5230 Lightning View Rd is a 2,453 square foot house on a 0.3 acre lot with 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 02, 2022 for $585,000. Based on Redfin's Columbia data, we estimate the home's value is $644,860.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$263Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$644,860
$60K since sold in May 2022$0 since September
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This home's estimate is 1.3% higher than the average sale price ($637K) of 6 comparable homes.
The home has been nicely updated throughout and shows well. Pretty hardwood floors throughout most of the main level and upstairs. There is a sliding glass door in the family room that leads to a nice deck. The deck overlooks the backyard that...
slopes gently downhill and backs to a gentle stream and a wooded area. Upstairs there are 4 nice size bedrooms and 2 updated full baths. The basement is mostly finished with a rec room an additional finished room and the laundry room. There is a door in the rec room that leads to the backyard. There is no bath in the basement.
5 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 5230 Lightning View Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
May 2, 2022
Sold
$585,000
$238/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #MDHW2007822
Feb 27, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Jan 25, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Jan 25, 2022
Price Changed
$550,000
$224/sq ft
Dec 30, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Dec 30, 2021
Listed
$475,000
$194/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,207 (+9.0%)
$216,000 + $312,300
$528,300
2025
$7,527 (+9.9%)
$216,000 + $312,300
$528,300
2024
$6,847 (+14.0%)
2023
$6,007 (+4.0%)
2022
$5,777 (+3.1%)
$196,000 + $190,400
$386,400
2021
$5,604 (+3.9%)
2020
$5,395 (+1.3%)
2019
$5,327 (+7.1%)
$133,000 + $213,600
$346,600
2018
$4,974 (+1.7%)
2017
$4,892 (−5.7%)
$133,000 + $199,400
$332,400
2015
$5,189 (+8.1%)
$136,800 + $222,400
$359,200
2014
$4,802 (+4.0%)
2013
$4,617 (+3.0%)
2012
$4,482 (+3.4%)
2011
$4,334 (+4.2%)
2010
$4,159 (+41.2%)
2009
$2,945
Tax history for 5230 Lightning View Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,207 (+9.0%)
$216,000 + $312,300
$528,300
2025
$7,527 (+9.9%)
$216,000 + $312,300
$528,300
2024
$6,847 (+14.0%)
2023
$6,007 (+4.0%)
2022
$5,777 (+3.1%)
$196,000 + $190,400
$386,400
2021
$5,604 (+3.9%)
2020
$5,395 (+1.3%)
2019
$5,327 (+7.1%)
$133,000 + $213,600
$346,600
2018
$4,974 (+1.7%)
2017
$4,892 (−5.7%)
$133,000 + $199,400
$332,400
2015
$5,189 (+8.1%)
$136,800 + $222,400
$359,200
2014
$4,802 (+4.0%)
2013
$4,617 (+3.0%)
2012
$4,482 (+3.4%)
2011
$4,334 (+4.2%)
2010
$4,159 (+41.2%)
2009
$2,945
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 526
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Split System
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: COLUMBIA VLG/OAKLAND MILLS SEC
Living Sq. Ft: 2,453
Building Sq. Ft: 2,853
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LOT 285 S 1 AR 5 5230 LIGHTNING VIEW RD VOM THUNDER HILL
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Built-In Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Garage / Carport Type: Built In
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,166
Legal Lot Number: 285
Acres: 0.3022
Zoning Code: NT
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: 16
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,453
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 16 103780
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Thunder Hill Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Oakland Mills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
Oakland Mills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
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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
15% 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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Estimated sale price
$613,000 – $742,000
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