6972 Newberry Dr, Columbia, MD 21044 Property Records

Howard County property record for 6972 Newberry Dr, Columbia, MD 21044

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 2,396 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size	0.284 acres (12,371 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$625,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$9,767 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-089393`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-089393`
Alternative APN	`089393`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,396 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	1,000 sqft
Finished Basement	1,000 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1989
Effective Year Built	Effective 1989
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	12,371 sqft (0.284 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	441 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	121 sqft
Deck Area	384 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	089393
Street Address	6972 NEWBERRY DR
City	COLUMBIA
State	MD
Zip	21044-4255
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NT
Legal Description	LOT 28 .284 A 6972 NEWBERRY DR VIL HICKORY RDG S 6 AR 1
Legal Subdivision	VILLAGE HICKORY RIDGE SEC 06
Legal Lot Number	28
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division	5, CLARKSVILLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	605105

Owner

6972 Newberry Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	6972 NEWBERRY DR, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-4255
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 27, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 27, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 7, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	20750 / 188
Prior Transfer Date	May 9, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	0150130106
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Recording Date	Jul 27, 2021
Property Address	6972 NEWBERRY DR, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-4255
Document Number	0207500188
Book / Page	20750 / 188
Map Reference	PL 8133
Instrument Date	Jul 9, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2021
Title Company	LAKESIDE TITLE COMPANY INC, LAKESIDE TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$10,937.50
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	6972 NEWBERRY DR, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-4255

Mortgage

Document Number	20750194
Date	Jul 27, 2021
Instrument	20750/194

Lender

Name	ATLANTIC COAST MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 6972 Newberry Dr was $9,767 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.9% 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	$9,767.00 (+3.88%) Homeowner's exemption	$646,633 (+3.27%)	$667,100 (-) Land $288,100 Building $379,000
2025	$9,402.00 (+4.46%) Homeowner's exemption	$626,167	$667,100 Land $288,100 Building $379,000
2024	$9,001.00
2023		$566,000	$605,700 Land $268,100 Building $337,600
2022	$5,926.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 6972 Newberry Dr 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	6 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 6972 Newberry Dr 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	None beyond ember reach

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 230 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20