Columbia was famously master-planned: villages, cul-de-sacs, and tidy quarter-acre lots. These five listings didn't get the memo. Every home here sits on more than half an acre in Columbia proper, two of them stretch to three full acres, and all five share the coveted 21044 zip code. From a contemporary hideaway at the end of a cul-de-sac to a brick colonial with no CA annual charge at all, here are five chances to spread out without leaving Columbia.

Tudor Retreat on Three Acres | $1,499,900

11725 Middle Patuxent Court, Columbia, MD 21044

11725 Middle Patuxent Court

Classic Tudor outside, resort inside. The great room's 18-foot ceilings and wood-burning fireplace set the tone, and the finished lower level keeps going: a wet bar with wine refrigerator, a temperature-controlled wine cellar, and a pool table that stays with the house. Upstairs are four bedrooms, including a primary suite with an oversized walk-in shower and dual vanities; the lower level adds a potential fifth. Outside, an expansive deck overlooks the in-ground pool and spa, framed by three acres of mature trees.

Size: 4,817 sq. ft. | Lot: 3 acres
Price: $1,499,900
Contact: R.J. Breeden, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Contemporary Hideaway on a Cul-de-sac | $1,400,000

6614 Corina Court, Columbia, MD 21044

6614 Corina Court

Cherished by its original owners, this contemporary sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac behind stone monuments and a circular driveway, backing to mature woodland. Inside it's all light and volume: a two-story foyer, walls of glass, a music room with a two-story bay window and skylights built for a grand piano, and a gourmet kitchen with an oversized center island. With 7,635 finished square feet, six bedrooms, and seven baths, it's one of the biggest homes you'll find in Columbia proper - on one of the biggest lots, too.

Size: 7,635 sq. ft. | Lot: 3.05 acres
Price: $1,400,000
Contact: Robert and Tracy Lucido, Keller Williams Lucido Agency

Rivers Edge Colonial, No CA Assessment | $925,000

7142 Rivers Edge Road, Columbia, MD 21044

7142 Rivers Edge Road

A rare Columbia address with no HOA fees and no Columbia Association assessment. This brick-front colonial opens on a dramatic spiral staircase and more than 4,000 finished square feet: four bedrooms upstairs, formal rooms and a home office on the main level, and a finished lower level with a full bath, kitchenette, and two bonus rooms - a ready-made in-law suite. A new roof, brand-new windows, and fresh paint round it out, and the backyard backs to mature woods near Holiday Hills Park.

Size: 4,081 sq. ft. | Lot: 0.58 acres
Price: $925,000
Contact: Gregory Osborn, Long & Foster Real Estate

Hickory Ridge, Fully Refreshed | $875,000

10900 Harmel Drive, Columbia, MD 21044

10900 Harmel Drive

This five-bedroom colonial in the Village of Hickory Ridge was made for move-in: new flooring throughout, a fully upgraded kitchen where most of the cabinets have pull-out drawers, and a renovated hall bath upstairs. The vaulted primary suite gets skylights, separate vanities, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. Add a brand-new roof and a rear deck backing to a common-area jog path - this is Columbia, after all.

Size: 3,606 sq. ft. | Lot: 0.63 acres
Price: $875,000
Contact: The Bob & Ronna Group, Samson Properties

Almost an Acre in Rivers Edge | $875,000

10751 Judy Lane, Columbia, MD 21044

10751 Judy Lane

A long driveway with parking for six leads to this freshly painted brick-front colonial on nearly a full acre. Hardwoods flow through the main level, the updated kitchen pairs granite and stainless with deck access, and the finished lower level adds a rec room plus two bonus rooms for hobbies, guests, or a home gym. The headline act is the backyard: a huge, open stretch of lawn with, as the listing puts it, "room for future possibilities."

Size: 3,380 sq. ft. | Lot: 0.97 acres
Price: $875,000
Contact: Wendy Slaughter and Dalia Aly Bracy, Samson Properties

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