Howard County property record for 6266 Branch Beech, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,315 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,943 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $8,095 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-051868 |
| Primary APN | 15-051868 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,315 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,943 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 452 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 051868 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6266 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-13 8,943 SQ' 6266 BRANCH BEECH VILL HICKORY RIDG |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE HICKORY RDG SEC 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | Q 13 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 605602 |
6266 Branch Beech is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2024.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6266 BRANCH BEECH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-3702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Aug 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SYNERGY ONE LENDING |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20027489 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6391 / 202 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0223110194 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 6266 BRANCH BEECH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-3702 |
| Document Number | 0223110194 |
| Book / Page | 22311 / 194 |
| Map Reference | PL 3631 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 6266 BRANCH BEECH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-3702 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 6266 BRANCH BEECH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-3702 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | SILK TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0208430467 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20843/467 |
| Name | SYNERGY ONE LENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2031 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6266 Branch Beech was $8,095 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.3% 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 | $8,095.00 (+3.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $526,300 (+3.2%) | $542,600 (-) Land $272,700 Building $269,900 |
| 2025 | $7,834.00 (+4.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $510,000 | $542,600 Land $272,700 Building $269,900 |
| 2024 | $7,529.00 | ||
| 2023 | $469,667 | $493,700 Land $252,700 Building $241,000 | |
| 2022 | $5,017.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6266 Branch Beech in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 File 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 risk around 6266 Branch Beech is low, with 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 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.
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 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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