Featured Listing Friday – Featured Community – Single Level Homes in the Village of Oakland Mills

Featured Listing Friday - Featured Community - Single Level Homes in the Village of Oakland Mills.

From time to time I work with Buyers who have a very specific type of property in mind.  In fact, I am working with a Buyer right now who would like a home with these features:

• Most important - a single level home - no stairs
• A smaller home - 2 or 3 bedrooms at the most
• No basement - no waterproofing to worry about, no sump pump headaches

For many Buyers, when looking for these qualities in a home, they believe their options are limited to a Condo.  But what if you would like the ease of living that a Condominium provides, and yet the space and privacy of a single family home?  What if the Buyer would like room to garden, or a private yard with a patio or deck to enjoy the seasons?

In this situation, I always take my Buyers through the homes off of Encounter Row in the Village of Oakland Mills of Columbia.  Most of the homes in this area fit these criteria - they are 2 or 3 Bedroom Single Family Homes, on a single level.  Many of them have the space and sun that a gardening enthusiast would require.

These properties were generally built about 40 years ago, so the nicer properties will have updated Kitchens and/or Bathrooms.  The condition of these homes will vary, but some of them have been very well maintained.  If you would like the convenience of a garage, many of the homes have those as well.

The homes in the neighborhood off Encounter Row in the neighborhood of Stevens Forest have easy access to the walking trails of Columbia.  These homes are a very short walk to the Columbia Association Pool at Stevens Forest.  If you are up for a longer hike, take the walking trails to the Fishing and Recreation provided at nearby Lake Elkhorn.  The Oakland Mills Village Center is less than a mile away, making shopping conveniently close.  Also nearby are the Mall in Columbia, and commuter routes such as Route 29 and 32, and Interstate 95.

Many of the homes are situated on private cul de sacs, and Encounter Row itself is not a through street, which really limits the traffic in the neighborhood.  Stevens Forest Elementary School, Oakland Mills Middle School and Oakland Mills High School are all within easy walking distance.  You can view the school reports for these schools at www.greatschools.net.  School attendance areas can change from year to year, and should be independently verified for each property you view through the school district.  You can contact the Howard County Public School System for this information, or use their handy online School Locator.

Below I've provided a map of the area, as well as a list of homes currently for sale.  If you find yourself looking for the ease of Condo living, with the space and privacy of a Single Family Home, as well as access to the recreation and amenities provided by the Columbia Association, the neighborhood located off of Encounter Row should be your first stop.

Single Level Homes Listed For Sale in Columbia, MD - located off of Encounter Row in the Village of Oakland Mills.