Howard County property record for 5981 Sandy Rdg, Elkridge, MD 21075
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 2,988 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.274 acres (11,929 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $649,500 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $12,639 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-276565 |
| Primary APN | 01-276565 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,988 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,929 sqft (0.274 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 312 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 276565 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5981 SANDY RDG |
| City | ELKRIDGE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21075-5989 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSC |
| Legal Description | LOT 343 11,929 SQ 5981 SANDY RIDGE LYNWOOD MANOR S2 RSB LOT |
| Legal Subdivision | LYNDWOOD MANOR SEC 02 RESUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 343 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, ELKRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 601103 |
5981 Sandy Rdg is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2004.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5981 SANDY RDG, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-5989 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200448455 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5981 Sandy Rdg was $12,639, up 7.4% from the year before.
Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of September 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Howard County |
| Unified School District | Howard County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,639.00 (+7.42%) | $824,100 (+7.54%) Land $211,100 Building $613,000 | $824,100 (-) Land $211,100 Building $613,000 |
| 2025 | $11,766.00 | $766,300 | $824,100 Land $211,100 Building $613,000 |
| 2023 | $650,700 Land $211,100 Building $439,600 | $650,700 Land $211,100 Building $439,600 | |
| 2022 | $7,326.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5981 Sandy Rdg in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 31, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5981 Sandy Rdg is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HOWARD COUNTY D.P.W. DISTRIBUTION serves 286,158 people · EPA ID MD0130002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2018–2020) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 170 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Believe Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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