Massive price reduction on this fantastic home in River Hill (Ryland's Southill). Lovingly taken care of by original owners. Cul-de-Sac at end of a quiet street. Tons of upgrades. Hardwood floors. Impressive two story Great Room/Family Room with stone fireplace (gas). Lots of windows (new as of 2014) shining light throughout the home. Separate dining & living room. Four bed, two bath upstairs. Updated Primary bath. Updated Eat-in Kitchen w/ butlers pantry. Laundry on main level. Large office/study off of the Great Room. Spacious finished basement w/ full bath and Guest Space. The backyard is a green oasis, with deck and patio for dining al-fresco and entertaining. Bike, walk, run the pathways. Just half mile to the summer outdoor pool. Two miles to Columbia Gym and River Hill Village Center. Great Schools! This is a must see!
Sold for $1,050,000
$1,050,000
6420 Distant Melody Pl, Columbia, MD 21044
4beds
3,985sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
0.31 Acres Lot
$991,600 Zestimate®
$263/sqft
$4,860 Estimated rent
Home value
$991,600
$942,000 - $1.04M
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Laundry on main levelHardwood floorsUpdated primary bath
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Listed by:
Nancy Cummins 410-294-4464,
Compass,
Listing Team: The Cummins Team, Co-Listing Agent: Kathleen M Revelle 443-799-2242,
Compass
Bought with:
Henry Wu, 608730
Great Homes Realty LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2066480
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1560
Heating
- Forced Air, Central, Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Main Level
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Heated
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,745
- Total interior livable area: 3,985 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,185
- Finished area below ground: 800
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Concrete, Attached, Off Street, On Street, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1415119365
- Zoning: NT
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Front
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Excellent,Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Columbia
- Subdivision: Village Of River Hill
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $2,667 annually
- Amenities included: Bike Trail, Common Grounds, Community Center, Golf Course Membership Available, Jogging Path, Pool Mem Avail, Tot Lots/Playground
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Management
- Association name: THE COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $1,050,000+5%$263/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDHW2066480 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2026 | Pending sale | $999,999$251/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2066480 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Contingent | $999,999$251/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2066480 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2026 | Price change | $999,999-9.1%$251/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2066480 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $1,100,000-4.3%$276/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2066480 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000$289/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2066480 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2026 | Contingent | $1,150,000$289/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2066480 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+237.2%$289/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2066480 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/1998 | Sold | $341,046$86/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $895,433 +5.8% |
| 2024 | $9,532 +4.5% | $846,500 +4.5% |
| 2023 | $9,124 +4.7% | $810,267 -4.3% |
| 2022 | $8,716 +4.9% | $846,500 +14.7% |
| 2021 | $8,308 +2.5% | $737,800 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $8,104 +2.6% | $719,700 -2.5% |
| 2019 | $7,900 -4.9% | $737,800 +7.9% |
| 2018 | $8,311 -14.9% | $683,500 |
| 2017 | $9,761 +416.3% | $683,500 +1.7% |
| 2016 | $1,890 | $671,900 +0.9% |
| 2015 | $1,890 +2.5% | $666,100 +2.8% |
| 2014 | $1,844 | $647,667 +2.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $629,233 +3% |
| 2012 | -- | $610,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $610,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $610,800 -21% |
| 2009 | -- | $773,010 +10.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $697,456 +12.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $621,903 +13.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $546,350 +12.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $487,182 +13.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $428,016 +16% |
| 2003 | -- | $368,850 +4.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $351,776 +5.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $334,703 +163.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $127,050 |
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: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Clarksville
- High: River Hill
- 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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- 6420 Distant Melody Pl
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