5317 Lightning View Road • Columbia, MD 21045

$649,900 Beds: 4 • Baths: 2 full 1 partial • Sq. Feet: 1972 • MLS ID: MDHW2071016 • Subdivision: THUNDER HILL • School Dist: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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. View this listing at: http://timsalla.homesale.com/mls=MDHW2071016

Property Features

  • Garage: 2
  • Taxes: $6,206
  • Roof Type: Architectural Shingle
  • Exterior: Frame,Brick
  • Parking Notes: 6 Total Parking Spaces
  • Special View Info: Street,Trees/Woods
  • Lot Size: 0.21 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.21 Acre(S)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Number of Rooms: 15
  • HOA Fee: $1295.52/Annually
  • Additional Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Location Description: Suburban
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 6
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave,Built-In Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer - Electric,Exhaust Fan,Oven/Range - Electric,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Water Heater
  • SQFT Total Finished: 1972
  • SQFT Above Finished: 1972
  • Interior: 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: Wood
  • Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Luxury Vinyl Plank

School Information

  • High School: OAKLAND MILLS
  • Middle School: OAKLAND MILLS
  • School District: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Printed July 08, 2026


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