Howard County property record for 9245 Sealed Message Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,337 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.308 acres (13,418 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $434,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $8,402 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-074616 |
| Primary APN | 16-074616 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 860 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 860 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,418 sqft (0.308 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 228 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 074616 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9245 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 8 S 1 AR 6 9245 SEALED MESSAGE RD VIL LONGREACH |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBIA VILLAGE OF LONG REACH AREA 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 606604 |
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9245 SEALED MESSAGE RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| May 18, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 1996 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15469 / 97 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002609 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 9245 SEALED MESSAGE RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4013 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0210890467 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 21089/467 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 9245 SEALED MESSAGE RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4013 |
| Document Number | 0195720132 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9245 SEALED MESSAGE RD COLUMBIA MD 210454013, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4013 |
| Document Number | 0195720132 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 019572/000132 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 28, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 9245 SEALED MESSAGE RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4013 |
| Document Number | 0193990340 |
| Book / Page | 019399 / 000340 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9245 SEALED MESSAGE RD COLUMBIA MD 210454013, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4013 |
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 | $8,402.00 (+6.35%) | $540,000 (+6.52%) Land $216,200 Building $323,800 | $540,000 (-) Land $216,200 Building $323,800 |
| 2025 | $7,900.00 (+6.41%) | $506,933 (+15%) | $540,000 (+22.5%) Land $216,200 Building $323,800 |
| 2024 | $7,424.00 (+53.9%) | ||
| 2023 | $440,800 Land $196,200 Building $244,600 | $440,800 Land $196,200 Building $244,600 | |
| 2022 | $4,824.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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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