4018 Bright Rocket Way, Ellicott City — tax account 1402273241
Single-family house built in 1981, 3,292 ft² on 0.42 acres in Ellicott City, Howard County, assessed at $836,200; last transfer October 27, 2025 for $800,000.
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 | 1402273241 |
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| Map, grid, parcel | Map 24 Grid 21 Parcel 1153 · Lot 316 |
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| Location | 4018 Bright Rocket Way, Ellicott City MD 21042 |
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| Jurisdiction | Howard County |
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| Subdivision | Dorsey Hall |
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| Plat | 4614 |
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Land
| Land use | Residential (R) |
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| Zoning | R20 |
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| Acreage | 0.417 acres (18,165 ft²) |
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Structure
| Year built | 1981 |
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| Above-grade area | 3,292 ft² |
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| Style | 2 Story With Basement |
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| Building type | Standard Unit |
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| Construction | Frame |
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| Quality grade | 5 (on a scale of 1 to 9) |
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Assessment — January 2025
| Land | $348,500 |
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| Improvements | $487,700 |
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| Total | $836,200 |
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| Homestead qualification code | 1 |
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Last transfer
| Date | October 27, 2025 |
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| Consideration | $800,000 |
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| Deed reference | liber 01032, folio 0352 |
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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 23% above the median residential account in Howard County ($681,000, 62,119 accounts).
- The last transfer price is 4% 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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