Howard County property record for 5070 Whetstone Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,046 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.316 acres (13,760 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $560,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $7,674 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-035048 |
| Primary APN | 15-035048 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,046 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,760 sqft (0.316 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 035048 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5070 WHETSTONE RD |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-1542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 49 S 9 AR 4 5070 WHETSTONE RD VWL RUNNING BROOK |
| Legal Subdivision | VWL RUN |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 605401 |
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5070 WHETSTONE RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1542 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 22462 / 200 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $7,674.00 (+3.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $500,900 (+6.39%) | $531,000 (-) Land $291,300 Building $239,700 |
| 2025 | $7,380.00 (+71.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $470,800 (+14.33%) | $531,000 (+20.49%) Land $291,300 Building $239,700 |
| 2023 | $411,800 | $440,700 Land $246,300 Building $194,400 | |
| 2022 | $4,311.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 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.
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 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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