Howard County property record for 5258 Open Window, Columbia, MD 21044 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,394 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,886 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $494,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,784 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-031573 |
| Primary APN | 15-031573 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,394 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 300 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,886 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 031573 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5258 OPEN WINDOW |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-1314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 9,886 SQ' 5258 OPEN WINDOW VHC LONGFELLOW S1 A3 |
| Legal Subdivision | VHC LONGFELLOW |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 605503 |
Source: Howard County records · APN 15-031573
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5258 OPEN WINDOW, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200671994 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10203 / 645 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $545,467 (+6.38%) | $578,200 (-) Land $276,900 Building $301,300 | |
| 2025 | $4,784.00 (+1.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $512,733 (+14.08%) | $578,200 (+20.46%) Land $276,900 Building $301,300 |
| 2023 | $449,467 | $480,000 Land $211,900 Building $268,100 | |
| 2022 | $4,717.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Howard County (24027C), updated October 31, 2023 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 240276055031, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2018, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storm And Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 302 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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