Howard County property record for 5261 Lightfoot Path, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,208 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $366,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,456 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-093536 |
| Primary APN | 15-093536 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,208 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 | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Deck Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 093536 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5261 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 51 .0409 A 5261 LIGHTFOOT PATH VIL OF HARPERS CHOICE |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBIA VILLAGE OF HARPERS CHOICE |
| Legal Lot Number | C 51 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 605502 |
Source: Howard County records · APN 15-093536
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6040 TORREY PNES, MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771-8058 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 12, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI SIERRA PACIFIC MTG |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 01, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 01, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 18990 / 173 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Nov 01, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5261 LIGHTFOOT PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1100 |
| Document Number | 0189900173 |
| Book / Page | 18990 / 173 |
| Map Reference | PL 9131 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAKESIDE TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,490.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 5261 LIGHTFOOT PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1100 |
| Document Number | 18990180 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 01, 2019 |
| Instrument | 18990/180 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2039 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5261 LIGHTFOOT PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1100 |
| Document Number | 0178030398 |
| Book / Page | 017803 / 000398 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 05, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $362.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 5261 LIGHTFOOT PATH COLUMBIA MD 210441100, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1100 |
| Document Number | 178030405 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Book Page | 017803/000405 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOLSOM, CA 95630 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 11, 2047 |
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 | $447,567 (+6.73%) | $475,800 (-) Land $170,000 Building $305,800 | |
| 2025 | $6,456.00 (+62.29%) | $419,333 (+12.65%) | $475,800 (+21.66%) Land $170,000 Building $305,800 |
| 2023 | $372,233 (+5.34%) | $391,100 (-) Land $145,000 Building $246,100 | |
| 2022 | $3,978.00 | $353,367 | $391,100 Land $145,000 Building $246,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 31, 2023 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| 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 as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 260 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | HOWARD COUNTY D.P.W. DISTRIBUTION serves 286,158 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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