Howard County property record for 7481 Merrymaker Way, Elkridge, MD 21075
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,002 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,911 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage Oct 2020 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-288407 |
| Primary APN | 01-288407 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,002 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Deck Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 288407 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7481 MERRYMAKER WAY |
| City | ELKRIDGE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21075-6888 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RMH |
| Legal Description | LOT 351 6022 SQ' 7481 MERRYMAKER WAY NOTTINGHAM VILLAGE,SEC 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | NOTTINGHAM VILLAGE SEC 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 351 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, ELKRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 601103 |
7481 Merrymaker Way is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7481 MERRYMAKER WAY, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-6888 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage THE JOHNS HOPKINS FCU |
| Oct 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE JOHNS HOPKINS FCU |
| Jun 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE JOHNS HOPKINS FCU |
| Oct 5, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JOHNS HOPKINS FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 7481 MERRYMAKER WAY, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-6888 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0220450226 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Book Page | 22045/226 |
| Name | THE JOHNS HOPKINS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BALTIMORE, MD 21205 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Jul 31, 2028 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 7481 MERRYMAKER WAY, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-6888 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0198180310 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Book Page | 19818/310 |
| Name | THE JOHNS HOPKINS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BALTIMORE, MD 21205 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 7481 MERRYMAKER WAY, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-6888 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | MARVEL TITLE & ESCROW LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0194550195 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 19455/195 |
| Name | THE JOHNS HOPKINS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BALTIMORE, MD 21205 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 7481 MERRYMAKER WAY, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-6888 |
| Document Number | 0178670272 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 7481 MERRYMAKER WAY ELKRIDGE MD 210756888, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-6888 |
| Document Number | 0178670272 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Book Page | 017867/000272 |
| Name | JOHNS HOPKINS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BALTIMORE, MD 21205-2222 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 16, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 7481 Merrymaker Way was $5,911 with a homeowner's exemption, down 10.9% 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 | $5,911.00 (-10.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $508,700 (+10.29%) Land $184,500 Building $324,200 | $508,700 (-) Land $184,500 Building $324,200 |
| 2025 | $6,632.00 Homeowner's exemption | $461,233 | $508,700 Land $184,500 Building $324,200 |
| 2023 | $366,300 Land $144,500 Building $221,800 | $366,300 Land $144,500 Building $221,800 | |
| 2022 | $4,046.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7481 Merrymaker Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 7481 Merrymaker 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 422 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Believe Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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