Welcome to Hesperus Drive, a highly coveted street in the Longfellow community in Columbia! This classic split level home offers gleaming oak hardwood floors on the main level with a wall of windows drenching the living room in natural light. The kitchen has plenty of cabinet space for all of your gadgets and lots of food prep space so you can channel your inner Chef and make a 5 star meal! There is a breakfast nook off of the kitchen for low key dining or a dining room space off the living room if you want to host something more formal. The wood beams in the kitchen really give that modern farmhouse feel. Off of the dining room is a slider to the 3 season patio where you can monitor the surrounding greenery and wildlife. Or, if you prefer, step out to the trex deck and host a summer BBQ. From the deck, step down to the sizable backyard that is the perfect place for a trampoline, playset, garden or firepit. The possibilities are endless! The primary bedroom has a private en suite bathroom and double closet with build in drawers. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms are spacious and share a hall bath. A few steps down in the lower level there is a true 4th bedroom and another full bath plus a great open space that could be a playroom, office, man/woman-cave or rec room, all with a slider to the backyard. It's rare to find a home at this price in this community, don't miss out! This home is part of the Columbia Association so there are TONS of amenities to enjoy!
Sold for $480,000
$480,000
5042 Hesperus Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
4beds
1,752sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
9,815 Square Feet Lot
$537,100 Zestimate®
$274/sqft
$3,495 Estimated rent
Home value
$537,100
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Listed by:
Jessica Alperstein 410-902-1100,
Yaffe Real Estate
Bought with:
Tatiana Monje De Busch, 603574
RE/MAX Gateway, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2040986
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 500
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only
Features
- Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Other, Primary Bath(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Sump Pump,Partial,Full,Finished,Heated,Improved,Other,Space For Rooms,Walk-Out Access,Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,752
- Total interior livable area: 1,752 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,252
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Split Foyer,Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 9,815 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1415012447
- Zoning: NT
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Combination, Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Longfellow
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Community Center, Clubhouse, Jogging Path, Pool, Other, Common Grounds, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Meeting Room, Party Room, Recreation Facilities, Tennis Court(s), Tot Lots/Playground
Location
- Region: Columbia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $274/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $379,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,620
- Date on market: 6/21/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2024 | Sold | $480,000-4%$274/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDHW2040986 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2024 | Pending sale | $499,900$285/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2040986 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2024 | Contingent | $499,900$285/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2040986 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $499,900+66.6%$285/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2040986 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2016 | Listing removed | $2,100-4.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Yaffe Real Estate #HW9654340 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $2,195$1/sqft |
Source: Q. Williams Real Estate Associates #HW8210838 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2013 | Price change | $2,195-8.4%$1/sqft |
Source: Q. Williams Real Estate Associates #HW8210838 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2013 | Listed for rent | $2,395$1/sqft |
Source: Q. Williams Real Estate Associates #HW8210838 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2009 | Sold | $300,000$171/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $403,900 +6.3% |
| 2024 | $4,278 +5.1% | $379,900 +5.1% |
| 2023 | $4,069 +5.4% | $361,333 -4.9% |
| 2022 | $3,860 +5.7% | $379,900 +17.2% |
| 2021 | $3,650 +2% | $324,200 +2% |
| 2020 | $3,580 +2% | $317,900 -1.9% |
| 2019 | $3,509 -5.5% | $324,200 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $3,712 -18.1% | $305,300 |
| 2017 | $4,534 +441.2% | $305,300 +12.2% |
| 2016 | $838 | $272,100 +6.5% |
| 2015 | $838 +2.5% | $255,500 |
| 2014 | $817 | $255,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $255,500 -3.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $265,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $265,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $265,200 -34.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $405,170 +14.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $354,350 +16.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $303,530 +20.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $252,710 +13.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $222,956 +15.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $193,203 +18.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $163,450 +2.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $159,730 +2.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $156,010 +156.1% |
| 2000 | -- | $60,910 |
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Neighborhood: 21044
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Longfellow Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Harpers Choice Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Wilde Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Howard County Public School System
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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