Howard County property record for 5561 Suffield Ct, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,550 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.081 acres (3,528 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Apr 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $5,799 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-389615 |
| Primary APN | 05-389615 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,550 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 626 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 626 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,528 sqft (0.081 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 445 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 389615 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5561 SUFFIELD CT |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-2774 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RSC |
| Legal Description | LT 25 .074A C25 .007 5561 SUFFIELD CT CLARKSVILLE |
| Legal Subdivision | SCARBOROUGH |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 605502 |
Source: Howard County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5561 SUFFIELD CT, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-2774 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 1981 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1638 / 511 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0221120127 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5561 SUFFIELD CT, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-2774 |
| Document Number | 0221120127 |
| Book / Page | 22112 / 127 |
| Map Reference | PL 4676 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 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 | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 5561 SUFFIELD CT, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-2774 |
Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2025
| 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 | $395,967 (+4.06%) | $426,900 (+12.19%) Land $175,000 Building $251,900 | |
| 2025 | $5,799.00 (+4.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $380,500 (+11.46%) Land $150,000 Building $230,500 | $380,500 (-) Land $150,000 Building $230,500 |
| 2024 | $5,540.00 (+52.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $341,367 (+6.08%) | $380,500 (+18.24%) Land $150,000 Building $230,500 | |
| 2022 | $3,623.00 Homeowner's exemption | $321,800 Land $130,000 Building $191,800 | $321,800 Land $130,000 Building $191,800 |
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2014–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
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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