$555,346Average Value$228Average Price per Sq Ft9Homes For Sale
Outdoorsy suburban Columbia village
Harper’s Choice is one of 10 villages that make up Columbia, Maryland’s first planned community designed and founded by James Rouse. His intent was to create a city that would both respect the land and provide growth of the people, which can be seen through the miles of green space throughout Columbia and the all-inclusive supermarket and shopping centers of each individual village. Within Harper’s Choice are three subdivisions: Longfellow, Swansfield and Hobbit’s Glen. “Each community in Harper’s Choice has its own personality,” says Jill Lapides, a 35-year local of the neighboring village and Realtor at Cummings & Co. with more than 2 decades of experience selling in the Columbia area. In Longfellow is the elementary school, where the community gathers for seasonal events like the Fourth of July Festival. And in Hobbit’s Glen, avid golfers and racquetball players can practice their swings. “Located between Washington and Baltimore, Harper’s Choice is a bedroom community with great amenities,” says Lapides.
Harper's Choice is in the northwest part of Columbia.
Harper's Choice is one of 10 villages that make up Columbia.
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From townhomes to private colonial estates
Residential options in Harper’s Choice include units in multifamily complexes to single-family ranch homes and million-dollar estates. On the lower price end, 1,000- 1,500-square-foot townhomes, condos and apartments typically cost between $200,000 and $400,000 for units with more recent updates. “Of the surrounding villages, this one has more modern contemporary architecture, among other styles,” Lapides says. Split levels and Colonials with attached garages, some nestled in quiet cul-de-sacs, range from 1,500 to 3,500 square feet in size and around $350,000 to $850,000 in price. Larger, 4,000- to 7,000-square-foot Colonial Revival and modern estates hidden behind mature trees or along the golf course can cost from about $950,000 to upwards of $1.5 million.
The homes in Harper's Choice have lush green grass.
Enjoy living in Harper's Choice with a great front yard.
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Trail walks and golfing at Hobbit’s Glen
Harper’s Choice residents don’t have to go much farther than their backyards to embrace the fresh air at one of the many green spaces and walking trails. “There are thousands of miles of walking and biking paths in Columbia, says Lapides. “It’s a very outdoorsy area. You can walk from Harper’s Choice to downtown Columbia easily.” On the east side, Cedar Lane Park offers 93 acres of playgrounds, athletic fields and courts and even a dog park. Sitting adjacent is Columbia SportsPark, where locals can mini golf, take a swing in the batting cages and practice at the skatepark. This park also hosts school events and community fundraisers throughout the year. Also nearby is Columbia Athletic Club, complete with a fitness center, indoor pool and athletic courts. Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club is a membership-based course, but the driving range and short-game area are open to the public.
Golf can be difficult. But not difficult to access the driving range when in Harper's Choice.
If you're looking for a nice stroll or place to bike, Harper's Choice has many trails.
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A-rated Howard County public schools
Students living in Harper’s Choice can begin with a 12-1 student-teacher ratio at Longfellow Elementary School, which Niche grades an A-minus and ranks in the top 15% of best public elementary schools in Maryland. “Every summer, the surrounding villages come out to the school to watch the Fourth of July Parade. It’s a fun time,” Lapides adds. Learners can then advance to an 11-1 student-teacher ratio at Harper’s Choice Middle School, which receives a B-plus grade. Wilde Lake High School – which Niche grades an A and ranks in the top 13% of best college prep high schools in the state – offers more than 55 student-led clubs, including International Club and Mock Trial Team.
Wilde Lake High is ranked 11th in Howard County Public High Schools and is in Harper's Choice.
Harper's Choice Middle School in Harper's Choice helps your students succeed.
Longfellow Elementary School in Harper's Choice helps students advance in their academics.
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Running errands at Harper’s Choice Village Center
When in need of groceries or a quick bite, residents head to Harper’s Choice Village Center. The shopping plaza has a Safeway, salons, storefronts, a gas station and several fast-food eateries including a Guatemalan taco take-out spot. For a more upscale dine-in, locals might indulge in modern burgers and seafood fare with a seasonal cocktail at The Turn House, a restaurant overlooking the golf course greens. “Columbia is going through a renaissance of development, and one thing that’s really growing is the restaurant scene,” says Lapides. “There’s a lot happening in the downtown area, including the Meriweather Post Pavilion. This huge outdoor venue is always hosting a famous musician.”
Grocery shopping in Harper's Choice is easy when Safeway is right down the street.
El Sabor Chapin is a foodtruck in Harper's Choice that makes tasty food.
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Cruising on Clarksville Pike and the RTA
The main thoroughfares around Harper’s Choice are Clarksville Pike and Harpers Farm Road, the latter leading to downtown Columbia in less than 4 miles. The Patuxent Freeway and U.S. Route 29 are nearby, making commutes easy for those working in the big cities. The RTA bus system picks up passengers throughout town, dropping off at big stops like Johns Hopkins Howard Medical Center on the south side. For further travel, the BWI airport is 20 miles east.
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Parks in this Area
Cedar Lane Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Hawthorn Park
Basketball
Pool
Playground
Swansfield Playground
Basketball
Pool
Playground
Columbia Dog Park
Dog Park
Trails
Green Meadow Playground
Basketball
Playground
Middle Patuxent Environmental Area
Trails
Nature Center
River
Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
29 min drive
Bus
Cedar Ln & Little Patuxent Pkwy (Southbound)
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Cedar Ln & Rock Coast Rd (Northbound)
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Twin Rivers Rd & Harpers Farm Rd Wb
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Cedar Ln & Little Patuxent Pkwy (Northbound)
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Little Patuxent Pkwy & Harpers Farm Rd
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Harper's Choice Village Center
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Harpers Farm Rd & Gloucester Rd (Eastbound)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Harper's Choice
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Harper's Choice, Columbia sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Harper's Choice, Columbia over the last 12 months is $477,888, down 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
9,334
Median Age
40
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$105,642
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$123,881
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.8%
College Graduates
61.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
15''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
21/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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