Howard County property record for 5639 Open Sky, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,174 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $99,000 (Sep 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $5,283 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-035943 |
| Primary APN | 15-035943 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,080 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 210 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 210 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,174 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 035943 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5639 OPEN SKY |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044-2525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | LOT 59 S 7 AR 2 5639 OPEN SKY VIL WILDE LAKE |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE WILDE LAKE SEC 07 |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 605403 |
5639 Open Sky, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1986.
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5639 OPEN SKY, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-2525 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1522 / 48 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5639 Open Sky was $5,283 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.4% 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 | $5,283.00 (-1.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $382,467 (+4.01%) | $397,200 (-) Land $140,000 Building $257,200 |
| 2025 | $5,357.00 Homeowner's exemption | $367,733 | $397,200 Land $140,000 Building $257,200 |
| 2023 | $328,300 | $353,000 Land $145,000 Building $208,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,418.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5639 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 risk around 5639 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.
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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