Dorsey Search
Homes that fit many budgets
Housing options in Dorsey Search run the gamut from single-family to townhouses and condos. Townhouses often feature covered front porches or back decks, woodburning fireplaces and two to three bedrooms. They sell for $300,000 to $500,000. Condos sit within walking distance of the village center, some with vaulted ceilings, listing for between $220,000 and $350,000. Brick or wood-sided single-family colonials also go on the market, with two-car garages and entertainment-sized back decks. These large homes range from four to six bedrooms and are priced accordingly, from $700,000 to $900,000. “Most homes in Dorsey Search are traditional, center-hall colonials developed in the ’80s and very typical for the time period,” Moore says. “The quality is very good, and people aren’t shy about updating or adding onto their houses.”
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Schools that make the grade
Students who live in Dorsey Search attend Howard County Public Schools, which received an A-plus and are ranked by Niche as the No. 1 school system in Maryland. Schools serving the neighborhood include Northfield Elementary, an A school that touts a strong PTA which puts on events like “Be a Buddy, not a Bully.” At Dunloggin Middle, another A school, students can choose from creative electives, such as band and chorus, to develop their natural talents. Career academies are emphasized at Wilde Lake High, also an A school, where students can choose from agricultural science, construction, finance, the health professions and more.
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Trails, golf and fishing
Residents of Dorsey’s Search appreciate the almost 100 miles of paved trails that connect the neighborhood to other parts of Columbia. For golf enthusiasts, the 18-hole Fairway Hills Golf Club is next door to the neighborhood, offering a par-70 course that includes a putting green, a pro shop, lessons and leagues. Also nearby, Centennial Park features a 54-acre man-made lake stocked with fish, 2.6 miles of paved pathways, a boat ramp and dock area, and an amphitheater, where summer concerts take place in July and August.
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Year-round community events
In addition to homeowner association meetings, the communal space and lawn at Linden Hall is used throughout the year for community gatherings, such as a pre-Memorial Day barbecue with lawn games and plenty of food or a 21-plus Fall Festival similar to an Oktoberfest. Linden Hall has also sold tickets for pool parties with pizza and ice cream at the Columbia Road Park and Recreation Area. Merriweather Post Pavilion, too, is less than 6 miles away and features an outdoor amphitheater where Jimi Hendrix, Willie Nelson and the Foo Fighters have performed.
From Giant Food to Old Ellicott
The Village Town Center features Giant Food and several casual dining establishments, including Pipilinka, a Peruvian eatery popular for its charbroiled chicken, flavors, and good service. Residents can also shop at The Mall in Columbia, which has over 200 stores and restaurants, including The Food Market, an upscale eatery serving small plates, seafood and steaks. Just 4 miles away, Old Ellicott City is an entertainment district with over 80 shops, galleries, restaurants and museums, where visitors can browse vintage albums and enjoy dinner with family and friends.Public transportation and highways
Several bus carriers, including Howard Transit, provide bus service within Columbia, to nearby communities such as Ellicott City, and to Washington and Baltimore, with weekly commuter service to the Washington Metro. Routes 29 and 108 and Interstate 95 are minutes away, taking commuters into Baltimore (20 miles) and Washington, D.C. (40 miles). The Baltimore-Washington International Airport is about 16 miles.
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Important resources nearby
In the heart of Columbia, Howard Community College offers two-year degree, transfer and trade certification programs. Next door, the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center offers a full range of hospital and wellness services from one of the country’s premier academic medical systems.
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Written By
Christopher Kopczynski
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Trent Gladstone
Trent Gladstone
The KW Collective
(667) 218-4642
306 Total Sales
2 in Dorsey Search
$203K - $305K Price Range
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Scott Smolen
Scott Smolen
RE/MAX Leading Edge
(240) 433-7078
159 Total Sales
1 in Dorsey Search
$700,000 Price
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Michele Hagan
Michele Hagan
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
(443) 951-3501
92 Total Sales
1 in Dorsey Search
$325,000 Price
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Charlotte Savoy
Charlotte Savoy
The KW Collective
(667) 771-4326
756 Total Sales
7 in Dorsey Search
$228K - $675K Price Range
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Ted Spenadel
Ted Spenadel
Responds QuicklySamson Properties
(240) 839-6782
30 Total Sales
1 in Dorsey Search
$720,000 Price
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Ellen Eylanbekov
Ellen Eylanbekov
Compass
(443) 543-8461
62 Total Sales
2 in Dorsey Search
$722K - $810K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Columbia Road Park & Recreation Area
Font Hill Wetland Park
Wilde Lake
- Fishing
- Lake
- Trails
Centennial Park
Vantage Point Neighborhood Park
- Dog Park
- Golf
- Picnic Area
Meadowbrook Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Dorsey Search | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Dorsey Search Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dorsey Search, Ellicott City sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Dorsey Search, Ellicott City over the last 12 months is $260,000, down 40% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$299,990
Median Sale Price
$260,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$535,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$260,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
13%
Last 12 months Home Sales
88
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-40%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$244
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,272
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
0.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,904
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,046
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
19,166
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$3,300 - $4,800 per month
- Dorsey Overlook
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,606+ Sq Ft
- 9580 Old Route 108
- Ellicott City, MD
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$1,075 - $1,525 per month
- Selborne House of Dorsey Hall, Senior Living
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 581+ Sq Ft
- 5320 Dorsey Hall Dr
- Ellicott City, MD
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,530
Median Age
47
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$119,821
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$148,130
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
72%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40.5%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22
/ 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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