7181 Rivers Edge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044 Property Records

Howard County property record for 7181 Rivers Edge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 ba · 2,598 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size0.323 acres (14,069 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$505,000 (Jun 2015)
Tax Bill$10,440 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2022 Mortgage
Jul 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-396484

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-396484
Alternative APNs
  • 5396484
  • 396484

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,598 sqft Total Area
Basement Area600 sqft
Finished Basement600 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1986
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1986
Exterior MaterialSiding
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area14,069 sqft (0.323 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area462 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area576 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number396484
Street Address7181 RIVERS EDGE RD
CityCOLUMBIA
StateMD
Zip21044-4237
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR20
Legal DescriptionLOT 9 .323 A 7181 RIVERS EDGE RD RIVERSIDE S 1 AR 3
Legal SubdivisionRIVERSIDE SEC 01 AR 03
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionHOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division5, CLARKSVILLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract605105

Owner

7181 Rivers Edge Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2015.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address7181 RIVERS EDGE RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-4237
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 5, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Jul 8, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 16, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 16, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 26, 2002
Deed Book / Page16260 / 1
Transfer Doc0063680180
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD MD
Property Address7181 RIVERS EDGE RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-4237
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 21, 2022
Title CompanySPRUCE TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0217470303
DateOct 5, 2022
Book Page21747/303
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term221 Months
DueMar 1, 2041

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHOWARD MD
Property Address7181 RIVERS EDGE RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-4237
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyADVANTAGE TITLE LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0195150139
DateJul 8, 2020
Book Page19515/139
Lender
NameSUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBUENA PARK, CA 90620
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term299 Months
DueJun 1, 2045

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 7181 Rivers Edge Rd was $10,440 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.9% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyHoward County
Unified School DistrictHoward County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$10,440.00 (-1.9%) Homeowner's exemption$778,933 (+2.49%)$816,800 (+7.47%) Land $351,500 Building $465,300
2025$10,642.00 (+5.08%) Homeowner's exemption$760,000 Land $261,500 Building $498,500$760,000 Land $261,500 Building $498,500
2024$10,128.00
2023$649,667$760,000 Land $261,500 Building $498,500
2022$6,694.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 7181 Rivers Edge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 31, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 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 7181 Rivers Edge 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemHOWARD COUNTY D.P.W. DISTRIBUTION
serves 286,158 people · EPA ID MD0130002
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJan 2024
Lead3 ppb (2018–2020)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fiber
980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

Nearby Properties on Rivers Edge Rd

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number