5405 Lightning View Road

Closed 7/29/20

Garage door, sliders, all windows replaced 2016

Floor to ceiling windows = tons of natural light!

Dining and kitchen with double sliders to deck

Dining room opens directly to kitchen and LR

Kitchen with vaulted ceiling and skylight

Refinished cabinets, granite and SS appliances

Master bedroom with sconce lights and ceiling fan

Bedroom 3 has double doors that can be added back!

full bath has new floor, double medicine cabs

Updated bathroom with granite vanity top

Cozy up by the fire with a book in winter!

Stay cool all summer long with the tree shade!

Walking and biking paths in Thunder Hill

Welcome to Thunder Hill in Oakland Mills!

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Last Sold Price

$420,000

3 beds3 baths1,092 sqft$385/sqft

5405 Lightning View Rd, Columbia, MD 21045

Single FamilyProperty Type

9,100 sq ftLot Size

1970Year Built

$385/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$937/yrHOA Fees

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Hurry! Won t last long - this brick-front beauty in the wooded sought-after community of Thunder Hill is a fantastic home on a gorgeous lot. Enjoy the serenity of your backyard from the large refinished deck with built-in seating. The main level of this home is drenched in natural light with two skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows. The open concept living room/dining room/kitchen with vaulted ceilings provides a great space and layout for entertaining or family time. Kitchen features recessed...Hurry! Won t last long - this brick-front beauty in the wooded sought-after community of Thunder Hill is a fantastic home on a gorgeous lot. Enjoy the serenity of your backyard from the large refinished deck with built-in seating. The main level of this home is drenched in natural light with two skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows. The open concept living room/dining room/kitchen with vaulted ceilings provides a great space and layout for entertaining or family time. Kitchen features recessed lighting, refinished cabinets, SS appliances, and granite counters. Master bedroom with large closet and updated full bath. Lower level features a large family room with stone wall and fireplace, a half bath, rear walk out to patio and an attached two-car garage. Seller has left nothing for you to do all new windows and sliders 2016, water heater 2016, updated whole house electrical wiring 2017, chimney stainless steel liner 2017, new garage door 2017, new HVAC 2019, washer/dryer/utility sink 2019, radon mitigation system 2019, new flooring in lower level, entry foyer and main level bathroom 2020, updated kitchen and bathrooms, chimney just inspected/deemed in great condition this month! Great Columbia location close to all major commuter routes and minutes from Columbia Town Center and new Blandair Park!

Listed by: Kevin S Lee 443.846.6965 kevin.lee@lnf.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Listing closed: 07/29/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDHW280994

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Property Information for 5405 Lightning View Road

Property Details

Taxes: $4,344 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Howard County
Tax ID Number: 1416067431
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: Yes
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Split Foyer
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Views: Trees/Woods
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: THUNDER HILL
Subdivision: THUNDER HILL (HOWARD MD)
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: No
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,092.00
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: Excellent

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1970
Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,100 SF

Location

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

School District County ID: 121139568958
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: THUNDER HILL (HOWARD MD)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: OAKLAND MILLS (HOWARD MD)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: OAKLAND MILLS (HOWARD MD)
HighSchoolSource: 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 Name: COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION
HOA Phone: (410) 730-4610

HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Bike Trail, Common Grounds, Community Center, Jog/Walk Path, Picnic Area, Pool - Outdoor, Pool Mem Avail, Recreational Center, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
Senior Community: No
Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2019
Tax Assessed Value: $279,200

Year Assessed: 2020
County Tax: $3,103
Improvement Assessed Value: $150,100
Land Assessed Value: $129,100
Clean Green Assessed: No
Front Foot Fee: $0
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Land Use Code: 010
Refuse Fee: $325
Zoning: NT
Tax Lot: 571
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $10,000

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 3

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Primary Bathroom
Stories: Lower 1, Main

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,092.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,092.00
Total SQFT: 1,092.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick, Aluminum Siding
Roof: Asphalt
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3041/7395/6640/304173956640_512_384_WM_1YDGLBZ9He3N184p.jpg
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Other
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Landscaping, Private, Rear Yard, Trees/Wooded

Fencing: Split Rail, Wood, Fully
Parcel ID: 15413922
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Attic/House Fan, Floor Plan - Open, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Stone
Appliances: Energy Efficient Appliances, Stainless Steel Appliances
Accessibility Features: None
Window Features: Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Skylights

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)

Pool: Yes - Community

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Humidifier, Programmable Thermostat
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Howard County Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: https://www.longandfoster.com/KevinLee

Property History for 5405 Lightning View Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 29, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #675701539	$420,000	+2.5% / yr
Jul 29, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW280994	$420,000	—
Jun 21, 2020	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDHW280994	$385,000	—
Jun 21, 2020	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #MDHW280994	$385,000	—
Jun 21, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW280994		—
Jun 19, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW280994	$385,000	—
Feb 12, 2008	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #234860024	$309,900	-10.2% / yr
Feb 12, 2008	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW107508	$309,900	—
Nov 30, 2007	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW107508		—
Sep 24, 2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW107508	$375,000	—
May 5, 2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #199839462	$375,000	+11.7% / yr
May 5, 2006	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW111514	$375,000	—
Mar 31, 2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW111514	$375,000	—
Jan 30, 2003	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #110090087	$261,250	—
Jan 13, 2003	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW151838	$261,500	—
Dec 13, 2002	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW151838		—
Nov 26, 2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW151838	$265,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/29/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #675701539	$420,000 +2.5% / yr
07/29/2020	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW280994	$420,000
06/21/2020	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDHW280994	$385,000
06/21/2020	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #MDHW280994	$385,000
06/21/2020	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW280994	—
06/19/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW280994	$385,000
02/12/2008	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #234860024	$309,900 -10.2% / yr
02/12/2008	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW107508	$309,900
11/30/2007	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW107508	—
09/24/2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW107508	$375,000
05/05/2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #199839462	$375,000 +11.7% / yr
05/05/2006	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW111514	$375,000
03/31/2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW111514	$375,000
01/30/2003	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #110090087	$261,250
01/13/2003	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW151838	$261,500
12/13/2002	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW151838	—
11/26/2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW151838	$265,000

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

Public Records for 5405 Lightning View Road

Taxable ValueLand$198,400Additions$294,400Total$492,800

Tax Record2025$6,106 ($509 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,842 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,092 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt750 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,100 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970Year Renovated1970ZoningNTCountyHOWARDAPN16-067431

Schools near 5405 Lightning View Road

This home is within Howard County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Thunder Hill Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.5 mi
7/10	Oakland Mills Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.1 mi
6/10	Oakland Mills High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.9 mi
2/10	Homewood School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	3.0 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	3.1 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	6.3 mi
NR	Learning Community International The	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Thunder Hill Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
7/10	Oakland Mills Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.1 mi
6/10	Oakland Mills High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.9 mi
2/10	Homewood School Public6 to 12 Choice school	3.0 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory Public9 to 12 Choice school	3.1 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center PublicPK to 12 Choice school	6.3 mi
NR	Learning Community International The PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.9 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: 5405 Lightning View Road, Columbia, MD 21045	$420,000	3	3	1,092	9,100
5401 Lightning View Road, Columbia, MD 21045	$370,000	3	3	1,372	9,091
5409 Lightning View Road, Columbia, MD 21045	$266,500	3	2	–	9,075
5406 Marsh Hawk Way, Columbia, MD 21045	$550,000	4	3	1,805	9,027
5404 Lightning View Road, Columbia, MD 21045	$410,000	4	3	2,205	15,071
5413 Lightning View Road, Columbia, MD 21045	–	–	2	1,092	11,300
5414 Spin Drift Place, Columbia, MD 21045	–	–	2	1,092	9,358
5410 Marsh Hawk Way, Columbia, MD 21045	$438,000	4	3	1,810	10,296
5410 Lightning View Road, Columbia, MD 21045	$389,000	4	3	2,200	13,140
5418 Spin Drift Place, Columbia, MD 21045	$335,000	3	2	1,572	9,229
5400 Lightning View Road, Columbia, MD 21045	–	–	2.5	1,810	14,467
5403 Marsh Hawk Way, Columbia, MD 21045	–	–	2	1,580	9,766
5417 Lightning View Road, Columbia, MD 21045	–	–	2	1,915	11,194
5422 Spin Drift Place, Columbia, MD 21045	$360,000	4	3	–	9,733
5414 Lightning View Road, Columbia, MD 21045	$399,000	–	2.5	2,372	13,292
5409 Marsh Hawk Way, Columbia, MD 21045	$335,000	4	3	–	8,738

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