5162 DOWNWEST RIDE, Columbia, MD 21044

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. Come visit the Open House Saturday 6/20 1-3 PM.