6381 Grateful Heart Gate, Columbia, MD 21044 Property Records

Howard County property record for 6381 Grateful Heart Gate, Columbia, MD 21044

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 3,126 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size	0.186 acres (8,120 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$700,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill	$13,549 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-117435`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-117435`
Alternative APN	`117435`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,126 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	1 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1997
Effective Year Built	Effective 1997
Exterior Material	Siding
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	8,120 sqft (0.186 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	42 sqft
Deck Area	340 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	117435
Street Address	6381 GRATEFUL HEART GATE
City	COLUMBIA
State	MD
Zip	21044-6003
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NT
Legal Description	LOT 7 8,120 SQ 6381 GRATEFUL HEART GATE VIL RIV HILL S2 A6 PH1
Legal Subdivision	VILLAGE RIVER HILL SEC 02
Legal Phase	1
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division	5, CLARKSVILLE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	605505

Owner

6381 Grateful Heart Gate is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2019.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	6381 GRATEFUL HEART GATE, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-6003
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 9, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 9, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 7, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	18940 / 271
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2019: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Recording Date	Oct 9, 2019
Property Address	6381 GRATEFUL HEART GATE, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-6003
Document Number	0189400271
Book / Page	18940 / 271
Map Reference	PL 12395
Instrument Date	Oct 7, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2021
Title Company	TITLE FORWARD

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$8,750.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	10119 CAMPBELL BLVD, 10119, MIDDLE RIVER, MD 21220-1855

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	6381 GRATEFUL HEART GATE, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-6003

Mortgage

Document Number	18940281
Date	Oct 9, 2019
Instrument	18940/281

Lender

Name	SANDY SPRING BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 6381 Grateful Heart Gate was $13,549, up 5.6% from the year before.

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	$13,549.00 (+5.59%)	$890,200 (+5.54%)	$936,900 (-) Land $424,000 Building $512,900
2025	$12,832.00	$843,500	$936,900 Land $424,000 Building $512,900
2023		$758,500	$796,800 Land $384,000 Building $412,800
2022	$8,109.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 6381 Grateful Heart Gate in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	5 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 6381 Grateful Heart Gate 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	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 234 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20