NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5265 Open Window Columbia, MD 21044

Harper's Choice Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $554,000 - $631,993

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,400 Sq Ft
$252/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 31, 2019

Last sale price $385,000 $160 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,886/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Longfellow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2019

PRIME CUL DE SAC LOCATION, AN INVITING STONE FRONT PORCH, AND WOODED LOT THAT BACKS TO WALKING PATHS ALL MAKE THIS ONE A MUST SEE. HOME BOASTS GENEROUS ROOMS SIZES, GLEAMING WOODS FLOORS ON MAIN AND UPPER LEVELS, UPDATED KITCHEN ('16), REPLACED ROOF ('12) AND GAS FURNACE ('10). MAIN LEVEL LAUNDRY/MUD ROOM OFF KITCHEN. SUNKEN FAMILY ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND SLIDER TO HUGE DECK. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL WITH FULL BATH, 2 REAL BEDROOMS AND MORE!-SHOWS WELL BUT SOLD IN AS-IS CONDITION.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gregory Kinnear

RE/MAX Advantage Realty License #513388 Listed on: 04/09/2019

RE/MAX Advantage Realty

Co-Listed By

Steven Dambrisi

RE/MAX Advantage Realty License #523046

Last Buyer's Agent

Martin Willigan

Northrop Realty

Northrop Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,536

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 8,445 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned NT

HOA Fees

  • $100 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Game Room
  • Views of Woods
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Longfellow Elementary School
  • Harper's Choice Middle School
  • Wilde Lake High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1415041870

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, management
  • Harpers Choice HOA
  • Harpers Choice Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,536

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$100 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Remarks Public: PRIME CUL DE SAC LOCATION, AN INVITING STONE FRONT PORCH, AND WOODED LOT THAT BACKS TO WALKING PATHS ALL MAKE THIS ONE A MUST SEE. HOME BOASTS GENEROUS ROOMS SIZES, GLEAMING WOODS FLOORS ON MAIN AND UPPER LEVELS, UPDATED KITCHEN ('16), REPLACED ROOF ('12) AND GAS FURNACE ('10). MAIN LEVEL LAUNDRY/MUD ROOM OFF KITCHEN. SUNKEN FAMILY ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND SLIDER TO HUGE DECK. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL WITH FULL BATH, 2 REAL BEDROOMS AND MORE!-SHOWS WELL BUT SOLD IN AS-IS CONDITION.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Crown Moldings, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Laundry Chute, Wainscotting, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Pane
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Screen
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Beamed Ceilings
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Study, Laundry, Bedroom 6
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Walkout Stairs
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2864
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2400
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 183.11
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2048
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 352
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 464
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 816
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5265

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
  • Spa: No
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Refuse: 325.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1194.42
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Jog/Walk Path, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management
  • HOA Name: HARPERS CHOICE
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
  • Elementary School: LONGFELLOW
  • Middle School: HARPER'S CHOICE
  • High School: WILDE LAKE
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 121139568958
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: LONGFELLOW
  • High School: WILDE LAKE
  • Middle Or Junior School: HARPER'S CHOICE

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Land Use Code: 010
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8445.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: NT
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5536.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1415041870
  • Tax Lot: 8
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2400
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 05/31/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2019
Closed on
May 31, 2019
Sold by
Collatz Mark L and Loomis Susan R
Bought by
Smith Shawnda E and Smith Stacy
Seller's Agent
Gregory Kinnear
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Buyer's Agent
Martin Willigan
Northrop Realty
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.67%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$603,998

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$218,998
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.73%
Original Mortgage
$365,750
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2004
Sold by
Beth Tilghman Mary
Bought by
Collatz Mark L and Loomis Susan R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2004
Sold by
Beth Tilghman Mary
Bought by
Collatz Mark L and Loomis Susan R

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1996
Sold by
Tilghman Donald M
Bought by
Beth Tilghman Mary
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Smith Shawnda E $385,000 True Title Inc
Collatz Mark L $369,900 --
Collatz Mark L $369,900 --
Beth Tilghman Mary -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Stacy E $125,000
Open Smith Shawnda E $369,600
Closed Smith Shawnda E $365,750
Previous Owner Collatz Mark L $50,000
Closed Collatz Mark L --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2019 05/31/19 Sold $385,000 +2.7% $160 / Sq Ft
04/15/2019 04/15/19 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2019 04/09/19 For Sale $375,000 -- $156 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,967 $470,400 $205,500 $264,900
2023 $6,544 $437,700 $0 $0
2022 $6,190 $405,000 $0 $0
2021 $5,669 $372,300 $153,400 $218,900
2020 $5,619 $365,300 $0 $0
2019 $5,167 $358,300 $0 $0
2018 $5,107 $351,300 $144,800 $206,500
2017 $5,107 $351,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,193 $351,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,193 $365,100 $0 $0
2014 $1,164 $356,533 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gregory Kinnear

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Gregory Kinnear

    RE/MAX

    (410) 423-5282

    3 in this area

    308 Total Sales

    Gregory Kinnear
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  • Steven Dambrisi

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Steven Dambrisi

    RE/MAX

    (443) 677-0442

    1 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Steven Dambrisi
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  • Martin Willigan

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Martin Willigan

    Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster

    (443) 474-2545

    36 Total Sales

    Martin Willigan
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDHW255698

Bright MLS

APN: 15-041870

Maryland Howard County Columbia 21044 Harper's Choice

5265 Open Window, Columbia, MD

This home is located at 5265 Open Window, Columbia, MD 21044 since 09 April 2019 and is currently estimated at $603,998, approximately $251 per square foot. This property was built in 1968. 5265 Open Window is a home located in Howard County with nearby schools including Longfellow Elementary School, Harpers Choice Middle School, and Wilde Lake High.

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