Howard County property record for 5524 Etta Ct, Columbia, MD 21045
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,764 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,217 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,902 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-105155 |
| Primary APN | 16-105155 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,764 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 628 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 628 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,217 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Deck Area | 260 sqft |
| Patio Area | 308 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 105155 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5524 ETTA CT |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21045-2268 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 540 S 1 AR 4 5524 ETTA CT VIL OAKLAND MILLS |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OAKLAND MILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 540 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, SAVAGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 606601 |
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5524 ETTA CT, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2268 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 25, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage JENNIFER BILLINGS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 19197 / 391 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 5524 ETTA CT, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2268 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | EAGLE TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5524 ETTA CT, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2268 |
| Document Number | 0199290401 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Book Page | 19929/401 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5524 ETTA CT, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2268 |
| Document Number | 0191970391 |
| Book / Page | 19197 / 391 |
| Map Reference | MB CMP 18 FO 64 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHARTER TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5524 ETTA CT, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2268 |
| Document Number | 0019197398 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 19197/398 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5524 ETTA CT, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2268 |
| Document Number | 0188640413 |
| Book / Page | 018864 / 000413 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | R AND P SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC, R&P SETTLEMENT GRP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $285.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5426 MARSH HAWK WAY COLUMBIA MD 210452245, COLUMBIA, MD 21045-2245 |
| Document Number | 188640418 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 018864/000418 |
| Name | JENNIFER BILLINGS |
|---|---|
| Address | 309 WINDFERN CT, MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108-2419 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Sep 2, 2020 |
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 | $7,902.00 (+7.57%) | $512,900 (+7.74%) Land $194,400 Building $318,500 | $512,900 (-) Land $194,400 Building $318,500 |
| 2025 | $7,346.00 (+79.39%) | $476,033 (+18.33%) | $512,900 (+27.49%) Land $194,400 Building $318,500 |
| 2023 | $402,300 Land $174,400 Building $227,900 | $402,300 Land $174,400 Building $227,900 | |
| 2022 | $4,095.00 |
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 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 90% 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 153 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.
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