Living in or near downtown Ellicott City is a great option. With history infused in every part of the 18th-century town, there are many great options for living and entertainment. Rowhouses and single-family homes are plentiful, as are boutique shops, good restaurants, and fun cafes and museums.
Oella is just a few miles northeast of Ellicott City and offers a great rural atmosphere for any family. It's close enough to get to Ellicott City in a few minutes and is only 30 minutes from Baltimore and 45 minutes from Washington, D.C. There are great rental apartment options or sweeping country homes in this area.
Just one mile northwest of Ellicott City is Linwood, a small, residential community that has both new and older single-family homes with acres of land available. One of the perks of this neighborhood is its proximity not only to downtown but to four major shopping centers, including Golden Triangle and Chatham Station. It is also on the border of Patapsco State Park.
If you're looking for beautiful countryside in the area, look no further than Lichester. This hilly area is in the middle of Patapsco State Park and offers wonderful views and natural scenery. It is also a quick drive to the Community College of Baltimore County's Catonsville campus, which offers jobs and other services. Many of the homes in this area are on or near the Patapsco river.
