Howard County property record for 9246 Sealed Message Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,394 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.554 acres (24,132 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $439,500 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $7,962 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Feb 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-071447 |
| Primary APN | 16-071447 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,394 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,132 sqft (0.554 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Deck Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 071447 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9246 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 11 S 1 AR 6 9246 SEALED MESSAGE RD VIL LONGREACH |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF LONGREACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 606604 |
9246 Sealed Message Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2018.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9246 SEALED MESSAGE RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NFM INC |
| Feb 26, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NFM LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 18063 / 463 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 9246 SEALED MESSAGE RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4013 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | JDM TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9246 SEALED MESSAGE RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4013 |
| Document Number | 0196940456 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 19694/456 |
| Name | NFM INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 9246 SEALED MESSAGE RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4013 |
| Document Number | 0180630463 |
| Book / Page | 018063 / 000463 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | JDM TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $439.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 9246 SEALED MESSAGE RD COLUMBIA MD 210454013, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-4013 |
| Document Number | 180630471 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 018063/000471 |
| Name | NFM LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | LINTHICUM, MD 21090 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 25, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 9246 Sealed Message Rd was $7,962 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.1% 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 | $7,962.00 (+0.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $565,600 (+6.6%) Land $221,500 Building $344,100 | $565,600 (-) Land $221,500 Building $344,100 |
| 2025 | $7,956.00 Homeowner's exemption | $530,600 | $565,600 Land $221,500 Building $344,100 |
| 2023 | $460,600 Land $201,500 Building $259,100 | $460,600 Land $201,500 Building $259,100 | |
| 2022 | $5,039.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9246 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 9246 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 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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