Howard County property record for 5217 Beavertail Ct, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 3,012 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.493 acres (21,475 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $383,500 (Oct 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $10,896 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-397464 |
| Primary APN | 05-397464 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,012 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,475 sqft (0.493 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 460 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 397464 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5217 BEAVERTAIL CT |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-1443 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 .493 A 5217 BEAVERTAIL CT BEAVERBROOK S 11 AR 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEAVERBROOK SEC 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 605401 |
5217 Beavertail Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2014.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5217 BEAVERTAIL CT, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1443 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 18, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20017866 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5721 / 386 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 7, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0155910065 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5217 Beavertail Ct was $10,896 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.5% 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 | $10,896.00 (+4.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $712,900 (+2.9%) | $753,100 (+8.7%) Land $295,200 Building $457,900 |
| 2025 | $10,425.00 (+4.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $692,800 Land $275,200 Building $417,600 | $692,800 Land $275,200 Building $417,600 |
| 2024 | $9,954.00 | ||
| 2023 | $623,200 | $692,800 Land $275,200 Building $417,600 | |
| 2022 | $6,625.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5217 Beavertail Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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.
Wildfire risk around 5217 Beavertail Ct 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 | 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 221 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 |
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