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The lakeside heart of Columbia, Maryland
The village of Wilde Lake sits in the heart of Columbia, Maryland’s first planned community designed and constructed in the 1960s. This city consists of ten villages, all intimately connected by paved walkways and centered around a mall that still serves as a premiere shopping destination for the state. Unique architecture and beautiful landscaping help define the Wilde Lake neighborhood, its residents delighting in serene walks around the namesake reservoir and in their proximity to all of Columbia’s shopping, restaurants and concert venues. With its excellent school district, regional accessibility and plentiful green space, Wilde Lake truly showcases Columbia’s balance of the natural, the commercial and the communal.
Wilde Lake is a man-made reservoir that provides serene backyard views year round.
Take out a boat or canoe at Wilde Lake's Centennial Park.
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Columbia Contemporaries
Columbia is famous for its inventive architecture, and Wilde Lake is no exception. “There are a lot of strange homes around here,” says Realtor Karriem Hopwood, a lifelong Wilde Lake resident. “We call them Columbia Contemporaries. Specifically in Wilde Lake, there’s a unique row of townhouses right on the water. They sort of defy what a townhouse would cost and what an area home looks like.” Constructed largely in the 1970s, Columbia Contemporaries offer distinctive takes on many traditional styles. Post-modern townhouses and ranch-style homes with features like courtyards, balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows can be found alongside more conventional Colonial Revivals and mid-century split-levels. Townhouses can range from $264,000 to $750,000, while single-family homes tend to price between $684,000 and $750,000.
Columbia Contemporary homes in Wilde Lake typically have cedar siding.
Wilde Lake has some of the most unique home styles in the area, including lakefront properties.
Some homes in Wilde Lake are split level Columbia Contemporaries.
Ranchers, with hidden gems, such as courtyards, hide in the cul-de-sacs of Wilde Lake.
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The lakes and bike paths of Columbia
The Wilde Lake community is based around its namesake water feature, a man-made reservoir stocked routinely with fish. Locals stand on the dam and cast lines into the murky water or lay blankets out beneath the ash trees and picnic next to the wildflowers. “Apart from Wilde Lake, which is the heart of the community, there’s Lake Kittamaqundi,” Hopwood says. Columbia is a famously walkable city, woven through with paved paths that connect all ten villages to one another. The Lake to Lake Trail weaves through the wooded subdivisions between Wilde Lake and Kittamaqundi, so residents can take the scenic route to the Columbia Lakefront when needing fresh air.
Wilde Lake is very close to the main road going to Town Center.
Catch a fish at Wilde Lake dam, but put it back quickly.
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Excellence in the Howard County Public School District
Wilde Lake is part of the Howard County Public School system, ranked by Niche as Maryland’s best school district. Children on the south side of Wilde Lake are zoned to attend Bryant Woods Elementary, rated A-minus. On the north side, children attend Running Brook Elementary, which also scores an A-minus. All students then proceed to Wilde Lake Middle School, another A-minus institution that offers extracurricular programs in dance, jazz band and theater. Students finish at Wilde Lake High School, graded A, where they can participate in the Culinary Science Academy curriculum.
Bryant Woods Middle School in Wilde Lake has 360 students.
Running Brook Elementary School in Wilde Lake 89% minority enrollment.
WIlde Lake Middle School in Wilde Lake teachers grades 6th-8th.
Wilde Lake High School has over 18,000 total students.
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Merriweather Post Pavilion and Symphony Woods
Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia’s home for concerts, music festivals and stand-up comedy, has stood 1.5 miles from Wilde Lake since 1967. The amphitheater is routinely ranked among the nation’s best outdoor venues, and is surrounded by Symphony Woods, a popular destination in its own right. “Wine in the Woods is still a huge deal here,” Hopwood says. For over 30 years, Wine in the Woods has been one of Maryland’s largest wine festivals, drawing crowds from all over the state who mill about and sample local wine and craft beers while bands perform on either of the two available stages. Artists sell their work at vendor booths while visitors and locals alike delight in the scent of fresh crab cakes beneath the shady trees.
Merriweather Post Pavilion in Wilde Lake brings you some of the best artists.
Merriweather Post Pavilion in Wilde Lake has many trees to cover Symphony Woods concerts.
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Between Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
Six major highways converge in Columbia, connecting residents 25 miles south to Washington, D.C. and 20.5 miles north to Baltimore. Interstate 95 is the most direct to either, with Routes 29, 32 and 100 providing alternatives. Route 100 offers the quickest access to Baltimore Washington International Airport 17 miles from the neighborhood. In addition, Wilde Lake is served by six Howard County Transit bus lines, connecting it with its northern neighbor, Ellicott City.
Unlimited options around Columbia Mall
Columbia is a central retail and dining hub of Howard County, and residents of Wilde Lake are poised to take full advantage of it. The Whole Foods at Lake Kittamaquindi is the nearest option for grocery shopping, located just across Little Patuxent Parkway from the Mall in Columbia. Since 1971, this mall has been a Howard County mainstay featuring over 200 retailers, attracting shoppers from all over Maryland. In recent years, the area around the mall has seen increased development. “My family has really been enjoying The Food Market,” Hopwood says. “It’s on that outside ring around the mall, where there have been tons of restaurants cropping up lately. And, of course, the Merriweather District is coming into its own, too, and that’s only about a mile down the road. My friend just opened the GameOn Bar and Arcade in Merriweather. There are so many good options that it’s tough to narrow it down.”
Color Burst Park, near Wilde Lake, is the newest spot for residents to enjoy.
NamaStay Puppy Yoga at The Pearl is a new monthly adoption event near Wilde Lake.
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Healthcare and Howard Community College
Wilde Lake is just under 2 miles from the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, a top-ten hospital in the Baltimore region and a major employer in the area. The hospital is also right next door to Howard Community College, which Niche ranks No. 2 of all community colleges in Maryland.
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Parks in this Area
Swansfield Playground
Basketball
Pool
Playground
Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods
Events
Parking Lot
Amphitheater
Wilde Lake
Fishing
Lake
Trails
Centennial Park
Vantage Point Neighborhood Park
Dog Park
Golf
Picnic Area
Bailey Park
Boating
Lake
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
25 min drive
Bus
Little Patuxent Pkwy & Faculty Dr (Westbound)
Bus
Columbia Rd & Brook Way North (Southbound)
Bus
Twin Rivers & Jason La Opp Eb
Bus
Little Patuxent Pkwy & Century Plaza
Bus
Twin Rivers & Jason La Wb
Bus
Columbia Rd & Brook Way South (Southbound)
Bus
Wilde Lake Village Center (Southbound)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wilde Lake
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wilde Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wilde Lake, Columbia sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Wilde Lake, Columbia over the last 12 months is $335,000, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Get ready to fall in love with this bright and cheery condo boasting a delightfully unique floor plan and abundant natural sunlight! Located in the heart of Columbia, you'll be just a stroll away from the beautiful Wilde Lake—where you can enjoy scenic walking trails, lush greenery, and tranquil open spaces perfect for picnics, jogging, or simply unwinding outdoors.Enter through your charming
What a Great Location! Just a few blocks from Columbia Mall and Whole Foods, this beautifully maintained townhome offers both convenience and comfort. The current owner has thoughtfully renovated nearly every aspect of the home, including all bathrooms and the fully finished basement, which features a full bath and an unfinished laundry room. Major system updates include a new roof (5 years old),
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Welcome Home to this newly renovated beautiful 3 bedroom 2.5 bath townhouse. New roof in 2023, fully renovated 1st and 2nd floor in 2024. The home features new flooring on main and upper levels. Fresh paint and large light filled rooms. Large separate dining area. Walking distance to Wilde Lake and Lake Kittamaqundi, Whole foods, Columbia mall and Community pool. Full size washer and dryer in
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,138
Median Age
41
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$105,208
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$117,448
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
College Graduates
54.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.2%
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®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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