Howard County property record for 6229 Hidden Clearing, Columbia, MD 21045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,972 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,011 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Sep 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $7,764 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-473024 |
| Primary APN | 06-473024 |
|---|---|
| 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 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,011 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 473024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6229 HIDDEN CLEARING |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21045-4205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSC |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 .138 A 6229 HIDDEN CLEARING SEWELLS ORCHARD S 2 AR 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEWELLS ORCHARD |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 606604 |
6229 Hidden Clearing is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 1985.
Source: Howard County records, as of October 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6229 HIDDEN CLEARING, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1386 / 383 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 6229 HIDDEN CLEARING, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4205 |
| Document Number | 2343000256 |
| Book / Page | 23435 / 256 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 6229 HIDDEN CLEARING, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4205 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6229 Hidden Clearing was $7,764, up 4.9% 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 | $7,764.00 (+4.9%) | $503,333 (+4.88%) | $550,200 (+14.65%) Land $289,500 Building $260,700 |
| 2025 | $7,401.00 | $479,900 Land $239,500 Building $240,400 | $479,900 Land $239,500 Building $240,400 |
| 2023 | $414,567 | $479,900 Land $239,500 Building $240,400 | |
| 2022 | $4,300.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6229 Hidden Clearing 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 6229 Hidden Clearing 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 598 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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