5254 Pine Bark Ct, Columbia, MD 21045 Property Records

Howard County property record for 5254 Pine Bark Ct, Columbia, MD 21045

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 2,448 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.495 acres (21,562 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$597,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$8,444 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-444717`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-444717`
Alternative APNs	`6444717` `444717`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,448 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	902 sqft
Finished Basement	902 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1978
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	21,562 sqft (0.495 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	483 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Pool Area	192 sqft
Deck Area	170 sqft
Patio Area	135 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	444717
Street Address	5254 PINE BARK CT
City	COLUMBIA
State	MD
Zip	21045-2320
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R12
Legal Description	LOT 2 BL A 1 AR 1 5254 PINE BARK CT GLENMONT
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division	6, SAVAGE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1011
Census Tract	606601

Owner

5254 Pine Bark Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 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	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	5254 PINE BARK CT, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2320
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 3, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	20731 / 103
Prior Transfer Date	May 20, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc	0097850380
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Recording Date	Jul 21, 2021
Property Address	5254 PINE BARK CT, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2320
Document Number	0207310103
Book / Page	20731 / 103
Map Reference	PL 3572
Instrument Date	Jun 30, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 3, 2021
Title Company	ASSURANCE TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$10,447.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty
Address	5254 PINE BARK CT, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2320

Mortgage

Document Number	20731109
Date	Jul 21, 2021
Instrument	20731/109

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5254 Pine Bark Ct was $8,444 with a homeowner's exemption, down 3.4% from the year before.

Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of September 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Howard County
Unified School District	Howard County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$8,444.00 (-3.44%) Homeowner's exemption	$644,200 (+4.39%)	$698,400 (+13.17%) Land $325,200 Building $373,200
2025	$8,745.00 (+5.02%) Homeowner's exemption	$617,100 Land $275,200 Building $341,900	$617,100 Land $275,200 Building $341,900
2024	$8,327.00
2023		$526,967	$617,100 Land $275,200 Building $341,900
2022	$5,426.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5254 Pine Bark Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.

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
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2016)
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2016 · Severe Storm And Flooding

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

Wildfire risk around 5254 Pine Bark Ct is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.5% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20