Welcome to your new home in the heart of Columbia—where style, space, and an unbeatable location come together. This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome features a two-level open living and dining area that flows seamlessly to a private, sunlit deck overlooking peaceful, tree-lined trails for maximum privacy. The upper level offers three spacious bedrooms and two full baths, including a generous primary suite with dual closets. The lower level includes a large tiled rec room, a versatile fourth bedroom or home office with built-ins, and a separate laundry room with extra storage. Enjoy outdoor living on the expansive rear patio, with direct access to Blandair Park’s sports fields, trails, and playground—right in your backyard. Ideally located just minutes from Downtown Columbia, Merriweather Post Pavilion, and top shopping and dining destinations, with easy access to MD-100, MD-29, I-95, MD-32, BWI Airport, and public transit. This home offers the best of Columbia living—comfort, convenience, connection.
Sold for $390,000
$390,000
5895 Morningbird Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
4beds
1,870sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1971
1,473 Square Feet Lot
$396,200 Zestimate®
$209/sqft
$3,242 Estimated rent
Home value
$396,200
$372,000 - $424,000
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Large tiled rec roomOverlooking peaceful tree-lined trailsPrivate sunlit deckExpansive rear patioGenerous primary suite
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Listed by:
Andrew Pariser 410-371-0581,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Dawn Rea, 5011440
Corner House Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2053762
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 675
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, In Basement
Features
- Built-in Features, Combination Dining/Living, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Floor Plan - Traditional, Other, Eat-in Kitchen, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Other
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Finished,Full,Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,025
- Total interior livable area: 1,870 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,350
- Finished area below ground: 520
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Lot
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1,473 sqft
- Features: Backs to Trees, Backs - Parkland
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1416107824
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Columbia
- Subdivision: Emerson Hill
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $250 semi-annually
- Amenities included: Jogging Path, Common Grounds, Pool Mem Avail, Tot Lots/Playground
- Services included: Snow Removal, Common Area Maintenance, Other
- Association name: OAKLAND MILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2025 | Sold | $390,000+5.7%$209/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDHW2053762 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Contingent | $369,000$197/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2053762 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $369,000$197/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2053762 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2025 | Contingent | $369,000$197/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2053762 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $369,000$197/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2053762 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Long & Foster Broker Feed Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,200+26.1%$1/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed #MDHW293948 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2016 | Listing removed | $1,745-0.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Key Property Management, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2014 | Listing removed | $1,750$1/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Select Realtors of Ellicott City #HW8439797 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2014 | Price change | $1,750-2.5%$1/sqft |
Source: Key Property Management, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2014 | Price change | $1,795-3%$1/sqft |
Source: Key Property Management, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2014 | Price change | $1,850-2.4%$1/sqft |
Source: Key Property Management, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,895$1/sqft |
Source: Key Property Management, Inc. Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $276,267 +6.4% |
| 2024 | $2,922 +6.9% | $259,533 +6.9% |
| 2023 | $2,734 +2.5% | $242,800 |
| 2022 | $2,666 +2.6% | $242,800 +5.2% |
| 2021 | $2,599 +2.7% | $230,800 +2.7% |
| 2020 | $2,531 | $224,800 |
| 2019 | $2,531 -7.4% | $224,800 |
| 2018 | $2,734 -23% | $224,800 -4% |
| 2017 | $3,552 +517.5% | $234,200 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $575 | $221,200 +6.2% |
| 2015 | $575 +2.5% | $208,200 +6.7% |
| 2014 | $561 | $195,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $195,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $195,200 -26.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $264,600 +3% |
| 2010 | -- | $256,802 +3.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $248,986 +3.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $241,170 +17.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $205,356 +21.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $169,543 +26.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $133,730 +8.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $123,436 +9.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $113,143 +10% |
| 2002 | -- | $102,850 +0.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $102,780 +150.2% |
| 2000 | -- | $41,080 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 21045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Talbott Springs Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Oakland Mills Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Oakland Mills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 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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Estimated market value
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- 5895 Morningbird Ln
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