.00 (+1.59%) Homeowner's exemption$409,200 (+6.03%) Land $215,800 Building $193,400$409,200 (-) Land $215,800 Building $193,400
2025$5,905.00 (+4.74%) Homeowner's exemption$385,933 (+13.71%)$409,200 (+20.57%) Land $215,800 Building $193,400
2024$5,638.00 (+54.13%)
2023$339,400 Land $185,800 Building $153,600$339,400 Land $185,800 Building $153,600
2022$3,658.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 31, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies7 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 85% of Maryland
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemHOWARD COUNTY D.P.W. DISTRIBUTION
serves 286,158 people · EPA ID MD0130002
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJan 2024
Lead3 ppb (2018–2020)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 182 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fiber		980 / 880

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