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About this home
Comfortable Columbia Townhome in Dorsey Search Welcome to this spacious 3-bedroom, 2 full and 2 half bath townhome offering more than 2,300 finished square feet across three levels in the desirable Dorsey Search community of Columbia. The main level features a bright living and dining area with hardwood floors and crown molding, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The galley-style kitchen includes an eat-in space and direct access to the dining area. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a large walk-in closet and a private bath, complemented by two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath. The finished walkout basement provides extra living space with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, half bath, laundry, and storage—ideal for a family room, home office, or guest area. Enjoy outdoor living on the deck overlooking the community green space, plus the convenience of driveway parking and a front-entry garage. Residents benefit from Columbia Association amenities, including pools, walking trails, and recreation options, all within the Howard County Public School district. 📍 Close to major commuter routes, shopping, and dining, this home offers both space and convenience in a well-established neighborhood.
Fairway Hills, located between Downtown Columbia and Lake Kittamaqundi, is a residential and civic Columbia neighborhood with wooded streets and mid-century community planning. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Merriweather District streets near Merriweather Post Pavilion, where patios, performance crowds, and design-forward storefronts set the tempo. Housing reads as a mix of townhomes and contemporary single-family streets, threaded by paths that link to parks and lakeside promenades. Merriweather Post Pavilion and the Chrysalis at Merriweather Park act as cultural anchors with a steady calendar of shows. Color Burst Park adds a playful pocket of public art and lawn space near the retail blocks. Lakefront paths and nearby greenways shape a walk-and-bike rhythm across the week.
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Market insights
5065 Columbia Rd Unit 18 11 · $419,000
DAYS ON MARKET
179 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.5%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$419,000
Median sale price in this area is $513,851. (23% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Tub shower
Walk-in shower
Built-ins
Ceiling fans
Chair railings
Combination dining/living
Crown moldings
Dining area
Galley kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Table space in kitchen
Recessed lighting
Walk-in closets
Wood floors
9'+ ceilings
Drywall
Vaulted ceilings
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on upper level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Two half bathrooms (one on main level, one on lower level)
Kitchen
Galley kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Kitchen with table space
Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Wood
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Heat pump(s)
Central air
Ceiling fans
Electric heating fuel
Electric hot water
Exterior features
Deck(s)
Sidewalks
Street lights
Community pool
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Condominium ownership
Parking
Attached garage (front entry, built in) with garage door opener
One attached garage space
One driveway space
Two total garage and parking spaces
Driveway
Construction
Frame construction
Permanent block foundation
Above grade and below grade structures
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric cooling fuel
Electric heating fuel
HOA & community
Monthly condo fee $520 (includes common area maintenance)
Annual HOA fee $1,396
Electricity and solar
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Sale and tax history for 5065 Columbia Rd Unit 18 11
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDHW2060044
Oct 5, 2026
Relisted
—
Sep 23, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Sep 7, 2026
Price Changed
$419,000
$179/sq ft
Jul 26, 2026
Price Changed
$450,000
$192/sq ft
Jul 13, 2026
Relisted
—
Jan 10, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Sep 26, 2025
Listed
$475,000
$203/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 17, 1992
Sold
$163,000
$70/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,594 (+2.1%)
2025
$6,462 (+2.1%)
2024
$6,329 (+4.7%)
2023
$6,042 (+4.8%)
$170,000 + $240,500
$410,500
2022
$5,766 (+3.9%)
2021
$5,549 (+2.4%)
2020
$5,420 (+2.1%)
$120,000 + $241,200
$361,200
2019
$5,309 (+8.1%)
2018
$4,913 (+0.3%)
$100,300 + $237,800
$338,100
2017
$4,899 (+5.6%)
2015
$4,641 (+5.7%)
2014
$4,392 (+4.4%)
2013
$4,206 (+5.8%)
2012
$3,976 (+3.4%)
2011
$3,846 (−3.5%)
2010
$3,987 (+49.1%)
2009
$2,674
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.62 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,344
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,344
Year built
1987
Style
Townhouse
County
Howard County
APN
15 087919
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Columbia, MD • 21044
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 12% for direct sun exposure in Columbia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5065 Columbia Rd Unit 18 11
$413,306
$5,694 under list price of $419K
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