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$881,396$290 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 98How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $625,000 on Aug 28, 2017

5045 RUSHLIGHT PATH

COLUMBIA, MD 21044
3.5
Baths
3,042 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$881K
$866K low$896K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$625,000 · Aug 28, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,049 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$792,867 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$742,733
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$843,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 448 ft²Porch · 171 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Harper's Choice Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Wilde Lake High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
E
Clarksville Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.0 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21044These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,507
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,688 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,288
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$149,553
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

5045 Rushlight Path measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 90% of homes in Harper's Choice
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Columbia 21044
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Harper's Choice
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Harper's Choice

What homes are worth in Columbia 21044

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$197K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Columbia 21044.

How it measures up in Columbia 21044

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Columbia 21044.

Estimated value$881,396
CheaperTypical $551,747Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$290
CheaperTypical $292Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area3,042 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,848 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 5045 Rushlight Path ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarper's ChoiceColumbia 21044Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$881,39690% of homes87% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29052% of homes48% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than3,042 ft²88% of homes89% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac70% of homes57% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than199182% of homes75% of homes56% of homes

About 5045 Rushlight Path

How much is 5045 Rushlight Path, Columbia, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5045 Rushlight Path, Columbia, MD is $881,396 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $866,488 to $896,304. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5045 Rushlight Path, Columbia, MD last sell?

5045 Rushlight Path, Columbia, MD last sold on Aug 28, 2017 for $625,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5045 Rushlight Path, Columbia, MD?

5045 Rushlight Path, Columbia, MD has 3.5 bathrooms, 3,042 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 5045 Rushlight Path, Columbia, MD built?

5045 Rushlight Path, Columbia, MD was built in 1991, making it 35 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5045 Rushlight Path, Columbia, MD?

5045 Rushlight Path, Columbia, MD is assigned to Harper's Choice Middle School (middle), rated B; Wilde Lake High School (high), rated B-; Clarksville Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Howard County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5045 Rushlight Path, Columbia, MD compare to other homes in Columbia 21044?

Among the 12,922 homes in Columbia 21044, it is worth more than 87% of them ($881,396 against a typical $551,747), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($290 against a typical $292), it is bigger than 89% of them (3,042 ft² against a typical 1,848 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1991 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 78% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5045 Rushlight Path, Columbia, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5045 Rushlight Path, Columbia, MD was $12,049. The county assessed it at $792,867.

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