Howard County property record for 7522 Broken Staff, Columbia, MD 21045
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,090 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $176,100 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,230 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-143898 |
| Primary APN | 16-143898 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,612 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 447 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 447 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,090 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 143898 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7522 BROKEN STAFF |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21045-5043 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT F-73 S 1 AR1 7522 BROKEN STAFF VIL OWEN BROWN |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OWEN BROWN |
| Legal Lot Number | F 73 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 606704 |
Source: Howard County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7522 BROKEN STAFF, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-5043 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 5, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20027106 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6349 / 636 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 7522 BROKEN STAFF, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-5043 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | MONUMENT TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0175600119 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 17560/119 |
| Instrument | 17560-119 |
| Name | E MORTGAGE MANAGEMENT LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2025
| 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 | $363,900 (+6.04%) Land $110,000 Building $253,900 | $363,900 (-) Land $110,000 Building $253,900 | |
| 2025 | $5,230.00 (+53.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $343,167 (+13.74%) | $363,900 (+20.62%) Land $110,000 Building $253,900 |
| 2023 | $301,700 Land $100,000 Building $201,700 | $301,700 Land $100,000 Building $201,700 | |
| 2022 | $3,397.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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.
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 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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