West Friendship, MD Real Estate

Located in Northern Howard County, West Friendship is a rural farming community known for its lush green pastures, tall oak trees, and historic farm houses. Unlike much of the newly developed towns in the surrounding County, West Friendship remains relatively rural and prides itself on its agrarian roots.

West Friendship is located conveniently off of I-70, giving residents easy access to the larger cities of Columbia and Baltimore and is also less than an hour from the nation's capitol, Washington DC. A short drive from Columbia, West Friendship residents can easily enjoy the conveniences of a large suburb while residing in a pastoral farm community.

The spacious and upscale Mall in Columbia, which features over 230 stores, is a popular shopping destination that draws Marylanders from surrounding counties and the town's 120 restaurants offer an eclectic range of cuisines to satisfy even the pickiest eater. In addition, the famed Merriweather Post Pavilion attracts internationally acclaimed musical acts and entertainers to Columbia each summer.

Home to the Howard County Living Farm Heritage Museum, West Friendship continually celebrates its agricultural traditions and hosts an annual series of Farm Heritage Days open to residents from all over Howard County and beyond.

Residents of West Friendship enjoy the benefits of their inclusion in the Howard County Public School System. Consistently ranked as the best in the state, the Howard County Public Schools have received innumerable awards at the state level. While their public elementary and secondary schools are top notch, West Friendship is also near the Columbia based satellite campuses of two of Maryland's best universities: Johns Hopkins University and Loyola College of Maryland.

Given its rural landscape, homes in West Friendship are single family units. Residences take full advantage of the area's plentiful land and offer generous square footage, spacious lots, and beautiful vistas. Although many homes in West Friendship are traditional farmhouses, there is a growing number of custom built estate homes ranging from contemporary styles to more traditional colonials. With an average home price of $995,000, homes at in West Friendship come at a premium but the upscale country lifestyle, idyllic setting, and in-demand Howard County address, makes it a worthy investment.

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