Howard County property record for 5242 Lightfoot Path, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,448 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.036 acres (1,568 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $377,500 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,805 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-093676 |
| Primary APN | 15-093676 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,448 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 | 1,568 sqft (0.036 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 093676 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5242 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 61 .0369 A 5242 LIGHTFOOT PATH VIL HARPERS CHOICE S7 A2 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARPER CHOICE |
| Legal Lot Number | C 61 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 605502 |
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5242 LIGHTFOOT PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Apr 9, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE EMP CU/MD |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 19, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 18120 / 497 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 5242 LIGHTFOOT PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1102 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | MICASA TITLE GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5242 LIGHTFOOT PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1102 |
| Document Number | 0200000389 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 20000/389 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5242 LIGHTFOOT PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1102 |
| Document Number | 0181200497 |
| Book / Page | 018120 / 000497 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | HOME FIRST TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $377.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5242 LIGHTFOOT PATH COLUMBIA MD 210441102, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1102 |
| Document Number | 181200503 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Book Page | 018120/000503 |
| Name | STATE EMP CU/MD |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LINTHICUM, MD 21090 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 8, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
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 | $6,805.00 (+1.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $472,867 (+6.78%) | $502,900 (-) Land $170,000 Building $332,900 |
| 2025 | $6,677.00 (+51.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $442,833 (+10.29%) | $502,900 (+21.83%) Land $170,000 Building $332,900 |
| 2023 | $401,533 | $412,800 Land $145,000 Building $267,800 | |
| 2022 | $4,394.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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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