Howard County property record for 5218 Lightning View Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,300 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $377,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,116 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Line of Credit Jan 2022 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-071625 |
| Primary APN | 16-071625 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,300 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,500 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 071625 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5218 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 282 S 1 AR 5 5218 LIGHTNING VIEW RD VOM THUNDER HILL |
| Legal Subdivision | VOM THUNDER HILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 282 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 606601 |
5218 Lightning View Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2014.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5218 LIGHTNING VIEW RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2240 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit APL FCU |
| Jan 25, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit APL FCU |
| Feb 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage APL FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15475 / 236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 5218 LIGHTNING VIEW RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2240 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5218 LIGHTNING VIEW RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2240 |
| Document Number | 0217170211 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 21717/211 |
| Name | APL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LAUREL, MD 20723 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 479 Months |
| Due | Aug 16, 2062 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 5218 LIGHTNING VIEW RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2240 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5218 LIGHTNING VIEW RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2240 |
| Document Number | 0212840334 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Book Page | 21284/334 |
| Name | APL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LAUREL, MD 20723 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 479 Months |
| Due | Dec 13, 2061 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 5218 LIGHTNING VIEW RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2240 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0174610251 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 17461/251 |
| Instrument | 17461-251 |
| Name | APL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LAUREL, MD 20723 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 5218 Lightning View Rd was $7,116 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.8% 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 | $7,116.00 (-1.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $521,100 (+7.27%) Land $216,200 Building $304,900 | $521,100 (-) Land $216,200 Building $304,900 |
| 2025 | $7,245.00 Homeowner's exemption | $485,767 | $521,100 Land $216,200 Building $304,900 |
| 2023 | $415,100 Land $196,200 Building $218,900 | $415,100 Land $196,200 Building $218,900 | |
| 2022 | $4,531.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5218 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 5218 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 | 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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