6258 Branch Beech, Columbia, MD 21044 Property Records

Howard County property record for 6258 Branch Beech, Columbia, MD 21044

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 1,996 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size	0.225 acres (9,809 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$420,000 (May 2017)
Tax Bill	$8,144 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-051884`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-051884`
Alternative APN	`051884`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,996 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	400 sqft
Finished Basement	400 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1976
Effective Year Built	Effective 1976
Architectural Style	Split Level
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	9,809 sqft (0.225 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	462 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	80 sqft
Patio Area	100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	051884
Street Address	6258 BRANCH BEECH
City	COLUMBIA
State	MD
Zip	21044-3702
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NT
Legal Description	LOT Q-15 S 1 AR1 6258 BRANCH BEECH VILL HICKORY RIDG
Legal Subdivision	VILLAGE HICKORY RIDGE
Legal Lot Number	Q 15
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division	5, CLARKSVILLE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4001
Census Tract	605602

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	6258 BRANCH BEECH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-3702
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 23, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 23, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 31, 1992 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2017598-247
Deed Book / Page	17598 / 247
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Recording Date	May 23, 2017
Property Address	6258 BRANCH BEECH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-3702
Document Number	0175980247
Book / Page	17598 / 247
Map Reference	MB3631
Instrument Date	Apr 24, 2017
Instrument	17598-247
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6903 ROCKLEDGE DR, BETHESDA, MD 20817-1818

Mortgage

Document Number	17598253
Date	May 23, 2017
Instrument	17598-253

Lender

Name	PNC BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	May 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	$8,144.00 (+3.82%) Homeowner's exemption	$529,700 (+3.22%)	$546,200 (-) Land $276,600 Building $269,600
2025	$7,844.00 (+56.16%) Homeowner's exemption	$513,200 (+8.86%)	$546,200 (+9.97%) Land $276,600 Building $269,600
2023		$471,433	$496,700 Land $256,600 Building $240,100
2022	$5,023.00

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 15 policies
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	15 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation

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 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood	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 336 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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