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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Offer insights
5189 Columbia Rd Unit 10 49 · $600,000
$600K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $600K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
94 days
The average home goes pending in 27 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.0%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Dining area
Kitchen with table space
Master bath(s)
Recessed lighting
Skylight(s)
Walk-in closet(s)
Wood floors
Carpet (area)
Dry wall
Vaulted ceilings
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Built-in microwave
Dishwasher
Electric oven/range
Refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Laundry on lower floor
Flooring
Wood floors
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Heat pump(s)
Central air (electric)
Exterior features
Exterior lighting
Deck(s)
Home design
Interior townhouse/rowhouse
Condominium ownership
Parking
Attached front-entry garage (1 space)
Concrete driveway
Construction
Frame construction
Other foundation
Basement fully finished with interior access, outside/rear entrance and connecting stairway; sump pump
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric hot water
HOA & community
Monthly condo fee of $520
Annual HOA fee of $1,382.70
HOA fees include shared community amenities
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Sale and tax history for 5189 Columbia Rd Unit 10 49
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHTMLS #MDHW2075100
Oct 27, 2026
Price Changed
$3,995
$2/sq ft
Oct 26, 2026
Price Changed
$3,995
$2/sq ft
Oct 10, 2026
Listed for Rent
$4,495
$2/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #MDHW2069392
Jul 30, 2026
Listed
$600,000
$259/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 7, 2025
Sold
$521,500
$225/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 14, 2006
Sold
$424,000
$183/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 2, 1999
Sold
$175,000
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,683 (+2.1%)
2025
$6,547 (+2.1%)
2024
$6,411 (+4.7%)
2023
$6,124 (+4.7%)
$170,000 + $246,200
$416,200
2022
$5,847 (+3.9%)
2021
$5,629 (+2.4%)
2020
$5,500 (+2.1%)
$120,000 + $246,800
$366,800
2019
$5,388 (+7.5%)
2018
$5,014 (+1.1%)
$100,300 + $243,300
$343,600
2017
$4,959 (+5.3%)
2015
$4,710 (+2.6%)
2014
$4,589 (+2.7%)
2013
$4,467 (+4.7%)
2012
$4,266 (+3.5%)
2011
$4,123 (−3.2%)
2010
$4,261 (+45.3%)
2009
$2,933
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,320
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,320
Year built
1988
Style
Townhouse
County
Howard County
APN
15 089067
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 24% for direct sun exposure in Columbia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5189 Columbia Rd Unit 10 49
$596,422
$3,578 under list price of $600K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $475K to $625K.