5118 Herbert Dr, Columbia, MD 21045 Property Records

Howard County property record for 5118 Herbert Dr, Columbia, MD 21045

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 ba · 2,046 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.581 acres (25,301 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$490,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$5,589 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-130095`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-130095`
Alternative APN	`130095`

Interior

Full Baths	3 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,046 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	400 sqft
Finished Basement	400 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Architectural Style	Split Level
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	25,301 sqft (0.581 acres)
Patio Area	300 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	130095
Street Address	5118 HERBERT DR
City	COLUMBIA
State	MD
Zip	21045-2202
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NT
Legal Description	LOT 266 S 1 AR 5 5118 HERBERT DR VIL OAKLAND MILLS
Legal Subdivision	VILLAGE OAKLAND MILLS
Legal Lot Number	266
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division	6, SAVAGE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	606601

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5118 HERBERT DR, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2202
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 14, 1986 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	20820 / 247
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Recording Date	Aug 19, 2021
Property Address	5118 HERBERT DR, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2202
Document Number	0208200247
Book / Page	20820 / 247
Map Reference	MB 15 FO 72
Instrument Date	Jun 30, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 6, 2021
Title Company	PREMIER TITLE COMPANY, PREMIER TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$7,350.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5118 HERBERT DR, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2202

Mortgage

Document Number	20820255
Date	Aug 19, 2021
Instrument	20820/255

Lender

Name	FIRST HOME BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	359 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

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	$5,589.00 (-20.09%) Homeowner's exemption	$595,400 (+12.64%) Land $222,100 Building $373,300	$595,400 (-) Land $222,100 Building $373,300
2025	$6,994.00 (+64.26%) Homeowner's exemption	$528,567 (+33.85%)	$595,400 (+50.77%) Land $222,100 Building $373,300
2023		$394,900 Land $202,100 Building $192,800	$394,900 Land $202,100 Building $192,800
2022	$4,258.00

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
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2016)
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2016 · Severe Storm And Flooding

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 94% of the US · lower than 89% 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.

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 91 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fiber	980 / 880
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30