Howard County town guide

Homes for Sale in Columbia, MD

Live listings in Columbia, MD across 21044, 21045 and 21046, plus what’s different about buying and selling in a planned community. Listings update all day from Bright MLS.

Quick answer: Columbia is a planned community in Howard County founded by developer James Rouse, with its first residents arriving in 1967. It is organized into villages, each with its own village center, and most homes are within the Columbia Association, which charges an annual assessment and runs pools, paths, lakes and fitness centers.

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What to know about Columbia

  • Villages, not neighborhoods: Columbia is split into villages like Wilde Lake, Harper’s Choice, River Hill and Kings Contrivance, each with its own center and character.
  • The Columbia Association charge: Most Columbia homes pay an annual Columbia Association assessment on top of county taxes, plus any village or HOA fees. Factor it into the budget.
  • Howard County schools and taxes: Columbia follows Howard County taxes and schools. Buyers moving up from Prince George’s County should compare both carefully.
  • Downtown and Merriweather: Downtown Columbia, Lake Kittamaqundi and Merriweather Post Pavilion are the center of the community’s growth.

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Columbia questions

What county is Columbia, MD in?

Howard County.

Do Columbia homes pay a Columbia Association fee?

Most do. The Columbia Association charges an annual assessment that funds its pools, paths and facilities.

How do I get new Columbia listings by email?

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Bruno Tarquinii, REALTOR®, Fairfax Realty Premier. Call or text (240) 418-3809.