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randxalthor t1_isss308 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Moving to Columbia soon by [deleted]

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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