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This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 5162 DOWNWEST RIDE in Columbia, MD is listed for $675,000 ($338 per sqft). Built in 1969, the home offers 2,000 sqft of living space on a 0.31 acres lot.
TRUE ONE-LEVEL LIVING: Beautifully renovated ranch-style home with a fully remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. All 2,000 square feet of living space are on the same level - no stairs and no basement laundry. STUDIO: This flexible living space is fully insulated and finished as an interior room, with an epoxy floor and its own zoned HVAC system.
It has a separate outside entrance, and convenient access to the driveway parking spaces. High-insulation garage doors were installed instead of building a fourth wall, providing natural light while preserving the exterior appearance of the home. One garage door remains fully operational.
The studio is currently configured as an office and family room/bunk room for grandchildren. It could also serve as a fourth bedroom or a private office. ENERGY EFFICIENCY: The entire HVAC system was replaced in 2024 with a high-efficiency heat pump system.
The old insulation and ductwork were replaced with insulating foam and new modern ductwork, sealing the attic and creating a conditioned storage space. The windows are double-paned and have High-E film. In 2025, the average monthly BG&E bill for the whole house was $235.
ELECTRICAL SERVICE: During the 2024 renovation, the old aluminum wiring was replaced with copper wiring throughout the house. The new system features 200-amp electrical service with a second panel suitable for solar and EV charging. The primary bedroom is pre-wired for a ceiling fan.
APPLIANCES: All high-end appliances convey with the house, including both refrigerators, the washer/dryer, and the microwave. All appliances are two years old and under warranty. The range has a double-door system that allows it to convert into two separate ovens.
BATHROOMS: Both bathrooms were upgraded in 2025. There is a thermostatically controlled, constant-temperature shower in the primary en-suite bath, and a deep soaking tub in the hall bath. ACCESSIBILITY / EASY-LIVING FEATURES: This is a true one-level house with all 2,000 square feet on the same level, including the laundry room.
There are lever handles and pulls instead of knobs, drawer inserts in lower cabinets, and a raised dryer platform - features that make daily life easier for everyone. There is a lockable gate in the back fence with a handrail that gives direct access to the pathways, basketball courts, and playing fields behind the house.
The ramp at the front door is very convenient and easily removable. LOCATION: Located in Running Brook in the Village of Wilde Lake, this home offers the Columbia lifestyle with unusual single-level convenience. This detached ranch-style home has a private fenced yard, direct access to open-space pathways, and close proximity to parks, shopping, dining, entertainment, and the village amenities.
Key Features
- Built in 1969
- 0.31 acre lot
- 5 parking spaces
- Fireplace
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Monthly Cost Estimate
$3,735/mo
20% down · 6.5% · 30 years
Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.
Location
5162 DOWNWEST RIDE
Columbia, MD 21044
RUNNING BROOK
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Questions & Answers
This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 5162 DOWNWEST RIDE is listed at $675,000 ($338/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $3,050 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.
HOA fees are $125/month.
Key features include: Built in 1969, 0.31 acre lot, 5 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area.
This property is listed by Martin E Welsh and can be reached at 4109636102 or martywelsh@verizon.net.








