5201 Lightfoot Path, Columbia, MD 21044
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5201 Lightfoot Path
Columbia, MD 21044

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,650 sqft

$550,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,414/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$550,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,414/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,650 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1991
Living Area
2,650 sqft
Price/Sqft
$208
Parking
1 Car Garage
HOA
$80/Monthly

About this House

5201 Lightfoot Path is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom absolutely stunning end of group garage townhome! Snuggled into a small enclave of just 80 or so other homes between Cedar Lane Park and Hobbits Glen golf course, this is a wonderful area to call home. Tastefully updated for today's modern buyer, this home hits all the right notes as you wander through the approximate 2600 square feet of finished space. Coming home has never been easier - just tap your opener as you pull into the small community and pull right into your 1 car garage. It’s large enough to hold all your things from the extra included fridge to trash cans and bicycles. Enter into your spacious foyer and drop your worries at the door- you are Home! The lower level feeds into an enormous recreation room with the luxury vinyl plank flooring spanning from front door to the back door which opens into a private fenced area underneath your rear deck. There is a decorative fireplace and full closet for game storage or holiday decor. Heading upstairs you’ll pass the mechanical room and laundry area as well as a designer main level powder room. You could practically live down here full time! Guests will love the convenient extra parking directly across from your front door. Greet them from your covered front porch area and drop their coats and shoes in the spacious foyer. Upon reaching the main level they’ll find a delightful living and dining room area with another decorative fireplace. Newly refinished hardwood floors span this entire level as well as the bedroom level on the third floor. It is an amazing space to entertain. Windows encompass 3 sides - you are the end of group remember and in the kitchen you’ll have a double french patio door that opens to a large rear deck. Wrapped in composite decking this will be easy to maintain and last a very long time. Enjoy grilling and gardening up here all summer and enjoy the privacy given by the mature landscaping all around. When you’re finished dining or enjoying a morning coffee, bring your dishes back into your spectacular kitchen. Storage is abundant with 2 full walls of cabinetry, a built-in pantry, and a custom built oversized island with seating, so guests can pull up a stool and be part of the conversation. There is also a built in desk workstation when you want to catch up on life, or when you move in make it a stunning coffee bar. The counters are a shining granite that ties in beautifully with the stainless steel appliances and brushed nickel drawer hardware. Under cabinet light and the dazzling pendant lights help set any mood you’d like. Upstairs is the bedroom level. The huge primary bedroom with its soaring ceiling height faces south and lets in gorgeous light. There is a full wall of closets behind the sliding mirrored doors. The private ensuite bath is always drenched in warm natural light from the skylight high above. You’ll find a double vanity and enjoy multiple bathing options with a large corner soaking tub and a separate shower. Down the hall, bedrooms 2 and 3 share an updated hall bath that will serve you well for years to come. This one has everything you could possibly want in your next home so don't wait to tour. It’s just off Rt. 108 so access to major highways is a cinch. As a member of the Columbia Association you can enjoy the park anytime you’d like. It has baseball and soccer fields, volleyball, tennis, and pickleball courts. The community is well lit at night with decorative street lights and sidewalks run the length of Cedar lane. Grocery shopping is right around the bend at Harpers Choice Village Center. It’s close to Howard County Hospital run by Johns Hopkins, the Community College and the Columbia Mall and Merriweather District for all types of musical entertainment. Reach out for more information.
5201 Lightfoot Path, Columbia, MD 21044 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,650 sqft townhouse built in 1991. It last sold for $561,000 on May 9, 2025 (6% above the $530,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $550,600, with a rent estimate of $3,158/month.

Home Details for 5201 Lightfoot Path

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2650 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity AvailableAppliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Exhaust Fan, Water Heater, Central Vacuum, Energy Efficient Appliances, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Microwave, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Lower LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)Spa: BathHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens, Skylight(s), Window TreatmentsDoor: Six PanelFlooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Luxury Vinyl, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: ThreeAccessibility: NoneFloors: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Luxury Vinyl, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Trees/Woods, Park/Greenbelt
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Deck, Porch, PatioFencing: Back YardOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: SidewalksFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Front,Inside Entrance,Concrete,Attached,Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Surface Type: Black TopNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2650 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1991
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: End of Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Federal
Building
Construction Materials: Brick Front, Concrete, Mixed, Other, Brick Veneer, Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1415093242

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $530,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed May 14 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: COLUMBIACommunity: Harpers Choice
School Information
Elementary School District: Howard County Public School SystemJr High / Middle School District: Howard County Public School SystemHigh School District: Howard County Public School System

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2650 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Common Area MaintenanceHOA Name: HERITAGE GREENSHas an HOAHOA Fee: $964/Annually

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1307 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive AgencyListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: MDHW2051544Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2650

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Baseball Field,Basketball Court,Bike Trail,Golf Course Membership Available,Jogging Path,Pool Mem Avail,Tot Lots/Playground,Volleyball Courts,Other
Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
Listed by Michael Elwell, (410) 952-3585
Cummings & Co. Realtors
Bought with: Kimberly Hahn, (410) 591-4585, Northrop Realty
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#MDHW2051544

Price History for 5201 Lightfoot Path

DatePriceEventSource
05/09/2025$561,000Sold
Bright MLS #MDHW2051544
04/15/2025$530,000PendingBright MLS #MDHW2051544
04/10/2025$530,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #MDHW2051544
02/24/2022$435,000Sold
N/A
09/24/2021$435,000Sold
Bright MLS #MDHW2003832
08/23/2021$435,000PendingBright MLS #MDHW2003832
08/18/2021$435,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #MDHW2003832
02/07/2017$345,000Sold
N/A
01/02/2017$350,000PendingAgent Provided
11/29/2016$350,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/18/2016$365,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/09/2016$379,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/30/2016$389,900PendingToActiveAgent Provided
06/03/2016$389,900PendingAgent Provided
04/05/2016$389,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/05/2015$399,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/08/2009$370,000Sold
N/A
04/18/2009$390,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/27/2008$390,000Sold
N/A
05/24/2001$224,900Sold
N/A
03/28/2000$199,000Sold
N/A
04/28/1994$173,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Columbia

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$489K
$3.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.9%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$250
$5MoM
Available listings
227
4MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$408,833
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5201 Lightfoot Path

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5220 Lightfoot Path, Columbia, MD
0.07
Townhouse
$555,000
04/30/26
3
2.5
2,448
5253 Lightfoot Path, Columbia, MD
0.09
Townhouse
$575,500
04/29/26
3
3.5
2,232
5238 Lightfoot Path, Columbia, MD
0.11
Townhouse
$610,000
05/22/26
4
3.5
2,470
5394 Eliots Oak Rd, Columbia, MD
0.35
Townhouse
$410,000
08/22/25
3
2.5
2,027
5026 Southern Star Ter, Columbia, MD
0.33
Townhouse
$480,000
01/23/26
3
3.5
2,012
10893 Olde Woods Way, Columbia, MD
0.32
Townhouse
$486,500
07/17/26
3
3.5
1,870
5325 High Wheels Ct, Columbia, MD
0.47
Townhouse
$492,000
11/14/25
3
3.5
2,030
10894 Olde Woods Way, Columbia, MD
0.38
Townhouse
$460,000
05/11/26
3
3
1,800
10852 Olde Woods Way, Columbia, MD
0.40
Townhouse
$465,000
06/15/26
3
3.5
1,800

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What Locals Say about Columbia

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  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 72 % Say it's quiet

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say there's wildlife

  • 62 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 35 % Say there are community events

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