Howard County property record for 7438 Setting Sun Way, Columbia, MD 21046
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.037 acres (1,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $81,700 (Nov 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $5,075 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-179930 |
| Primary APN | 16-179930 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,600 sqft (0.037 acres) |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 179930 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7438 SETTING SUN WAY |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21046-1276 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT E-62 .037 A 7438 SETTING SUN WAY VIL KINGS CONTR S 2 AR 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE KINGS CONTRIVANCE SEC |
| Legal Lot Number | E 62 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 606803 |
7438 Setting Sun Way, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1985.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7438 SETTING SUN WAY, COLUMBIA, MD 21046-1276 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1407 / 416 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7438 Setting Sun Way was $5,075 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1% 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 | $5,075.00 (+1.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $350,200 (+6.24%) Land $160,000 Building $190,200 | $350,200 (-) Land $160,000 Building $190,200 |
| 2025 | $5,023.00 Homeowner's exemption | $329,633 | $350,200 Land $160,000 Building $190,200 |
| 2023 | $288,500 Land $130,000 Building $158,500 | $288,500 Land $130,000 Building $158,500 | |
| 2022 | $3,248.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7438 Setting Sun Way 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 | 1 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 7438 Setting Sun Way 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 402 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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