5437 Marsh Hawk Way, Columbia, MD 21045 Property Records

Howard County property record for 5437 Marsh Hawk Way, Columbia, MD 21045

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 1,175 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size	0.187 acres (8,158 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$5,936 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-128805`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-128805`
Alternative APN	`128805`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,175 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	650 sqft
Finished Basement	650 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1971
Effective Year Built	Effective 1971
Architectural Style	Split Foyer
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	8,158 sqft (0.187 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Garage Area	312 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	240 sqft
Deck Area	288 sqft
Patio Area	768 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	128805
Street Address	5437 MARSH HAWK WAY
City	COLUMBIA
State	MD
Zip	21045-2246
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NT
Legal Description	LOT 629 8,158 SQ' 5437 MARSH HAWK WAY VIL OAKLAND MILLS
Legal Subdivision	COLUMBIA VILLAGE OF OAKLAND MILLS
Legal Lot Number	629
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division	6, SAVAGE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	606601

Owner

5437 Marsh Hawk Way is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2011.

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	5437 MARSH HAWK WAY, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2246
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Jul 13, 2011
Transfer Doc	0134110203
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Property Address	5437 MARSH HAWK WAY, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2246
Document Number	0177610063
Book / Page	017761 / 000063
Instrument Date	Aug 10, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 29, 2017
Title Company	REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT COMPANY, REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENT CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5437 MARSH HAWK WAY COLUMBIA MD 210452246, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2246

Mortgage

Document Number	0177610063
Date	Aug 18, 2017
Book Page	017761/000063

Lender

Name	PACIFIC UNION FIN'L
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	IRVING, TX 75063

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Aug 17, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5437 Marsh Hawk Way was $5,936 with a homeowner's exemption, down 4.3% 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	$5,936.00 (-4.32%) Homeowner's exemption	$459,700 (+8.16%) Land $194,200 Building $265,500	$459,700 (-) Land $194,200 Building $265,500
2025	$6,204.00 (+5.08%) Homeowner's exemption	$425,033	$459,700 Land $194,200 Building $265,500
2024	$5,904.00
2023		$355,700 Land $174,200 Building $181,500	$355,700 Land $174,200 Building $181,500
2022	$3,879.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5437 Marsh Hawk Way 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 5437 Marsh Hawk Way 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 94% of the US · lower than 87% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

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 344 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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