Howard County property record for 5253 Lightfoot Path, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 2,232 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.044 acres (1,916 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $575,500 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $6,518 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-093471 |
| Primary APN | 15-093471 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,232 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,916 sqft (0.044 acres) |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 093471 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5253 LIGHTFOOT PATH |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-1100 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT C 47 .0444 A 5253 LIGHTFOOT PATH VIL OF HARPERS CHOICE |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE HARPERS CHOICE SEC 07 |
| Legal Lot Number | C 47 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5253 LIGHTFOOT PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1100 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SWBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
| Mar 23, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 8, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NAVY FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 23223 / 130 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2076000413 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5253 LIGHTFOOT PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1100 |
| Document Number | 0232230130 |
| Book / Page | 23223 / 130 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Title Company | E ASSURANCE TITLE, ASSURANCE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $581,255.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 5253 LIGHTFOOT PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1100 |
| Document Number | 2322000138, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Book Page | 23223/138 |
| Name | SWBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.38% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5253 LIGHTFOOT PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1100 |
| Document Number | 0207690413 |
| Book / Page | 20769 / 413 |
| Map Reference | PL 9131 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | MAMMOTH TITLE CO, MAMMOTH TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5253 LIGHTFOOT PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1100 |
| Document Number | 20769418 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20769/418 |
| Name | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5253 LIGHTFOOT PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1100 |
| Document Number | 0192510441 |
| Book / Page | 019251 / 000441 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5253 LIGHTFOOT PATH COLUMBIA MD 210441100, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1100 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 5253 LIGHTFOOT PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1100 |
| Document Number | 0184900216 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5253 LIGHTFOOT PATH COLUMBIA MD 210441100, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1100 |
| Document Number | 0184900216 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Book Page | 018490/000216 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Dec 17, 2058 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $6,518.00 (+0.15%) | $469,267 (+7.84%) | $503,400 (-) Land $170,000 Building $333,400 |
| 2025 | $6,508.00 (+5.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $435,133 (+10.73%) | $503,400 (+25.54%) Land $170,000 Building $333,400 |
| 2024 | $6,192.00 (+42.87%) | ||
| 2023 | $392,967 | $401,000 Land $145,000 Building $256,000 | |
| 2022 | $4,334.00 |
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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