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$491,706$366 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $380,000 on Oct 6, 2004

5154 DOWNWEST RIDE

COLUMBIA, MD 21044
3
Baths
1,344 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$492K
$483K low$501K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$380,000 · Oct 6, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,287 (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.$532,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$505,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$558,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Foyer
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
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.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 208 ft²Porch · 245 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Running Brook Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.0 mi
H
Wilde Lake High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Wilde Lake Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 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

5154 Downwest Ride 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 less than 70% of homes in Howard County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Wilde Lake
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Howard County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Howard County

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
$196K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 42% 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$491,706
CheaperTypical $552,353Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$366
CheaperTypical $291Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,848 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 5154 Downwest Ride ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWilde LakeColumbia 21044Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$491,70665% of homes42% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36693% of homes89% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²40% of homes23% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac37% of homes51% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than196929% of homes13% of homes12% of homes

About 5154 Downwest Ride

How much is 5154 Downwest Ride, Columbia, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5154 Downwest Ride, Columbia, MD is $491,706 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $482,512 to $500,900. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5154 Downwest Ride, Columbia, MD last sell?

5154 Downwest Ride, Columbia, MD last sold on Oct 6, 2004 for $380,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5154 Downwest Ride, Columbia, MD?

5154 Downwest Ride, Columbia, MD has 3 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 5154 Downwest Ride, Columbia, MD built?

5154 Downwest Ride, Columbia, MD was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a split foyer home.

What schools serve 5154 Downwest Ride, Columbia, MD?

5154 Downwest Ride, Columbia, MD is assigned to Running Brook Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Wilde Lake High School (high), rated B-; Wilde Lake Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Howard County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5154 Downwest Ride, Columbia, MD compare to other homes in Columbia 21044?

Among the 12,922 homes in Columbia 21044, it is worth more than 42% of them ($491,706 against a typical $552,353), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($366 against a typical $291), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,848 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1969 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 30% 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 5154 Downwest Ride, Columbia, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5154 Downwest Ride, Columbia, MD was $8,287. The county assessed it at $532,000.

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