Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac backing to woodlands in the heart of downtown Columbia, this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath contemporary townhome style condo with garage offers plenty of living space on 4 finished levels and an abundance of upgrades including fresh on trend neutral paint, refinished hardwood flooring, new carpet, and a remodeled kitchen and updated baths. A sunny foyer welcomes you and ushers you into the family room with neutral designer paint, crisp crown molding, and sliding glass doors opening to a patio and private woodlands beyond. A powder room, laundry area, and direct garage access rounds out the main level. * * * * * Ascend the stairs to the spacious living room where a wall of windows fills the space with natural light illuminating warm hardwood floors, custom built-ins, and a cozy woodburning fireplace. The sparkling kitchen is sure to please the modern chef with gleaming granite countertops, custom 42” cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances including a smooth top range. The dining room has plenty of space for all occasions and is accented by chic pendant chandelier. * * * * * Upstairs, you’ll find the primary bedroom suite boasting a soaring vaulted ceiling with plant ledge, skylight, and lighted ceiling fan, twin windows, and reach-in closets with custom organizers. The en suite bath features a contemporary dual sink vanity, sumptuous jetted tub, and step in shower with hand laid tile. A 2nd bright and cheerful bedroom with hardwood flooring and lighted ceiling fan enjoys easy access to the well-appointed hall bath with pedestal sink and tub/shower with transom windows. The upper most level offers a private bedroom featuring a cathedral ceiling with lighted ceiling fan and plush neutral carpet. * * * * * All this in a peaceful residential setting with nature paths to both Wilde Lake Park and beautiful Wilde Lake and Lake Kittamaqundi. There is an abundance of fine shopping, dining and entertainment choices nearby including The Mall in Columbia, Whole Foods, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Historic Oakland, and plenty of amazing parks and lakes. Everyone will enjoy all the amenities Columbia has to offer and commuters will appreciate the easy access to US-29 and 32, and Route 100 and I-95. For an exceptional home in a vibrant location, this is it!
TownhomeProperty Type
1985Year Built
$224Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jennifer Young• Keller Williams Chantilly Ventures, LLC
Very spacious, needs a lot of work replacing fixtures, and flooring, has both a finished basement and loft.
3 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Christopher Major
Redfin Associate agent
This interior town home has a nicely updated kitchen and shows well. On the entry level there is the entrance from the one car garage, a nice size rec room and a full bath. There is a French door in the rec room that leads to the washer and dryer...
that is located inside the garage. Upstairs on the main level there is the generous size living room, the dining room and the updated kitchen. Upstairs on the 3 rd level there are good size bedrooms and 2 full baths. On the 4th level there is a generous size finished loft area.
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Joy Merski
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 5516 Vantage Point Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDHW2035768
Feb 23, 2024
Sold
$364,900
$207/sq ft
Jan 27, 2024
Contingent
—
Jan 5, 2024
Listed
$369,900
$209/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #MDHW2022298
May 16, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Apr 6, 2023
Contingent
—
Mar 20, 2023
Relisted
—
Mar 2, 2023
Contingent
—
Feb 24, 2023
Price Changed
$329,900
$187/sq ft
Jan 18, 2023
Price Changed
$349,900
$198/sq ft
Jan 17, 2023
Relisted
—
Jan 16, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Oct 20, 2022
Listed
$369,900
$209/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #MDHW2015220
May 26, 2022
Relisted
—
May 26, 2022
Listing Removed
—
May 26, 2022
Listing Removed
—
May 10, 2022
Listed
$399,900
$226/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 22, 2021
Sold
$299,250
$169/sq ft
MRIS #HW6525441
Sep 4, 2007
Delisted
—
Sep 4, 2007
Listed
*
MRIS #HW6368293
Jul 17, 2007
Delisted
—
Apr 9, 2007
Listed
*
Public Records
Feb 5, 1992
Sold
$128,500
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,227 (+3.0%)
2024
$5,073 (+6.2%)
2023
$4,777 (+6.4%)
$155,000 + $169,100
$324,100
2022
$4,492 (+5.4%)
2021
$4,260 (+3.5%)
2020
$4,118 (+3.2%)
$120,000 + $152,900
$272,900
2019
$3,989 (+10.0%)
2018
$3,625 (+3.8%)
$78,000 + $168,000
$246,000
2017
$3,491 (+5.3%)
2015
$3,315 (+0.7%)
$78,000 + $141,600
$219,600
2014
$3,291 (+2.0%)
2013
$3,227 (+4.0%)
2012
$3,102 (+3.2%)
2011
$3,006 (−1.7%)
2010
$3,058 (+55.3%)
2009
$1,969
Tax history for 5516 Vantage Point Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,227 (+3.0%)
2024
$5,073 (+6.2%)
2023
$4,777 (+6.4%)
$155,000 + $169,100
$324,100
2022
$4,492 (+5.4%)
2021
$4,260 (+3.5%)
2020
$4,118 (+3.2%)
$120,000 + $152,900
$272,900
2019
$3,989 (+10.0%)
2018
$3,625 (+3.8%)
$78,000 + $168,000
$246,000
2017
$3,491 (+5.3%)
2015
$3,315 (+0.7%)
$78,000 + $141,600
$219,600
2014
$3,291 (+2.0%)
2013
$3,227 (+4.0%)
2012
$3,102 (+3.2%)
2011
$3,006 (−1.7%)
2010
$3,058 (+55.3%)
2009
$1,969
*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
2.5
Stories
4
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.63 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,986
Year built
1985
Style
Townhouse
County
Howard County
APN
15 078774
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Laundry Type: Main Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace - Glass Doors (N), Mantel(s), Wood
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $152,900
Ownership Interest: Condominium
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Permanent
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Window Features: Skylights
Exterior Information
Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks
Pool Information
Community Pool
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs - Open Common Area, Backs to Trees, Cul-de-sac, Landscaping, Level
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $120,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,766
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $3,457
Tax Assessed Value: $307,033
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $3,457
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Condo/Coop Fee: $360
Condo/Coop Fee Frequency: Monthly
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Pool(s), Recreation Facility, Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Baseball Field, Basketball Courts, Bike Trail, Club House, Common Grounds, Community Center, Jog/Walk Path, Lake, Picnic Area, Pool - Outdoor, Pool Mem Avail, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground, Water/Lake Privileges
HOA Fee: $1,025
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: RUNNING BROOK
Middle Or Junior School: WILDE LAKE
High School: WILDE LAKE
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Route 29, exit west onto Little Patuxent Pkwy (toward Columbia Town Center), Left on Vantage Point Road, Make 4th Right on Vantage, Make immediate Right and #5516 is in the middle of cul-de-sac on the right.
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,986
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 2.63 acres
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 15 078774
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Running Brook Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Wilde Lake Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Wilde Lake High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
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