Howard County, Maryland is located in Central Maryland just west of Baltimore City and County and Northeast of Montgomery County and Washington D.C.. Currently home to over 340,000 residents in 120,000 households, this convenient and commutable location as well as its reputation for being a well-designed community with a high median income, makes it highly sought after.
Given the location and reputation, you may envision a lot of cookie-cutter homes on small lots so you’ll be pleasantly surprised to find many established neighborhoods with homes on approximately 1/2 acre.
Driving into these older subdivisions with homes built in the 1960’s to 1990’s, you’ll find quiet yet walkable and friendly neighborhoods. These homes are typically serviced with public water and sewer and county refuse service and are easily accessible to the many commuter routes to nearby DC and Baltimore.
There are certainly communities with smaller lots and newer homes as well as those with larger homes and lots but these older neighborhoods provide a great option for homebuyers looking to spend well under $650,000 to find a home with approximately 2,000 sq. ft. living area on a 1/2 acre lot.
In 2024, according to a Bright MLS search, you can purchase Townhomes and Apartments in Howard County from the low-$200 thousands to the mid-$600 thousands. Detached residences can be purchased from the low-$400 thousands to up to over $5 million. By the end of September, 2024 the average price for one of the 384 homes actively listed in the Bright MLS was over $814,000 and the median sale price was $625,000. 175 of the 384 actively listed homes were priced under $650,000.
All of this data is proof that yes, you can afford to move to Howard County, Maryland for less than $650,000! For more information, check out this video:
If you’d like more information about homes in Howard County, Maryland or the surrounding area, feel free to reach out to me! Check out this link for current active listings in Ellicott City and Columbia in Howard County, Maryland.
