Howard County property record for 6579 Dovecote Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.213 acres (9,278 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $107,500 (Oct 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $4,253 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-021543 |
| Primary APN | 15-021543 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,278 sqft (0.213 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 021543 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6579 DOVECOTE DR |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-4108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 145 9,278 SQ' 6579 DOVECOTE DR VHR S1 A3 |
| Legal Subdivision | VHR COLUMBIA |
| Legal Lot Number | 145 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 605602 |
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6579 DOVECOTE DR, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-4108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1897 / 625 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,253.00 (-15.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $399,533 (+4.71%) | $417,500 (-) Land $274,200 Building $143,300 |
| 2025 | $5,021.00 (+31.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $381,567 (+8.44%) | $417,500 (+14.82%) Land $274,200 Building $143,300 |
| 2023 | $351,867 | $363,600 Land $254,200 Building $109,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,829.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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 | 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 210 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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