tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446476235001311969.post243304842711734590..comments2023-11-21T03:19:38.942-05:00Comments on Columbia and Howard County Maryland's Future: A Message About Crime and RedevelopmentSpence Leanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07961564411302768615noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446476235001311969.post-90786061479551016252008-12-04T19:49:00.000-05:002008-12-04T19:49:00.000-05:00What type of house are you looking for? Columbia h...What type of house are you looking for? Columbia has such a large pallette of housing options that it's hard to break down what the best ones are unless you have a specific one in mind. I will answer your question as if you're looking for all of them. Some people might have their doubts about the schools but they're fine, I think they fear the growing cultural and economic diversity.<BR/> <BR/>Vantage Point, older town homes in a safe low traffic location. You can get a good deal on one that hasn't been renovated. The renovated ones get a little pricey. I grew up in Vantage Point and attended the districted schools.<BR/> <BR/>Phelps Luck, The closer to Route 108 and the further from Tamar Drive the better. It's a mix of older town homes and single family homes. Any home in Phelps Luck would need renovations if they haven't been done already. Phelps Luck Elementary is very crowded.<BR/> <BR/>Hawthorn, Older Single Family Homes with a variety of styles and large town homes at good prices. Rental Apartments are also available<BR/> <BR/>Clarys Forest, Housing of all kinds here from One bedroom condos to McMansions all loacted within a stone's throw of each other. People are kind of iffy about the schools here but they're fine. <BR/> <BR/>Clemens Crossing, Single Family Homes built from the 1970s and into the 1990s. Sizes and prices vary.<BR/> <BR/>Kendall Ridge, The newest section of Long Reach has a great mix of housing types and is close to major routes.<BR/> <BR/>Owen Brown, Built in the 1970s and into the 1980s this village experienced mild gentrification in the early part of the century. Great houses great buys. Again a mix of housing options.<BR/> <BR/>Running Brook, Single Family Homes Only<BR/> <BR/>Dorsey's Search, One of Columbia's newest villages with a wide variety of housing options.<BR/> <BR/>Bryant Woods/Faulkner Ridge, Not bad stay away from Bryant Square though. Other than that it's decent.<BR/> <BR/>Jeffers Hill, The farther from Route 175, the better.<BR/> <BR/>Swansfield, west of Cedar Lane Only. There are decent town homes east of Cedar Lane but they're close to some low income housing that has "spill over effects." It's very close to Howard County General Hospital so you might hear sirens.<BR/> <BR/>Longfellow, The farther from Harpers Farm Road, the better.<BR/> <BR/>Kings Contrivance, Perhaps the best Columbia has to offer.<BR/> <BR/>River Hill, Lacks the diversity the rest of Columbia has.<BR/> <BR/>Hobbits Glen, If you can afford it by all means.<BR/> <BR/>Thunderhill, Like Running Brook <BR/> <BR/>Stevens Forest, Farewell Road and Camelback Lane would be your best bet. Don't get too close to the Village Center.<BR/> <BR/>Talbott Springs, Single Family Homes off of Wandering Way would be a great buy.<BR/> <BR/>Locust Park, It needs intervention.Spence Leanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961564411302768615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446476235001311969.post-62082948627184076182008-11-14T12:42:00.000-05:002008-11-14T12:42:00.000-05:00I've read several postings on your blog and I'm im...I've read several postings on your blog and I'm impressed with your commitment to your community. That being said, my wife and I are considering a move and Columbia is one of the places on our list. I commuted to work there for several years but have only superficial knowledge of the area. We have a 3 year old and want to avoid troublesome areas. In your opinion, what are the less desirable areas (i.e. higher crime rates, older housing stock, etc.) Thanks for your help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446476235001311969.post-20982729093339579112008-10-16T19:11:00.000-04:002008-10-16T19:11:00.000-04:00Awesome! We need more young people that think like...Awesome! We need more young people that think like you :]a.Columbianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08361340681290306411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446476235001311969.post-13215859149779550552008-05-08T03:59:00.000-04:002008-05-08T03:59:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com