Located some 10 miles southeast of Baltimore in Maryland’s lush woodlands, Columbia is a master-planned community made up of nine separate villages and the Town Center. Recognized by Money Magazine as the fourth best place to live in the United States, this self-contained city offers excellent schools, plenty of shopping, cultural activities and an excellent quality of life. The community is home to over 97,000 residents who enjoy 5,300 acres of permanent open space. One-hundred forty-four tot lots, 225 pedestrian bridges, the 40-acre Symphony Woods, four lakes, and 19 ponds are interlaced with more than 83 miles of pathways for walking, biking and jogging. There is also a vast network of plazas, picnic areas, public areas, tennis courts and fitness trails.
Each neighborhood has a name that is drawn from a historic or literary influence. These villages include Dorsey's Search, Harper's Choice, Hickory Ridge, Kings Contrivance, Long Reach, Oakland Mills, Owen Brown, River Hill, Wilde Lake and Town Center. The real estate market is as diverse and expansive as the community itself, with single-family homes, condos and townhouses available throughout the area.
Columbia, MD Real Estate Market - Price Range of Columbia Houses for Sale
Columbia's real estate market is made up of a beautiful mix of Colonial style homes on large lots. Columbia condominiums as well as townhouses in Columbia, MD can be found starting at $75,000 to $600,000 for newer, larger models with spectacular views of the city and access to recreational amenities. Family homes in Columbia can be found starting from $100,000 in the Village of Hickory Ridge, Columbia Town Center and Thunder Hill subdivisions, and run up to $800,000 and more for large estate properties in preferred neighborhoods including Gaither Hunt, Hobbits Glen and River Hill.
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Columbia Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $402,461 compared to $393,540 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +2%. For Friday, May 18th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Columbia MD. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Columbia to help you find the best home!