Howard County property record for 5026 Whetstone Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 2,313 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.312 acres (13,569 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $8,025 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-044187 |
| Primary APN | 15-044187 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,313 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 865 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 865 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,569 sqft (0.312 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 529 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 546 sqft |
| Patio Area | 922 sqft |
| Gazebo | 137 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 044187 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5026 WHETSTONE RD |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-1529 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 33 S 9 5026 WHETSTONE RD VWL RUNNING BROOK |
| Legal Subdivision | VWL RUN |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 605401 |
5026 Whetstone Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2007.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5026 WHETSTONE RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1529 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200782483 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10972 / 38 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5026 Whetstone Rd was $8,025 with a homeowner's exemption, down 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 | $8,025.00 (-2.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $605,233 (+5.03%) | $634,200 (-) Land $291,200 Building $343,000 |
| 2025 | $8,272.00 Homeowner's exemption | $576,267 | $634,200 Land $291,200 Building $343,000 |
| 2023 | $509,167 | $547,300 Land $246,200 Building $301,100 | |
| 2022 | $5,303.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5026 Whetstone Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 26 units insured incl. 13 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1997–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 5026 Whetstone Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 144 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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