Bright & Airy Beautifully refreshed 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Columbia’s desirable Thunder Hill/Oakland Mills area, surrounded by mature trees and filled with natural light in every room. The main level features new waterproof LVP flooring, fresh paint, upgraded lighting, and a designer brand new kitchen with white shaker cabinetry, butcher-block countertops, warm earth-tone backsplash, and matching stainless steel appliances, including an updated electric range with power boil, convection, and air-fryer features. Enjoy a dramatic vaulted-ceiling living room, separate dining room with vaulted ceiling, spacious family room with designer trim and wood-burning fireplace, and three rear sliders leading to the yard. The upper level offers four bedrooms, two renovated full baths, and a flexible bonus open space ideal for an office or study area. The primary suite includes a wood-burning fireplace, walk-in closet with built-ins, additional closet space for storage, updated bath with frameless glass shower, and access to an adjoining bedroom perfect for a nursery, sitting room, dressing area, or private office. Two secondary bedrooms include private balcony access. The lower level provides a large recreation room for flexible living space, plus a utility room with sump pump, high-efficiency gas Trane furnace, and newer Rheem Professional Classic Series gas water heater. Additional features include new plush upgraded carpet with 8 lb padding, professionally painted exterior, two-car garage with newer insulated garage door, and a roof less than three years old for added peace of mind. Convenient Columbia location served by Howard County Public Schools and close to shopping, dining, parks, trails, and major commuter routes.
Sold for $655,000
$655,000
5317 Lightning View Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
4beds
1,972sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
9,000 Square Feet Lot
$656,100 Zestimate®
$332/sqft
$3,640 Estimated rent
Home value
$656,100
$623,000 - $689,000
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Wood-burning fireplaceWhite shaker cabinetrySurrounded by mature treesWalk-in closet with built-insFresh paintBright and airyUpgraded lighting
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Listed by:
Ravi Verma 240-988-5465,
Attorneys Advantage Realty
Bought with:
Ashley Fremont-Smith, 581521
Cummings & Co. Realtors
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2071016
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 400
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Main Level, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,372
- Total interior livable area: 1,972 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,972
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Covered, Garage Faces Front, Concrete, Attached, Driveway, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Sqft: 400
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 9,000 Square Feet
- Features: Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1416078727
- Zoning: NT
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Brick
- Foundation: Permanent, Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent,Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Thunder Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,296 annually
Location
- Region: Columbia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $332/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $445,600
- Annual tax amount: $6,206
- Date on market: 7/7/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Sold | $655,000$332/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Pending sale | $655,000$332/sqft |
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| 7/13/2026 | Contingent | $655,000+0.8%$332/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,900+23.8%$330/sqft |
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| 3/31/2026 | Sold | $525,000+5%$266/sqft |
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| 3/17/2026 | Pending sale | $500,000$254/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $500,000$254/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $415,633 +7.8% |
| 2024 | $4,343 +8.4% | $385,667 +8.4% |
| 2023 | $4,005 +1.9% | $355,700 |
| 2022 | $3,932 +1.9% | $355,700 +3.8% |
| 2021 | $3,860 +1.9% | $342,767 +1.9% |
| 2020 | $3,787 | $336,300 |
| 2019 | $3,787 -7.4% | $336,300 |
| 2018 | $4,089 -21.4% | $336,300 -4.9% |
| 2017 | $5,205 +416.4% | $353,800 |
| 2016 | $1,008 | $353,800 |
| 2015 | $1,008 +2.5% | $353,800 -1.1% |
| 2014 | $983 | $357,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $357,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $357,900 -3.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $371,900 0% |
| 2010 | -- | $371,990 |
| 2009 | -- | $371,990 -8% |
| 2008 | -- | $404,510 +15.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $349,526 +18.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $294,543 +23% |
| 2005 | -- | $239,560 +9.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $219,292 +10.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $199,026 +11.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $178,760 +1.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $175,516 +154.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $68,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 21045
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Thunder Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Oakland Mills Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Oakland Mills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Oakland Mills
- High: Oakland Mills
- 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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