Ellicotts Retreat
Baltimore / Central MD, Maryland
What Makes it Unique?
Rare maintenance-free 55+ elevator condos by Ryan Homes in wooded Howard County — 160 units with attached garages, penthouse lofts, and walkable shopping between Baltimore and DC.
About Ellicotts Retreat
A 55+ elevator condominium community of 160 Ryan Homes–built units in Ellicott City, Maryland, tucked into a wooded setting in central Howard County. Two-bedroom, two-bath condos from about 1,489 to 1,776 square feet feature attached garages, open layouts, and fifth-floor penthouse lofts with vaulted ceilings. Monthly fees cover landscaping, snow removal, building maintenance, water, and trash. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, fitness center, meeting rooms, and walking paths, with easy access to historic Ellicott City, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.
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Ellicott's Retreat is a 55+ condominium community tucked into a preserved wooded setting in Ellicott City, Maryland, in the heart of Howard County. Established in 2018 and built by Ryan Homes between 2017 and 2022, the community is now complete with 160 elevator-accessible condo units spread across multiple five-story buildings centered around a shared clubhouse. The signature floor plan here is the Chambord — a spacious two-bedroom, two-bath elevator condo with an attached one-car garage, ranging from roughly 1,489 to 1,776 square feet. Homes feature bright open layouts with hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, granite or quartz countertops, recessed lighting, walk-in closets, and private balconies or patios. Fifth-floor penthouse units include dramatic vaulted ceilings and an additional loft area, making them the most sought-after homes in the community. The lifestyle here is all about low-maintenance, lock-and-leave living. The community association handles exterior maintenance, landscaping, mulching, snow removal, trash, building insurance, common area upkeep, and water — so residents can travel or simply enjoy their time without worrying about a house. Residents pay a combined monthly condo fee plus HOA fee (roughly $335/month total for most units) which covers all of this. Social life centers on the on-site clubhouse, which serves as the hub for community events, meetings, and gatherings, along with multi-purpose meeting rooms, a fitness center, and outdoor spaces with walking paths woven through the wooded grounds. The community describes itself as small and culturally diverse, where neighbors quickly become friends — a more intimate feel than many larger active adult developments. Location is one of Ellicott's Retreat's strongest selling points. Sitting just off Route 40 and N. Ridge Road, the community is within walking distance of shopping (Walmart, grocery stores, restaurants) and a short drive to historic Old Ellicott City, known for its picturesque Main Street, antique shops, art galleries, and dining. Patapsco Valley State Park is minutes away for hiking, fishing, and nature access. Major commuter routes — I-70, Route 29, Route 100, and Route 40 — put Baltimore (about 20 miles), Columbia, and Washington, D.C. (just over 30 miles) within easy reach, and BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport is about 25 minutes by car. For buyers who want a maintenance-free, upscale condo lifestyle in a secure elevator building, with a central Howard County location between Baltimore and DC, Ellicott's Retreat is a rare and highly desirable option — resales are limited because owners tend to stay.
Price Range
$400K – $500K
HOA / Month
$335
Total Homes
160
Year Established
2017
Median Home Price
$489,945
CDD / Year
N/A
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