Howard County property record for 5217 Lightning View Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,648 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $412,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,932 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-076422 |
| Primary APN | 16-076422 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,648 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 076422 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5217 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 307 S 1 AR 5 5217 LIGHTNING VIEW RD THUNDER HILL |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBIA VILLAGE OF OAKLAND MILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 307 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 606601 |
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5217 LIGHTNING VIEW RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2240 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2022 | · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 24, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017550-129 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17550 / 129 |
| Transfer Doc | 0071080104 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
|---|---|
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5217 LIGHTNING VIEW RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2240 |
| Document Number | 0218220138 |
| Book / Page | 21822 / 138 |
| Map Reference | MB CMP 15 FO 72 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5217 LIGHTNING VIEW RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2240 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5217 LIGHTNING VIEW RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2240 |
| Document Number | 0021822145 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 21822/145 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5217 LIGHTNING VIEW RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2240 |
| Document Number | 0175500129 |
| Book / Page | 17550 / 129 |
| Map Reference | MB CMP15 FO72 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17550-129 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | SAGE TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5155 THUNDER HILL RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-1923 |
| Document Number | 17550135 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17550-135 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
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 | $8,932.00 (+7.54%) | $576,700 (+7.75%) Land $211,500 Building $365,200 | $576,700 (-) Land $211,500 Building $365,200 |
| 2025 | $8,306.00 (+7.73%) | $535,233 (+18.34%) | $576,700 (+27.5%) Land $211,500 Building $365,200 |
| 2024 | $7,710.00 (+57.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $452,300 Land $191,500 Building $260,800 | $452,300 Land $191,500 Building $260,800 | |
| 2022 | $4,898.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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 | 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 344 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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