SOLD BY REDFIN DEC 12, 2019

Off market dec 2019 for $280K

$424,425

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,223/mo

•

1,766

sq ft

5540 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

About this home

SELLER OFFERING 5K TOWARDS BUYERS CLOSING COSTS! Brand New Roof and Skylight installed. Gorgeous 4 level townhouse in Glen Meadows! Home features 3 Bedrooms, 2 full baths and 2 half baths. Renovated spacious kitchen. Master bedroom features a skylight that lets in tons of light, jetted tub and 2 closets. Fully finished the first level with cozy fireplace, large entertainment area with built-ins and comfortable outdoor patio area. Walking distance to Columbia restaurants/pubs, Columbia Mall, Whole Foods, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Lake Kittamaqundi, Columbia Lakefront and more. Water included in HOA Fee. MTA Commuter Bus Stop to Baltimore & Washington, DC is less than half of a mile away. Now Permanent Maryland State Employees can ride the Commuter Bus to work for free! Fantastic Howard County Public Schools. See the link to the article "Safest City in the US" (according to a WalletHub Study): https://baltimore. cbslocal.com/2018/12/04/columbia-maryland-named-safest-city-in-the-u-s/

TownhomeProperty Type

1986Year Built

1,742 sq ftLot Size

$240Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Seller's agent

Scott Swahl Redfin Corp

301-658-6186 (broker)

Bought with David Goldberg • Goldberg Group Real Estate

•240-702-2600 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #MDHW100037

Redfin Estimate

$424,425

$144K since sold in December 2019$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 8% lower than the average sale price ($461K) of 5 comparable homes.

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$420,000
A
3 beds3 baths1,686 sq ft
5489 Vantage Point Rd #26, Columbia, MD 21044
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$571,000
B
4 beds3 baths1,752 sq ft
9511 Wandering Way, Columbia, MD 21045
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$450,000
C
3 beds3 baths1,766 sq ft
5510 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$390,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,663 sq ft
5614 Thicket Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN SEP 3, 2026
$475,177
E
3 beds3.5 baths1,872 sq ft
5670 April Journey #58, Columbia, MD 21044

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Market trends in Downtown Columbia, MD

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$400K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 5540 Vantage Point Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #MDHW100037

Dec 12, 2019

Sold

$280,000

$159/sq ft

Oct 29, 2019

Pending

—

Oct 23, 2019

Relisted

—

Oct 11, 2019

Pending

—

Oct 4, 2019

Price Changed

$279,900

$158/sq ft

Aug 2, 2019

Listed

$285,000

$161/sq ft

MRIS #HW7816474

Jul 31, 2012

Sold

$275,000

$156/sq ft

Jun 27, 2012

Pending

—

Apr 12, 2012

Listed

$156/sq ft

+25

BRIGHT MLS #1003937652

Jul 31, 2012

Sold

$275,000

$156/sq ft

Jun 27, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Apr 12, 2012

Listed

$275,000

$156/sq ft

+31

Perfect tucked away location just a short stroll to the lake & Town Center attractions yet surrounded by nature! 4 spacious levels of living include an updated kitchen, newer full HVAC system/water heater, fresh paint & flooring. Expansive windows flood this home with natural light. New interior doors & hardware + 4th floor loft room for a quiet getaway. Condo fee covers all outside maintenance!

Public Records

Jul 9, 1997

Sold

$125,000

$71/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 13, 1989

Sold

$136,000

$77/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 28, 1986

Sold

$128,250

$73/sq ft

** Price available after signing in.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,408 (+1.1%)

2025

$5,352 (+1.1%)

2024

$5,295 (+6.1%)

2023

$4,991 (+6.3%)

$155,000 + $184,600

$339,600

2022

$4,697 (+5.4%)

2021

$4,458 (+3.2%)

2020

$4,319 (+3.0%)

$120,000 + $166,600

$286,600

2019

$4,195 (+9.6%)

2018

$3,828 (+4.0%)

$78,000 + $182,700

$260,700

2017

$3,682 (+5.7%)

2015

$3,484

$78,000 + $153,800

$231,800

2014

$3,484 (+8.7%)

2013

$3,207 (+3.9%)

2012

$3,086 (+3.2%)

2011

$2,991 (−1.5%)

2010

$3,036 (+55.5%)

2009

$1,952

Tax history for 5540 Vantage Point Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,408 (+1.1%)

2025

$5,352 (+1.1%)

2024

$5,295 (+6.1%)

2023

$4,991 (+6.3%)

$155,000 + $184,600

$339,600

2022

$4,697 (+5.4%)

2021

$4,458 (+3.2%)

2020

$4,319 (+3.0%)

$120,000 + $166,600

$286,600

2019

$4,195 (+9.6%)

2018

$3,828 (+4.0%)

$78,000 + $182,700

$260,700

2017

$3,682 (+5.7%)

2015

$3,484

$78,000 + $153,800

$231,800

2014

$3,484 (+8.7%)

2013

$3,207 (+3.9%)

2012

$3,086 (+3.2%)

2011

$2,991 (−1.5%)

2010

$3,036 (+55.5%)

2009

$1,952

*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

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.63 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,986

Year built

1986

Style

Townhouse

County

Howard County

APN

15 078871

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: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 1

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
Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Combination Dining/Living, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Master Bath(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Window Treatments
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $166,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse

Lot Information
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: $3,032
Tax Assessed Value: $269,333
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $4,208

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

Homeowners Association Information
HOA Fee: $360
HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
Other Fees: $825
Other Fees Frequency: Semi-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: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Continue on Baltimore-Washington Pkwy. Take MD-100 W to Little Patuxent Pkwy in Columbia. Take exit 20B from US-29 S33 min (31.7 mi) Follow Little Patuxent Pkwy to Vantage Point Rd

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,986
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 2.63 acres
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 15 078871

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Running Brook Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

18% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Columbia, MD • 21044

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$404,000 – $489,000

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Home values near 5540 Vantage Point Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5524 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1986 Sq. Ft.	$419,520
5532 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1986 Sq. Ft.	$427,399

Address	Redfin Estimate
5526 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1986 Sq. Ft.	$396,977
5534 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1766 Sq. Ft.	$416,459

Address	Redfin Estimate
5530 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1899 Sq. Ft.	$486,550
5538 Vantage Point Rd, Columbia, MD 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1986 Sq. Ft.	—

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