8617 Sassafras Ct, Columbia — tax account 1406544312
Single-family house built in 1993, 2,913 ft² on 0.17 acres in Columbia, Howard County, assessed at $733,400; last transfer February 3, 2026 for $780,000.
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 | 1406544312 |
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| Map, grid, parcel | Map 42 Grid 7 Parcel 12 · Lot 5 |
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| Location | 8617 Sassafras Ct, Columbia MD 21046 |
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| Jurisdiction | Howard County |
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| Subdivision | Regulars |
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| Plat | 10803 |
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Land
| Land use | Residential (R) |
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| Zoning | RSC |
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| Acreage | 0.175 acres (7,623 ft²) |
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Structure
| Year built | 1993 |
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| Above-grade area | 2,913 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 | 4 (on a scale of 1 to 9) |
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Assessment — January 2026
| Land | $271,800 |
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| Improvements | $461,600 |
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| Total | $733,400 |
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Last transfer
| Date | February 3, 2026 |
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| Consideration | $780,000 |
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| Deed reference | liber 17709, folio 0056 |
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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 8% above the median residential account in Howard County ($681,000, 62,119 accounts).
- The last transfer price is 6% 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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