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HOME STYLES IN COLUMBIA, MARYLAND
Columbia homes have been constructed
since the early 1960. Since that time, home styles have varied
over the years to include just about every style and type known.
Contemporaries, Tudars, Colonials (two story), Cape Cods, Split
Foyers, Split Levels, Ramblers (Ranchers) and Town Homes are available
in Columbia Real Estate.
We've collected a selection of homes to show you the variety
of home styles available in Columbia real
estate. Almost all styles are available in all price ranges.
Within Columbia borders, 58% of homes are Colonials, 20% of homes
are Contemporary, .07% of homes are Rambers/Ranchers, .05% of
homes ae Split Foyers and .02% of homes are Split Levels. The
rest are a collection of Farm House, Victorian and International
Style.
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Colonial |
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| The ever popular Colonial is the
home of choice for most new home buyers and builders. It offers
more square feet for the foot print than any other style.
The Colonial home is the proper description for any two level
home. The Colonial may have a basement. Most in the Maryland/Northern
Virginia market do have basements. |
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The
Rambler (Ranch) |
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The Rambler
is the classic one level home that has been constructed in
Maryland and Virginia in all communities for over 100 years.
Recently, with the rising cost of land, fewer Ramblers have
been constructed, making the resale market very attractive
for these homes. The Rambler or Rancher is a one level home
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| Split
Foyer |
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| The split foyer is a very popular
style with builders. Characterized by the foyer entrance with
steps up to the mail level and steps down to the lower level,
the Split Foyer can be constructed completely on a slab with
little to no excavation costs. The Split Foyer is a two level
home with the upper level always finished. The lower level
may be finished. |
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Split
Level |
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The Split
Level home was popular and built mostly during the 1960-1970s.
They are still popular as resale homes. The come in 3-5 levels
with 3 levels above the ground. Lower levels may or may not
be finished. |
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Cape Cod |
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| The Cape Cod, identified by the
front sloping roof, has been around for over 100 years. The
style came from New England and has remained a popular home
style. Many families building large custom homes will select
the Cape Cod style because of the warm, inviting ambiance
it offers. The Cape Cod is a two story home and may have a
basement. |
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The
Townhouse |
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These
are wonderful starter homes for buyers who are not ready for
a detached single family or someone who doesn't want lawn
care. Two or three level town homes and apartment style condominium
homes are available in most urban areas and they are popular
in Maryland and Virginia. |
Real Estate for Sale in Columbia MD
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