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Welcome to Baltimore County, MD

Not to be confused with the independent city of Baltimore, which it surrounds, the county of Baltimore is located in northern Maryland. Its county seat is the community of Towson, home to Towson University.

Baltimore County dates back to the mid-1600s, and a number of historic buildings still stand as testament to the county’s proud past. One of these is the Hampton National Historic Site in Towson, which includes a meticulously preserved Georgian manor house complete with stone slave quarters. Other heritage sites can be found in Reisterstown, Cockeysville, and Oella, a historic mill town founded in 1808.

The natural beauty of Baltimore County real estate is evident in its many parks and green spaces. More than 175 miles of shoreline and 10,000 acres of protected parkland offer Baltimore County real estate owners and visitors alike a wealth of recreational opportunities, while the North Central Railroad Trail gives bikers and hikers the opportunity to escape all the way to Pennsylvania. And close to 150 horse farms and three wineries take advantage of the county’s fertile land and moderate climate.

Because it is served by several major highways and the McKeldin Beltway surrounding the city of Baltimore, Baltimore County real estate is easy to get to. Baltimore County real estate owners are also within a short drive of the Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), though many commuters rely on the two rail lines that run through the county.
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