7144 Smooth Path, Columbia, MD 21045 Property Records

Howard County property record for 7144 Smooth Path, Columbia, MD 21045

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size	0.246 acres (10,715 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$270,000 (Feb 2004)
Tax Bill	$5,944 (2025)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-118281`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-118281`
Alternative APN	`118281`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,440 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1977
Effective Year Built	Effective 1977
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Siding
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	10,715 sqft (0.246 acres)
Garage Type	Built-in
Garage Area	240 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Patio Area	288 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	118281
Street Address	7144 SMOOTH PATH
City	COLUMBIA
State	MD
Zip	21045-5108
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NT
Legal Description	LOT 40 10,715 SQ' 7144 SMOOTH PATH VIL OWEN BROWN S1 A2
Legal Subdivision	VILLAGE OWEN BROWN
Legal Lot Number	40
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division	6, SAVAGE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	606704

Owner

Source: Howard County records · APN 16-118281

Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	7144 SMOOTH PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-5108
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Verified Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 24, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 24, 2004 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 24, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200443650
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Howard County records · Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$414,800 (+6.25%) Land $205,700 Building $209,100	$414,800 (-) Land $205,700 Building $209,100
2025	$5,944.00 (+61.26%) Homeowner's exemption	$390,400 (+14.29%)	$414,800 (+21.43%) Land $205,700 Building $209,100
2023		$341,600 (+4.33%) Land $185,700 Building $155,900	$341,600 (-) Land $185,700 Building $155,900
2022	$3,686.00 Homeowner's exemption	$327,433	$341,600 Land $185,700 Building $155,900

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 31, 2023 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	9 units insured incl. 3 condo units

Wildfire

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 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fiber	980 / 880
T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

Based on FCC filings for 406 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water System	HOWARD COUNTY D.P.W. DISTRIBUTION serves 286,158 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.