Howard County property record for 5210 Silas Choice, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,046 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.547 acres (23,818 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Jan 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $6,016 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-021861 |
| Primary APN | 15-021861 |
|---|---|
| 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 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,818 sqft (0.547 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 360 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 021861 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5210 SILAS CHOICE |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-1756 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 23,818 SQ' 5210 SILAS CHOICE RUNNING BROOK S9 A1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SILAS CHOICE RUN |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 605401 |
Source: Howard County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5210 SILAS CHOICE, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1756 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1319 / 325 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 20, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113370229 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2025
| 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 | $507,900 (+4.81%) | $531,200 (-) Land $296,400 Building $234,800 | |
| 2025 | $6,016.00 (+4.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $484,600 (+13.83%) | $531,200 (+15.15%) Land $296,400 Building $234,800 |
| 2024 | $5,758.00 (+31.07%) | ||
| 2023 | $425,733 | $461,300 Land $251,400 Building $209,900 | |
| 2022 | $4,393.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1981–1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1982 · tidal / storm surge |
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 306 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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