PRICED TO SELL - A HIDDEN TREASURE- GREAT VALUE for community living in Howard County. Imagine enjoying your lifestyle in this impressive 5BR, 2BA, 2HBA detached colonial home in the much sought-after Phelps Luck community. It strikes the perfect balance between urban town center accessibility but with a private suburban pace. FIRST FLOOR offers an an attractive foyer which leads to a spacious living room with endless possibilities for the new homeowner(s). The large dining room is adorned with impressive chandelier lighting. The foyer leads to a large family room with a brick wood-burning fireplace that is ideal for entertaining friends and guests. The family room leads out to an above ground deck and an enclosed screened porch area. There is a cozy breakfast nook with space for a large table for informal meals. The kitchen has plenty of counter space for cooking accessories. The washer and dryer on the first floor offers the added convenience for laundry chores without a need to go up and down stairs. UPPER LEVEL has all 5 bedrooms (each with its own ceiling fan) plus 2 full bathrooms. Walk-up stairs lead to a spacious attic area. The primary bedroom has direct access to it own full bath plus closets. There is ample closet space to accommodate each of the other 4 upper level bedrooms. LOWER LEVEL offers a recreation room with a half-bath and an impressive built-in bar that is ideal for comfortably entertaining guests. There are also other finished areas below that are ideal for an office, crafts, collections, study, library or storage. The lower level has a walk-out to a large treed backyard. The home has a large two car garage as well as driveway space for two additional vehicles. Just down the street are the Phelps Luck Neighborhood Center and the impressive Phelps Luck neighborhood 8 lane swimming pool (fees apply). Giant Food, neighborhood restaurants, pharmacies, Costco, urgent care facility and banks are just minutes away. The Merriweather District offering a wide variety of entertainment and restaurants in not far away. The Dorsey MARC commuter train station with free parking is about 10 minutes away and offers direct train service to Baltimore and Washington, DC. There are countless nearby parks, paths and lakes for outdoor activities. Howard County Community College and the Howard County library (both nationally recognized for excellence) are only minutes away. Columbia is served by the Howard County Medical Center (Johns Hopkins Medicine). Howard County has an award-winning public school system. Columbia has been consistently recognized by several national publications as being among the Best Places to Live in America. A One Year Cinch Home Warranty is included. All taxes and fees to be verified by buyer(s). This property is being sold in strictly "AS IS" condition. Seller prefers Sage Title (Columbia). Welcome Home!
Sold for $555,000
$555,000
5548 High Tor Hl, Columbia, MD 21045
5beds
2,990sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
0.34 Acres Lot
$711,500 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$4,049 Estimated rent
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Brick wood-burning fireplaceImpressive built-in barCozy breakfast nookSpacious attic areaEnclosed screened porch areaAmple closet spaceLarge dining room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Frank Alston 301-538-1880,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,
Co-Listing Agent: Christine T Sheeler 410-733-4160,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Leandro Marinho, 657305
HomeSmart
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2060306
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Window Treatments, Attic - Walk-Up, Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Flooring - Laminated, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Primary bathroom
- Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Attached Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
Breakfast room
- Features: Window Treatments, Flooring - Laminated, Chair Rail, Breakfast Nook
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Dining room
- Features: Lighting - Ceiling, Formal Dining Room, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Family room
- Features: Window Treatments, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Laminated
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 12
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Half bath
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Features: Window Treatments, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Flooring - Laminated, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 7
Living room
- Features: Window Treatments, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 12
Recreation room
- Features: Window Treatments, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 575 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 x 23
Storage room
- Features: Window Treatments, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Storage room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Disposal, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Floor Plan - Traditional, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Doors: Storm Door(s), Sliding Glass
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Basement: Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Equipment
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,696
- Total interior livable area: 2,990 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,520
- Finished area below ground: 470
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Covered, Inside Entrance, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters, Street Lights
- Pool features: Community
- Spa features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Middle Of Block
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1416071501
- Zoning: NT
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Unknown
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Long Reach
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Common Grounds, Community Center, Dog Park, Golf Course Membership Available, Picnic Area, Pool Mem Avail, Tennis Court(s), Tot Lots/Playground, Volleyball Courts, Other
- HOA fee: $1,529 annually
Location
- Region: Columbia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $552,367
- Annual tax amount: $7,718
- Date on market: 10/4/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Piano In Basement
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $555,000+0.9%$186/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDHW2060306 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2025 | Pending sale | $550,000$184/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2060306 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $550,000-15.4%$184/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2060306 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Listing removed | $649,750$217/sqft |
Source:  Long & Foster Broker Feed #MDHW2055000 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,750$217/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2055000 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,718 +35.5% | $552,367 +9.2% |
| 2024 | $5,695 +10.2% | $505,733 +10.2% |
| 2023 | $5,169 +6.2% | $459,100 |
| 2022 | $4,868 +6.6% | $459,100 +13.2% |
| 2021 | $4,566 +7.1% | $405,500 +7.1% |
| 2020 | $4,264 | $378,700 |
| 2019 | $4,264 -7.4% | $378,700 |
| 2018 | $4,605 -20.4% | $378,700 -4.3% |
| 2017 | $5,785 +429% | $395,800 |
| 2016 | $1,094 | $395,800 |
| 2015 | $1,094 +2.5% | $395,800 -4.1% |
| 2014 | $1,067 | $412,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $412,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $412,900 -0.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $413,200 0% |
| 2010 | -- | $413,240 |
| 2009 | -- | $413,240 -6% |
| 2008 | -- | $439,670 +14.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $384,842 +16.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $330,016 +19.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $275,190 +10.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $248,116 +12.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $221,043 +14% |
| 2002 | -- | $193,970 |
| 2001 | -- | $193,970 +150% |
| 2000 | -- | $77,580 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 21045
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Phelps Luck Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Bonnie Branch Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 9/10Howard High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Howard
- 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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