Howard County property record for 5237 Even Star Pl, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 2,914 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,052 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,521 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-041269 |
| Primary APN | 15-041269 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,914 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 | 9,052 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Deck Area | 384 sqft |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 041269 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5237 EVEN STAR PL |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-1833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 81 9,052 SQ' 5237 EVEN STAR PL LONGFELLOW S1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LONGFELLOW |
| Legal Lot Number | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 605503 |
5237 Even Star Pl is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2013.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5237 EVEN STAR PL, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0148390009 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5237 Even Star Pl was $6,521 with a homeowner's exemption, down 11.9% 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 | $6,521.00 (-11.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $598,033 (+11.25%) | $658,500 (-) Land $273,200 Building $385,300 |
| 2025 | $7,399.00 (+21.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $537,567 | $658,500 Land $273,200 Building $385,300 |
| 2024 | $6,083.00 | ||
| 2023 | $447,500 | $477,100 Land $208,200 Building $268,900 | |
| 2022 | $4,705.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5237 Even Star Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
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 | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2015 · other causes |
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 5237 Even Star Pl 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 280 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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