5497 Waterloo Rd, Ellicott City — tax account 1401170260
Exempt commercial on 2.09 acres in Ellicott City, Howard County, assessed at $1,820,800; last transfer November 26, 2025 for $1,500,000.
From the State Department of Assessments and Taxation file as published by the Maryland Department of Planning (MD iMAP) — not the official record. Open the official SDAT record.
Account
| Tax account number | 1401170260 |
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| Map, grid, parcel | Map 31 Grid 19 Parcel 470 |
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| Location | 5497 Waterloo Rd, Ellicott City MD 21043 |
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| Jurisdiction | Howard County |
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Land
| Land use | Exempt Commercial (EC) |
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| Zoning | POR |
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| Acreage | 2.090 acres (91,040 ft²) |
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Assessment — September 2023
| Land | $1,820,800 |
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| Total | $1,820,800 |
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Last transfer
| Date | November 26, 2025 |
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| Consideration | $1,500,000 |
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| Deed reference | liber 21506, folio 0323 |
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What this means
- Maryland reassesses each property every three years; increases are phased in over the following three years, and the Homestead Tax Credit caps the yearly increase on a principal residence.
- Assessed 72% above the median exempt commercial account in Howard County ($1,058,100, 753 accounts).
- The last transfer price is 18% below the current assessment.
Parcel point of the Maryland Department of Planning — not a survey.
Data: Maryland Department of Planning / SDAT, MD iMAP Parcel Points, retrieved November 1, 2026. Sources and freshness. No owner names or mailing addresses are published.
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