Howard County property record for 6481 Abel St, Elkridge, MD 21075
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,368 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,677 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Nov 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $8,472 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-280740 |
| Primary APN | 01-280740 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,368 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,677 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 280740 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6481 ABEL ST |
| City | ELKRIDGE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21075-5298 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSC |
| Legal Description | LOT 42 8,677 SQ' 6481 ABEL ST WILLIAMS KNOLL SEC II |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAMS KNOLL SEC 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, ELKRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 601206 |
6481 Abel St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2015.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6481 ABEL ST, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-5298 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200230053 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6640 / 133 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0161830357 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 6481 ABEL ST, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-5298 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | DOUBLE EAGLE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0195470207 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 19547/207 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6481 Abel St was $8,472 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.3% 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 | $8,472.00 (+4.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $544,400 (+4.29%) Land $196,500 Building $347,900 | $544,400 (-) Land $196,500 Building $347,900 |
| 2025 | $8,122.00 (+4.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $522,000 | $544,400 Land $196,500 Building $347,900 |
| 2024 | $7,800.00 | ||
| 2023 | $477,200 Land $241,500 Building $235,700 | $477,200 Land $241,500 Building $235,700 | |
| 2022 | $5,175.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6481 Abel St 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 | 9 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 6481 Abel St 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 358 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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