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Property Description
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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 6420 Distant Melody Pl
General
- Sold For: $1,050,000
- HOA FEE: $222/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $13,591 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDHW2066480
- Added to Site: 81 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Main Floor
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Bike Trail, Common Grounds, Community Center, Golf Course Membership Available, Jog/Walk Path, Pool Mem Avail, Tot Lots/Playground
- Shared Pool: Yes
- Pool: Yes
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Off Street, On Street, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
Location
- County: HOWARD
- Subdivision: VILLAGE OF RIVER HILL
- Cross Streets: River Run
- Driving Directions: From Great Star, turn onto Summer Sunrise, take that until it ends and turn right on River Run, turn right on Distant Melody and home is at the end of the cul-de-sac
- Location Details: Suburban
School Information
- School District: Howard County Public Schools
- Middle School: Clarksville
- High School: River Hill
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: THE COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION
- Assoc. Fees Include: Common Area Maintenance, Management
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: 90% Forced Air, Central, Zoned
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Under Ground
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick Front
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Heated
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Composite
- Walls/Ceilings: 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Vaulted Cei
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 4,745
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 3,985 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,185 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 800 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1997
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent, Good
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Property View: Street
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.31
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 13,405
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: NT
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $313.97
- Association Fee: $2,667
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2026
- County Tax: $10,282
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $944,367
- Tax Amount: $13,591
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3985
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Lighting & Office Desk if you want it.
- Lot Number: 183
Listed by Compass, Nancy L Cummins and Compass, Kathleen M Revelle
Sold by Greater Homes Realty LLC, Henry Wu
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Schools
Schools serving 6420 Distant Melody Pl
School District:Howard County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Swansfield Elementary School 5610 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044 | PK-5 | 1.8 mi |
Clarksville Middle School 6535 South Trotter Road, Clarksville, MD 21029 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
River Hill High School 12101 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD 21029 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 6420 Distant Melody Pl
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/30/2026
Sold
$1,050,000
5%
MLS
5/27/2026
Price Reduced
$999,999
-9.09%
MLS
5/14/2026
Price Reduced
$1,100,000
-4.35%
MLS
4/24/2026
Listed
$1,150,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
6420 Distant Melody Place, Columbia, MD 21044 (MLS# MDHW2066480) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,050,000 on June 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 6420 Distant Melody Place? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Columbia? You can browse all Columbia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

