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[deleted] OP t1_issis1c wrote

Which is the nicest area for townhouses?

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randxalthor t1_isss308 wrote

If you want the typical "nice," you'll be looking in Ellicott City. Columbia has more socioeconomic diversity and more community benefits.

Easier to guide you with a price range. Low end, small, old townhouses in less desirable areas start around $300k, new luxury townhouses are $700k. You can get very nice garage townhouses in convenient locations for around $500-550k.

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toliver2112 t1_istslpw wrote

Also, if you want to enjoy the amenities of the Columbia area without the Columbia Association dues, look in EC.

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PatientSarcasm t1_isu3o7c wrote

Don't discount this notion. Paying the CA annual assessment (which is like a tax) will set you back about $1,200/year.

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Native_Outsider t1_isvbe45 wrote

Or simply buy a home in one of the many non-CA neighborhoods in Columbia. Kings Contrivance, for example, has a couple neighborhoods with no CA, despite being very close to the village center. But there’s a lot to like about the CA neighborhoods, such as the bike trails and probably more of a community vibe.

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Wjbskinsfan t1_istty1v wrote

That depends on your budget. Town Center has nice townhomes that are fairly new. They also have more condos. There are some new townhouses that were just built in Kings Contrivance, River Hill is always a nice area if you can afford it.

Wilde Lake and Owen Brown are turning things around but I’d still wait a bit to see if it sticks.

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DancingAnger t1_isv7nrn wrote

Personal (and very subjective) favorites:

  • Maple Lawn!!
  • Shipley's Grant
  • Old Frederick Rd around Waverly Woods & Marriottsville Rd
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jules9687 t1_isvex75 wrote

Clarksville also has a couple of great townhouse communities, with lots of walkable restaurants, etc., great schools, and very accessible to Columbia (some parts of Clarksville are under Columbia Association). But like everyone else has said, budget and school considerations are relevant.

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WanderingBat t1_it4mqpp wrote

Emerson/Wellington Farms is a really nice area in Laurel. Very close to Kings Contrivance. There's townhomes there for 500k to 650k. Newer homes, and relatively newer schools (Murray Hill, Gorman Crossing, and this area may be redistricted to the brand new high school). Definitely a place to consider. There aren't many shops in the immediate neighborhood, but it's close to Route 1, Maple Lawn, and Columbia shops.

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