5059 Whetstone Rd, Columbia, MD 21044 Property Records

Howard County property record for 5059 Whetstone Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 2,060 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size	0.288 acres (12,539 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$501,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$8,196 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2019 Transfer May 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-037377`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-037377`
Alternative APN	`037377`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,060 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1973
Effective Year Built	Effective 1973
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	12,539 sqft (0.288 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	308 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	290 sqft
Deck Area	120 sqft
Patio Area	252 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	037377
Street Address	5059 WHETSTONE RD
City	COLUMBIA
State	MD
Zip	21044-1530
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NT
Legal Description	LOT 37 S 9 AR 4 5059 WHETSTONE RD VWL RUNNING BROOK
Legal Subdivision	VWL RUN
Legal Lot Number	37
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division	5, CLARKSVILLE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4003
Census Tract	605401

Owner

Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	5059 WHETSTONE RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1530
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 31, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
May 30, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer UNIFIED TITLE AND ESCROW INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 14, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	18196 / 433
Last Transfer Date	Oct 28, 2019
Transfer Doc	0189870284
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Recording Date	Oct 31, 2019
Property Address	5059 WHETSTONE RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1530
Document Number	0189870284
Book / Page	018987 / 000284
Instrument Date	Oct 28, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 13, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	5059 WHETSTONE RD COLUMBIA MD 210441530, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1530

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Recording Date	May 30, 2018
Property Address	5059 WHETSTONE RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1530
Document Number	0181960433
Book / Page	018196 / 000433
Instrument Date	May 18, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 13, 2018
Title Company	UNIFIED TITLE AND ESCROW INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$501.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5059 WHETSTONE RD COLUMBIA MD 210441530, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1530

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of September 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Howard County
Unified School District	Howard County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$8,196.00 (-1.4%) Homeowner's exemption	$597,767 (+4.13%)	$621,500 (-) Land $288,900 Building $332,600
2025	$8,312.00 (+4.53%) Homeowner's exemption	$574,033 (+12.09%)	$621,500 (+12.94%) Land $288,900 Building $332,600
2024	$7,952.00 (+49.03%)
2023		$512,133	$550,300 Land $243,900 Building $306,400
2022	$5,336.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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 Record 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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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