Rarely available, lovingly maintained townhome in the quiet and tucked away neighborhood of Emerson Hill, in Oakland Mills. Very convenient to the Elementary, Middle and High schools, this home offers a beautiful upgraded kitchen, with granite counters, 5 burner Maytag gas stove, GE built in microwave, Bosch dishwasher, deep sink, under cabinet lighting and lots of cabinets for storage. The comfortable eating area next to the kitchen is filled with light. The living area welcomes you to relax. There is a powder room on the main level. The upper level offers three bedrooms and two full baths. The fully finished basement with another full bath will be the gathering place of the home, with access to the back yard by the slider, to enjoy the manicured, fenced in patio and yard with a retractable awning. Upgrades to the home include Carrier HVAC, water heater, windows, slider, LG Washer and Dryer and bathrooms. The home has a total of approximately 2040 sq.ft. of finished living space. The neighborhood has no through access, a playground and mature trees, so peaceful yet within minutes of Oakland Mills Village Center, Ice Rink, Howard County General Hospital, Howard Community College, commuter bus routes, Rt. 175, Rt. 29, Rt. 100 with rapid access to Fort Meade and NSA, and downtown Columbia and Lake Kittamaqundi, eateries and amenities. You will love calling this your home! MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. SELLERS WILL REVIEW MONDAY MAY 26 AT 5PM.
Sold for $415,000
$415,000
5838 Morningbird Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
3beds
1,360sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1971
1,437 Square Feet Lot
$420,700 Zestimate®
$305/sqft
$2,833 Estimated rent
Home value
$420,700
$395,000 - $450,000
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Manicured fenced in patioPowder roomBosch dishwasherComfortable eating areaUnder cabinet lightingGranite countersUpgraded kitchen
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Listed by:
Nora Heinz 443-621-6285,
Samson Properties
Bought with:
Lauren Webster, 5171927
The KW Collective
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2052982
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Dirt, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 9
Primary bathroom
- Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Attached Bathroom
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Built-in Features
- Level: Lower
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 16
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Foyer
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower
- Level: Lower
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Granite Counters
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 16
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,360
- Total interior livable area: 1,360 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,360
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Awning(s)
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,437 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1416096539
- Zoning: NT
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Combination
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Columbia
- Subdivision: Emerson Hill
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $804 annually
- Association name: COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2025 | Sold | $415,000+5.1%$305/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDHW2052982 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2025 | Pending sale | $395,000$290/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2052982 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $395,000+128.3%$290/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2052982 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2003 | Sold | $173,000+111%$127/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/1997 | Sold | $82,000-28.6%$60/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/1996 | Sold | $114,831$84/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $279,700 +6.4% |
| 2024 | $2,960 +6.8% | $262,900 +6.8% |
| 2023 | $2,771 +2.6% | $246,100 |
| 2022 | $2,702 +2.6% | $246,100 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $2,632 +2.7% | $233,767 +2.7% |
| 2020 | $2,563 | $227,600 |
| 2019 | $2,563 -7.4% | $227,600 |
| 2018 | $2,768 -23% | $227,600 -4.1% |
| 2017 | $3,594 +509.2% | $237,300 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $590 | $224,000 +6.3% |
| 2015 | $590 +2.5% | $210,700 +6.7% |
| 2014 | $576 | $197,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $197,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $197,400 -26.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $267,500 +3.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $259,542 +3.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $251,556 +3.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $243,570 +17.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $208,086 +20.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $172,603 +25.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $137,120 +8.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $126,626 +9% |
| 2003 | -- | $116,133 +9.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $105,640 +0.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $105,566 +150.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $42,190 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 21045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Talbott Springs Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Oakland Mills Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Oakland Mills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Talbott Springs
- Middle: Oakland Mills
- High: Oakland Mills
- 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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Estimated market value
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- 5838 Morningbird Ln
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