Howard County property record for 7947 Alchemy Way, Elkridge, MD 21075
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 2,572 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.035 acres (1,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $446,940 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,856 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-598093 |
| Primary APN | 01-598093 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,572 sqft Total Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,534 sqft (0.035 acres) |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 228 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 209 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 598093 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7947 ALCHEMY WAY |
| City | ELKRIDGE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21075-7295 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | LOT 47 1,534 SQ' 7947 ALCHEMY WAY BLUE STREAM |
| Legal Subdivision | RESUBDIVISION BLUE STREAM TOWNS |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, ELKRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 601203 |
7947 Alchemy Way, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7947 ALCHEMY WAY, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-7295 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 16916 / 309 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7947 Alchemy Way was $7,856 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5% 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 | $7,856.00 (+5.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $543,000 (+3.24%) Land $130,000 Building $413,000 | $543,000 (-) Land $130,000 Building $413,000 |
| 2025 | $7,481.00 Homeowner's exemption | $525,967 | $543,000 Land $130,000 Building $413,000 |
| 2023 | $491,900 Land $160,000 Building $331,900 | $491,900 Land $160,000 Building $331,900 | |
| 2022 | $5,211.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7947 Alchemy Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 7947 Alchemy Way has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 586 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Believe Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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