Cedar Ridge at Piney Orchard

Cedar Ridge at Piney Orchard is a 55+ active adult condominium community in Odenton, Maryland, tucked inside the larger Piney Orchard master-planned community in Anne Arundel County. Built by Beazer Homes between 2003 and 2006, Cedar Ridge consists of 450 condominium units spread across eleven four-story brick and vinyl-sided buildings, each with a secure entry lobby, elevator access, and well-appointed hallways — an attractive setup for buyers who want true single-level living without the stairs. Floor plans range from roughly 1,400 to 1,963 square feet, with two or three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and either an attached one-car garage or a reserved parking spot. Interiors tend to feature private balconies, tray ceilings, crown molding, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and generous closet space. The largest model, the Dogwood, comes in around 1,900 square feet and is a perennial favorite. Resales typically run in the $300K–$400K range with an average around $375K, making Cedar Ridge one of the more accessible entry points to 55+ condo living in the Baltimore–Annapolis–D.C. corridor. The Cedar Ridge clubhouse is widely considered the nicest within all of Piney Orchard — elegantly appointed with a lounge, fitness and exercise room, card room, and catering kitchen. Just outside sit the community's private outdoor pool, bocce ball courts, and tennis courts. A full-time activities director keeps the social calendar full with bocce leagues, card games, exercise classes, seasonal parties, and community events. On top of its private amenities, every Cedar Ridge resident also has full access to Piney Orchard's master amenities: a 15,000-square-foot community center with an indoor pool and hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, three additional outdoor pools, four additional tennis courts, a 45-acre nature preserve, lakes and ponds, walking and biking trails, and sports fields. An NHL-regulation ice skating arena and the Marketplace at Piney Orchard shopping center are both within the larger development, along with a seasonal farmers market. Location is a major draw. The community is five minutes from Fort Meade and the Odenton MARC commuter rail station, roughly eight miles from BWI Airport, and within easy reach of Annapolis (about 20 minutes), Baltimore (about 30 minutes), and Washington, D.C. (about 30–40 minutes). MD-32, MD-198, I-97, and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway all feed into the community, making it one of the most commuter-friendly 55+ addresses in Central Maryland. Everyday needs are handled at the Village Center Shopping Center down the road (Food Lion, banks, restaurants, gas), and nearby parks include Midland Park, Odenton Park Recreation Area, and Patuxent River Park. Golfers have their pick of Walden Country Club, Crofton Country Club, and Bowie Golf and Country Club within a short drive.