Howard County property record for 6148 Waiting Spring, Columbia, MD 21045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,856 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,143 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,429 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-097284 |
| Primary APN | 16-097284 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,856 sqft Total Area |
| Utility Area | 32 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,143 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 272 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 097284 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6148 WAITING SPG |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21045-4044 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 191 S 1 AR 2 6148 WAITING SPRINGS VIL LONGREACH |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE LONG REACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 191 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 606604 |
6148 Waiting Spring is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6148 WAITING SPG, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4044 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6148 Waiting Spring was $4,429 with a homeowner's exemption, down 16.2% 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 | $4,429.00 (-16.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $427,500 (+6.4%) Land $194,100 Building $233,400 | $427,500 (-) Land $194,100 Building $233,400 |
| 2025 | $5,284.00 Homeowner's exemption | $401,800 | $427,500 Land $194,100 Building $233,400 |
| 2023 | $350,400 Land $174,100 Building $176,300 | $350,400 Land $174,100 Building $176,300 | |
| 2022 | $3,889.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6148 Waiting Spring in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2018 · other causes |
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 6148 Waiting Spring 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% 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 272 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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