Howard County property record for 6400 Distant Melody Pl, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 3,384 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.274 acres (11,951 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $757,500 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $14,568 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-119438 |
| Primary APN | 15-119438 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,384 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 725 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 725 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,951 sqft (0.274 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 776 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 500 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 119438 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6400 DISTANT MELODY PL |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-6056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 188 11,951 SQ 6400 DISTANT MELODY PL VIL RIVER HILL S2 A6 PH2 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE RIVER HILL SEC 2 PH 2 |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 188 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 605505 |
6400 Distant Melody Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6400 DISTANT MELODY PL, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-6056 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 16871 / 24 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6400 Distant Melody Pl was $14,568 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.9% 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 | $14,568.00 (+3.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $973,400 (+5.55%) | $1,024,600 (-) Land $441,200 Building $583,400 |
| 2025 | $14,015.00 Homeowner's exemption | $922,200 | $1,024,600 Land $441,200 Building $583,400 |
| 2023 | $835,533 | $871,000 Land $401,200 Building $469,800 | |
| 2022 | $9,008.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6400 Distant Melody Pl 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 6400 Distant Melody Pl 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.
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 |
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