5188 Even Star PlaceColumbia, MD 21044Price: $575,000

Welcome to this architecturally distinctive California Contemporary split-foyer home, originally the Ryland Model Home. Thoughtfully updated from 2020-2026 while preserving its timeless mid-century character, this exceptional residence offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and an abundance of natural light throughout. Step inside the dramatic two-story foyer and discover soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, clerestory windows, skylights, and expansive custom picture windows that create bright, open living spaces. The spacious living and dining rooms feature vaulted ceilings, track lighting, and upgraded plush carpeting, making them ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The renovated kitchen is the heart of the home, showcasing vaulted ceilings with skylights, Silestone countertops, white cabinetry, decorative display cabinets, tile backsplash, built-in breakfast peninsula, two appliance garages, and moisture-control upgrades. Anderson sliding glass doors open to the deck and screened porch with vaulted ceilings and skylights, creating the perfect indoor-outdoor living experience while overlooking mature trees and natural ground cover. The private primary suite features vaulted ceilings, clerestory windows, wall sconces, plush carpeting, and a renovated en-suite bath with a relaxing Jacuzzi tub. Two additional main-level bedrooms offer fresh paint, upgraded carpeting, and a hall bath. The fully finished walk-out lower level is filled with daylight and centers around a cozy wood-burning fireplace. A spacious recreation room with wrap-around built-in shelving provides flexible space for entertaining, a home office, study, or media room. A fourth bedroom, full bath and adjacent mudroom have access to the extended garage and storage. Recent improvements include fresh interior paint (2026), new carpet (2025), new roof (2022), Anderson sliding doors (2020), custom picture windows (2016), renovated kitchen, primary bath, lower-level full bath, expanded garage with extended storage, and the addition of the deck and screened porch. Situated on a desirable corner lot backing to mature trees, this home offers privacy, architectural character, and exceptional outdoor living. Optional Columbia Association membership provides access to miles of scenic walking trails, lakes, parks, pools, athletic clubs, golf, tennis, pickleball, community events, and many of Columbia's outstanding recreational amenities. A rare opportunity to own one of Columbia's showcase homes, beautifully blending iconic California Contemporary architecture with thoughtful modern updates.