$636,208 - $781,000
RENTED JUN 30, 2025

6396 Grateful Heart Gate Columbia, MD 21044

River Hill Neighborhood
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,641 Sq Ft
$447 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Clarksville Middle School Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Porch

About This Home

As of June 2025

RARE OPPORTUNITY TO RENT IN COVETED RIVER HILL COMMUNITY
Freshly updated throughout, this classic 3 BD 3.5 BA Colonial is located in highly desirable, River Hill community of executive-style homes and mature landscaping. Home offers plenty of flex space, with formal living (or library or office or study), formal or informal dining room, open-concept kitchen/family room with breakfast area and fireplace – and main level laundry room! Upstairs are 3 bedrooms with spacious closets, including a walk-in in the master. Lower level has a full bath, an all-purpose room and a project room/office - all with new luxury vinyl plank flooring! Outdoor living space includes shady front porch and a back deck and patio. Walkable neighborhood with sidewalks, with tie into Columbia's miles of hiking and biking trails.. Showings will begin June 15th, although the house is still under renovation, with new windows and new French doors arriving sometime the week of the 15th. If the house is still available to rent once all the updates are complete, then we will post photos. The house will be ready to move-in July 1 (possibly sooner). Community offers amenities such as pool (membership required), jogging and walking paths, bike trail tennis courts, basketball courts, tot lots and playgrounds; convenient to all major routes, restaurants, shopping and medical. Home is smoke free. Pet (dog) on case-by-base basis. Credit score of 650; minimum annual salary of $120,000. Preference will be given to a qualified tenant willing to sign a lease for 18-24 months. Applications through RentSpree, look for link in the "Leasing Details."

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Crystal Pickett

EXP Realty, LLC License #5002815 Listed on: 06/13/2025

EXP Realty, LLC

Last Renter's Agent

Carol Strasfeld

Unrepresented Buyer Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,957

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 7,376 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned NT

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Village Of River Hill Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $3,800
  • Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, exterior maintenance, gas, gutter cleaning, HVAC maintenance, lawn/tree/shrub care, minor interior maintenance, tennis/pool dues, all utilities
  • The owner pays for association fees
  • Rent includes hoa/condo fee
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
  • Available 7/1/25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1415107731

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,957

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2025-07-01
  • Monthly Pet Rent: 50.00
  • Owner Pays: Association Fees
  • Pet Deposit: 3800.00
  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Rent Includes: Hoa/Condo Fee
  • Security Deposit: 3800.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Tenant Pays: Cable Tv, Electricity, Exterior Maintenance, Gas, Gutter Cleaning, Hvac Maintenance, Lawn/Tree/Shrub Care, Minor Interior Maintenance, Tennis/Pool Dues, Utilities - All
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Max Lease in Months: 24
  • Min Lease in Months: 12
  • Rent Spree Online Application: Yes

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 6/15/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: RARE OPPORTUNITY TO RENT IN COVETED RIVER HILL COMMUNITY Freshly updated throughout, this classic 3 BD 3.5 BA Colonial is located in highly desirable, River Hill community of executive-style homes and mature landscaping. Home offers plenty of flex space, with formal living (or library or office or study), formal or informal dining room, open-concept kitchen/family room with breakfast area and fireplace – and main level laundry room! Upstairs are 3 bedrooms with spacious closets, including a walk-in in the master. Lower level has a full bath, an all-purpose room and a project room/office - all with new luxury vinyl plank flooring! Outdoor living space includes shady front porch and a back deck and patio. Walkable neighborhood with sidewalks, with tie into Columbia's miles of hiking and biking trails.. Showings will begin June 15th, although the house is still under renovation, with new windows and new French doors arriving sometime the week of the 15th. If the house is still available to rent once all the updates are complete, then we will post photos. The house will be ready to move-in July 1 (possibly sooner). Community offers amenities such as pool (membership required), jogging and walking paths, bike trail tennis courts, basketball courts, tot lots and playgrounds; convenient to all major routes, restaurants, shopping and medical. Home is smoke free. Pet (dog) on case-by-base basis. Credit score of 650; minimum annual salary of $120,000. Preference will be given to a qualified tenant willing to sign a lease for 18-24 months. Applications through RentSpree, look for link in the "Leasing Details."
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 2454
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1641
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 2.32
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1641
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 813
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 813
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 6396

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Additional Storage Area
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
  • School District Key: 121139568958
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7376.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Deck(s)
  • Zoning: NT

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1415107731
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1641
  • Close Date: 06/30/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2016
Sold by
Carta Steven M and Carta Katharine Amanda
Bought by
Carta Steven M
Current Estimated Value
$727,311

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$218,000
Outstanding Balance
$180,052
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$547,259

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 1998
Sold by
Carta Steven M
Bought by
Carta Steven M and Carta Katharine A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 1994
Sold by
Ryland Grp Inc The
Bought by
Carta Steven M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,511
Interest Rate
8.55%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Carta Steven M -- Brennan Title Co
Carta Steven M -- --
Carta Steven M $197,380 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Carta Steven M $218,000
Previous Owner Carta Steven M $187,511
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Rented $3,800 0.0% --
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Under Contract -- -- --
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Rent $3,800 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,957 $604,033 $0 $0
2024 $8,957 $575,100 $380,600 $194,500
2023 $8,541 $552,800 $0 $0
2022 $8,181 $530,500 $0 $0
2021 $7,861 $508,200 $312,300 $195,900
2020 $7,456 $480,067 $0 $0
2019 $7,052 $451,933 $0 $0
2018 $6,315 $423,800 $221,700 $202,100
2017 $6,241 $423,800 $0 $0
2016 $1,127 $416,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,127 $412,400 $0 $0
2014 $1,099 $408,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDHW2053852

Bright MLS

APN: 15-107731