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Ellicott City, MD 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Ellicott City
Ellicott City is a western suburb within the Baltimore metro area in Central Maryland. It is popular among active adults looking for a tight-knit community with easy access to the…
Ellicott City is a western suburb within the Baltimore metro area in Central Maryland. It is popular among active adults looking for a tight-knit community with easy access to the large-scale amenities of downtown Baltimore. Retirees enjoy boutique shopping and restaurants in its historic district, as well as local parks and recreation.
Ellicott City Climate & Geography
Located a half-hour west of downtown Baltimore, Ellicott City is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP). It experiences all four seasons due to its humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid, winters range from cool to cold with around 20 inches of snowfall, and residents can expect around 206 days of sunshine each year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment in Ellicott City
Ellicott’s downtown, often referred to as Old Ellicott City, is a historic district with plentiful boutique shops, restaurants, art galleries, and small museums. This area also hosts seasonal and holiday events as well as Old Town Market, the county’s Saturday farmers market. Residents can also visit Ellicott City Station, the oldest surviving train station in the U.S., built in 1830.
Outdoor recreation is found at Patapsco Valley State Park to the northeast of the city, featuring hiking and biking trails as well as numerous picnic areas. Residents can also visit Centennial Park to rent canoes and kayaks on Centennial Lake.
Other amenities include a local brewery, two golf courses bordering the CDP, and a 30-minute drive to Baltimore.
Ellicott City Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Ellicott City is higher than the national average mainly because of the high cost of housing. Other factors like transportation and utilities are above average, while health care and groceries match the national average.
Maryland is tax friendly for retirees. Social Security is not taxed, and public pensions and income from retirement savings accounts are taxed, but eligible for deductions. Property and sales taxes are close to the national average.
Health Care in Ellicott City
Though there are no hospitals in Ellicott City, there are numerous hospitals in neighboring cities. Howard County General Hospital in Columbia and Northwest Hospital in Randallstown are both rated as high performing by U.S. News.
Residents can quickly travel to nearby Baltimore for two nationally ranked hospitals: University of Maryland Medical Center (No. 2 in the state) and Johns Hopkins Hospital (No. 1 in the state and No. 3 in the country).
Frequently Asked Questions
In Ellicott City, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 8 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Ellicott City has 69 homes, the largest has 406 homes, and the average communities consists of 174 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Ellicott City. The most recent communities started in Ellicott City include Bethany Glen, Ellicott's Retreat, Gatherings at Ellicott Mills. There are also 2 communities in Ellicott City that offer new construction homes, including Village Crest, Bethany Glen.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Ellicott City. Approximately 12.5% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, The Enclave at Ellicott Hills is a gated communities with 280 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Ellicott City stay on the market for around 332 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $577,168, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Enclave at Ellicott Station average around $799,000, while homes in Ellicott's Retreat average around $489,954.
19 communities near Ellicott City
25 homes near Ellicott City
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3 beds
|4 baths
|3,430 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,522 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,838 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,416 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,784 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,660 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|5 baths
|5,045 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
4 beds
|4 baths
|3,612 sq ft
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
5 beds
|4 baths
|3,555 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,357 sq ft
|Condo
5 beds
|4 baths
|5,140 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,595 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,628 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,720 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,450 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Ellicott City, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 8 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Ellicott City has 69 homes, the largest has 406 homes, and the average communities consists of 174 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Ellicott City. The most recent communities started in Ellicott City include Bethany Glen, Ellicott's Retreat, Gatherings at Ellicott Mills. There are also 2 communities in Ellicott City that offer new construction homes, including Village Crest, Bethany Glen.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Ellicott City. Approximately 12.5% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, The Enclave at Ellicott Hills is a gated communities with 280 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Ellicott City stay on the market for around 332 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $577,168, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Enclave at Ellicott Station average around $799,000, while homes in Ellicott's Retreat average around $489,954.
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