Welcome to 5003 Southern Star Terrace, a beautifully maintained brick-front townhouse offering three finished levels, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and an exceptional Columbia location! The main level features gleaming hardwood floors and a functional, open layout with a spacious living room, dining area, eat-in kitchen, and convenient half bath; ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, the second floor includes two generously sized bedrooms that share a full hall bathroom, along with a primary suite complete with a recently renovated en suite bath, creating a private and comfortable retreat. The finished lower level adds valuable living space with a cozy working fireplace, an additional full bathroom, and a large storage room...perfect for guests, a home office, or recreation. Enjoy outdoor living with a private backyard, plus the ease of two assigned parking spaces in addition to guest parking. Sidewalk-lined streets make this community highly walkable, with shopping, grocery stores, and dining just minutes away. Centennial Park is just down the road, offering miles of trails and recreation, while Cedar Lane Park is right across the street for everyday outdoor enjoyment! This home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and lifestyle in the heart of Columbia.
Coming soon 07/17
$509,000
5003 Southern Star Ter, Columbia, MD 21044
3beds
1,992sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1990
-- sqft lot
$493,000 Zestimate®
$256/sqft
$75/mo HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Caroline Paper 301-928-1404,
Next Step Realty 4439012200
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2071288
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s), Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Upper
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding, Dining Area
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 14
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Lower
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 X 21
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding
- Level: Main
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Double Sink, Eat-in Kitchen, Balcony Access
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 21
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Has Laundry
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Dry Wall, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,388
- Total interior livable area: 1,992 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,592
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Assigned, On Street, Parking Lot
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Assigned Parking
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Privacy,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Features: Landscaped, Front Yard, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1415091509
- Zoning: NT
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Village Of Harpers Choice
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $900 annually
- HOA name: HOBBITS GLEN
Location
- Region: Columbia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $256/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $391,267
- Annual tax amount: $5,630
- Date on market: 7/17/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$493,000
$468,000 - $518,000
$3,057/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/25/2022 | Sold | $420,000+5.5%$211/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDHW2012654 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2022 | Pending sale | $398,000$200/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2012654 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2022 | Listed for sale | $398,000+24.4%$200/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2012654 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2015 | Sold | $320,000$161/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2015 | Listed for sale | $320,000$161/sqft |
Source: Long and Foster #HW8571592 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $360,533 +9.3% |
| 2024 | $3,714 +3.5% | $329,800 +3.5% |
| 2023 | $3,589 +3.6% | $318,767 -3.3% |
| 2022 | $3,465 +3.7% | $329,800 +11.2% |
| 2021 | $3,341 | $296,700 |
| 2020 | $3,341 | $296,700 |
| 2019 | $3,341 -10.4% | $296,700 -3.2% |
| 2018 | $3,728 -18.1% | $306,600 |
| 2017 | $4,552 +345.7% | $306,600 +1.4% |
| 2016 | $1,021 | $302,467 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $1,021 +34.5% | $300,400 +2.2% |
| 2014 | $759 | $294,033 +2.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $287,667 +2.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $281,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $281,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $281,300 -24.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $370,980 +13.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $327,192 +15.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $283,406 +18.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $239,620 +13.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $210,360 +16.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $181,100 +19.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $151,840 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $148,792 +2.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $145,746 +155.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $57,080 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 21044
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Clarksville Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.3 mi
- 6/10Harpers Choice Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Wilde Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Howard County Public Schools
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