$579,000

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… Read More 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. Read Less

Courtesy of Ali M Kalarestaghi, Keller Williams Realty Centre 410-312-0000

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Aug 24, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,859

Lot Size

0.14 Acres

Year Built

1972

MLS Number

MDHW2072770

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Built-In Microwave, Water Heater, Stove, Oven/Range - Gas, Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Other equipment: None

Building

Built in 1972, Living area: 1859, Building faces West, 1 storey, Levels: 1, Construction Materials: Frame, Brick, Aluminum Siding

Cooling

Central A/C

Doors

Sliding Glass

Accessibility Features

No Stairs

Energy Saving

Energy Efficiency: Fireplace/Wood Stove

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Enclosed, Patio(s), Screened, Sidewalks

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, Brick, Screen, Wood

Floors

Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Ceramic Tile

Foundation

Slab

Garage

1 spaces

Heating

Forced Air, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $1,182.44, Fee Frequency: Annually

Interior Features

Attic

Lot

0.14 acres

Parking

Concrete Driveway

Pets Policy

Allowed: No Pet Restrictions

Property

Excellent, Very Good, Other structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Roof

Shingle, Flat, Composite

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Annual Amount: $6,087, Lot: L 12, Year: 2026, Zoning: NT

Utilities

Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Cable TV Available, Water Source: Public, 120/240V, Circuit Breakers, Underground, 200+ Amp Service

Windows

Double Pane, Replacement, Screens

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