Waverly Woods
Waverly Woods has become one of the most popular neighborhoods in Howard County. Waverly Woods is located immediately adjacent to Ellicott City, in Woodstock, Maryland. It may not be the famous Woodstock, but it is certainly well known in the Region. Combining Golf, Shopping, a Fitness Center, Pools, Playgrounds and a mix of office and retail, this community was designed with style in mind. Just take a drive through the community and you will see that the office buildings have a bit of colonial flair, to some degree mimicking the Governor's mansion in Virginia, and there is plenty of brick and stone to create a distinguished feel. The community currently feeds to Waverly Elementary, Mt. View Middle, and Marriotts Ridge High- three of the most acclaimed schools in Howard County. And surprisingly the HOA fee for this neighborhood is only $35 per month.
Stanley Halle Townhome
Backing to the 2nd fairway of the popular Waverly Woods Golf Course, this luxurious home is not to be missed. Townhomes the size of this one have become more common, but the interesting feature of this home is the location of the garage. Stanley Halle was one of the first builders in the area to push the garage out to the front, which creates significantly more living space within the home. Featuring Four Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, large rooms, designer decor, new granite counters, HDWD floors, a two-Car garage, gas heat, upper level laundry and more, this home is truly a must see- all you'll need to do is unpack!
Over 55 Yes or No?
While there are many positives about living in an over-55 neighborhood, there are some issues that are not frequently mentioned by it's proponents. The abundance of over-55 purchasers is a result of a large demographic cohort. But what will happen as years go by and the number of eligible buyers in that age group decreases? One can imagine a someday when there is more supply of these homes than demand, which will likely push prices down. Any time housing is restricted from the general population, its value is affected by fluctuations in demand based upon the number of eligible purchasers.
Another issue that sometimes arises is the amount and type of fees paid in this type of neighborhood. While the convenience and service of grass cutting and other chores being handled by the association is nice, given the size of most of the properties one could hire a contractor to do the work for much less.
So, if you are considering that over-55 towhnhome, or are looking for a large and flexible living arrangement in the Waverly Woods area, you would do well to stop in for a look at this home. Or, you can just take the virtual tour by clicking HERE!