Howard County property record for 6388 Grateful Heart Gate, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 1,652 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,727 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,834 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-118032 |
| Primary APN | 15-118032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,652 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,727 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 488 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 450 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 118032 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6388 GRATEFUL HEART GATE |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-6033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 62 8,727 SQ 6388 GRATEFUL HEART GATE VIL RIV HIL S2 A6 PH 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE RIVER HILL SEC 02 PH 0 |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 605505 |
6388 Grateful Heart Gate is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6388 GRATEFUL HEART GATE, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-6033 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 22374 / 330 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6388 Grateful Heart Gate was $6,834 with a homeowner's exemption, down 31.7% 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 | $6,834.00 (-31.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $691,533 (+5.57%) | $728,000 (-) Land $426,700 Building $301,300 |
| 2025 | $10,004.00 Homeowner's exemption | $655,067 | $728,000 Land $426,700 Building $301,300 |
| 2023 | $594,433 | $618,600 Land $386,700 Building $231,900 | |
| 2022 | $6,421.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6388 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 risk around 6388 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 | 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 339 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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