Howard County property record for 5140 Celestial Way, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,198 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.249 acres (10,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $197,500 (May 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $7,294 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-014121 |
| Primary APN | 15-014121 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,198 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,841 sqft (0.249 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 92 sqft |
| Deck Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 014121 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5140 CELESTIAL WAY |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-1823 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 41 10,841 SQ' 5140 CELESTIAL WAY VIL OF HARPERS CH S1 A4 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE HARPERS CHOICE SEC 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 605503 |
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5140 CELESTIAL WAY, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1823 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage PNC BANK NA |
| Sep 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMPS CU/MD INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 14, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 19984105 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4298 / 214 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 5140 CELESTIAL WAY, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1823 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0182880076 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Book Page | 18288/076 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 5140 CELESTIAL WAY, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1823 |
| Document Number | 0198040304 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | SECU TITLE SERVICES LLC, SECU TITLE SVCS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5140 CELESTIAL WAY COLUMBIA MD 210441823, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1823 |
| Document Number | 0198040304 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Book Page | 019804/000304 |
| Name | STATE EMPS CU/MD INC |
|---|---|
| Address | GLEN BURNIE, MD 21060 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 7, 2030 |
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 | $7,294.00 (-2.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $549,000 (+8.18%) | $590,500 (-) Land $281,200 Building $309,300 |
| 2025 | $7,454.00 (+58.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $507,500 (+14.75%) | $590,500 (+26.72%) Land $281,200 Building $309,300 |
| 2023 | $442,267 | $466,000 Land $216,200 Building $249,800 | |
| 2022 | $4,712.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 280 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 |
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