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BALTIMORE COUNTY · TOWN GUIDE

Towson.

A county seat with a real downtown.

Towson pairs an active downtown — restaurants, offices, Towson University — with quiet, tree-lined streets immediately behind it. Expect mid-century brick homes, newer townhomes near the core, and a walkable center most suburbs cannot offer.

  • Common ZIP codes · not boundaries21204, 21286
  • CommuteYork Road and I-695 serve the area. Bus connections reach Lutherville Light Rail. Travel times vary; test your actual schedule.
  • SchoolsBaltimore County Public Schools. Confirm attendance boundaries, eligibility and enrollment directly with the district for the property.

WHAT TO KNOW

Before you tour.

  • Shops and services around York Road
  • Bus connections to Lutherville Light Rail
  • Established residential streets around downtown
Worth checking

Parking rules and permit areas change street by street near the core — check before you count on street parking.

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