Howard County property record for 5143 Celestial Way, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,726 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,093 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,501 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-008490 |
| Primary APN | 15-008490 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,726 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 352 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 352 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,093 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 75 sqft |
| Patio Area | 592 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 008490 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5143 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 37 10,093 SQ' 5143 CELESTIAL WAY LONGFELLOW VHC S1 A1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LONGFELLOW VHC |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 605503 |
5143 Celestial Way is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2007.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5143 CELESTIAL WAY, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1823 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2007 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200775047 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10447 / 328 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 5143 CELESTIAL WAY, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1823 |
| Document Number | 0184350179 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | CORELOGIC-SOLUTIONS EXPRESS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5143 CELESTIAL WAY COLUMBIA MD 210441823, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1823 |
| Document Number | 0184350179 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Book Page | 018435/000179 |
| Name | MR COOPER |
|---|---|
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Oct 31, 2058 |
| Rate | 3.5% |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 5143 Celestial Way was $7,501 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.6% 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 | $7,501.00 (-1.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $557,667 (+6.54%) | $591,900 (-) Land $277,900 Building $314,000 |
| 2025 | $7,626.00 Homeowner's exemption | $523,433 | $591,900 Land $277,900 Building $314,000 |
| 2023 | $194,600 | $213,900 Land $212,900 Building $1,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,973.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5143 Celestial Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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.
Wildfire risk around 5143 Celestial Way 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 | 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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