Howard County property record for 9229 Sealed Message Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,337 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.931 acres (40,563 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $198,900 (Feb 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $7,945 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-119547 |
| Primary APN | 16-119547 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,337 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 40,563 sqft (0.931 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 119547 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9229 SEALED MESSAGE RD |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21045-4013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 S 1 AR 6 9229 SEALED MESSAGE RD VIL LONGREACH |
| Legal Subdivision | VG OF LONG RCH |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 606604 |
9229 Sealed Message Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 1997.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9229 SEALED MESSAGE RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19971082 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3918 / 616 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 9229 Sealed Message Rd was $7,945 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.7% 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 | $7,945.00 (+0.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $557,000 (+6.37%) Land $229,700 Building $327,300 | $557,000 (-) Land $229,700 Building $327,300 |
| 2025 | $7,892.00 Homeowner's exemption | $523,633 | $557,000 Land $229,700 Building $327,300 |
| 2023 | $456,900 Land $209,700 Building $247,200 | $456,900 Land $209,700 Building $247,200 | |
| 2022 | $5,005.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9229 Sealed Message Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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 9229 Sealed Message Rd 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 274 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 |
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