Howard County property record for 6142 Rainbow Dr, Elkridge, MD 21075
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,972 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,518 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $490,000 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $6,605 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-236911 |
| Primary APN | 01-236911 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,972 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,518 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Area | 432 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Deck Area | 660 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 236911 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6142 RAINBOW DR |
| City | ELKRIDGE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21075-5543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R12 |
| Legal Description | LOT 29 .1955 A 6142 RAINBOW DR MELBOURNE ESTATES S1 A2 |
| Legal Subdivision | MELBOURNE ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, ELKRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 601204 |
6142 Rainbow Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2006.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6142 RAINBOW DR, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-5543 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200671361 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10151 / 499 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6142 Rainbow Dr was $6,605 with a homeowner's exemption, down 5.4% 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 | $6,605.00 (-5.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $528,300 (+8.52%) Land $195,800 Building $332,500 | $528,300 (-) Land $195,800 Building $332,500 |
| 2025 | $6,984.00 Homeowner's exemption | $486,833 | $528,300 Land $195,800 Building $332,500 |
| 2023 | $403,900 Land $145,800 Building $258,100 | $403,900 Land $145,800 Building $258,100 | |
| 2022 | $4,460.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6142 Rainbow Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 6142 Rainbow Dr 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 353 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 |
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