5711 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044 Property Records

Howard County property record for 5711 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	2 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size	0.18 acres (7,839 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$320,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$5,299 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-059036`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-059036`
Alternative APN	`059036`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,040 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	390 sqft
Finished Basement	390 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1981
Effective Year Built	Effective 1981
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Siding
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	7,839 sqft (0.18 acres)
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	48 sqft
Patio Area	50 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	059036
Street Address	5711 CEDAR LN
City	COLUMBIA
State	MD
Zip	21044-2912
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	NT
Legal Description	LOT B-7 S 4 AR 5 5711 CEDAR LN V H C
Legal Subdivision	COLUMBIA VLG HARPERS CHOICE
Legal Lot Number	B 7
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division	5, CLARKSVILLE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4000
Census Tract	605503

Owner

5711 Cedar Ln, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5711 CEDAR LN, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-2912
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 18, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 18, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 17, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	20818 / 206
Transfer Doc	0000002985
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Recording Date	Aug 18, 2021
Property Address	5711 CEDAR LN, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-2912
Document Number	0208180206
Book / Page	20818 / 206
Map Reference	PL 4505
Instrument Date	Jun 9, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 6, 2021
Title Company	ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$5,600.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	38498 CARROLL DR, 38498, MILLVILLE, DE 19967-6887

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5711 CEDAR LN, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-2912

Mortgage

Document Number	20818213
Date	Aug 18, 2021
Instrument	20818/213

Lender

Name	HOMESPIRE MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5711 Cedar Ln was $5,299, up 8.1% 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	$5,299.00 (+8.1%)	$337,633 (+8.51%)	$364,100 (-) Land $170,000 Building $194,100
2025	$4,902.00	$311,167	$364,100 Land $170,000 Building $194,100
2023		$263,700	$284,700 Land $145,000 Building $139,700
2022	$2,732.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5711 Cedar 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	3 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 5711 Cedar Ln is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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 390 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20