Zoned to top-rated River Hill High School and nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac street, this beautifully maintained colonial offers modern comfort and timeless style. Enjoy a welcoming front porch, a beautiful large screened-in porch (2009) with no maintenance Azek decking and vaulted ceilings, and a stamped concrete patio (2009) overlooking a large flat backyard backing to trees and Columbia’s 90-mile trail network. Major updates: Roof (2017), windows (2014), gas HVAC (2010), gas water heater (2020), sump pump (2018), and more. Inside, a grand 2-story hardwood foyer leads to a large eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, center island, and new vinyl plank flooring (2025), opening to a cozy family room with gas fireplace. Formal living and dining rooms feature crown molding and chair rail. Fresh designer paint and brand-new carpet throughout (2025). Tall 9 foot ceilings. The upper level includes 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, including a spacious primary suite with walk-in closet and en suite bathroom with double sinks, soaking tub and separate shower. The finished lower level offers a rec room with plenty of closet and storage space, upgraded vinyl plank flooring (2022), office/5th bedroom, 3rd full bathroom, storage/utility room, and walk-up to the fenced backyard (2014). Oversized 2-car garage w/work benches. Move-in ready in one of Howard County’s most desirable neighborhoods! *OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 5/31 from 1-2pm.*
Sold for $876,000 on 07/01/25
$876,000
6404 Distant Melody Pl, Columbia, MD 21044
5beds
3,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
0.26 Acres Lot
$861,900 Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$4,655 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 02, 2025 at 08:29am
Listed by:
Brian Pakulla 410-340-8666,
Red Cedar Real Estate, LLC
Bought with:
Susan Hamilton, 609116
HomeSmart
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2053962

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1300
Heating
- Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Soaking Tub, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), 9'+ Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Six Panel, Sliding Glass, French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Replacement, Screens
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,900
- Total interior livable area: 3,800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,600
- Finished area below ground: 1,200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Oversized, Concrete, Driveway, Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened, Patio
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Backs - Open Common Area, Backs to Trees, Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1415119411
- Zoning: NT
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable, Fiber Optic
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Pool
Location
- Region: Columbia
- Subdivision: River Hill
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $171 monthly
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Common Grounds, Community Center, Fitness Center, Golf Course Membership Available, Jogging Path, Lake, Meeting Room, Indoor Pool, Pool, Pool Mem Avail, Putting Green, Racquetball, Recreation Facilities, Riding/Stables, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s), Tot Lots/Playground, Volleyball Courts
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Reserve Funds
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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