6436 Empty Song Rd, Columbia, MD 21044 Property Records

Howard County property record for 6436 Empty Song Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3.5 ba · 2,388 sqft · built 1995
Lot Size	0.129 acres (5,627 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$770,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill	$11,538 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-106743`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-106743`
Alternative APN	`106743`

Interior

Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,388 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	860 sqft
Finished Basement	860 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1995
Effective Year Built	Effective 1995
Exterior Material	Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	5,627 sqft (0.129 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	326 sqft
Deck Area	188 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	106743
Street Address	6436 EMPTY SONG RD
City	COLUMBIA
State	MD
Zip	21044-6043
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NT
Legal Description	LOT 131 5,627 SQ 6436 EMPTY SONG RD VIL OF RIVER HILL S 2 A2
Legal Subdivision	VILLAGE OF RIVER HILL
Legal Lot Number	131
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division	5, CLARKSVILLE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3006
Census Tract	605505

Owner

6436 Empty Song Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2022.

Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	6324 BRIGHT PLUME, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-3751
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 6, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 6, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 26, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	21510 / 32
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Recording Date	May 6, 2022
Property Address	6436 EMPTY SONG RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-6043
Document Number	0215100032
Book / Page	21510 / 32
Map Reference	PL 10942
Instrument Date	Apr 29, 2022
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 18, 2022
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE, MID ATLANTIC STLMT SVCS LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$13,475.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	6436 EMPTY SONG RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-6043

Mortgage

Document Number	0002151037
Date	May 6, 2022
Instrument	21510/37

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 6436 Empty Song Rd was $11,538, up 5.6% from the year before.

Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of September 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Howard County
Unified School District	Howard County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$11,538.00 (+5.64%)	$765,067 (+5.54%)	$805,200 (-) Land $412,800 Building $392,400
2025	$10,922.00	$724,933	$805,200 Land $412,800 Building $392,400
2023		$664,433	$684,800 Land $372,800 Building $312,000
2022	$7,252.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 6436 Empty Song Rd 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

Wildfire risk around 6436 Empty Song Rd 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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