One of the most walkable locations in all of Howard County, welcome to 5242 Even Star Place in desirable Harper's Choice. Past the welcoming front porch, the foyer with rustic tile flows through to both an oversized family room and a hardwood kitchen. A woodburning fireplace awaits cozy fall nights. A graciously sized dining room leads into the updated kitchen featuring new granite countertops and updated stainless steel appliances. An additional living room has access to the back patio as well as a bright sunroom. Upstairs, find five full bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms. The basement has an additional living and entertaining area with access to the outside as well as a large additional storage space. Extensive landscaping and arborist work has been done leading to the tranquil walkways within The Village of Harper's Choice and throughout Columbia. Take the multiple walking trails to walk to school (Longfellow Elementary School, Harper's Choice Middle School, Wilde Lake High School), go shopping (Safeway's, CVS, David's Natural Market, Starbucks), and work out (Longfellow Pool, Columbia Athletic Club, Columbia Swim Center). Convenient access to Cedar Lane Park, Centennial Park, Columbia Mall, restaurants, and shopping. Freshly cleaned carpets, and newly painted throughout, there is nothing to do but bring your moving boxes!
Sold for $560,000
$560,000
5242 Even Star Pl, Columbia, MD 21044
5beds
2,478sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
8,097 Square Feet Lot
$639,600 Zestimate®
$226/sqft
$3,550 Estimated rent
Home value
$639,600
$608,000 - $672,000
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Extensive landscapingOversized family roomRustic tileLarge additional storage spaceColumbia athletic clubWalk to schoolBack patio
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Listed by:
Lydia Travelstead 410-869-2133,
TTR Sotheby's International Realty,
Co-Listing Agent: Alexander L Lerner 443-465-3715,
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Jill Lapides, SP98369174
Cummings & Co. Realtors
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2032988
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 616
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Improved,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,632
- Total interior livable area: 2,478 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,016
- Finished area below ground: 462
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Covered, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: Community
Lot
- Size: 8,097 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1415014709
- Zoning: NT
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Columbia
- Subdivision: Longfellow
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,376 annually
- Amenities included: Bike Trail, Basketball Court, Clubhouse, Common Grounds, Fitness Center, Pool Mem Avail, Recreation Facilities, Tot Lots/Playground
- Services included: Recreation Facility, Road Maintenance, Common Area Maintenance, Management, Pool(s), Reserve Funds
- Association name: VILLAGE OF HARPERS CHOICE
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2023 | Sold | $560,000-2.6%$226/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDHW2032988 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2023 | Pending sale | $575,000$232/sqft |
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| 9/26/2023 | Contingent | $575,000$232/sqft |
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| 9/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $575,000+19.4%$232/sqft |
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| 4/19/2021 | Sold | $481,418-0.1%$194/sqft |
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| 1/18/2021 | Pending sale | $482,000+4.8%$195/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Centre #MDHW289084 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2021 | Listed for sale | $460,000+27.1%$186/sqft |
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| 8/16/2017 | Sold | $362,000+3.4%$146/sqft |
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| 6/25/2017 | Pending sale | $350,000$141/sqft |
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| 6/14/2017 | Price change | $350,000-4.1%$141/sqft |
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| 6/1/2017 | Price change | $365,000-2.7%$147/sqft |
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| 5/26/2017 | Listed for sale | $375,000$151/sqft |
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| 5/22/2017 | Pending sale | $375,000$151/sqft |
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| 5/21/2017 | Price change | $375,000+2.7%$151/sqft |
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| 5/18/2017 | Listed for sale | $365,000+0%$147/sqft |
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| 11/29/2012 | Listing removed | $364,900$147/sqft |
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| 9/29/2012 | Price change | $364,900-1.4%$147/sqft |
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| 8/22/2012 | Listed for sale | $370,000$149/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $519,567 +8.7% |
| 2024 | $5,385 +8.3% | $478,200 +8.3% |
| 2023 | $4,973 +9% | $441,633 -7.6% |
| 2022 | $4,561 +9.9% | $478,200 +29.8% |
| 2021 | $4,149 +3.8% | $368,500 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $3,997 +4% | $354,933 -3.7% |
| 2019 | $3,844 -3.6% | $368,500 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $3,986 -17.7% | $327,800 |
| 2017 | $4,845 +426% | $327,800 |
| 2016 | $921 | $327,800 -2.4% |
| 2015 | $921 +2.5% | $335,800 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $899 | $329,467 +2% |
| 2013 | -- | $323,133 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $316,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $316,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $316,800 -31.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $464,160 +13.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $407,822 +16% |
| 2007 | -- | $351,486 +19.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $295,150 +15% |
| 2005 | -- | $256,670 +17.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $218,190 +21.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $179,710 +1.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $177,072 +1.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $174,436 +153.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $68,720 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 21044
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Longfellow Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 6/10Harpers Choice Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Wilde Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 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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