5696 Thicket Ln, Columbia, MD 21044 Property Records

Howard County property record for 5696 Thicket Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	2.5 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.072 acres (3,147 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$180,000 (Mar 2003)
Tax Bill	$4,729 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-008520`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-008520`
Alternative APN	`008520`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,650 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	410 sqft
Finished Basement	410 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	3,147 sqft (0.072 acres)
Deck Area	432 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	008520
Street Address	5696 THICKET LN
City	COLUMBIA
State	MD
Zip	21044-2559
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	NT
Legal Description	LOT 20 5696 THICKET LN VIL WILDE LAKE
Legal Subdivision	VILLAGE WILDE LAKE SEC 07
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division	5, CLARKSVILLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	605403

Owner

5696 Thicket Ln, a townhouse, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2003.

Source: Howard County records, as of September 4, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	5696 THICKET LN, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-2559
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 11, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 11, 2003 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 12, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20032651
Deed Book / Page	6942 / 709
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Property Address	5696 THICKET LN, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-2559
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 25, 2022
Title Company	LAKESIDE TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5696 THICKET LN, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-2559

Mortgage

Document Number	0199330288
Date	Nov 18, 2020
Book Page	19933/288

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	358 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5696 Thicket Ln was $4,729 with a homeowner's exemption, down 4.3% 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	$4,729.00 (-4.29%) Homeowner's exemption	$360,900 (+4.82%)	$377,500 (-) Land $140,000 Building $237,500
2025	$4,941.00 Homeowner's exemption	$344,300	$377,500 Land $140,000 Building $237,500
2023		$303,267	$327,700 Land $145,000 Building $182,700
2022	$3,139.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5696 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

Wildfire risk around 5696 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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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