Howard County property record for 5451 The Bridle Path, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,398 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $369,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,648 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer Jan 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-002875 |
| Primary APN | 15-002875 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,398 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 264 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 002875 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5451 THE BRIDLE PATH |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-1921 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 17B 10398 SQ 5451 THE BRIDLE PATH VIL HARPERS CH SEC 3 AR2 |
| Legal Subdivision | STRATHMORE |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 B |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 605503 |
5451 The Bridle Path is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2021.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5451 THE BRIDLE PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1921 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jun 28, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer RGS TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 18251 / 248 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202100128 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5451 THE BRIDLE PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1921 |
| Document Number | 0202100128 |
| Book / Page | 20210 / 128 |
| Map Reference | LB CMP 15 FO 98 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 5451 THE BRIDLE PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1921 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5451 THE BRIDLE PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1921 |
| Document Number | 0201580159 |
| Book / Page | 020158 / 000159 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5451 THE BRIDLE PATH COLUMBIA MD 210441921, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1921 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5451 THE BRIDLE PATH, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1921 |
| Document Number | 0182510248 |
| Book / Page | 018251 / 000248 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Title Company | RGS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $369.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 5451 THE BRIDLE PATH COLUMBIA MD 210441921, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1921 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5451 The Bridle Path was $6,648 with a homeowner's exemption, down 3.1% from the year before.
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 | $6,648.00 (-3.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $507,533 (+8.34%) | $546,600 (-) Land $279,200 Building $267,400 |
| 2025 | $6,864.00 (+5.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $468,467 | $546,600 Land $279,200 Building $267,400 |
| 2024 | $6,529.00 | ||
| 2023 | $406,533 | $429,400 Land $214,200 Building $215,200 | |
| 2022 | $4,320.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5451 The Bridle Path in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 in force |
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 risk around 5451 The Bridle Path is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 452 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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