Back on the market 9/4/2020!!! This newly renovated and spacious 3,800 square foot rancher in Howard County offers one floor open living with a fully finished lower level situated on a beautiful flat lot for private back yard/patio entertaining. Home features cathedral ceilings with updated bathrooms, along with luxury vinyl tile installed throughout the entire lower level. Pamper yourself in the decadent triangular Jacuzzi tub connecting the main bedroom by a double-sided gas fireplace creating an expansive primary bedroom suite. New flooring and new carpet installed throughout upper level. Enjoy overlooking the sprawling and spacious backyard /patio from the artful breakfast nook with a kitchen that boasts granite countertops, glass tile, under cabinet LED lighting and all new stainless appliances. Relax in the generous lower level soundproofed rec room with double French doors that lead to the outdoor circular patio. Lower level boasts a work / tool room with separate outdoor access, along with a laundry room and 2 finely finished bonus rooms currently used as a full workout room and a music room / library with recessed LED lighting and gas fireplace. 3 bedrooms on upper level and 1 bedroom suite with a full bath and walk in closet on lower level. Bedroom 2 doubles as an excellent home office space with a very nice view. Option for lower level gym equipment to stay with the home. Bonus rooms throughout the home allow for easy living with plenty of storage. Easy access to Route 100, Route 95 and BWI Airport, along with shopping / restaurants and miles of Columbia bike paths. Situated on a snow emergency route, so this road is cleared before others in the area. 2 minute walk to great restaurants and shops!Other Great Features! Fully soundproofed front wall. Rain protected outdoor area under deck with integral garden shed. Two zone heating/AC system with high efficiency gas furnace back up. 14 Kilowatt natural gas house generator hook up in place. No HOA fee . .. No Columbia Association Annual Fee (property is grandfathered out of annual assessment, saving $610/year)Potential for 'commercial use' zoning.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$215Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by mike Kraus• Taylor Properties
•301-970-2447 (broker)
Bought with Charnise Calhoun Carter• Realty One Group Performance, LLC
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Eugene Sutter
Redfin Associate agent
This ranch style home has been completely renovated inside and out and shows beautifully. On the main level there is an open floorplan that consists of the living room, dining room, kitchen and breakfast area. There are pretty cathedral wood...
ceilings in the living room, dining room, breakfast area and Master bedroom. There is a door in the breakfast area that leads to a nice size deck. The deck overlooks a good size patio and the private backyard. The basement is mostly finished with a spacious rec room, 3 additional finished rooms and a full bath. There are French doors in the rec room that lead to the patio.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Joy Merski
Redfin Associate agent
Very nicely done rancher in Columbia. Very bright, and lots of parking space.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Kristen Nunn
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 5678 Waterloo Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDHW282948
Nov 2, 2020
Sold
$555,000
$164/sq ft
Sep 15, 2020
Pending
—
Sep 3, 2020
Relisted
—
Aug 24, 2020
Pending
—
Jul 29, 2020
Listed
$555,000
$164/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #MDHW270160
Nov 23, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Oct 12, 2019
Price Changed
$549,000
$163/sq ft
Sep 25, 2019
Listed
$560,000
$166/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 25, 1993
Sold
$80,000
$24/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 4, 1986
Sold
$80,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,913 (+4.7%)
2024
$7,560 (+7.1%)
$239,700 + $307,000
$546,700
2023
$7,060 (+5.6%)
2022
$6,689 (+5.0%)
2021
$6,369 (+22.6%)
$164,700 + $294,800
$459,500
2020
$5,197 (+5.4%)
2019
$4,928 (+10.0%)
2018
$4,479 (+4.3%)
$145,100 + $174,600
$319,700
2017
$4,295 (+15.5%)
$145,100 + $174,600
$319,700
2015
$3,718 (+3.7%)
2014
$3,586 (+2.7%)
$145,100 + $136,500
$281,600
2013
$3,493 (+86.3%)
2012
$1,875 (−46.4%)
2011
$3,501 (+5.6%)
2010
$3,317 (+56.0%)
2009
$2,127
Tax history for 5678 Waterloo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,913 (+4.7%)
2024
$7,560 (+7.1%)
$239,700 + $307,000
$546,700
2023
$7,060 (+5.6%)
2022
$6,689 (+5.0%)
2021
$6,369 (+22.6%)
$164,700 + $294,800
$459,500
2020
$5,197 (+5.4%)
2019
$4,928 (+10.0%)
2018
$4,479 (+4.3%)
$145,100 + $174,600
$319,700
2017
$4,295 (+15.5%)
$145,100 + $174,600
$319,700
2015
$3,718 (+3.7%)
2014
$3,586 (+2.7%)
$145,100 + $136,500
$281,600
2013
$3,493 (+86.3%)
2012
$1,875 (−46.4%)
2011
$3,501 (+5.6%)
2010
$3,317 (+56.0%)
2009
$2,127
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,149
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Howard County
APN
06 421946
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
R-20
Residential Single District
The R-20 District is established to permit single-family detached dwelling units at approximately 2 units per acre. The District reflects the established single-family neighborhood characteristics of many of the stable residential areas of the county.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Recreation
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Off Street - # of Spaces: 3
Crushed Stone
Off Street, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Double Sided, Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Daylight, Full, Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1930
Accessibility Features: 36"+ wide Halls
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Improvement Assessed Value: $294,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Dryvit
Main Entrance Orientation: East
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Property Green Features
Remarks: 120 gallon stone lined solar hot water system
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $164,700
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,930
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 483
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,447
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $3,599
Tax Assessed Value: $366,300
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $4,944
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s), Zoned
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Forced Air, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
Hot Water: Solar
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Across from Gold Finch Court
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,149
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 06 421946
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
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Places
Transit
Waterloo Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Mayfield Woods Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
Long Reach High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
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