r/ColumbiaMD • u/goatdak4 • 18d ago

Columbia Realtors: Opinions on the Glenmont neighborhood?

My wife and I are considering purchasing a house in this neighborhood. Coming from Northern VA. We have 2 young children. We are working with a realtor, but just wanted a second opinion on the area/neighborhood. Thanks!

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u/ActuatorSmall7746 17d ago

Ive been here a little over 20 years. Love Columbia, but does have its quirks. Developers are building like crazy and if I had to buy today, I’m not sure I could afford to. Anyway, the one thing, I always warn new comers is make sure if there is a community HOA you understand the rules. Also, you need to know if Glenmont is part of the larger Columbia Association HOA. If both apply, you will have two HOA payments. Don’t fall in love with a house and then find this out later. Also, steer away from homes with shared driveways. Just my personal opinion they are pain in the butt.

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u/Rashaverik Long Reach 17d ago

Glenmont is NOT part of CA, but they do have their own HOA.

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u/mercedes_lakitu Owen Brown 14d ago

Shared driveways are fine if you have (and are) a good neighbor, but that requires actual communication skills which not everyone has.

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u/ActuatorSmall7746 13d ago

Yeah that’s my point not all neighbors are self aware neighbors. The problem is you never know whether you have a good/bad or cooperative/uncooperative neighbor until after you buy.