5609 Open Sky, Columbia, MD 21044 Property Records

Howard County property record for 5609 Open Sky, Columbia, MD 21044

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3.5 ba · 1,716 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.06 acres (2,631 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$375,000 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill	$6,444 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Transfer Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-029692`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-029692`
Alternative APN	`029692`

Interior

Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,716 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	643 sqft
Finished Basement	643 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	2,631 sqft (0.06 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	32 sqft
Deck Area	140 sqft
Patio Area	300 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	029692
Street Address	5609 OPEN SKY
City	COLUMBIA
State	MD
Zip	21044-2524
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	NT
Legal Description	LOT 48 S 7 5609 OPEN SKY VIL WILDE LAKE
Legal Subdivision	VILLAGE WILDE LAKE
Legal Lot Number	48
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division	5, CLARKSVILLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	605403

Owner

5609 Open Sky, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2026.

Source: Howard County records, as of October 5, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	4233 BAR HARBOR PL, OLNEY, MD 20832-2967
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 11, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Feb 5, 2021	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENWAY FUNDING GROUP INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 5, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 5, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 1, 1981 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	20190 / 425
Last Transfer Date	Aug 25, 2026
Transfer Doc	2339000095
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Recording Date	Sep 11, 2026
Property Address	5609 OPEN SKY, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-2524
Document Number	2339000095
Book / Page	23399 / 95
Instrument Date	Aug 25, 2026
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 5, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4233 BAR HARBOR PL, OLNEY, MD 20832-2967

February 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Recording Date	Feb 5, 2021
Property Address	5609 OPEN SKY, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-2524
Document Number	0201900425
Book / Page	20190 / 425
Map Reference	MB CMP 17 FO 83
Instrument Date	Jan 28, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021
Title Company	AMERIKOR TITLE ESCROW LLC, AMERIKOR TITLE & ESCROW LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$6,562.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty
Address	5609 OPEN SKY, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-2524

Mortgage

Document Number	20190429
Date	Feb 5, 2021
Instrument	20190/429

Lender

Name	GREENWAY FUNDING GROUP INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5609 Open Sky was $6,444 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.4% from the year before.

Source: Howard County assessment roll, as of September 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Howard County
Unified School District	Howard County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,444.00 (+4.39%) Homeowner's exemption	$417,033 (+4.35%)	$434,400 (-) Land $140,000 Building $294,400
2025	$6,173.00 Homeowner's exemption	$399,667	$434,400 Land $140,000 Building $294,400
2023		$341,233	$382,300 Land $145,000 Building $237,300
2022	$3,379.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5609 Open Sky 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	4 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

Wildfire risk around 5609 Open Sky 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.5% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 348 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	980 / 880

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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