Howard County property record for 5372 Hesperus Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,131 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $310,500 (Apr 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $5,827 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-021071 |
| Primary APN | 15-021071 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,131 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 330 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 330 sqft |
| Utility Area | 96 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Deck Area | 165 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 021071 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5372 HESPERUS DR |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-1846 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 36 10,019 SQ' 5372 HESPERUS DR VIL OF HARPERS CH S1 A2 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE HARPER CHOICE |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 605503 |
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5372 HESPERUS DR, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1846 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 12435 / 432 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $5,827.00 (+0.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $404,733 (+6.21%) | $428,400 (-) Land $277,500 Building $150,900 |
| 2025 | $5,792.00 (+60.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $381,067 (+12.54%) | $428,400 (+19.87%) Land $277,500 Building $150,900 |
| 2023 | $338,600 | $357,400 Land $212,500 Building $144,900 | |
| 2022 | $3,600.00 |
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 | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2015 · other causes |
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 302 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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