$3,000 / Month

6427 Amherst Ave

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Columbia, MD 21046

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    2,191 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Feb 19

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Basement
6427 Amherst Ave
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About This Home

Available Feb 19

This beautiful rancher in Columbia features hardwood floors throughout the main level, with 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths. The fully finished walk-out basement is bright with plenty of windows and has brand-new luxury vinyl flooring. The entire home has been freshly painted, giving it a modern and inviting feel. The property includes a deep carport and a long driveway that provides ample parking for multiple vehicles. Sitting on a large lot, it offers plenty of outdoor space to enjoy. Conveniently located right off Exit 29, the home offers easy access to major routes, while being just minutes away from all the shopping, dining, and amenities Columbia has to offer. **Minimum credit score of 650 and proof of strong income preference.

6427 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.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

House Features

  • Fireplace
  • Basement

Contact

  • Listed by Hyun J Lee | Realty 1 Maryland, LLC
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    Bright MLS, Inc.
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Neighborhood

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 Contrivance 
Amenities
  • Fireplace
  • Basement
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
Drive: 24 min 15.0 mi
Drive: 24 min 15.6 mi
Drive: 33 min 19.1 mi
6427 Amherst Ave is within 7 minutes or 2.7 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 PK-10
181 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 4-11
71 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 4-12
74 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Columbia include Dorsey, located 11.5 miles from 6427 Amherst Ave. 6427 Amherst Ave is near Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, located 17.7 miles or 26 minutes away, and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 28.7 miles or 47 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Drive: 18 min 11.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 14 min 8.3 mi
Drive: 17 min 9.2 mi
Drive: 17 min 9.4 mi
Drive: 17 min 10.1 mi
Drive: 18 min 11.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
Drive: 26 min 17.7 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
Drive: 47 min 28.7 mi
Car-Dependent
13
Walk Score®
Out of 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Some Transit
31
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
18
Bike Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Soundscore
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 6427 Amherst Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Drive: 7 min 2.1 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
6427 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
Parks and Recreation Distance
Clark's Elioak Farm
Drive: 11 min 6.9 mi
Browns Bridge Recreation Area
Drive: 15 min 8.4 mi
Brighton Dam's Azalea Garden
Drive: 15 min 9.3 mi
Pigtail Recreation Area
Drive: 18 min 9.3 mi
Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
Drive: 20 min 10.2 mi
6427 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
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Drive: 19 min 12.4 mi
Drive: 23 min 13.8 mi
6427 Amherst Ave has 3 hospitals within 13.8 miles, the nearest is Howard County General Hospital which is 3.2 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 21 min 12.5 mi
6427 Amherst Ave is 12.5 miles and a 21 minute drive from Fort George Meade.

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