Howard County property record for 6301 Amherst Ave, Columbia, MD 21046
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,928 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (19,994 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $7,598 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-408303 |
| Primary APN | 06-408303 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,928 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 432 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,994 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 260 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 408303 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6301 AMHERST AVE |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21046-1061 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BL T S 10 6301 AMHERST AVE ALLVIEW ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | AMHERST AVE ALLVIEW ESTATES |
| Legal Block | T |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 606701 |
6301 Amherst Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6301 AMHERST AVE, COLUMBIA, MD 21046-1061 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Oct 24, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage TOWNE BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017881-172 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 11, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0154330475 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 6301 AMHERST AVE, COLUMBIA, MD 21046-1061 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | BETTERS LAW TTL & SETMNT LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0201180144 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20118/144 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 6301 AMHERST AVE, COLUMBIA, MD 21046-1061 |
| Document Number | 0178810172 |
| Book / Page | 017881 / 000172 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $380.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 6301 AMHERST AVE COLUMBIA MD 210461061, COLUMBIA, MD 21046-1061 |
| Document Number | 178810179 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Book Page | 017881/000179 |
| Name | TOWNE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23451 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 23, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6301 Amherst Ave was $7,598 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.5% 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 | $7,598.00 (+0.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $528,667 (+3.62%) | $565,600 (+10.86%) Land $269,400 Building $296,200 |
| 2025 | $7,559.00 (+4.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $510,200 Land $239,400 Building $270,800 | $510,200 Land $239,400 Building $270,800 |
| 2024 | $7,220.00 | ||
| 2023 | $453,067 | $510,200 Land $239,400 Building $270,800 | |
| 2022 | $4,779.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6301 Amherst Ave 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 29 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 29 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee |
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 6301 Amherst Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 182 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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