Pending

$500,000

5317 Lightning View Rd, Columbia, MD 21045

4beds

1,810sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1971

9,000 Square Feet Lot

$524,600 Zestimate^®

$276/sqft

$108/mo HOA

What's special

Built-in garageWell-proportioned bedroomsSpacious kitchen

Nestled in the heart of Columbia, this contemporary home offers space, character, and endless potential. Featuring over 1,800 square feet above grade, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath property combines classic 1970s architectural charm with a functional layout designed for everyday living. The main level offers generous living and dining spaces filled with natural light, along with a spacious kitchen ready for your personal touch. Upstairs, you'll find well-proportioned bedrooms including a comfortable primary suite with en-suite bath. A built-in garage provides convenience, while the unfinished lower level offers additional storage or future finishing potential. Situated on a beautifully sized lot with mature trees, this home enjoys a peaceful setting while remaining close to shopping, dining, commuter routes, and all that Columbia has to offer. A wonderful opportunity to make this home your own in an established Howard County community.

15 days

4,006

204

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1

Basement

Area: 548

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Natural Gas

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater

Features

Has basement: No
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,358
Total interior livable area: 1,810 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,810
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Covered, Garage Faces Front, Attached, Driveway, Off Street
Attached garage spaces: 2
Uncovered spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 9,000 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 1416078727
Zoning: NT
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Contemporary
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Permanent

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1971

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Thunder Hill

HOA

Has HOA: Yes
HOA fee: $1,296 annually

Location

Region: Columbia

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $276/sqft
Tax assessed value: $445,600
Annual tax amount: $6,206
Date on market: 3/12/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$524,600

$498,000 - $551,000

$3,201/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/17/2026	Pending sale	$500,000$276/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2065148 Report a problem
3/12/2026	Listed for sale	$500,000$276/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2065148 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$415,633 +7.8%
2024	$4,343 +8.4%	$385,667 +8.4%
2023	$4,005 +1.9%	$355,700
2022	$3,932 +1.9%	$355,700 +3.8%
2021	$3,860 +1.9%	$342,767 +1.9%
2020	$3,787	$336,300
2019	$3,787 -7.4%	$336,300
2018	$4,089 -21.4%	$336,300 -4.9%
2017	$5,205 +416.4%	$353,800
2016	$1,008	$353,800
2015	$1,008 +2.5%	$353,800 -1.1%
2014	$983	$357,900
2013	--	$357,900
2012	--	$357,900 -3.8%
2011	--	$371,900 0%
2010	--	$371,990
2009	--	$371,990 -8%
2008	--	$404,510 +15.7%
2007	--	$349,526 +18.7%
2006	--	$294,543 +23%
2005	--	$239,560 +9.2%
2004	--	$219,292 +10.2%
2003	--	$199,026 +11.3%
2002	--	$178,760 +1.8%
2001	--	$175,516 +154.7%
2000	--	$68,900