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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 resident of the neighboring village and a Realtor at Cummings & Co. with more than two 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.
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. “It’s a very outdoorsy area," Lapides says. 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 play miniature 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. “There’s a lot happening in the downtown area, including the Meriweather Post Pavilion," Lapides says. "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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Harper's Choice Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Harper's Choice, Columbia sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Harper's Choice, Columbia over the last 12 months is $522,500, up 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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