7446 Broken Staff, Columbia, MD 21045 Property Records

Howard County property record for 7446 Broken Staff, Columbia, MD 21045

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3.5 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size	0.039 acres (1,698 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$344,900 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill	$6,719 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-143537`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-143537`
Alternative APN	`143537`

Interior

Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,612 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	604 sqft
Finished Basement	604 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1979
Effective Year Built	Effective 1979
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	1,698 sqft (0.039 acres)
Deck Area	96 sqft
Patio Area	156 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	143537
Street Address	7446 BROKEN STAFF
City	COLUMBIA
State	MD
Zip	21045-5051
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	NT
Legal Description	LOT F-41 S 1 AR1 7446 BROKEN STAFF VIL OWEN BROWN
Legal Subdivision	VILLAGE OWEN BROWN
Legal Lot Number	F 41
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division	6, SAVAGE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	606704

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	7446 BROKEN STAFF, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-5051
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 30, 2008
Deed Book / Page	19717 / 299
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 15, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc	0113090597
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Recording Date	Sep 17, 2020
Property Address	7446 BROKEN STAFF, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-5051
Document Number	0197170299
Book / Page	19717 / 299
Map Reference	PL CMP 3902
Instrument Date	Aug 18, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 16, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS EXPRESS TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$5,173.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	7446 BROKEN STAFF, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-5051

Mortgage

Document Number	19717305
Date	Sep 17, 2020
Instrument	19717/305

Lender

Name	FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$6,719.00 (+7.76%)	$436,100 (+7.96%) Land $110,000 Building $326,100	$436,100 (-) Land $110,000 Building $326,100
2025	$6,235.00 (+14.7%)	$403,933 (+18.94%)	$436,100 (+28.42%) Land $110,000 Building $326,100
2024	$5,436.00 (+51.51%)
2023		$339,600 Land $100,000 Building $239,600	$339,600 Land $100,000 Building $239,600
2022	$3,588.00

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

Flood

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
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

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 491 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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