Neighborhoods in Howard County, MD

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Dayton

Located just 13 miles southwest of Ellicott City, Dayton is a rural neighborhood with large estates on wide lots. Known for its nearby public schools and peace and quiet, this is a commuter neighborhood for those who prefer to get away from the city yet still have access to its amenities. “In Dayton, you may have to drive everywhere, but you’ll
- Average Value
  
  $1.07M
- List Price
  
  $633K - $2.7M
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  9 Listings
Dayton
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Glenwood

Located in the heart of Howard County’s rural countryside, Glenwood is a popular neighborhood for commuters who enjoy nature and living on multi-acre lots. “This area is both rural and commutable. We’re right in the middle of Baltimore, Frederick and Washington, and we’re an hour outside of Gettysburg. So, really, you’re surrounded by job
- Average Value
  
  $1.07M
- List Price
  
  $620K - $3.8M
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  5 Listings
Glenwood
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West Friendship

Set 23 miles west of Baltimore and 40 miles north of Washington, West Friendship is a rural Howard County community offering secluded single-family homes with acreage. “One of the benefits of this area is you’re kind of halfway between Baltimore and D.C.,” says Joseph S. Bird, a Realtor with Red Cedar Real Estate who has over 11 years of
- Average Value
  
  $1.04M
- List Price
  
  $788K - $2.6M
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  5 Listings
West Friendship
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Glenelg

With a lot of history, rolling hills, quiet farmland and large, mansion-like homes, Glenelg is a quiet part of Howard County. Glenelg’s name is actually a Scottish palindrome, meaning it is spelled the same way from front to back. “Glenelg is one of the original areas where settlers started, and Howard County grew out from there,” says Michelle
- Average Value
  
  $986K
- List Price
  
  $810K - $4.4M
- For Sale
  
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  1 Listing
Glenelg
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Fulton

Surrounded by suburban neighborhoods and the rolling farmlands of Howard County, Fulton is a growing town located between Baltimore and D.C., just minutes from Clarksville and Ellicott City. “Fulton has an upcoming new community called Maple Lawn that offers urban living with a suburban appeal,” says Michelle Boucher, a Realtor with Keller
- Average Value
  
  $984K
- List Price
  
  $636K - $2.1M
- For Sale
  
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  7 Listings
Fulton
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River Hill

Designed by founder James Rouse in the late 1960s, River Hill is one of 10 villages that make up Columbia, Maryland’s first planned community. The area is comprised of single-family homes, townhouses and condos. “I believe people move here because of our neighborhood’s extraordinary diversity,” says Renee Dubois, the village manager of River Hill
- Average Value
  
  $984K
- List Price
  
  $446K - $1.5M
- For Sale
  
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  11 Listings
River Hill
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Ellicott City

Best known for its historic district founded in 1772, Ellicott City is a sprawling expanse of subdivisions and business clusters that extends from the banks of the Patapsco River to the Turf Valley Resort. It serves as the county seat for Howard County, boasting over 75,000 residents. The historic district, most often called Old Ellicott City to
- Average Value
  
  $755K
- List Price
  
  $390K - $1.4M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  55 Listings
Ellicott City
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Ilchester

West Elkridge in Howard County Maryland’s got it all!—Cozy homes, a golf course, two parks and proximity to all things urban and suburban alike. “West Elkridge is known as a commuter location,” says Brian Pakulla, Realtor with RE/MAX Advantage. “It’s twenty minutes from Downtown Baltimore and thirty-five minutes from DC. Plus, people love the
- Average Value
  
  $640K
- List Price
  
  $290K - $1.1M
- For Sale
  
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  31 Listings
Ilchester
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Dorsey Search

Established in 1980, Dorsey Search is the ninth village out of ten to be developed as part of Columbia, Maryland’s first master-planned community. “Every aspect of this community was thought out, especially the amenities and walkability,” says Tom Moore, an associate broker with the Gaylord Brooks Group of Berkshire Hathaway. “You can’t beat the
- Average Value
  
  $600K
- List Price
  
  $263K - $1.1M
- For Sale
  
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  6 Listings
Dorsey Search
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Hickory Ridge

In the 1960s, James Rouse developed Maryland’s first planned community consisting of 10 villages that would respect the natural landscape and promote the growth of its people. One of these villages is Hickory Ridge, a suburb with miles of walking trails and top-rated Howard County schools that’s just about as close as residents can get to the
- Average Value
  
  $600K
- List Price
  
  $298K - $1M
- For Sale
  
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  16 Listings
Hickory Ridge
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Kings Contrivance

Kings Contrivance features oak tree-lined streets, lush community green spaces and award-winning schools tucked among Columbia’s extensive trail system. “This is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Columbia,” says Brian Pakulla, a Realtor with Re/Max Advantage Realty who has been selling homes in the area for over 25 years. “When it was developed,
- Average Value
  
  $567K
- List Price
  
  $255K - $869K
- For Sale
  
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  10 Listings
Kings Contrivance
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Harper's Choice

Harper’s Choice is one of 10 villages that make up Columbia, Maryland’s first planned community designed and founded by James Rouse. His intent was to create a city that would both respect the land and provide growth of the people, which can be seen through the miles of green space throughout Columbia and the all-inclusive supermarket and shopping
- Average Value
  
  $555K
- List Price
  
  $225K - $1.2M
- For Sale
  
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  5 Listings
Harper's Choice
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Long Reach

Part of Maryland’s first planned community of Columbia, the village of Long Reach is a true blend of atmospheres, with shopping hubs, residential pockets and parks within walking distance. “The area was designed so that you could be part of this larger 100,000-person community, but you still have the small town feel of the village itself,” says
- Average Value
  
  $507K
- List Price
  
  $208K - $850K
- For Sale
  
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  26 Listings
Long Reach
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Oakland Mills

Oakland Mills is one of 10 planned communities within Columbia, Maryland, and is then further divided into 3 neighborhoods: Stevens Forest, Thunder Hill and Talbott Springs. The neighborhood is interconnected with walking paths, so residents can access the local parks and schools without needing to step into a vehicle. “There’s a really good
- Average Value
  
  $496K
- List Price
  
  $183K - $751K
- For Sale
  
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  11 Listings
Oakland Mills
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Fairway Hills

The name of Fairway Hills, a small neighborhood in Columbia, Maryland, gives one a perfect indicator of what feature draws prospective owners to the community. “People want to be on the golf course, or within view of it,” says Realtor Jeannette Westcott with Keller Williams Realty Centre, who has over 20 years of experience in the area. “Interior
- Average Value
  
  $473K
- List Price
  
  $286K - $600K
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  4 Listings
Fairway Hills
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Owen Brown

An equal blend of the natural, the commercial and the communal can be found in the village of Owen Brown. Established in 1973, it was the fifth of ten villages to be developed in the greater master-planned community of Columbia. Each comprises homes, a village center and a variety of parks and athletic fields, with more than 95 miles of pathways
- Average Value
  
  $469K
- List Price
  
  $330K - $744K
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  12 Listings
Owen Brown
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Wilde Lake

The village of Wilde Lake sits in the heart of Columbia, Maryland’s first planned community designed and constructed in the 1960s. This city consists of ten villages, all intimately connected by paved walkways and centered around a mall that still serves as a premiere shopping destination for the state. Unique architecture and beautiful
- Average Value
  
  $464K
- List Price
  
  $182K - $844K
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  11 Listings
Wilde Lake
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Columbia Town Center

While ten villages make up Columbia, Maryland's first planned community, Columbia Town Center serves as its nerve center. The town center was designed to be the community’s gathering place for shopping, restaurants and entertainment, and it includes a mall, movie theaters, several eateries, outdoor pavilions and a dinner theater. “Recent buyers
- Average Value
  
  $405K
- List Price
  
  $352K - $540K
- For Sale
  
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  3 Listings
Columbia Town Center
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Marriottsville
- Average Value
  
  $988K
- List Price
  
  $487K - $2.2M
- For Sale
  
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  43 Listings
Marriottsville
Scaggsville

Halfway between the nation’s capital and Charm City, Scaggsville is a southern Howard County community offering a small-town feel. The Rocky Gorge Reservoir hugs this small enclave off Interstate 95 along the Patuxent River. Originally a rural stagecoach stop, Scaggsville today is a suburban enclave of more than 9,200 people. The community’s
- Average Value
  
  $723K
- List Price
  
  $355K - $1.3M
- For Sale
  
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  9 Listings
Scaggsville
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Savage
- Average Value
  
  $497K
- List Price
  
  $334K - $937K
- For Sale
  
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  10 Listings
Savage
Highland

Between Baltimore and Washington, Highland is a Howard County community favored for its rural setting and proximity to transportation. “We’re close to all major highways,” says Paula Fanning, a resident and Realtor with Northrop Realty. “And Highland has that country feel without being out in the middle of nowhere.” Once surrounded by farmland,
- Average Value
  
  $1.10M
- List Price
  
  $643K - $3.2M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  8 Listings
Highland
Waverly Woods
- Average Value
  
  $711K
- List Price
  
  $363K - $1.2M
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  8 Listings
Waverly Woods

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