Howard County, Maryland
Ilchester Real Estate and Local Guide
An affluent, well-educated suburb in Howard County set along the wooded Patapsco River valley between Baltimore and Washington Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Ilchester best.
About the area
Living in Ilchester, MD
Founded in 1761 as a mill community along the Patapsco River.
The housing market
Homes in Ilchester
- Nearly 78% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 45% of homes are detached single-family houses.
- The median home value is about $498,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Ilchester home
St. Mary's College site
Site of the former St. Mary's College (1868 to 1972), now part of Patapsco Valley State Park
Ilchester Tunnel
Historic Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tunnel along the Patapsco River
Patapsco Valley State Park
State park along the Patapsco River with trails, spanning the historic Ilchester area
Camp Ilchester
Girl Scout day camp operating since 1949
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.