5358 Flight Feather, Columbia, MD 21045
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Home Team Realty
Listed by: ali m kalarestaghi
Office: keller williams realty centre
MLS#:MDHW2072770
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$579,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$311.46
- Monthly HOA dues:$98.5
About this home
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. No attic and no basement means all of your needs are met on one level. A doggy door off of the family room opens to the fully fenced back yard allowing furry family members an easy in and out year round.
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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1972
- Subdivision & Development:PHELPS LUCK
- Listing ID #:MDHW2072770
- Added:17 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 30, 2026 at 07:59 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Flooring:Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Kitchen Description:Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stove, Water Heater
- Living area:1,859 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central A/C
- Heating:Forced Air, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composite, Flat, Shingle
- Year built:1972
- Building area:1,859 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.14 Acres
- Architectural Style:Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern, Ranch/Rambler
- Construction Materials:Aluminum Siding, Brick, Frame
- Exterior Features:Enclosed, Patio(s), Screened, Sidewalks
- Foundation Description:Slab
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:HOWARD
- Middle school:BONNIE BRANCH
- Elementary school:PHELPS LUCK
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$579,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$311.46
- Tax amount:$6,087 (2026)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Washer, Washer In Unit
- Amenities:120/240V, 200+ Amp Service, Attic, Cable TV Available, Double Pane Windows, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Replacement Windows
Parking
- Parking description:Additional Storage Area, Attached Garage, Concrete Driveway, Garage - Front Entry
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:1
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