5281 Columbia Road, Unit 284

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$389,900

3 beds4 baths1,818 sqft$214/sqft

5281 Columbia Rd, Unit 284, Columbia, MD 21044

CondoProperty Type

1987Year Built

$214/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$96/moHOA Fees

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome home to this beautifully updated, four-level townhouse nestled in Dorsey Search. This is a true 3-bedroom home with a bonus top-level loft space for a 4th bedroom, play room, office - the options are endless. Boasting gleaming hardwoods and freshly carpeted and painted throughout - this home is turnkey and move-in ready. The renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a sizable center island are certain to please your inner chef. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the private deck easily...Welcome home to this beautifully updated, four-level townhouse nestled in Dorsey Search. This is a true 3-bedroom home with a bonus top-level loft space for a 4th bedroom, play room, office - the options are endless. Boasting gleaming hardwoods and freshly carpeted and painted throughout - this home is turnkey and move-in ready. The renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a sizable center island are certain to please your inner chef. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the private deck easily accessible from the open concept living area. The owner? s suite includes two spacious walk-in closets and a renovated en-suite bathroom with a tub. Two additional bedrooms and an updated full hall bath complete this level. The lower level offers a bathroom, the laundry room and a family room with fireplace. The new owner will benefit from a newer roof, updated Anderson windows and exterior doors, and a new AC compressor, not to mention the house is dual zoned!. Ideally located near multiple golf courses, parks, Columbia Town Center, and Merriweather Post Pavillion, this home is minutes from it all.

Listed by: Colin R McKevitt 240.593.7644 ryan@speichergroup.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listed by: Peggy Lyn Speicher 301.710.9920 peggylyn@speicherteam.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc

Listing closed: 11/25/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDHW283064

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

98.8%

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1,740
Square Feet: Unavailable
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Property Information for 5281 Columbia Road, Unit 284

Property Details

Taxes: $4,945 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees: $295 / month
MLS Type: Residential / Condo
County: Howard County
Tax ID Number: 1415087218
Ownership: Condominium
Condo Coop Association: Yes
HOA: Yes
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Style: Contemporary
Levels/Stories: 4
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 08-26-2020
Subdivision: DORSEY SEARCH
Subdivision: DORSEY SEARCH (HOWARD MD)
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,818.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Very Good, Excellent

Building Information

Building/Complex: 5281 Columbia Rd
Stories: 4
Year Built: 1987

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

School District County ID: 121139568958
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: HOWARD

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Care Front, Lawn Care Rear, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Parking Fee, Snow Removal, Trash
HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Pool - Outdoor

Senior Community: No
Type of Condo: Condo/Coop Association, Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2020
Tax Assessed Value: $319,400

Year Assessed: 2020
County Tax: $3,596
Improvement Assessed Value: $204,300
Land Assessed Value: $100,300
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 010
Refuse Fee: $325
Zoning: NT
Tax Lot: 2 84
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

Lease Information

Rent Spree Online Application: No
Concessions: Yes

Concessions Amount: $13,849

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

All Lower Levels

# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,818.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,818.00
Total SQFT: 1,818.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Other
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3042/5051/0371/304250510371_512_384_WM_HWj17mGTfDahjv-j.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
Basement Type: Fully Finished, Garage Access, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Walkout Level, Walkout Stairs, Windows
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 2
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Parcel ID: 15410827
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Driveway - # of Spaces: 1
Total Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s)
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Accessibility Features: None
Door Features: Sliding Glass
Window Features: Palladian, Skylights
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/cassafilms/review/448906505/b1a08115d3

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Pool: Yes - Community

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump(s), Zoned

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Zoned
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Community Septic Tank, Private Septic Tank

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS

Property History for 5281 Columbia Road, Unit 284

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 25, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW283064	$389,900	—
Nov 24, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #687913465	$389,900	-0.3% / yr
Oct 19, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW283064		—
Sep 25, 2020	Price Change BRIGHT #MDHW283064	$389,898	—
Aug 20, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW283064	$400,000	—
Jul 31, 2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #225759263	$405,000	+1.6% / yr
Jul 31, 2007	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW104500	$405,000	—
Jul 7, 2007	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW104500		—
May 17, 2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW104500	$439,000	—
Jul 14, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #164133161	$392,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/25/2020	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW283064	$389,900
11/24/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #687913465	$389,900 -0.3% / yr
10/19/2020	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW283064	—
09/25/2020	Price Change BRIGHT #MDHW283064	$389,898
08/20/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW283064	$400,000
07/31/2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #225759263	$405,000 +1.6% / yr
07/31/2007	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW104500	$405,000
07/07/2007	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW104500	—
05/17/2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW104500	$439,000
07/14/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #164133161	$392,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5281 Columbia Road, Unit 284

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$6,130 ($511 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,117 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,777 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt340 SqFtStories2Lot Size24,306 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1987Year Renovated1987ZoningNTCountyHOWARDAPN15-087218

Schools near 5281 Columbia Road, Unit 284

This home is within Howard County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Running Brook Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.9 mi
8/10	Wilde Lake Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.2 mi
6/10	Wilde Lake High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.1 mi
1/10	Homewood School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	2.6 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.7 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	6.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Running Brook Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.9 mi
8/10	Wilde Lake Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.2 mi
6/10	Wilde Lake High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.1 mi
1/10	Homewood School Public6 to 12 Choice school	2.6 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.7 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center PublicPK to 12 Choice school	6.9 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 5281 Columbia Road, Unit 284, Columbia, MD 21044	$389,900	3	4	1,818	–
5283 Columbia Road, Unit 2 83, Columbia, MD 21044	$449,500	3	3	1,818	–
5279 Columbia Road, Unit 285, Columbia, MD 21044	$380,000	4	4	2,268	–
5277 Columbia Road, Unit 286, Columbia, MD 21044	$389,900	2	4	1,998	–
5285 Columbia Road, Unit 282, Columbia, MD 21044	$410,000	–	2.5	1,418	24,306
5273 Columbia Road, Unit 487, Columbia, MD 21044	–	–	3	1,418	25,047
5049 Columbia Road, Unit 19112, Columbia, MD 21044	$285,900	–	2.5	1,432	22,825
5051 Columbia Road, Unit 19111, Columbia, MD 21044	$400,000	2	3	2,468	0
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