Howard County property record for 7968 Alchemy Way, Elkridge, MD 21075
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,251 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.031 acres (1,347 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $376,990 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $7,170 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-598149 |
| Primary APN | 01-598149 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,251 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,347 sqft (0.031 acres) |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 209 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 136 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 598149 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7968 ALCHEMY WAY |
| City | ELKRIDGE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21075-7293 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | LOT 103 1,347 SQ' 7968 ALCHEMY WAY BLUE STREAM |
| Legal Subdivision | RE-SUBDIVISION BLUE STREAM TOWNS |
| Legal Lot Number | 103 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, ELKRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 601203 |
7968 Alchemy Way, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7968 ALCHEMY WAY, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-7293 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION |
| Apr 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HOMESPIRE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 11, 2017 | Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNIVERSAL AMERICAN MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017532-497 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17532 / 497 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 7968 ALCHEMY WAY, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-7293 |
| Document Number | 2335000445 |
| Book / Page | 23352 / 445 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE ESCROW, SILK TITLE & ESCROW |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety, 298 |
| Address | 7968 ALCHEMY WAY, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-7293 |
| Document Number | 2335000445, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Book Page | 23352/445 |
| Name | BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.49% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 7968 ALCHEMY WAY, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-7293 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | PINNACLE SETTLEMENT SERVICES, PINNACLE SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7968 ALCHEMY WAY, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-7293 |
| Document Number | 0204990333 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20499/333 |
| Name | HOMESPIRE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GERMANTOWN, MD 20876 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 7968 ALCHEMY WAY, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-7293 |
| Document Number | 0175320497 |
| Book / Page | 17532 / 497 |
| Map Reference | PL23338-23342 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17532-497 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7968 ALCHEMY WAY, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-7293 |
| Document Number | 17532505 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17532-505 |
| Name | UNIVERSAL AMERICAN MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7968 Alchemy Way was $7,170, up 5.3% 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 | $7,170.00 (+5.3%) | $494,500 (+4.97%) Land $130,000 Building $364,500 | $494,500 (-) Land $130,000 Building $364,500 |
| 2025 | $6,809.00 | $471,100 | $494,500 Land $130,000 Building $364,500 |
| 2023 | $424,300 Land $160,000 Building $264,300 | $424,300 Land $160,000 Building $264,300 | |
| 2022 | $4,589.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7968 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 7968 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 78 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| Believe Broadband Fixed Wireless | 500 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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