Howard County property record for 5542 Green Dory Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.039 acres (1,731 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $4,799 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-021667 |
| Primary APN | 15-021667 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,470 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,731 sqft (0.039 acres) |
| Patio Area | 50 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 021667 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5542 GREEN DORY LN |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-1915 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 60 B S 3 AR 2 5542 GREEN DORY LN VIL HARPERS CHOIC |
| Legal Subdivision | STARTHMORE AT COLUMBIA PART TWO AREA TWO |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 B |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| 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 | 5542 GREEN DORY LN, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1915 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI BAY CAP MTG |
| Mar 9, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 20, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20107682 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12499 / 439 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000486023 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Property Address | 5542 GREEN DORY LN, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1915 |
| Document Number | 0174860027 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 5542 GREEN DORY LN COLUMBIA MD 210441915, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1915 |
| Document Number | 0174860027 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 017486/000027 |
| Name | BAY CAP MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 12, 2047 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5542 GREEN DORY LN, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1915 |
| Document Number | 0174860023 |
| Book / Page | 017486 / 000023 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 5542 GREEN DORY LN COLUMBIA MD 210441915, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-1915 |
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 | $4,799.00 (+7.55%) | $302,967 (+8%) | $325,400 (-) Land $170,000 Building $155,400 |
| 2025 | $4,462.00 (+72.28%) | $280,533 (+14.93%) | $325,400 (+26.08%) Land $170,000 Building $155,400 |
| 2023 | $244,100 | $258,100 Land $145,000 Building $113,100 | |
| 2022 | $2,590.00 |
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 | 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.
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 390 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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