Howard County property record for 5245 Open Window, Columbia, MD 21044 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
| Square Footage | 2,134 sqft Total Area |
| Lot Size | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $474,000 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $7,401.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 15-034939 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,134 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,250 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 1,250 sqft Finished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Deck Area | 494 sqft Deck |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Water Source | Yes (Unknown Type) Water Source |
| Account Number | 034939 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5245 OPEN WINDOW |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-1314 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 9,801 SQ' 5245 OPEN WINDOW LONGFELLOW S1 A3 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBIA VILLAGE OF HARPER CHOICE |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Minor Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 605503 |
Source: Howard County records · APN 15-034939
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5245 OPEN WINDOW, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jan 08, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) WELLS FARGO BK |
| Feb 13, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) ROBERT L JR COLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 08, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 08, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20183-234 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 5245 OPEN WINDOW, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1314 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0200540319 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 20054/319 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Jan 08, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5245 OPEN WINDOW, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1314 |
| Document Number | 0180030234 |
| Book / Page | 018003 / 000234 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST EQUITY TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $474.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 5245 OPEN WINDOW COLUMBIA MD 210441314, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1314 |
| Document Number | 180030239 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 08, 2018 |
| Book Page | 018003/000239 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 07, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5245 OPEN WINDOW, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1314 |
| Document Number | 0174390080 |
| Book / Page | 017439 / 000080 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 02, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4132 E JOPPA RD NOTTINGHAM MD 212362272, NOTTINGHAM, MD 21236-2272 |
| Document Number | 174390084 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 017439/000084 |
| Name | ROBERT L JR COLE |
|---|---|
| Address | 1415 MADISON PARK DR, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061-5866 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 10% |
Source: Howard County records · Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Howard County |
| Unified School District | Howard County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $636,367 (+8.2%) | $684,600 (-) Land $276,600 Building $408,000 | |
| 2025 | $7,401.00 (+33.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $588,133 (+14.05%) | $684,600 (+26.8%) Land $276,600 Building $408,000 |
| 2023 | $515,700 | $539,900 Land $211,600 Building $328,300 | |
| 2022 | $5,534.00 |
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