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West Elkridge in Howard County Maryland’s got it all!—Cozy homes, a golf course, two parks and proximity to all things urban and suburban alike. “West Elkridge is known as a commuter location,” says Brian Pakulla, Realtor with RE/MAX Advantage. “It’s twenty minutes from Downtown Baltimore and thirty-five minutes from DC. Plus, people love the newer homes here and of course, there’s the mall and the casino too.”

Densely populated, homes in West Elkridge range in size and style based on location and subdivision, but you’ll find everything here from detached single-family homes in rambler and split-level styles to newer Traditional builds, as well as a variety of town house, and condo options. With an average sales price of $716,000, price points can range from the mid $300,000s for a town house or condo, to $500,000 for a split-level or rambler, to upwards of a million or more for a detached single-family home.

Students here attend Howard County Public Schools like Rockburn Elementary, Elkridge Landing Middle School and Long Reach High School. Built in 1993, Rockburn Elementary serves over 600 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grades and is also a professional development school for nearby Towson University. With an active PTA, a focus on safety and good citizenship, it’s no surprise that these Rockburn Raccoon’s test scores rank well above state averages.

For all your daily essentials, residents can pop over to the Lynwood Square Shopping Center where they’ll find a Giant Food grocery store, an Exxon gas station and plenty of casual eateries like Pazani’s Pizza serving up hot pies, pasta and paninis on the daily. For additional good eats, head further west to the Shipley’s Grant shopping plaza, home to such delights as a Starbucks Coffee and a Cold Stone Creamery.

Or for a wider range of retail options, check out Arundel Mills, only a short 15-minutes drive away. Renowned as Maryland’s largest retail outlet, this shopping center boasts over 200 stores, restaurants, and entertainment options. Play some arcade games at Dave and Buster’s; travel back in time to dine with knights at Medieval Times; or catch a flick at the Cinemark Egyptian 24 theater. And the Maryland LIVE! Casino is right next door and offers over 4,000 slot machines, 200 table games, poker and more.

Residents of West Elkridge love their direct access to 415-acre Rockburn Branch Park. Offering over nine miles of trails, ten baseball diamonds, six athletic fields, a disc-golf course, and a BMX-track there’s something for everyone here. Or for the golf enthusiasts in your household, pop next door to The Timbers at Troy Course. Practice your putting or tee-off at this 206-acre public course for a nominal fee. Or for a more secluded outdoors experience, plan a hike at Patapsco Valley State Park and enjoy the Patapsco river, waterfalls and woodlands. You’ll see people biking, hiking and fishing along the river in this beautiful state park all year-round. And if you’re patient your bound to spot some local wildlife like white-tailed deer, chipmunks, blue herons and more.

For all of your special occasions, what spot is better than the Belmont Manor and Historic Park? The premier Elkridge-area venue for weddings, conferences, or any large scale event, this 90-acre park features picturesque rolling hills, an 18th century manor house and a stone carriage house and barn too.

Ready for a change of pace? Don’t forget, West Elkridge is conveniently located to all of the major thoroughfares and is less than five miles from the Baltimore Washington Airport. With proximity to all this and more, living in West Elkridge, means easy commutes, beautiful spaces and entertainment around every corner.