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Address
5358 Flight Feather, Columbia, MD
Price
$ 579,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#MDHW2072770
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status ACTIVE
- CountyHOWARD
- CityColumbia
- NeighborhoodPhelps Luck
- Zip21045
- StyleContemporary,Mid-Century Modern,Ranch/Rambler
- Year Built1972
- Taxes$ 6087
- Price$ 579,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1859
- Lot Size0.14 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
This is a Columbia original, renewed for its next generation. Built in 1972 by Howard Homes, Inc., and the first time being offered for sale in fifty years, this distinctive California Contemporary is an authentic product of the formative years of Jim Rouse's Columbia, an ambitious vision for a community where architecture, landscape, open space and everyday life would exist in thoughtful relationship. Set beneath mature trees in Phelps Luck, within the Village of Long Reach, the home's low horizontal profile, asymmetrical composition, natural brick, dark architectural accents, broad rooflines and restrained geometry reflect the Mid-Century Modern influences that helped define Columbia's early residential character. This is not a modern interpretation of 1970s design, it is the real thing. More than fifty years later, the home has benefited from owners who understood the difference between simply updating a house and thoughtfully caring for one. Over $100,000 has been invested in meticulous improvements intended to preserve its character while preparing it for decades of continued service. Major improvements include new windows in 2022, a new HVAC system in 2023, a roof replaced in 2019, fresh paint throughout in 2026 and a previously renovated kitchen. The result is an increasingly rare combination: the personality and architectural integrity of an original Columbia Contemporary coupled with substantial investment in the components that matter to long-term ownership. This home is better than new construction and better than a home that is being flipped. The owners have improved it over time and acted as the quality control inspectors that new homes and flip properties lack. The single-level design remains remarkably relevant today. Generous living spaces, distinctive architectural details and the home's connection to its green surroundings demonstrate why good contemporary design has endured. Outside, mature trees and established landscaping reinforce one of Columbia's foundational ideas: that homes should be integrated into the landscape rather than simply imposed upon it. Next to the home is a sidewalk-a subtle clue that you are in Jim Rouse's Columbia, connected to the community throughout the walkable city. The history of the home is one of a kind. Original 1972 land records document Howard Homes, Inc. as the builder-owner that conveyed this property to its first homeowners. Howard Homes, led by Seymour F. Raphael and Lee Rosenberg, would become a significant Howard County builder and ultimately construct homes throughout Columbia. Those owners remained in the home for 4 years until the Seller's parents bought the home and kept it in their family until now. And then there is Columbia itself. Jim Rouse envisioned something more ambitious than another suburban development. Columbia was conceived as a complete community-one that respected the land, encouraged human connection and brought thoughtful planning and design into everyday American life. Long Reach emerged during those early years, and 5358 Flight Feather remains a tangible piece of that story. Today, the opportunity is not merely to purchase a well-cared-for home. It is to become the next steward of an original Columbia residence that has already served its owners for more than half a century, and has been thoughtfully prepared for what comes next. Original in character. Renewed with intention. Built for Columbia in 1972 and ready for its next fifty years.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Phelps Luck Elementary School | Bonnie Branch Middle School | Howard High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Listed $579,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 1859 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Forced Air,Heat Pump - Gas BackUp |
| Cooling | Central A/C |
| Utilities | Water Available,Sewer Available,Natural Gas Available,Electric Available,Cable TV Available |
| Possession | Settlement |
| Roof | Shingle,Flat,Composite |
| Appliances | Built-In Microwave,Water Heater,Stove,Oven/Range - Gas,Microwave,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Washer,Exhaust Fan,Refrigerator |
| Zoning | NT |
| HOA Fee | 1182.44 |
| Garage Spaces | 1.00 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Enclosed,Patio(s),Screened |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary,Mid-Century Modern,Ranch/Rambler |
| Construction Materials | Frame,Brick,Aluminum Siding |
| School District | HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| Electric | 120/240V,Circuit Breakers,Underground,200+ Amp Service |
| Levels | 1 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Cool Fuel | Electric |
| Accessibility | No Stairs |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Annually |
| County | HOWARD |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | Yes |
| Energy Efficient | Fireplace/Wood Stove |
| Subdivision Name | PHELPS LUCK |
| Facing Direction | West |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Water Access Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Above Grade,Below Grade |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Directions | From Route 100: Take Exit 1C toward Centre Park Drive. Continue on Centre Park Drive,then turn left onto Flight Feather. Follow Flight Feather into the Phelps Luck neighborhood to 5358 Flight Feather |
| City | COLUMBIA |
| Disclosures | CPRA Fee,Subject to Condo/HOA Docs |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 6098.00 |
| Tax Assessed Value | 459900.0 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 6087.0 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Property Condition | Excellent,Very Good |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N | No |
| Bathrooms Full Main Level | 2 |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 2.00 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 311.46 |
| Acceptable Financing | Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA |
| Community Pool Features | In Ground,Indoor,Lap/Exercise |
| Historic Y/N | No |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Virtual Tour | https://unbranded.youriguide.com/5358_flight_feather_columbia_md |
| Total SQFT | 1859 |
| Builder Name | Howard Homes,Inc. |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Estimated |
| Tax Lot | L 12 |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Attic |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Natural Gas |
| Flooring | Carpet,Luxury Vinyl Plank,Ceramic Tile |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Brick,Screen,Wood |
| Hot Water | Natural Gas |
| Total Stories | 1 |
| Basement (Y/N) | No |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Window Features | Double Pane,Replacement,Screens |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1859 |
| Central Air Y/N | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 3 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Laundry Type | Has Laundry,Main Floor,Washer In Unit,Dryer In Unit |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Sidewalks |
|---|---|
| Pool | Yes - Community |
| Parking Features | Concrete Driveway |
| Water Source | Public |
| Inclusions | Exterior built in gas grill in as-is condition |
| Total Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Garage Features | Additional Storage Area,Garage - Front Entry |
| Type of Parking | Attached Garage,Driveway |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Spa | No |
| Water View Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.14 |
| Lot Size Source | Estimated |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Door Features | Sliding Glass |
| Other Equipment | None |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Land Assessed Value | 220500.00 |
| Navigable Water Y/N | No |
| Water Oriented Y/N | No |
| # of Attached Garage Spaces | 1 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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