Howard County property record for 6249 Hidden Clearing, Columbia, MD 21045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,776 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $282,500 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $6,785 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-473075 |
| Primary APN | 06-473075 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,776 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 | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 276 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 473075 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6249 HIDDEN CLEARING |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21045-4237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSC |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 10,890 SQ 6249 HIDDEN CLEARING SEWELLS ORCHARD S 2 AR 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEWELLS ORCHARD SEC 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 606604 |
6249 Hidden Clearing is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2003.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6249 HIDDEN CLEARING, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 24, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20032630 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6940 / 339 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6249 Hidden Clearing was $6,785 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.3% 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 | $6,785.00 (-2.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $504,833 (+4.28%) | $546,300 (+12.85%) Land $311,500 Building $234,800 |
| 2025 | $6,946.00 Homeowner's exemption | $484,100 Land $261,500 Building $222,600 | $484,100 Land $261,500 Building $222,600 |
| 2023 | $416,300 | $484,100 Land $261,500 Building $222,600 | |
| 2022 | $4,305.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6249 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 6249 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: 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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