Location! Location! Location! And Light, And Space, And so much more! This wonderful home located in the Running Brook area of the Columbia Association set on a manicured street, backing to the Fairway Hills Golf Course! Upon arrival, you will cherish the lush green lawn, recently landscaped professionally. As you cross the threshold, you will be greeted with ceramic tile, shining hardwood floors and a wall of windows allowing much natural light ahead. Just look right and you will overlook the expansive family room with a gas insert for cozy winter gatherings. 4 Spacious bedrooms upstairs with the potential for a 5th on the lower level of this split level home. The primary suite is truly a suite with a soaking tub, separate shower and a nice sitting area or exercise space. Set on the backside of the home, with the back paneled by windows greeting you with an abundance of light. Backing to Fairway Hills Golf Course, this home is part of the Columbia Association offering discounts at Fairway Hills, Running Brook Swimming Pool and many other CA amenities throughout the Howard County. A short distance from the Columbia Mall, Whole Foods, Dining, Trails and more
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$282Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jessica Guevara-Knopp• EXP Realty, LLC
•888-860-7369 (broker)
•md.broker@exprealty.net (broker)
Bought with Kimberly Kepnes• Monument Sotheby's International Realty
This multi level split shows well. On the main level there is the living room/dining room combo and the kitchen. There is a sliding glass door in the dining room that leads to a beautiful screened porch. The screened porch overlooks a good size...
backyard that backs to a golf course. Three steps down from the main level there is a generous size family room, a full bath and the laundry room. One level down from the family room is a large finished rec room. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The Master bedroom has a generous size sitting area and 3 steps up from that is the Master bedroom and the Master full bath. There are hardwood floor’s throughout most of the main level and upstairs.
3 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Joy Merski
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 5015 Whetstone Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDHW2028722
Jun 30, 2023
Sold
$646,000
$238/sq ft
May 28, 2023
Contingent
—
May 26, 2023
Listed
$629,000
$232/sq ft
MRIS #HW217585C
Jul 14, 1997
Delisted
—
Jul 22, 1996
Listed
*
Public Records
Jun 9, 1981
Sold
$81,000
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,125 (+5.1%)
2024
$7,732 (+11.0%)
2023
$6,969 (+5.5%)
$246,300 + $249,000
$495,300
2022
$6,606 (+4.6%)
2021
$6,317 (+0.3%)
2020
$6,296
$158,300 + $251,000
$409,300
2019
$6,296 (+5.4%)
$158,300 + $251,000
$409,300
2018
$5,974 (+0.8%)
$149,700 + $259,800
$409,500
2017
$5,926 (+13.0%)
2015
$5,245 (+4.0%)
$158,100 + $245,400
$403,500
2014
$5,043 (+3.5%)
2013
$4,872 (+3.5%)
2012
$4,708 (+3.5%)
2011
$4,550 (−1.4%)
2010
$4,613 (+50.0%)
2009
$3,076
Tax history for 5015 Whetstone Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,125 (+5.1%)
2024
$7,732 (+11.0%)
2023
$6,969 (+5.5%)
$246,300 + $249,000
$495,300
2022
$6,606 (+4.6%)
2021
$6,317 (+0.3%)
2020
$6,296
$158,300 + $251,000
$409,300
2019
$6,296 (+5.4%)
$158,300 + $251,000
$409,300
2018
$5,974 (+0.8%)
$149,700 + $259,800
$409,500
2017
$5,926 (+13.0%)
2015
$5,245 (+4.0%)
$158,100 + $245,400
$403,500
2014
$5,043 (+3.5%)
2013
$4,872 (+3.5%)
2012
$4,708 (+3.5%)
2011
$4,550 (−1.4%)
2010
$4,613 (+50.0%)
2009
$3,076
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Basement, Foyer, Laundry, Bathroom 2
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partially Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 690
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Improvement Assessed Value: $249,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Pool Information
Community Pool
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $246,300
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,715
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 690
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $4,848
Tax Assessed Value: $466,633
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $6,628
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA Fee: $1,360.32
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Columbia Rd to Ten Mills Rd to Whetstone Rd
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,284
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 15 034246
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Running Brook Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Wilde Lake Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Wilde Lake High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
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