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Property Description
Bright & Airy Beautifully refreshed 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Columbia's desirable Thunder Hill/Oakland Mills area, surrounded by mature trees and filled with natural light in every room. The main level features new waterproof LVP flooring, fresh paint, upgraded lighting, and a designer brand new kitchen with white shaker cabinetry, butcher-block countertops, warm earth-tone backsplash, and matching stainless steel appliances, including an updated electric range with power boil, convection, and air-fryer features. Enjoy a dramatic vaulted-ceiling living room, separate dining room with vaulted ceiling, spacious family room with designer trim and wood-burning fireplace, and three rear sliders leading to the yard. The upper level offers four bedrooms, two renovated full baths, and a flexible bonus open space ideal for an office or study area. The primary suite includes a wood-burning fireplace, walk-in closet with built-ins, additional closet space for storage, updated bath with frameless glass shower, and access to an adjoining bedroom perfect for a nursery, sitting room, dressing area, or private office. Two secondary bedrooms include private balcony access. The lower level provides a large recreation room for flexible living space, plus a utility room with sump pump, high-efficiency gas Trane furnace, and newer Rheem Professional Classic Series gas water heater. Additional features include new plush upgraded carpet with 8 lb padding, professionally painted exterior, two-car garage with newer insulated garage door, and a roof less than three years old for added peace of mind. Convenient Columbia location served by Howard County Public Schools and close to shopping, dining, parks, trails, and major commuter routes.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5317 Lightning View Rd
General
- Sold For: $655,000
- HOA FEE: $108/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $6,206 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDHW2071016
- Added to Site: 52 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 15
- Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Wood
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Main Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
- Garage Description: Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry
Location
- County: HOWARD
- Subdivision: THUNDER HILL
- Driving Directions: Google Maps or Waze
- Location Details: Suburban
School Information
- School District: Howard County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Call School Board
- Middle School: Oakland Mills
- High School: Oakland Mills
Community
- Association: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Frame, Brick
- Foundation: Permanent, Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,372
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,972 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,972 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1971
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: Street, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,000
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Street/Road Desc.: Black Top, Paved
- Zoning: NT
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $332.15
- Association Fee: $1,295
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2026
- County Tax: $4,559
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $445,600
- Tax Amount: $6,206
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1810
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 334
Listed by Attorneys Advantage Realty, Ravender K Verma
Sold by Cummings & Co. Realtors, Ashley E Fremont-Smith
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Schools
Schools serving 5317 Lightning View Rd
School District:Howard County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Thunder Hill Elementary School 9357 Mellenbrook Road, Columbia, MD 21045 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Veterans Elementary School 4355 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043 | K-5 | 2.5 mi |
Oakland Mills Middle School 9540 Kilimanjaro Road, Columbia, MD 21045 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Oakland Mills High School 9410 Kilimanjaro Road, Columbia, MD 21045 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5317 Lightning View Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/31/2026
Sold
$655,000
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MLS
7/13/2026
Price Increased
$655,000
0.78%
MLS
7/07/2026
Listed
$649,900
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5317 Lightning View Road, Columbia, MD 21045 (MLS# MDHW2071016) is a Single Family property that was sold at $655,000 on July 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 5317 Lightning View Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Columbia? You can browse all Columbia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

