OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2020 for $389K

$501,459

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,167/mo

•

1,818

sq ft

5281 Columbia Rd #284, Columbia, MD 21044

About this home

Welcome home to this beautifully updated, four-level townhouse nestled in Dorsey Search. This is a true 3-bedroom home with a bonus top-level loft space for a 4th bedroom, play room, office - the options are endless. Boasting gleaming hardwoods and freshly carpeted and painted throughout - this home is turnkey and move-in ready. The renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a sizable center island are certain to please your inner chef. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the private deck easily accessible from the open concept living area. The owner?s suite includes two spacious walk-in closets and a renovated en-suite bathroom with a tub. Two additional bedrooms and an updated full hall bath complete this level. The lower level offers a bathroom, the laundry room and a family room with fireplace. The new owner will benefit from a newer roof, updated Anderson windows and exterior doors, and a new AC compressor, not to mention the house is dual zoned!. Ideally located near multiple golf courses, parks, Columbia Town Center, and Merriweather Post Pavillion, this home is minutes from it all.

TownhomeProperty Type

1987Year Built

$276Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Ryan McKevitt • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

•240-497-1700 (broker)

Listed by Peggy Lyn Speicher • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

•240-800-5155 (broker)

Bought with Travis Levi • Samson Properties

•240-630-8689 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #MDHW283064

Redfin Estimate

$501,459

$112K since sold in November 2020$8,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 0.9% lower than the average sale price ($506K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$485,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,720 sq ft
9505 Liverpool Ln #93, Ellicott City, MD 21042
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$500,000
B
3 beds3 baths1,928 sq ft
5648 April Journey #51, Columbia, MD 21044
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$495,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,268 sq ft
5584 April Journey #31, Columbia, MD 21044
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$505,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,286 sq ft
5592 April Journey #35, Columbia, MD 21044
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$485,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,406 sq ft
5081 Columbia Rd Unit 17 105, Columbia, MD 21044
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$566,000
F
3 beds3 baths1,884 sq ft
4716 Rams Horn Row, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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Market trends in Fairway Hills, MD

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.1%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$495K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

7 days MoM

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Sale history for 5281 Columbia Rd #284

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jan 11, 2021

Sold

$389,900

$214/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #MDHW283064

Nov 25, 2020

Sold

$389,900

$214/sq ft

Oct 20, 2020

Pending

—

Sep 25, 2020

Price Changed

$389,898

$214/sq ft

Aug 20, 2020

Listed

$400,000

$220/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 6, 2007

Sold

$405,000

$223/sq ft

MRIS #HW6413288

Jul 7, 2007

Delisted

—

May 17, 2007

Listed

$236/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 28, 2005

Sold

$392,000

$216/sq ft

MRIS #HW5270647

Jun 13, 2005

Delisted

—

Jun 4, 2005

Listed

$209/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 9, 2000

Sold

$189,900

$104/sq ft

MRIS #HW3233539

Jun 18, 2000

Delisted

—

Jun 2, 2000

Listed

$104/sq ft

MRIS #HW2545639

Nov 11, 1998

Delisted

—

Jul 29, 1998

Listed

$94/sq ft

MRIS #HW2298528

Oct 27, 1997

Delisted

—

Sep 25, 1997

Listed

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,330 (+3.3%)

2025

$6,130 (+4.3%)

2024

$5,875 (+5.6%)

2023

$5,564 (+5.5%)

$170,000 + $212,700

$382,700

2022

$5,275 (+4.4%)

2021

$5,052 (+2.5%)

2020

$4,930 (+2.2%)

$120,000 + $206,800

$326,800

2019

$4,823 (+8.4%)

2018

$4,450 (−1.0%)

$100,300 + $204,300

$304,600

2017

$4,493 (+0.4%)

2015

$4,477

$100,300 + $202,600

$302,900

2014

$4,478 (−1.2%)

2013

$4,534 (+2.8%)

2012

$4,410

2011

$4,410 (−17.4%)

2010

$5,342 (+34.5%)

2009

$3,971

Tax history for 5281 Columbia Rd #284

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,330 (+3.3%)

2025

$6,130 (+4.3%)

2024

$5,875 (+5.6%)

2023

$5,564 (+5.5%)

$170,000 + $212,700

$382,700

2022

$5,275 (+4.4%)

2021

$5,052 (+2.5%)

2020

$4,930 (+2.2%)

$120,000 + $206,800

$326,800

2019

$4,823 (+8.4%)

2018

$4,450 (−1.0%)

$100,300 + $204,300

$304,600

2017

$4,493 (+0.4%)

2015

$4,477

$100,300 + $202,600

$302,900

2014

$4,478 (−1.2%)

2013

$4,534 (+2.8%)

2012

$4,410

2011

$4,410 (−17.4%)

2010

$5,342 (+34.5%)

2009

$3,971

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

2.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.56 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,117

Year built

1987

Style

Townhouse

County

Howard County

APN

15 087218

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 1
Concrete Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Door Features: Sliding Glass
Interior Features: Breakfast Area, CeilngFan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen - Island, Master Bath(s)
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished, Garage Access, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Walkout Level, Walkout Stairs, Windows

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $204,300
Ownership Interest: Condominium
Property Condition: Very Good, Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Window Features: Palladian, Skylights

Pool Information
Community Pool

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $100,300

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,818
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $3,596
Tax Assessed Value: $319,400
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $4,945

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump(s), Zoned
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s), Zoned
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Community Septic Tank, Private Septic Tank
Water Source: Public

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Condo/Coop Fee: $295
Condo/Coop Fee Frequency: Monthly
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Care Front, Lawn Care Rear, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Parking Fee, Snow Removal, Trash
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Pool - Outdoor
HOA Fee: $96
HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly

School Information
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: GPS to 5281 COlumbia road

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,117
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.56 acres
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 15 087218

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Running Brook Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

3/10

Wilde Lake Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

8/10

Wilde Lake High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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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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Estimated sale price

$477,000 – $577,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5289 Columbia Road #1, Columbia, MD 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2364 Sq. Ft.	$512,680
5283 Columbia Road #2, Columbia, MD 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1818 Sq. Ft.	$509,765

Address	Redfin Estimate
5291 Columbia Road #1, Columbia, MD 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2301 Sq. Ft.	$511,568
5279 Columbia Road #2, Columbia, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1384 Sq. Ft.	$461,748

Address	Redfin Estimate
5285 Columbia Road #2, Columbia, MD - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1936 Sq. Ft.	$480,989
5277 Columbia Road #2, Columbia, MD 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1998 Sq. Ft.	$480,816

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