Howard County property record for 6394 Sunset Light, Columbia, MD 21045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,142 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $620,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $7,902 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-071579 |
| Primary APN | 16-071579 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,142 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 386 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 386 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,988 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 625 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 364 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 071579 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6394 SUNSET LGT |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21045-4528 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 232 8,988 SQ' 6394 SUNSET LIGHT VIL OWEN BROWN S1 A1 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OWEN BROWN |
| Legal Lot Number | 232 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 606704 |
6394 Sunset Light is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2025.
Source: Howard County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6394 SUNSET LGT, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4528 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025 |
| Deed Book / Page | 22757 / 255 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6394 Sunset Light was $7,902, up 5.8% 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 | $7,902.00 (+5.8%) | $512,900 (+5.84%) Land $197,900 Building $315,000 | $512,900 (-) Land $197,900 Building $315,000 |
| 2025 | $7,469.00 (+7.07%) | $484,600 | $512,900 Land $197,900 Building $315,000 |
| 2024 | $6,976.00 | ||
| 2023 | $428,000 Land $177,900 Building $250,100 | $428,000 Land $177,900 Building $250,100 | |
| 2022 | $4,625.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6394 Sunset Light 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 | 1 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 6394 Sunset Light 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 94% of the US · lower than 89% 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 527 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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