Nestled in Columbia’s desirable Longfellow neighborhood, this well-maintained ranch-style home offers the comfort and convenience of one-level living with flexible spaces throughout. Thoughtfully cared for by the owner, the home presents a move-in ready opportunity with the potential for future cosmetic updates to truly make it your own. A welcoming covered front porch and fresh exterior job paint set the tone, while inside you’ll find resurfaced wood floors, fresh interior paint, and a functional layout designed for everyday living with key entertainment spaces. The front of the home features a separate foyer and spacious great room highlighted by custom built-ins surrounding the fireplace. Just beyond the main living area, the three-season room with vaulted ceiling provides a relaxing extension of the living space overlooking the fenced rear yard. The lower level offers exceptional versatility with an expansive recreation area, additional built-ins, a private office, bonus bedroom, and full bathroom; ideal for guests, hobbies, or work-from-home needs. Major updates include resurfaced wood floors (2026), interior paint (2026), exterior paint (2026), professional landscaping (2026), water heater (2026), smoke/CO detectors (2026), HVAC (2022), washer/dryer (2023), windows replaced in 2016 & 2024, roof (2011), and ADT security system (2026). Enjoy Columbia’s renowned lifestyle with over 3,500 acres of parks, scenic lakes, miles of walking trails, top-rated schools, Merriweather Post Pavilion, the Columbia Arts Center, and endless dining and entertainment options nearby. Conveniently located between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., Columbia continues to offer one of the region’s most connected and vibrant communities. Priced and prepared for today’s market, this is a fantastic opportunity for buyers seeking a solid, well-cared-for home with room to personalize over time.
Sold for $680,000
$680,000
5206 Hesperus Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
4beds
2,720sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
9,013 Square Feet Lot
$680,100 Zestimate®
$250/sqft
$3,609 Estimated rent
Home value
$680,100
$646,000 - $714,000
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Private officeAdditional built-insExpansive recreation areaFenced rear yardSeparate foyerProfessional landscapingFresh interior paint
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Listed by:
Ricky Cantore 443-878-3507,
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Bought with:
Shawnta Ashton
United Real Estate Executives
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2068564
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 1474
Heating
- Central, Programmable Thermostat, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Programmable Thermostat, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Improved,Exterior Entry,Partially Finished,Space For Rooms,Walk-Out Access,Workshop
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,190
- Total interior livable area: 2,720 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,716
- Finished area below ground: 1,004
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Inside Entrance, Concrete, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Flood Lights, Play Area, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 9,013 sqft
- Features: Landscaped, Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1415036206
- Zoning: NT
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler,Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: 24 Hour Security
Location
- Region: Columbia
- Subdivision: Longfellow
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,295 annually
- Amenities included: Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Bike Trail, Boat Dock/Slip, Boat Ramp, Common Grounds, Community Center, Clubhouse, Day Care, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Golf Club, Golf Course Membership Available, Horse Trails, Spa/Hot Tub, Jogging Path, Lake, Non-Lake Recreational Area, Picnic Area, Pier/Dock, Indoor Pool, Pool, Putting Green, Racquetball, Soccer Field, Tennis Court(s), Tot Lots/Playground, Volleyball Courts, Water/Lake Privileges
- Association name: COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION - VILLAGE OF HARPER'S CHOICE
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Private Financing Available,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Sold | $680,000+0.7%$250/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDHW2068564 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Contingent | $675,000$248/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2068564 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000+285.7%$248/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2068564 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/1994 | Sold | $175,000$64/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $466,267 +9.1% |
| 2024 | $4,811 +5.2% | $427,300 +5.2% |
| 2023 | $4,573 +5.5% | $406,133 -5% |
| 2022 | $4,335 +5.8% | $427,300 +17.5% |
| 2021 | $4,096 +3.1% | $363,800 +3.1% |
| 2020 | $3,973 +3.2% | $352,800 -3% |
| 2019 | $3,849 -4.3% | $363,800 +10% |
| 2018 | $4,023 -17.7% | $330,800 |
| 2017 | $4,887 +432.3% | $330,800 |
| 2016 | $918 | $330,800 -10.7% |
| 2015 | $918 +2.5% | $370,600 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $896 | $354,733 +4.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $338,867 +4.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $323,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $323,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $323,000 -26.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $438,630 +14.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $382,876 +17% |
| 2007 | -- | $327,123 +20.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $271,370 +12.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $240,620 +14.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $209,870 +17.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $179,120 +2.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $174,560 +2.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $170,000 +156.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $66,170 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 21044
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Longfellow Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Harpers Choice Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Wilde Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Howard County Public Schools
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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- Howard County
- Columbia
- 21044
- 5206 Hesperus Dr
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