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Last Sold Price
4 beds1,972 sqft
5317 Lightning View Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.21 acresLot Size
1971Year Built
$332/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1,296/yrHOA Fees
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Bright & Airy Beautifully refreshed 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Columbia’s desirable Thunder Hill/Oakland Mills area, surrounded by mature trees and filled with natural light in every room. The main level features new waterproof LVP flooring, fresh paint, upgraded lighting, and a designer brand new kitchen with white shaker cabinetry, butcher-block countertops, warm earth-tone backsplash, and matching stainless steel appliances, including an updated electric range with power boil, convection, and...Bright & Airy Beautifully refreshed 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Columbia’s desirable Thunder Hill/Oakland Mills area, surrounded by mature trees and filled with natural light in every room. The main level features new waterproof LVP flooring, fresh paint, upgraded lighting, and a designer brand new kitchen with white shaker cabinetry, butcher-block countertops, warm earth-tone backsplash, and matching stainless steel appliances, including an updated electric range with power boil, convection, and air-fryer features. Enjoy a dramatic vaulted-ceiling living room, separate dining room with vaulted ceiling, spacious family room with designer trim and wood-burning fireplace, and three rear sliders leading to the yard. The upper level offers four bedrooms, two renovated full baths, and a flexible bonus open space ideal for an office or study area. The primary suite includes a wood-burning fireplace, walk-in closet with built-ins, additional closet space for storage, updated bath with frameless glass shower, and access to an adjoining bedroom perfect for a nursery, sitting room, dressing area, or private office. Two secondary bedrooms include private balcony access. The lower level provides a large recreation room for flexible living space, plus a utility room with sump pump, high-efficiency gas Trane furnace, and newer Rheem Professional Classic Series gas water heater. Additional features include new plush upgraded carpet with 8 lb padding, professionally painted exterior, two-car garage with newer insulated garage door, and a roof less than three years old for added peace of mind. Convenient Columbia location served by Howard County Public Schools and close to shopping, dining, parks, trails, and major commuter routes.
Listing closed: 07/31/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDHW2071016

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Property Information for 5317 Lightning View Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,206 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 1416078727
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: Street, Trees/Woods
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 07-07-2026
  • Subdivision: THUNDER HILL
  • Subdivision: THUNDER HILL (HOWARD MD)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: No
  • Room Count: 15
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,972.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 400.00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 400.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good
  • Garage SQFT: 400
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,000 SF
Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 803971799792
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: CALL SCHOOL BOARD (HOWARD MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: OAKLAND MILLS (HOWARD MD)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: OAKLAND MILLS (HOWARD MD)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • County: HOWARD
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $445,600
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $4,559
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $247,600
  • Land Assessed Value: $198,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Front Foot Fee: $0
  • Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Refuse Fee: $365
  • Zoning: NT
  • Tax Lot: 334
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2026
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,972.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,810.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,372.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Foundation Details: Permanent, Block
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Garage(s)
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top, Paved
  • Road Responsibility: City/County
  • Location Type: Suburban
  • Parcel ID: 15414918
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Off Street - # of Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Main Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: attorneysadvantagerealty.com

Property History for 5317 Lightning View Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1947245471

$655,000
Jul 31, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #148729933

$655,000

+89.9% / yr

Jul 31, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #MDHW2071016

$655,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1947245471

$655,000
07/31/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #148729933

$655,000

+89.9% / yr

07/31/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #MDHW2071016

$655,000

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

Public Records for 5317 Lightning View Road

Taxable ValueLand$198,000Additions$247,600Total$445,600
Tax Record2026$6,932 ($578 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,810 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,810 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1971Year Renovated1971ZoningNTCountyHOWARDAPN16-078727

Schools near 5317 Lightning View Road

This home is within Howard County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Thunder Hill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oakland Mills Middle School
Public6 to 8

Oakland Mills High School
Public9 to 12

Homewood School
Public6 to 12

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