12850 Highland Rd, Highland — tax account 1405425298
Single-family house built in 1998, 4,743 ft² on 3.33 acres in Highland, Howard County, assessed at $1,142,700; last transfer May 22, 2026 for $1,435,000.
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 | 1405425298 |
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| Map, grid, parcel | Map 40 Grid 4 Parcel 512 |
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| Location | 12850 Highland Rd, Highland MD 20777 |
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| Jurisdiction | Howard County |
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| Subdivision | Regulars |
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Land
| Land use | Residential (R) |
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| Zoning | RRDEO |
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| Acreage | 3.330 acres (145,055 ft²) |
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Structure
| Year built | 1998 |
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| Above-grade area | 4,743 ft² |
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| Style | 2 Story With Basement |
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| Building type | Standard Unit |
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| Construction | Siding |
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| Quality grade | 5 (on a scale of 1 to 9) |
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Assessment — January 2026
| Land | $328,600 |
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| Improvements | $814,100 |
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| Total | $1,142,700 |
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Last transfer
| Date | May 22, 2026 |
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| Consideration | $1,435,000 |
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| Deed reference | liber 19904, folio 0478 |
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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 68% above the median residential account in Howard County ($681,000, 62,119 accounts).
- The last transfer price is 26% 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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