Howard County property record for 6136 Encounter Row, Columbia, MD 21045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,332 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,116 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $89,000 (Jun 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $4,974 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-102725 |
| Primary APN | 16-102725 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,332 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,116 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 182 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 102725 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6136 ENCOUNTER ROW |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21045-4343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 60 S 5 AR 6 6136 ENCOUNTER ROW VIL OAKLAND MILLS |
| Legal Subdivision | VG OAKLAND MLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 606603 |
6136 Encounter Row is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2007.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6136 ENCOUNTER ROW, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4343 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 3, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3288 / 394 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0109910409 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6136 Encounter Row was $4,974 with a homeowner's exemption, down 3.4% 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 | $4,974.00 (-3.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $369,600 (+6.35%) Land $189,500 Building $180,100 | $369,600 (-) Land $189,500 Building $180,100 |
| 2025 | $5,147.00 (+4.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $347,533 | $369,600 Land $189,500 Building $180,100 |
| 2024 | $4,915.00 | ||
| 2023 | $303,400 Land $169,500 Building $133,900 | $303,400 Land $169,500 Building $133,900 | |
| 2022 | $3,216.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6136 Encounter Row in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 31, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 6136 Encounter Row is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 527 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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