5457 El Camino Columbia, MD 21044
Harper's Choice NeighborhoodEstimated payment $3,263/month
Highlights
- Popular Property
- Traditional Architecture
- 1 Fireplace
- Clarksville Elementary School Rated A
- Space For Rooms
- Built-In Features
About This Home
Welcome to The Balcony House, a bright and spacious 4-bedroom end-unit townhouse in Columbia MD’s desirable Wilde Lake community. Offering nearly 1,900 square feet across four levels, this beautifully refreshed home combines modern updates with classic Columbia charm. It features three bedrooms upstairs plus a finished basement bedroom that can serve as a guest room, home office, or private retreat, along with two and a half baths and generous living areas throughout.
Filled with natural light from its end-unit design, The Balcony House offers a private balcony overlooking a peaceful, tree-lined green space, a front patio with a storage shed and room for BBQ or outdoor seating, and lush green grass surrounding the home — perfect for outdoor play or relaxing in the fresh air. As an end-unit, you’ll appreciate added privacy, side windows, and serene views of the open greenery that make this home truly special.
Perfectly located just minutes from Columbia Gym, Fairway Hills Golf Club, Wilde Lake trails, and The Mall in Columbia, you’ll enjoy convenient access to recreation, fitness, and dining options right at your doorstep. Set within one of Howard County’s top-rated school districts, the home is near Clarksville Elementary School, Harpers Choice Middle School, and Wilde Lake High School, with multiple daycares and preschools within five minutes. Everyday essentials like Safeway, Starbucks, Howard County General Hospital, and Howard Community College are all nearby, while major routes including US-29 and MD-32 provide easy commutes to Baltimore and DC.
With its flexible four-bedroom layout, private green space, serene balcony views, and unbeatable Columbia location, The Balcony House offers the perfect blend of comfort, lifestyle, and community appeal. The HOA covers exterior maintenance, giving you peace of mind and more time to enjoy everything this wonderful home and neighborhood have to offer.
Listing Agent
(410) 963-8654 sibo.wang@westbridgehome.com UnionPlus Realty, Inc. Listed on: 10/16/2025

Open House Schedule
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Saturday, October 18, 20251:00 to 3:00 pm10/18/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:0010/18/2025 3:00:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,313
Year Built
- Built in 1974 | Remodeled in 2024
HOA Fees
- $525 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Slab Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Property has 3 Levels
- Built-In Features
- 1 Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
Kitchen
- Electric Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Improved Basement
- Space For Rooms
- Laundry in Basement
- Basement with some natural light
Parking
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Handicap Parking
- Free Parking
- Lighted Parking
- Parking Lot
- Parking Permit Included
- Assigned Parking
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Electric Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot UN 4A
- Assessor Parcel Number 1415025328
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior building maintenance, insurance, lawn maintenance, reserve funds, water, snow removal, sewer, pest control, management
- Capistrano By The Square HOA
- Village Of Harpers Choice Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Pets Allowed
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $4,299 | $279,433 | $0 | $0 |
2024 | $4,299 | $269,200 | $80,700 | $188,500 |
2023 | $3,886 | $244,000 | $0 | $0 |
2022 | $3,484 | $218,800 | $0 | $0 |
2021 | $3,122 | $193,600 | $58,000 | $135,600 |
2020 | $3,122 | $193,600 | $58,000 | $135,600 |
2019 | $2,792 | $193,600 | $58,000 | $135,600 |
2018 | $3,049 | $204,000 | $55,700 | $148,300 |
2017 | $2,976 | $204,000 | $0 | $0 |
2016 | $577 | $198,667 | $0 | $0 |
2015 | $577 | $196,000 | $0 | $0 |
2014 | $563 | $196,000 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/16/2025 10/16/25 | For Sale | $450,000 | 0.0% | $235 / Sq Ft | |
06/26/2023 06/26/23 | Rented | $2,600 | 0.0% | -- | |
06/15/2023 06/15/23 | For Rent | $2,600 | 0.0% | -- | |
05/28/2021 05/28/21 | Rented | $2,600 | 0.0% | -- | |
05/03/2021 05/03/21 | For Rent | $2,600 | +18.2% | -- | |
08/21/2019 08/21/19 | Rented | $2,199 | 0.0% | -- | |
07/20/2019 07/20/19 | Price Changed | $2,199 | -4.3% | $1 / Sq Ft | |
06/01/2019 06/01/19 | For Rent | $2,299 | 0.0% | -- | |
04/26/2019 04/26/19 | Sold | $175,000 | +2.9% | $97 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
12/10/2018 12/10/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
12/05/2018 12/05/18 | Price Changed | $170,000 | -3.4% | $94 / Sq Ft | |
10/30/2018 10/30/18 | Price Changed | $176,000 | 0.0% | $98 / Sq Ft | |
10/30/2018 10/30/18 | For Sale | $176,000 | +10.0% | $98 / Sq Ft | |
10/04/2018 10/04/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
09/23/2018 09/23/18 | For Sale | $160,000 | -8.6% | $89 / Sq Ft | |
09/20/2018 09/20/18 | Off Market | $175,000 | -- | -- | |
09/17/2018 09/17/18 | For Sale | $160,000 | 0.0% | $89 / Sq Ft | |
08/13/2018 08/13/18 | For Sale | $160,000 | -8.6% | $89 / Sq Ft | |
08/06/2018 08/06/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
07/27/2018 07/27/18 | Off Market | $175,000 | -- | -- | |
07/26/2018 07/26/18 | For Sale | $160,000 | -- | $89 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | $175,000 | Worldwide Settlements Inc | |
Deed | $305,000 | -- | |
Deed | $135,000 | -- | |
Deed | $64,900 | -- | |
Deed | $85,000 | -- | |
Deed | $85,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Closed | -- | No Value Available |
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: MDHW2060782

APN: 15-025328
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