Howard County property record for 9350 Opal Chain, Columbia, MD 21045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,856 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,189 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $106,000 (Mar 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $7,106 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-114758 |
| Primary APN | 16-114758 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,856 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 352 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 352 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,189 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 114758 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9350 OPAL CHAIN |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21045-5211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 23 10,189 SQ' 9350 OPAL CHAIN VIL OWEN BROWM S2 A3 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OWEN BROWN |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 606708 |
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9350 OPAL CHAIN, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-5211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1333 / 571 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0221720242 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 9350 OPAL CHAIN, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-5211 |
| Document Number | 0221720242 |
| Book / Page | 22172 / 242 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 FO 21 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 9350 OPAL CHAIN, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-5211 |
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 | $7,106.00 (+2.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $482,100 (+5.68%) Land $203,300 Building $278,800 | $482,100 (-) Land $203,300 Building $278,800 |
| 2025 | $6,930.00 (+4.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $456,167 (+12.83%) | $482,100 (+19.24%) Land $203,300 Building $278,800 |
| 2024 | $6,616.00 (+48.64%) | ||
| 2023 | $404,300 Land $183,300 Building $221,000 | $404,300 Land $183,300 Building $221,000 | |
| 2022 | $4,451.00 |
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024 · other causes |
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 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 406 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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