Howard County property record for 5206 Lightning View Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.363 acres (15,804 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $442,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6,994 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-099708 |
| Primary APN | 16-099708 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,080 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 300 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,804 sqft (0.363 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 576 sqft |
| Patio Area | 620 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 099708 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5206 LIGHTNING VIEW RD |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21045-2240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 279 S 1 AR 5 5206 LIGHTNING VIEW RD VIL OAKLAND MILLS |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OAKLAND MILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 279 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 606601 |
5206 Lightning View Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5206 LIGHTNING VIEW RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2240 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15747 / 361 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 5206 LIGHTNING VIEW RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2240 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0209530109 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20953/109 |
| Name | STRONG HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MANASSAS, VA 20110 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5206 Lightning View Rd was $6,994 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2.1% 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 | $6,994.00 (-2.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $515,100 (+7.39%) Land $217,400 Building $297,700 | $515,100 (-) Land $217,400 Building $297,700 |
| 2025 | $7,146.00 Homeowner's exemption | $479,633 | $515,100 Land $217,400 Building $297,700 |
| 2023 | $408,700 Land $197,400 Building $211,300 | $408,700 Land $197,400 Building $211,300 | |
| 2022 | $4,458.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5206 Lightning View Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| 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 risk around 5206 Lightning View Rd is low, with less than 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 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.
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 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 |
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