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Ellicott City.

Historic Main Street and hillside streets.

Ellicott City layers a historic Main Street district in the Patapsco valley below newer neighborhoods on the ridges. Expect older homes with character downtown and 1980s-and-later subdivisions above.

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  • Common ZIP codes · not boundaries21042, 21043
  • CommuteUS 40, Route 29 and I-70 provide regional connections. Travel times vary; test your actual schedule.
  • SchoolsHoward County Public Schools. Confirm attendance boundaries, eligibility and enrollment directly with the district for the property.

WHAT TO KNOW

Before you tour.

  • Historic Main Street district
  • Wooded hillside neighborhoods
  • Quick I-70 and Route 29 access
Worth checking

Parts of the historic district sit in a floodplain with a documented flood history. Review elevation and insurance with care.

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© 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. Information Deemed Reliable, but Not Guaranteed. Listing information is from various brokers who participate in IDX and not all listings may be visible on the site. The property information being provided is for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated on Sunday, November 1st, 2026 10:54:49 AM. Data services provided by IDX Broker

© 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. Information Deemed Reliable, but Not Guaranteed. Listing information is from various brokers who participate in IDX and not all listings may be visible on the site. The property information being provided is for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. Listing courtesy of Next Step Realty. Data last updated on Sunday, November 1st, 2026 10:54:49 AM. Data services provided by IDX Broker

Listing courtesy of Next Step Realty 4439012200 © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. Information Deemed Reliable, but Not Guaranteed. Listing information is from various brokers who participate in IDX and not all listings may be visible on the site. The property information being provided is for consumers personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. Listing courtesy of Next Step Realty. Data last updated on Sunday, November 1st, 2026 10:54:49 AM. Data services provided by IDX Broker

Listing courtesy of Next Step Realty

Listing courtesy of Next Step Realty 4439012200

Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Confirm listing details and availability with your agent. Equal Housing Opportunity.