5215 HESPERUS DRIVE

Columbia, MD 21044

$675,000

No longer for sale
6
Beds
4
Baths
4,426
Sq Ft
1969
Built
5215 HESPERUS DRIVE - Photo 1

Listing details

Opportunity awaits! Don’t miss out on this well-built and spacious brick home with an oversized two car garage perfectly situated on a half-acre lot in the desirable community of Longfellow, Harper’s Choice, Columbia. Tucked away toward the back of the neighborhood minutes from paved walking and biking trails and the vibrant Merriweather district, this home is convenient yet private. It boasts a total of 4,426 square feet of space with 3,390 being improved above grade and another 1,036 below for recreation, storage and utilities. Left of the main entry foyer, upon entering, you will find an updated and upgraded 239 sq ft kitchen with expansive stone counter tops and tons of functional cabinetry. Past the kitchen this stately home opens to a generously sized living room accentuated by a stunning floor to ceiling, windows and brick wall with wood burning fireplace. The spacious formal dining room overlooks its secluded backyard. After dinner, retire and relax in your own personal haven. A naturally heated sunroom supplemented by a cozy wood stove for colder months. A few steps up from the main level you will find the primary suite with en-suite bath as well as three large secondary bedrooms sharing a center hall bathroom. Open to, and just a few steps down from the main level, you and your family and friends will enjoy gathering in the large family room boasting a stylish retro bar and a second brick fireplace accented by a wall of windows and a sliding glass door leading to the fenced backyard. Off of the family room you will find two additional rooms which can be reimagined as offices, hobby or play spaces along with a half bath. The second lower level has even more space for recreation and storage, including a cedar closet, laundry and an additional workshop. Priced below market, this home is sturdy and ready to easily be refreshed! The roof was replaced in 2015 but the property is being offered as-is affording a rare opportunity to a savvy buyer! Columbia residents enjoy easy access and reduced fees to the association’s extensive amenities, including gyms, pools, parks, lakes, walking paths and other recreational facilities. Conveniently located almost mid-way between Baltimore and DC near a multitude of restaurants, shopping, top-rated schools, major commuter routes and the Baltimore Washington International Airport. Offering the perfect combination of location, space and opportunity. This home won't last long. Visit an open house or schedule an appointment to tour it ASAP! Home has been well maintained but buyers may desire an update to finishings such as floors, walls and baths.

Location

Living in Columbia

Schools

SOL Pass Rate87%

Public schools

  • Wilde Lake High School
  • Atholton High School
  • Hammond High School

Commute

Drive to DC45 min

Major Routes

I-95, Rt 29, Rt 175, Rt 32

Walkability

Walk Score35/100
Transit Score18/100
Bike Score42/100

Car-Dependent

Safety

Safe

18% below Virginia average

Violent crime1 per 1K
Property crime12.8 per 1K

Property Tax

Rate$1.01 per $100
2024

~$6,845/yr on median home

Howard County rate

Listed by Karen L Inggalls, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.MLS# 804831771858Listing via Bright MLS IDXUpdated Jun 5, 2026

This home is no longer for sale

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