$2,850
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9834 Softwater Way
Columbia, MD 21046
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 4 Br | 3.5 Baths 3.5 Baths 3.5 Ba | 2,200 SF |
About This Property
Dont miss this beautifully updated townhome. Featuring rich bamboo hardwood flooring throughout a spacious living room/dining room combo with great open floor plan, updated bath and a fully updated eat in kitchen with silestone countertops, updated cabinets and all appliances including dishwasher. Second floor has a full hall bath and 3 spacious bedrooms with plenty of closet storage space including a master bedroom with double sink vanity. New carpet in bedrooms and lower level. Nothing to do but to move right in! Owner looking for 700 credit score minimum and $8,500 combined monthly household income. Professionally managed rental. $50 application fee per adult. Pets considered on a case by case basis. All Peace of Mind Property Management residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $60.95/month which includes liability insurance, credit building to help boost the resident's credit score with timely rent payments, up to $1M Identity Theft Protection, HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), our best-in-class resident rewards program, on-demand pest control, and much more! More details upon application.
9834 Softwater Way is a townhome located in Howard County and the 21046 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Howard County Public Schools attendance zone.
9834 Softwater Way,
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
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 13.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 13.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 18.1 mi |
9834 Softwater Way is within 10 minutes or 5.0 miles from Howard Community College. It is also near CCBC Cantonsville and UMBC.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
478 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
767 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,287 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
74 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
71 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
181 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
248 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
235 Students
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 9.5 miles from 9834 Softwater Way. 9834 Softwater Way is near Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, located 15.7 miles or 23 minutes away, and Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl, located 30.3 miles or 49 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 15 min | 9.5 mi |
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Drive: | 23 min | 15.8 mi |
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Drive: | 24 min | 16.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.3 mi |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 14 min | 7.4 mi |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 9.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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Drive: | 23 min | 15.7 mi |
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Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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Drive: | 49 min | 30.3 mi |
Walkability Near 9834 Softwater Way 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
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 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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Soundscore™
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Traffic
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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 9834 Softwater Way.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
9834 Softwater Way has 3 shopping centers within 2.6 miles, which is about a 6-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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Browns Bridge Recreation Area
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Drive: | 18 min | 8.3 mi |
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Clark's Elioak Farm
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.9 mi |
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Fairland Regional Park
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Drive: | 16 min | 10.1 mi |
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Patuxent Research Refuge - North Tract
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Drive: | 19 min | 10.7 mi |
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Maydale Conservation Park and Nature Center
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Drive: | 22 min | 11.8 mi |
9834 Softwater Way has 5 parks within 11.8 miles, including Clark's Elioak Farm, Browns Bridge Recreation Area, and Patuxent Research Refuge - North Tract.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 10.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 15.1 mi |
9834 Softwater Way has 3 hospitals within 15.1 miles, the nearest is Howard County General Hospital which is 5.5 miles away and a 11 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 18 min | 10.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 35 min | 22.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 44 min | 28.0 mi |
9834 Softwater Way has 3 military bases within 28.0 miles, the nearest is Fort George Meade which is 10.5 miles away and a 18 minute drive.
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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.
9834 Softwater Way
Columbia, MD 21046