5721 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044 Property Records

Howard County property record for 5721 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	2.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size	0.07 acres (3,082 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$187,000 (Dec 2003)
Tax Bill	$4,426 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2023 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-059087`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-059087`
Alternative APN	`059087`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,200 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1981
Effective Year Built	Effective 1981
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	3,082 sqft (0.07 acres)
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	80 sqft
Deck Area	180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	059087
Street Address	5721 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-12 S 4 AR 5 5721 CEDAR LN V H C
Legal Subdivision	VG HARPERS CHC
Legal Lot Number	B 12
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Township / Civil Division	5, CLARKSVILLE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4000
Census Tract	605503

Owner

5721 Cedar Ln, a townhouse, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2023.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	5721 CEDAR LN, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-2912
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Trust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 17, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 17, 2003 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 3, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200341092
Last Transfer Date	Dec 6, 2023
Transfer Doc	0222040443
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	HOWARD MD
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2023
Property Address	5721 CEDAR LN, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-2912
Document Number	0222040443
Book / Page	22204 / 443
Map Reference	MB 4505
Instrument Date	Dec 6, 2023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 25, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	5721 CEDAR LN, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-2912

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5721 Cedar Ln was $4,426 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.4% 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	$4,426.00 (-0.45%) Homeowner's exemption	$312,200 (+8.21%)	$335,900 (-) Land $170,000 Building $165,900
2025	$4,446.00 (+4.98%) Homeowner's exemption	$288,500	$335,900 Land $170,000 Building $165,900
2024	$4,235.00
2023		$256,900	$264,800 Land $145,000 Building $119,800
2022	$2,803.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5721 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 5721 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