3131 River Valley Chase, West Friendship — tax account 1403318958
Single-family house built in 1995, 4,386 ft² on 1.34 acres in West Friendship, Howard County, assessed at $1,282,000; last transfer December 16, 2025 for $980,000.
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 | 1403318958 |
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| Map, grid, parcel | Map 15 Grid 16 Parcel 42 · Lot 35 |
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| Location | 3131 River Valley Chase, West Friendship MD 21794 |
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| Jurisdiction | Howard County |
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| Subdivision | West Friendship |
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| Plat | 11434 |
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Land
| Land use | Residential (R) |
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| Zoning | RCDEO |
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| Acreage | 1.340 acres (58,370 ft²) |
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Structure
| Year built | 1995 |
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| Above-grade area | 4,386 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 | 6 (on a scale of 1 to 9) |
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Assessment — January 2025
| Land | $354,600 |
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| Improvements | $927,400 |
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| Total | $1,282,000 |
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| Homestead qualification code | 1 |
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Last transfer
| Date | December 16, 2025 |
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| Consideration | $980,000 |
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| Deed reference | liber 20748, folio 0166 |
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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 88% above the median residential account in Howard County ($681,000, 62,119 accounts).
- The last transfer price is 24% 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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