8704 Wellford Dr, Ellicott City — tax account 1402597839
Single-family house built in 2017, 4,412 ft² on 0.38 acres in Ellicott City, Howard County, assessed at $1,177,000; last transfer September 8, 2025 for $1,398,000.
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 | 1402597839 |
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| Map, grid, parcel | Map 30 Grid 2 Parcel 86 · Lot 84 |
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| Location | 8704 Wellford Dr, Ellicott City MD 21042 |
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| Jurisdiction | Howard County |
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| Subdivision | Centennial Lake Overlook |
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Land
| Land use | Exempt (E) |
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| Zoning | R20 |
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| Acreage | 0.380 acres (16,553 ft²) |
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Structure
| Year built | 2017 |
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| Above-grade area | 4,412 ft² |
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| Style | 2 Story With Basement |
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| Building type | Standard Unit |
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| Construction | Brick |
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| Quality grade | 5 (on a scale of 1 to 9) |
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Assessment — January 2025
| Land | $331,700 |
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| Improvements | $845,300 |
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| Total | $1,177,000 |
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Last transfer
| Date | September 8, 2025 |
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| Consideration | $1,398,000 |
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| Deed reference | liber 17658, folio 0431 |
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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 283% above the median exempt account in Howard County ($307,550, 3,846 accounts).
- The last transfer price is 19% above 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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