Howard County property record for 5226 Lightfoot Path, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 2,230 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,395 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $426,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,754 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-093765 |
| Primary APN | 15-093765 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,230 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,395 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 093765 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5226 LIGHTFOOT PATH |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-1102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT C 68 .0558 A 5226 LIGHTFOOT PATH VIL HARPERS CHOICE S7 A2 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE HARPERS CHOICE S7 |
| Legal Lot Number | C 68 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 605502 |
5226 Lightfoot Path, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5226 LIGHTFOOT PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jan 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BAY CAPITAL MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 20179 / 92 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007453 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 5226 LIGHTFOOT PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1102 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0195750307 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 19575/307 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 5226 LIGHTFOOT PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1102 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0191380169 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 19138/169 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5226 LIGHTFOOT PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1102 |
| Document Number | 0201790092 |
| Book / Page | 20179 / 92 |
| Map Reference | PL 9131 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | HOME FIRST TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,390.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5226 LIGHTFOOT PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1102 |
| Document Number | 2017999 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20179/99 |
| Name | BAY CAPITAL MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5226 Lightfoot Path was $6,754 with a homeowner's exemption, up % 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 | $6,754.00 (+0.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $488,900 (+7.92%) | $524,800 (-) Land $170,000 Building $354,800 |
| 2025 | $6,752.00 Homeowner's exemption | $453,000 | $524,800 Land $170,000 Building $354,800 |
| 2023 | $402,933 | $417,100 Land $145,000 Building $272,100 | |
| 2022 | $4,377.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5226 Lightfoot Path in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2014.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2014–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
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 5226 Lightfoot Path 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 | 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 260 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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