Howard County property record for 6397 Forest Ave, Elkridge, MD 21075
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,952 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,528 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-183958 |
| Primary APN | 01-183958 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,952 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 183958 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6397 FOREST AVE |
| City | ELKRIDGE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21075-5811 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R12 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 653-656 12000 S 6397 FOREST AVE HARWOOD PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | HARWOOD PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 653-656 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, ELKRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1049 |
| Census Tract | 601204 |
6397 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 1999.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6397 FOREST AVE, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-5811 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 19999521 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4942 / 34 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6397 Forest Ave was $3,528 with a homeowner's exemption, down 32.1% 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 | $3,528.00 (-32.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $374,600 (+8.12%) Land $211,500 Building $163,100 | $374,600 (-) Land $211,500 Building $163,100 |
| 2025 | $5,196.00 Homeowner's exemption | $346,467 | $374,600 Land $211,500 Building $163,100 |
| 2023 | $290,200 Land $166,500 Building $123,700 | $290,200 Land $166,500 Building $123,700 | |
| 2022 | $3,103.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6397 Forest Ave 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 | 8 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.
The area around 6397 Forest Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Believe Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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