Howard County property record for 5616 Thicket Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,452 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.032 acres (1,423 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $248,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,381 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-004894 |
| Primary APN | 15-004894 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,452 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 300 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,423 sqft (0.032 acres) |
| Deck Area | 352 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 004894 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5616 THICKET LN |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-2527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 45 S 7 AR 2 5616 THICKET LN VIL WILDE LAKE |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE WILDE LAKE |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 605403 |
5616 Thicket Ln, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2014.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5616 THICKET LN, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-2527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 17, 2008 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15648 / 26 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 12, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0114430266 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5616 Thicket Ln was $4,381 with a homeowner's exemption, down 5% 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 | $4,381.00 (-4.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $336,567 (+4.51%) | $351,100 (-) Land $140,000 Building $211,100 |
| 2025 | $4,611.00 (+4.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $322,033 | $351,100 Land $140,000 Building $211,100 |
| 2024 | $4,413.00 | ||
| 2023 | $283,467 | $307,500 Land $145,000 Building $162,500 | |
| 2022 | $2,921.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5616 Thicket Ln 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 risk around 5616 Thicket Ln 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.
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 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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