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Walking Tour - New Home in Catonsville - Westchester Elementary School District

If you're looking for a new home in Catonsville, one that is finished, ready to move in, and located in the Westchester Elementary attendance area, have a look at this video, go to www.444NeepierRoad.com for more information, and give me a call at 410-480-3555 to schedule a showing today.

If You're Searching for an Ellicott City Home and Not Having Much Luck - Try Catonsville!  If you're relocating to Maryland and searching for a home in Ellicott City, you are probably looking for a home there because you've researched the crime statistics, neighborhood information, the schools, distance to work, shopping and other factors that have made Ellicott City an appealing place to live.

If you are not familiar with the area however, you may be unaware that Catonsville is just minutes away from Ellicott City.  Prices in Catonsville are generally lower than in Ellicott City however, and you will typically be able to get more house for an equivalent price.  For example, for $350,000 in Ellicott City, you are likely to be able to afford a townhome, or a Small Single Family Home in need of much repair.  However, in Catonsville, for $350,000 you will find many nice homes, some with garages, large landscaped yards, finished basements and upgraded interiors.

The following are some links to review regarding Catonsville and Ellicott City.  The important thing in any home search is to spend time in the community, talk to people, research the schools, drive the commute, and generally become familiar with the services and amenities of the area.  Know what matters most to you, and keep that in mind as you make inquiries about the communities that are of interest to you.  Ask people who live there what it is they love about their community.

Ultimately whether you decide to search for Ellicott City or Catonsville is a personal choice. Having the following information can be helpful in making that decision:

Comparative Community Report for Catonsville and Ellicott City

Catonsville School Reports

Ellicott City School Reports

Search for Catonsville Homes

Search for Ellicott City Homes

As always, if you have any questions, please feel to contact me.

What Kind of Home Can I Buy in Catonsville for Under $300,000?  I get asked this question a lot.  When you know what's most important to you, finding a home in Catonsville that fits your budget doesn't have to be a challenge.

The answer to this question begins with whether you are looking for a home in Catonsville that is a Single Family Home, a Townhome, or a Condominium.  Keep in mind when you are searching, that although I provide neighborhood names here, not every home in Catonsville is in a named subdivision.  If you are searching online for a Catonsville home, the best way to search is by zip code: 21228 and 21229.

If you are looking for a Catonsville Single Family Home under $300,000, the neighborhoods where you will have the most success are

• Meridale Little Farms
• Westview Park
• Catonsville Heights
• Catonsville Manor
• Woodbridge Valley
• Edmondson Ridge
• Colonial Gardens. 

The home you are likely to find will be an older home on a smaller lot, but if you are lucky, you can find one that has been renovated and/or updated with a newer kitchen and bathrooms and features off street parking.  Keep in mind that these homes will be ‘starter homes', with 2 or 3 bedrooms, and 1 or 2 bathrooms.

Click here for a current list of Catonsville Single Family Homes under $300,000.

If you are looking for a Catonsville Townhome under $300,000, you are going to find that they are most likely to be the ‘rowhome' style, built in the 1930's up until the 1990's, and will generally have 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom.  The nicer units will have 2 Bedrooms, a finished basement, and will probably not have a garage, although you might get lucky, as there are a few communities that have garage townhomes in Catonsville.  The neighborhoods to look in include:

• Academy Heights
• near Prospect Avenue
• Medwick Garth
• Westowne
• Eastshire.

Click here for a current list of Catonsville Townhomes under $300,000.

And if you are looking for a Catonsville Condominium under $300,000, those units are very rare.  They will probably have 2 Bedrooms and 1 or 2 Bathrooms, and will be located in:

• Westchester
• Catonsville Mews
• Kenwood Gardens
• Catonsville Gateway.

Click here for a current list of Catonsville Condominiums under $300,000.

I grew up in Catonsville myself, and I've been helping people find Catonsville homes for more than 25 years.  If you'd like more information about homes in Catonsville, please feel free to contact me.