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Columbia, MD 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Columbia
Columbia is a planned community in Central Maryland. Conveniently located between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., retirees in Columbia 55+ communities can enjoy the cultural and…
Columbia is a planned community in Central Maryland. Conveniently located between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., retirees in Columbia 55+ communities can enjoy the cultural and entertainment offerings of these major metro areas. The area's local amenities include abundant outdoor recreation, a vibrant art scene, and plenty of local museums and theaters, making Columbia a popular retirement destination.
Columbia Climate & Geography
Columbia has a humid subtropical climate. Winters are cool while summers are hot and humid. Residents of Columbia experience less snowfall and more rainfall than average.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment In Columbia
Residents of Columbia have access to multiple expansive greenspaces. Patapsco Valley State Park has over 16,000 acres of land where active adults can hike, bike, and enjoy the scenic waterfall views. There are also several lakes nearby, providing plenty of fishing and boating opportunities. Kittamaqundi, Triadelphia Reservoir Lake, and Wilde Lake are among the most popular outdoor destinations.
Columbia also has a variety of music venues, theaters, and art galleries. Merriweather Post Pavilion is an amphitheater nestled in 40 acres of forest that hosts concerts in a full range of genres, and Toby's Dinner Theatre produces musicals. The Columbia Art Center offers year-round art classes and workshops, and the African Art Museum of Maryland showcases diverse African art exhibits.
In addition to its local amenities, residents are 45 minutes from Baltimore and an hour from D.C.
Columbia Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living in Columbia is higher than both the state and national averages because of high housing costs.
Maryland does not tax Social Security benefits. The state taxes other forms of retirement income, but savings accounts and public pensions are eligible for deductions. Property taxes are average, and Maryland offers a tax credit to homeowners. The state imposes a flat sales tax of 6 percent.
Health Care In Columbia
The Baltimore metro area, which includes 55+ communities in Columbia, ranks in the top 115 communities on Gallup's Well-Being Index.
Residents of Columbia have easy access to several hospitals that are rated high performing by U.S. News. These include Doctors Community Hospital, Howard County General Hospital, and Holy Cross Hospital-Silver Spring. There are also several nationally ranked hospitals nearby, including MedStar Washington Hospital Center, University of Maryland Medical Center, and Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Columbia, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Columbia has 24 homes, the largest has 350 homes, and the average communities consists of 133 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Columbia. Approximately 25.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Snowden Overlook is a gated communities with 350 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Columbia stay on the market for around 111 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $733,097, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Scot's Glen average around $895,000, while homes in Snowden Overlook average around $654,290.
23 communities near Columbia
32 homes near Columbia
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4 beds
|4 baths
|4,939 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,425 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,509 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|4 baths
|4,054 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,422 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,660 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,637 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,150 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,522 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,838 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,719 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,416 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,784 sq ft
3 beds
|4 baths
|4,424 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,660 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|5 baths
|5,045 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,347 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,880 sq ft
|Condo
6 beds
|7 baths
|4,241 sq ft
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,450 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|5 baths
|4,208 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|5 baths
|4,620 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,018 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,480 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|5 baths
|5,057 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,500 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,720 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,450 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Columbia, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Columbia has 24 homes, the largest has 350 homes, and the average communities consists of 133 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Columbia. Approximately 25.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Snowden Overlook is a gated communities with 350 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Columbia stay on the market for around 111 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $733,097, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Scot's Glen average around $895,000, while homes in Snowden Overlook average around $654,290.
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