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Karen Ingalls
Long & Foster
9171 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
410 418 8155
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I sell Residential Real Estate full-time in and around Howard County. My focus includes Ellicott City, Columbia, Marriotsville, West Friendship, Clarksville, Elkridge, and Fulton. In addition, I also service the surrounding areas of Catonsville and Windsor Mill in Baltimore County, Sykesville and Eldersburg in Carroll County, and Hanover and northwestern Anne Arundel County.
If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Howard County, Maryland call me at 410.418.8155 or email me at kingalls@lnf.com to get a report on the most recent transactions in the area. Click to our Howard County, MD listings, or tell me what you're looking for and I will contact you when a home comes on the market. |
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Spotlight on: Howard County, Maryland Howard County, Maryland is in the heart of the corridor between Washington D.C. and Baltimore and has a well-blended mix of urban and suburban lifestyles. It's known for it highly educated workforce and ranks among the wealthiest in the state. In April 2011 Forbes.com stated the medium Income for Howard County Maryland is $101,300 (which is the 4th highest in the county behind Falls Church, Loudoun and Fairfax Counties in VA)
Howard County was created from Anne Arundel County in 1938 and officially became a county in 1851. It was named for a Revolutionary War officer and governor of Maryland, John Eager Howard. The county incorporates a historic legacy with a dynamic economy including farming to high-tech industry along with a wide array of cultural and leisure activities.
Howard County Home Sales
Homes in Howard County range from one bedroom condo to sprawling luxury homes. The County is commonly referred to as East or West Howard County with the Eastern portion of the County made up of developments, shopping and businesses. The Western portion of the County has seen much growth over the years, but still retains a number of farms and undeveloped land.
Howard County Home Statistics
In 2010, there were about 1601 single family homes sold.
- This represents a 6% increase in the number of homes SOLD in Howard County from 2009 (1500 homes sold).
- The number of active listings at the end of 2010 increased 16.4% (from 849 in 2009 to 988 in 2010). The previous year between 2008 and 2009, the number of active listings decreased about 27% from 1173 in '08 to 849 in '09.
- The median price of homes SOLD in 2010, increased from $380,000 in 2009 to $397,250 in 2010, this represent an increase of 4.5%. The previous year between 2008 and 2009, the median price of homes SOLD decreased 6.6% from $405,000 in 2008 to $380,000 in 2009.
Howard County New Home Sales
Looking for a new home? There are several new home sites currently available with several builders with currently quick delivery inventory. Interested in a brand new home in Howard County? The average new Construction Single family home sold was $871,314.
Howard County Active Adult Communities
Relatively new to the area are several Active Adult Communities. With the restriction on new home development on many areas within the county due to School overpopulation, builders are able to get the Adult communities approved. Depending on what you are looking for, I can help you find it. They can be 1 level condos or 3 bedroom single homes or large town homes. Sales run from $256,000 to $681,000.
Howard County Links:
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Spotlight on: Ellicott City, Maryland Ellicott City is the county seat of Howard County government and offers a great location for families working both in Baltimore and Washington, DC. The schools are among the top rated in the state and nationally. Within Ellicott City and its surrounding area are many parks including the beautiful Patapsco River and Patapsco Valley State Park with great recreational opportunities.
Ellicott City was created when three brothers that moved to the area from Buck's County PA founded Ellicott City as a Quaker Community. The Brothers John, Joseph and Andres established Ellicott Mills in 1772 paying three dollars per acre. The Ellicott's established a grist mill and established mills for flour and manufacturing iron products.
Although one of the main attractions in Ellicott City is a beautifully restored old Mill Town built in 1772, it also includes much more. The historical Main Street includes a wide array of restaurants, museums and shops. Historic Ellicott City is one of those rare towns where people from all walks of life converge.
Ellicott City Home Sales
Homes are available in all styles and ages with new development now surrounding the Historic District and larger estate homes now overlooking the countryside and farms.
Ellicott City Home Statistics
In 2010,
- 400 single family homes were sold. Of those, 19 were foreclosures and 27 were disclosed short sales.
- 173 townhomes were sold. Of those, 13 were foreclosures, and 6 were short sales.
- 86 condos were sold and 9 were foreclosures and 2 were short sales.
Ellicott City Links
Ellicott City | B & O Railroad Station Museum
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Columbia, Maryland Columbia, made up of ten villages each with its own neighborhood, schools, community center and shops, is the product of developer James Rouse's vision of a diverse sharing and environmentally conscious development. It provides an ideal location between Baltimore and Washington D. C. with many commuters living within its boundaries. The Columbia Association offers a wide range of culture, recreational and community service programs designed to make Columbia a great place to live, work and play.
Columbia Home Sales
Homes in Columbia are located within each of the ten Villages within Columbia with each Village having it's own shopping, recreation and home diversity.
Columbia Home Statistics
In 2010,
- 426 single family homes were sold. Of those, 27 were foreclosures and 28 were disclosure short sales.
- 452 townhomes were sold. Of those, 58 were foreclosures, and 35 were short sales.
- 143 condos were sold and 12 were foreclosures and 19 were short sales.
Columbia Links
Official Columbia Site | Columbia Association
| Map of Columbia and it's Villages
Variety in Howard County, Maryland Homes
Howard County Homes range from condos and townhomes in the mid $100,000 to $400,000 and up to single family homes ranging from just under $400,000 to the $2,000,000 and up. Over the past couple of years, many Active Adult or Fifty-Five plus (55+) neighborhoods have developed in the form of condos, townhomes and single family homes.
Howard County, Maryland has a great mix of old and new that includes historical Ellicott City, Elkridge and Savage in the east, sprawling farm land in the west and a nice mix of neighborhoods along with the model city of Columbia in the center. Howard County has been listed as one of the most affluent and educated communities in the US. The quality of life is evidentby the award winning schools, a strong and active Parks and Recreational program, thriving arts community, and active citizens that take pride in their neighborhood. Money Magazine reported that Ellicott City and Columbia are "One of the Best Places to Live".
Interesting facts about Howard County, Maryland
In Located about 15 miles west of Baltimore and about 30 miles north of Washington DC, Howard County, Maryland has a well-blended mix of urban and suburban lifestyles. It's known for its highly educated workforce and ranks among the wealthiest in the state. April 2011 Forbes.com stated the medium Income for Howard County Maryland is $101,300 (which is the 4th highest in the county behind Falls Church, Loudoun and Fairfax Counties in VA)
Howard County, Maryland was originally part of Anne Arundel County and was designated Howard in honor of the 5th Governor of Maryland, John Eager Howard. Howard became the 21st county of Maryland with Ellicott City its county seat.
Ellicott City, Maryland was established in 1772 as a flour mill by three Quaker brothers of Bucks County, PA. The brothers convinced the farmers in central Maryland to farm wheat instead of tobacco to assist them with their mill operations. Ellicott City became of the first stops for The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad outside Baltimore and the train station now stands as a National Historical Landmark. Many parts of the original town still exist along Main Street and includes small shops along with Restaurants and Antique shops.
Columbia was established by the Rouse Company in the mid 1960s when it announced to the county it had secured land in the middle of the county to build a new city. The city would provide jobs, recreation, shopping, and various housing options along with commercial and industrial development. Columbia is considered a group of neighborhoods within villages and got its name from Columbia Pike that already existed.
Elkridge is located on the eastern tip of Howard County, Maryland and is one of the oldest settlements within Howard County. Elkridge was originally used for its shipping docks along the Patapsco River for shipments of tobacco and iron. Elkridge's original name was Elk Landing but when the shipping business dropped of, the port became known simply as Elkridge.
West Friendship developed slowly as the folks within Howard County moved west. Most early settlers were farmers and in the 1950s the farmers established the Howard County Fairground in West Friendship. Today West Friendship thrives with a mix of farm land and traditional urban development.
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