6404 Distant Melody Pl, Columbia, MD 21044
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6404 Distant Melody Pl
Columbia, MD 21044

  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,800 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$955,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 3, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,868/mo*
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$955,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 3, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,868/mo*
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5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,800 sqft
(on 0.26 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1998
Lot Size
0.26 acres
Living Area
3,800 sqft
Price/Sqft
$251
Parking
2 Car Garage
HOA
$171/Monthly

About this House

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.*
6404 Distant Melody Pl, Columbia, MD 21044 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,800 sqft single-family home built in 1998. It last sold for $876,000 on Jul 1, 2025 (3% above the $850,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $955,500, with a rent estimate of $5,108/month.

Home Details for 6404 Distant Melody Pl

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3800 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable, Fiber OpticAppliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Programmable Thermostat,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),Programmable Thermostat,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane Windows, Replacement, ScreensDoor: Six Panel, Sliding Glass, French DoorsFlooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: ThreeAccessibility: NoneFloors: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Trees/Woods

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Architectural ShinglePatio / Porch: Deck, Porch, Screened, PatioFencing: Back Yard, WoodOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: Extensive HardscapeFoundation: Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Faces Front,Oversized,Concrete,Driveway,Attached,Off Street
Pool
Pool: Community
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2600 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 1200 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1998
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: ExcellentParcel Number: 1415119411

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $850,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Jul 02 2025Possession Timing: Immediate, Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: COLUMBIACommunity: River Hill
School Information
Elementary School: SwansfieldElementary School District: Howard County Public School SystemJr High / Middle School: ClarksvilleJr High / Middle School District: Howard County Public School SystemHigh School: River HillHigh School District: Howard County Public School System

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3900 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: PoolNot Senior Community

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Reserve FundsHas an HOAHOA Fee: $171/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Conventional, Cash, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: MDHW2053962Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2600

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: 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
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Brian Pakulla, (410) 340-8666
Red Cedar Real Estate, LLC
Bought with: Susan Hamilton, (410) 916-0668, HomeSmart
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#MDHW2053962

Price History for 6404 Distant Melody Pl

DatePriceEventSource
07/01/2025$876,000Sold
Bright MLS #MDHW2053962
06/03/2025$850,000PendingBright MLS #MDHW2053962
05/29/2025$850,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #MDHW2053962
12/26/2002$450,000Sold
N/A
07/14/1998$270,973Sold
N/A
04/08/1998$96,751Sold
N/A

Market trends in Columbia

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$489K
$3.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.9%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$250
$5MoM
Available listings
227
4MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$739,033
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 6404 Distant Melody Pl

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
6420 Distant Melody Pl, Columbia, MD
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
06/30/26
4
3.5
3,985
6531 River Run, Columbia, MD
0.15
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$1,060,000
06/10/26
4
3.5
3,952
6444 Mellow Wine Way, Columbia, MD
0.26
Single-Family Home
$815,000
08/15/25
5
2.5
3,328
6425 Sundown Trl, Columbia, MD
0.16
Single-Family Home
$890,000
09/26/25
4
2.5
2,605
6409 Summer Sunrise Dr, Columbia, MD
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,175,000
02/06/26
5
3.5
3,963
6508 Folded Leaf Sq, Columbia, MD
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
11/03/25
4
3.5
4,692
6312 Angel Rose Ct, Columbia, MD
0.44
Single-Family Home
$1,045,000
04/30/26
5
2.5
3,644
6458 Empty Song Rd, Columbia, MD
0.24
Single-Family Home
$799,900
02/20/26
5
3.5
2,978
6413 Fairest Dream Ln, Columbia, MD
0.20
Single-Family Home
$850,000
12/05/25
4
2.5
2,261

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  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

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  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say there's wildlife

  • 62 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 35 % Say there are community events

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