6253 Hidden Clearing, Columbia, MD 21045 Property Records

Howard County property record for 6253 Hidden Clearing, Columbia, MD 21045

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 ba · 2,644 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size	0.336 acres (14,636 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on Record
Last Sale	$467,500 (Jul 2005)
Tax Bill	$8,308 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-473083`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-473083`
Alternative APNs	`6473083` `473083`

Interior

Full Baths	3 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,644 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	376 sqft
Finished Basement	376 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1984
Effective Year Built	Effective 1984
Architectural Style	Split Level
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	14,636 sqft (0.336 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	300 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	473083
Street Address	6253 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 9 .336 A 6253 HIDDEN CLEARING SEWELLS ORCHARD S 2 AR 1
Legal Subdivision	SEWELLS ORCHARD SEC 02
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division	6, SAVAGE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	606604

Owner

Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on Record
Mailing Address	6253 HIDDEN CLEARING, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4237
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 25, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 25, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 28, 1991 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200559925
Deed Book / Page	9341 / 189
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Property Address	6253 HIDDEN CLEARING, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4237
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 24, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0173730348
Date	Jan 9, 2017
Book Page	17373/348
Instrument	17373-348

Lender

Name	ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE CO
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28217

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of September 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Howard County
Unified School District	Howard County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$8,308.00 (-2.55%) Homeowner's exemption	$619,967 (+3.48%)	$661,700 (+10.45%) Land $321,800 Building $339,900
2025	$8,525.00 (+61.46%) Homeowner's exemption	$599,100 (+16.93%) Land $271,800 Building $327,300	$599,100 (-) Land $271,800 Building $327,300
2023		$512,367	$599,100 Land $271,800 Building $327,300
2022	$5,280.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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