Howard County property record for 6408 Forest Ave, Elkridge, MD 21075
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,233 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $4,150 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-184237 |
| Primary APN | 01-184237 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,233 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 184237 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6408 FOREST AVE |
| City | ELKRIDGE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21075-5813 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R12 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 755&756 6000 SQ 6408 FOREST AVE HARWOOD PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | HARWOOD PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 755,756 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, ELKRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 601204 |
6408 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1997.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6408 FOREST AVE, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-5813 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19972826 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3975 / 450 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6408 Forest Ave was $4,150 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.1% 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 | $4,150.00 (+0.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $280,300 (+6.58%) Land $184,500 Building $95,800 | $280,300 (-) Land $184,500 Building $95,800 |
| 2025 | $4,145.00 Homeowner's exemption | $263,000 | $280,300 Land $184,500 Building $95,800 |
| 2023 | $228,400 Land $139,500 Building $88,900 | $228,400 Land $139,500 Building $88,900 | |
| 2022 | $2,486.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6408 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.
Wildfire risk around 6408 Forest Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.5% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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