Columbia, MD
In the incredible Baltimore-Washington D.C. Metro Area, the city of Columbia, Maryland, is a fantastic place to live in scenic Howard County. This remarkable master-planned community consists of ten distinct, self-contained villages. Created and developed by James W. Rouse, Columbia sprung from the idea that residents’ quality of life could be enhanced by the city in which they live. Instead of focusing only on engineering and economics, Rouse also considered human values. In 1967 Columbia opened with the intent to eliminate the usual subdivision inconveniences, in addition to eliminating class, religious, and racial segregation. Since its opening, the community has continually ranked in the top ten of Best Places to Live in America according to CNN Money magazine. The Columbia Association governs Columbia proper, however there is a larger area outside the association’s jurisdiction that has a Columbia address according to the Census Bureau and U.S. Postal Service. That area includes multiple communities that existed long before Columbia, such as Atholton, Simpsonville, and Clarksville. Home to well over one hundred thousand people, Columbia is one of Maryland’s most populous communities, second only to Baltimore. With proximity to Washington D.C. and Baltimore, first-rate library and school systems, recreational and cultural opportunities, diversity, and natural beauty, it is no wonder Columbia real estate is a magnet in the metro. Real estate in Columbia is as diverse as its population. Columbia homes for sale include apartments, condos, townhouses, and a variety of single-family properties. Columbia properties also vary in age, square footage, and architectural design according to the village and neighborhood in which they were built. Columbia encompasses the Villages of River Hill, Dorsey’s Search, Kings Contrivance, Hickory Ridge, Town Center, Owen Brown, Long Reach, Oakland Mills, Harper’s Choice, and Wilde Lake. And within each of those villages are multiple lovely neighborhoods. If you would like more specific information regarding available properties in Columbia, Maryland, we would be happy to assist, so please connect with us as soon as you are able.
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