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6356 Amherst Ave
Columbia, MD 21046
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
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| 5 Bedrooms 5 Bedrooms 5 Br | 3 Baths 3 Baths 3 Ba | — |
About This Property
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 1ST! 5 Bedroom, 3 bath single family home in Allview Estates community of Columbia. Newly renovated with brand new appliances refinished floors and fresh paint throughout. Finished basement with family room, bedroom and full bath with unfinished storage area. Newly refinished flooring, fireplace with gas insert. Pets considered, no smoking.
6356 Amherst Ave is a house located in Howard County and the 21046 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Howard County Public Schools attendance zone.
House Features
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Basement
6356 Amherst Ave,
Columbia,
MD
21046
Nestled between Baltimore and Washington DC, King’s Contrivance is Columbia’s southernmost village. Established in 1977, King’s Contrivance consists of three neighborhoods—Macgill’s Common, Huntington, and Dickinson. Each of these neighborhoods contain a community swimming pool for residents to enjoy.
Locals also gather at the King’s Contrivance Village Center, which offers an array of diverse restaurants, stores, and offices. King’s Contrivance is convenient to a number of area shopping destinations as well, including Historic Savage Mill, Laurel Shopping Center, Dobbin Center, and the landmark Mall in Columbia.
King’s Contrivance is largely residential, providing a bevy of single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments for rent. Quick access to I-95, Columbia Pike, and Patuxent Freeway connects King’s Contrivance to a wide variety of area destinations.
Learn more about living in Kings ContrivanceBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
Amenities
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Basement
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 15.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 15.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 33 min | 19.2 mi |
6356 Amherst Ave is within 7 minutes or 3.1 miles from Howard Community College. It is also near CCBC Cantonsville and UMBC.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
489 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
475 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,401 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
71 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
181 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Columbia include Dorsey, located 11.6 miles from 6356 Amherst Ave. 6356 Amherst Ave is near Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, located 17.8 miles or 27 minutes away, and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 28.8 miles or 48 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 18 min | 11.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.4 mi |
| Drive: | 18 min | 9.3 mi | |
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.1 mi |
| Drive: | 19 min | 11.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 11.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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Drive: | 27 min | 17.8 mi |
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Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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Drive: | 48 min | 28.8 mi |
Walkability Near 6356 Amherst Ave Columbia, MD 21046
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 6356 Amherst Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
6356 Amherst Ave has 3 shopping centers within 2.4 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Clark's Elioak Farm
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.8 mi |
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Browns Bridge Recreation Area
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.5 mi |
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Brighton Dam's Azalea Garden
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Drive: | 16 min | 9.3 mi |
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Pigtail Recreation Area
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Drive: | 18 min | 9.4 mi |
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Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
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Drive: | 20 min | 10.2 mi |
6356 Amherst Ave has 5 parks within 10.2 miles, including Clark's Elioak Farm, Browns Bridge Recreation Area, and Brighton Dam's Azalea Garden.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 12.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 13.7 mi |
6356 Amherst Ave has 3 hospitals within 13.7 miles, the nearest is Howard County General Hospital which is 3.6 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 21 min | 12.6 mi |
6356 Amherst Ave is 12.6 miles and a 21 minute drive from Fort George Meade.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
6356 Amherst Ave
Columbia, MD 21046