Howard County property record for 5481 Vantage Point Rd, #23, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,444 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 1.14 acres (49,658 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $136,900 (Oct 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,657 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-069783 |
| Primary APN | 15-069783 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,444 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 250 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 250 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 49,658 sqft (1.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Deck Area | 88 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 069783 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5481 VANTAGE POINT RD, 23 |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-2637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | P/O LOT D-8 1.1460 A 5481 VANTAGE POINT RD 23 TOWN CENTER S 7 AR 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | UN 23 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 605404 |
5481 Vantage Point Rd, #23 is owned by an individual who bought it in October 1998.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4959 PALE MORNING DUN RD, ELKRIDGE, MD 21075-6027 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 8, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19988780 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4482 / 543 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5481 Vantage Point Rd, #23 was $5,657, up 5.3% 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 | $5,657.00 (+5.31%) | $362,433 (+5.4%) | $381,000 (-) Land $170,000 Building $211,000 |
| 2025 | $5,372.00 | $343,867 | $381,000 Land $170,000 Building $211,000 |
| 2023 | $308,267 | $325,300 Land $155,000 Building $170,300 | |
| 2022 | $3,279.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5481 Vantage Point Rd, #23 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 33 units insured incl. 28 condo units |
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 5481 Vantage Point Rd, #23 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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.
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 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 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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