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
$876,000
6404 Distant Melody Pl, Columbia, MD 21044
5beds
3,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
0.26 Acres Lot
$985,200 Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$4,938 Estimated rent
Home value
$985,200
$936,000 - $1.03M
$4,938/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$4,938/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$4,938/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$5,538/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$5,538/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Gas fireplaceFresh designer paintFinished lower levelRec roomWalk-in closetDouble sinksSeparate shower
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
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
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2025 | Sold | $876,000+3.1%$231/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDHW2053962 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2025 | Pending sale | $850,000$224/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2053962 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $850,000+88.9%$224/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2053962 Report a problem | ||
| 12/26/2002 | Sold | $450,000+66.1%$118/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/1998 | Sold | $270,973+180.1%$71/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/1998 | Sold | $96,751$25/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $739,033 +5.4% |
| 2024 | $7,897 +4% | $701,300 +4% |
| 2023 | $7,594 +4.2% | $674,400 -3.8% |
| 2022 | $7,291 +4.3% | $701,300 +13% |
| 2021 | $6,988 +3.7% | $620,600 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $6,741 +3.8% | $598,667 -3.5% |
| 2019 | $6,494 -3.7% | $620,600 +11.9% |
| 2018 | $6,746 -15.5% | $554,800 |
| 2017 | $7,982 +431.7% | $554,800 +4.1% |
| 2016 | $1,501 | $532,933 +2.1% |
| 2015 | $1,501 +2.5% | $522,000 +2.6% |
| 2014 | $1,465 | $508,900 +2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $495,800 +2.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $482,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $482,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $482,700 -20% |
| 2009 | -- | $603,420 +10.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $546,610 +11.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $489,800 +13.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $432,990 +12.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $386,300 +13.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $339,610 +15.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $292,920 +4.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $279,306 +5.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $265,693 +163.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $100,830 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 21044
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Swansfield Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 9/10Clarksville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10River Hill High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Swansfield
- Middle: Clarksville
- High: River Hill
- District: Howard County Public School System
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$985,200
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$985,200
- Maryland
- Howard County
- Columbia
- 21044
- 6404 Distant Melody Pl
Nearby cities
Nearby zip codes
Other Columbia Topics
