Welcome home to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath rancher in vibrant Columbia. Fresh interior paint, soaring vaulted ceilings, and hardwood flooring create a bright and inviting atmosphere throughout. The open-concept living and dining rooms feature dramatic vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light, offering an ideal space for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious kitchen boasts a breakfast area with vaulted ceilings with a sun-filled window, and sliding glass doors leading to the front patio. The private primary suite features its own deck and an en suite full bath, while three additional bedrooms and a second full bath provide comfortable accommodations for family and guests. Ideally located near major commuter routes, as well as Columbia's premier shopping, dining, parks, and entertainment, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and location. (some photos have been virtually staged)
Under contract
$475,000
6137 Encounter Row, Columbia, MD 21045
4beds
1,279sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
6,616 Square Feet Lot
$483,600 Zestimate®
$371/sqft
$84/mo HOA
What's special
Front patioFresh interior paintSoaring vaulted ceilingsDramatic vaulted ceilingsHardwood flooringSun-filled windowAbundant natural light
- 26 days |
- 709 |
- 39 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jessica Jones 301-776-0211,
Northrop Realty 4105310321
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2070842
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Laundry
Primary bedroom
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - Carpet, Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 22
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 16
Dining room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Breakfast Nook, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 20
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Main
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 21
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Windows: Casement, Double Pane Windows, Double Hung, Screens, Sliding, Vinyl Clad
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,279
- Total interior livable area: 1,279 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,279
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Concrete, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 6,616 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1416068209
- Zoning: NT
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Village Of Oakland Mills
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,008 annually
Location
- Region: Columbia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $371/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $354,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,993
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$483,600
$459,000 - $508,000
$2,980/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Contingent | $475,000$371/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDHW2070842 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000+50.8%$371/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2070842 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2011 | Listing removed | $315,000$246/sqft |
Source: RealEstateShows.com #HW7266891 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2011 | Listed for sale | $315,000$246/sqft |
Source: RealEstateShows.com #HW7266891 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2010 | Listing removed | $315,000$246/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Advantage #HW7266891 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2010 | Listed for sale | $315,000$246/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Advantage #HW7266891 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2010 | Sold | $315,000$246/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2010 | Listed for sale | $315,000+5%$246/sqft |
Source: RealEstateShows.com #HW7101056 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2009 | Listing removed | $299,992$235/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Advantage Realty #HW7101056 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2009 | Price change | $299,992-3.2%$235/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Advantage Realty #HW7101056 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2009 | Price change | $309,777-1.7%$242/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Advantage Realty #HW7101056 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2009 | Price change | $315,000-1.5%$246/sqft |
Source: SRMAX Realtors, LLC #HW7101056 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2009 | Listed for sale | $319,900+11.5%$250/sqft |
Source: Listhub #HW6981407 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2005 | Sold | $287,000+126.2%$224/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/1999 | Sold | $126,900$99/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,993 +41.8% | $333,667 +6.7% |
| 2024 | $3,520 +7.2% | $312,633 +7.2% |
| 2023 | $3,283 +6.1% | $291,600 |
| 2022 | $3,094 +6.5% | $291,600 +13.1% |
| 2021 | $2,904 +7% | $257,933 +7% |
| 2020 | $2,715 +1.1% | $241,100 |
| 2019 | $2,686 -6.4% | $241,100 +2.2% |
| 2018 | $2,869 -18.9% | $235,900 +1.1% |
| 2017 | $3,539 +346.2% | $233,300 |
| 2016 | $793 | $233,300 |
| 2015 | $793 -3% | $233,300 -3% |
| 2014 | $818 | $240,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $240,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $240,500 -13.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $277,100 0% |
| 2010 | -- | $277,110 |
| 2009 | -- | $277,110 -2.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $283,800 +14.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $246,980 +17.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $210,160 +21.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $173,340 +10.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $157,046 +11.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $140,753 +13.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $124,460 +1.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $122,310 +154.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $48,060 |
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Neighborhood: 21045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Stevens Forest Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Oakland Mills Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Oakland Mills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Howard County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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