Howard County property record for 5685 Rte 29, Columbia, MD 21044
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 24,752 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 20.1 acres (877,734 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $4,435,200 (Dec 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $1,037,504 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-082461 |
| Primary APN | 15-082461 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 336 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 24,752 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 17,528 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 877,734 sqft (20.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 4,488 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 42 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 1,386 sqft |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Patio Area | 2,376 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 14 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 082461 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5685 ROUTE 29 |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21044 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | NT |
| Legal Description | PAR D-1 20.15825 A 5685 ROUTE 29 VIL DORSEY SEAR S 3 AR 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | D 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HOWARD MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, CLARKSVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 605401 |
Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4040 WILSON BLVD, 1000, ARLINGTON, VA 22203-4439 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1763 / 287 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,037,504.00 (+4.66%) | $71,016,967 (+4.34%) | $73,972,000 (-) Land $10,940,800 Building $63,031,200 |
| 2025 | $991,340.00 (+47.01%) | $68,061,933 (+8.91%) | $73,972,000 (+13.62%) Land $10,940,800 Building $63,031,200 |
| 2023 | $62,496,400 | $65,106,900 Land $10,940,800 Building $54,166,100 | |
| 2022 | $674,315.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 91 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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