Welcome to your dream home in the heart of Columbia! This beautifully updated mid-century gem offers over 3,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, blending timeless character with a modern open-concept layout. With 5 generous bedrooms and 3.5 stylish baths, there’s ample space for relaxing, working, and entertaining. Bathed in natural light, the stunning sunroom invites you to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the evening while soaking in the serene views. Situated on a spacious, tree-lined lot, the home feels like a private retreat—yet it’s just minutes from the best Columbia has to offer. Enjoy the convenience of a two-car garage, seamless indoor-outdoor flow, and a location just moments from Whole Foods, The Mall in Columbia, and nearby parks and trails. This is more than a home—it’s a peaceful sanctuary designed for the way you live today.
Sold for $810,000
$810,000
5225 Hesperus Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
5beds
2,998sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
0.58 Acres Lot
$818,900 Zestimate®
$270/sqft
$4,216 Estimated rent
Home value
$818,900
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Modern open-concept layoutThoughtfully designed living spaceUpdated mid-century gemSerene viewsSpacious tree-lined lotPrivate retreatStunning sunroom
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Listed by:
Stefan Rahimian 703-860-4357,
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Bita Dayhoff, 5008035
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2053162
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1180
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,588
- Total interior livable area: 2,998 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,408
- Finished area below ground: 590
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1415034238
- 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: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Longfellow
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $2,013 annually
Location
- Region: Columbia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $270/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $641,300
- Annual tax amount: $9,274
- Date on market: 5/14/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2025 | Sold | $810,000+1.6%$270/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDHW2053162 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2025 | Contingent | $797,000$266/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2053162 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $797,000+9.3%$266/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2053162 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2022 | Sold | $729,000-2.7%$243/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2018974 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2022 | Contingent | $749,000$250/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2018974 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2022 | Listed for sale | $749,000+156.1%$250/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2018974 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/1999 | Sold | $292,500+4.5%$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/1997 | Sold | $280,000$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $641,300 +6.8% |
| 2024 | $6,761 +5% | $600,400 +5% |
| 2023 | $6,441 +5.2% | $572,067 -4.7% |
| 2022 | $6,122 +5.5% | $600,400 +16.5% |
| 2021 | $5,803 +2.1% | $515,400 +2.1% |
| 2020 | $5,686 +2.1% | $504,967 -2% |
| 2019 | $5,568 -5.4% | $515,400 +6.5% |
| 2018 | $5,887 -16% | $484,100 |
| 2017 | $7,005 +374.1% | $484,100 |
| 2016 | $1,478 | $484,100 -2.9% |
| 2015 | $1,478 +2.5% | $498,400 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $1,441 | $477,000 +4.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $455,600 +4.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $434,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $434,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $434,200 -28% |
| 2009 | -- | $602,930 +13.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $532,920 +15.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $462,910 +17.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $392,900 +9.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $358,026 +10.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $323,153 +12.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $288,280 +8.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $265,900 +9.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $243,520 +175.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $88,450 |
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Neighborhood: 21044
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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
- Elementary: Longfellow
- High: Wilde Lake
- 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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- Howard County
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- 21044
- 5225 Hesperus Dr
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