Columbia Homes & Real Estate

Find up-to-date Columbia, MD homes for sale and real estate below! Columbia, Maryland, is a census-designated place in Howard County as well as one of the principal communities of the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. This planned community consists of 10 self-contained villages, which each has its own community association. As of 2019, the population was just over 100,000 people. Searching for further information on properties for sale in Columbia, including prior sales history, prices, and property disclosures? Set up a private home tour of any property listed below by contacting your LOCAL real estate experts today. Read more about Columbia real estate.
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This page is updated with Columbia home listings several times per day directly from the Columbia, Maryland MLS.
Each Columbia MLS listing includes the property price, days on market, square footage, year built, lot size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, assigned schools, construction type, and other important details as entered by the listing agent in the MLS.
Also review local Columbia property tax information and the current listing status (active, under contract, or pending). As available, numerous property features such as greenbelt locations, views, swimming pools and Columbia neighborhood amenities including parks and golf courses will be listed.
Columbia Real Estate Market
Home prices in Columbia for a single-family residence can range between $135,000 in affordable neighborhoods and $1.3 million. Luxury homes in the most expensive neighborhoods can sometimes be found for prices ranging between $1.1 million and $1.7 million. Additional property types include condos, townhomes, and golf course homes. For anyone who wishes to live in a subdivision community neighborhood, many choose from within Columbia.
Some popular subdivisions in the area include Allview Estates, Kings Contrivance, and Long Reach. Town Center is also a great neighborhood to live in because of its amazing access to amenities. Living in Town Center means you're close to the largest mall in the state, great parks, and more. For those moving with a pet, several Columbia neighborhoods are dog-friendly thanks to big yards and access to outdoor activities.
Columbia Community Amenities
Columbia offers visitors and residents many things to do and has outdoor attractions, trails, and lakes where they can hike, swim, play, and more. Nature highlights and Columbia parks include the Robinson Nature Center, Elkhorn Branch Trail, Kings Contrivance Loop, Middle Patuxent Environmental Area, and Blandair Regional Park. Additionally, people may enjoy visiting the African Art Museum of Maryland (AAMM), one of only three museums of its kind in the country devoted exclusively to Africa's art. There are plenty of things to do with kids in Columbia as well, and many of these activities and help the city be dog-friendly.
Columbia has a strong economy, and some of the largest employers in the area include Merkle Group, GP Strategies, and Adams & Associates. The most popular industries in Columbia include technical services, health care, and education.
Columbia Local Highlights
- Community associations for each village handle hosting events, working with merchants, and creating master plans
- Located 25 minutes from Baltimore and less than a 20-minute drive to the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
- Washington D.C. is 30 miles away, while Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 35 miles away
- Exciting culture festivals include Columbia Festival of the Arts and Lakefront Summer Festival, events which people may want to check out during a vacation in Columbia
- Golf courses, tennis and pickleball courts, swimming pools, and social sports leagues are some of the prevalent resident amenities
- Facilities for residents like an ice rink, a dog park, a youth & teen center, a horse center, a fitness center, and a skate park
- Merriweather Post Pavilion, one of Columbia's top attractions, is the place to go for concerts and performances
- Residents can choose to be part of the Columbia Association, which gives them access to private amenities and helps fund the community
Columbia School Information
Columbia is a part of the Howard County Public Schools System. Some public schools include Clarksville Elementary School, Pointers Run Elementary School, Clarksville Middle School, Ellicott Mills Middle School, River Hill High School, and Atholton High School. St. Louis School and Atholton Adventist Academy are private schools in the Columbia area.
Thinking about moving to Columbia? Anyone who wishes to buy a home or purchase real estate in Columbia, Maryland, is sure to be pleased living in any of their ten communities. Other residential perks are the village community associations and the convenient proximity to Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington D.C, including through Columbia public transportation.
Columbia, MD Real Estate Agents
Considering the purchase of a home in Columbia? Allow our Columbia real estate experts to guide you through the purchase of your new Columbia property or the sale of your current residence. As local real estate agents, we have insider knowledge on the dynamics unique to Columbia, Maryland real estate.
Connect with The Bob & Ronna Group of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty to get more information about buyer or seller representation. Thinking of selling your home in today's Columbia, MD real estate market? Head to our market analysis page to receive a free property evaluation instantly!
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