Ellicott Hills: 55+ Homes for Sale in Ellicott City, MD

Ellicott Hills, also known as the Enclave at Ellicott Hills, is a 55+ community in Ellicott City where villas with garages and elevator condos share one clubhouse, pool and tennis courts. The monthly cost is two fees, not one: a $173 HOA fee plus a second association fee that runs about $180 to $215 on the villas and about $320 to $375 on most condos.

If you're looking here, you're probably weighing three things: what each home really costs per month once both fees are added, what the villas and condos have sold for, and whether you sell your current house first or buy first. This page covers all three, and it's the same walk-through I give my clients before they write an offer.

Prices and fees below are current as of late October 2026.

What's on the market today in Ellicott Hills?

What is Ellicott Hills 55+ in Ellicott City, MD?

Ellicott Hills is an established 55+ community in Ellicott City built in the mid-2000s. It's also known as the Enclave at Ellicott Hills, and it has two kinds of homes: townhome-style villas with one- and two-car garages, and condos in elevator buildings on Kensington Gardens. The villas and condos share one clubhouse, pool and tennis courts.

The MLS doesn't always use the same community name on every home. Some are tagged "Ellicott Hills" and others "Enclave at Ellicott Hills," and a few have no subdivision at all, so a search by name can miss homes here. The map and listings on this page are drawn around the community, so you see all of them. The community also has its own website at enclaveellicotthills.com with the pool, fitness and clubhouse rules.

How much do homes cost in Ellicott Hills 55+?

Villas in Ellicott Hills have closed between $625,000 and $720,000, and condos have closed between $325,000 and $550,000. Half of the condo sales landed between $390,000 and $430,000.

Closed prices for the 33 sales recorded in the MLS from November 2024 through October 2026, as of October 28, 2026.

The top of the condo range, roughly $460,000 to $550,000, is mostly the larger units and penthouses, and the smaller two-bedroom layouts sit at the bottom. Villas sell less often, about three or four a year. With only seven villa sales, I'd compare any home you like to the closest sale on the same street instead of leaning on the range, and that's a comparison I run for my clients before they write an offer.

What are the monthly fees at Ellicott Hills 55+?

Every home pays two monthly fees, and the second one is the one buyers miss. The $173 HOA fee is the same everywhere, and the second association fee depends on whether you're in a villa or a condo.

Fees as shown in the MLS on recent sales and listings, as of late October 2026.

The second fee covers exterior building maintenance, lawn care and snow removal, and on the condos it often covers trash and the pool as well. Some condo fees include water and sewer and some don't, which is a big reason they range from about $250 to $530, so ask which applies to the unit you're considering. The fee can go up over time and the association can charge a special assessment for a large repair, so I'd look at the reserves and the last few years of increases before you make an offer.

Each association has a community manager who can give you the exact fee and what it covers, and I help my clients get those answers and the resale documents before an offer gets written.

What amenities does Ellicott Hills 55+ have?

The amenity people use most is the clubhouse. It's a 6,200+ square foot building with an exercise room, an aerobics area, a library, and game and meeting rooms, plus a social room with a fireplace, a TV and a service kitchen for parties and community events.

Outside, the lap pool has a handicap lift and there's a kiddie pool for visiting grandkids. The tennis court is also used for pickleball, and the grounds have garden paths and seating areas. An on-site community manager runs the property, and the community runs classes and events through the year.

The villas have one- or two-car garages. The condos are in elevator buildings, and about half of the units come with a garage parking space, so ask whether one comes with the unit you're looking at.

How does Ellicott Hills compare to other 55+ communities in Howard County?

Ellicott Hills costs less each month than Village Crest and Snowden Overlook, and a good deal more than Bethany Glen. Its villas typically sell in the same price band as the villas at Snowden Overlook and a little above Village Crest.

Fees and sale prices come from the MLS and each community's page, as of late October 2026. The ranges aren't measured over the same time periods, so I'd compare them with me on a specific home.

The trade-offs are simple. If you want an established community with villas that have garages, condos in elevator buildings and a full clubhouse at a lower monthly cost than Village Crest or Snowden Overlook, Ellicott Hills fits. If you want a staffed clubhouse, that's Snowden Overlook. If you want a brand-new home, look at Bethany Glen. To see the rest of the market around it, start with the Ellicott City homes for sale page.

Should I sell my house first before buying at Ellicott Hills?

In most cases, plan the sale first. Most buyers here need the money from their current home to buy, and a seller is more likely to take your offer if your house is already under contract or at least priced and ready to list.

The timing matters more here than in a bigger community because villas only come up three or four times a year. If the one you want hits the market while your house still needs work, you can lose it to a buyer who is ready. That's the main reason I recommend that clients get their home ready before they start seriously touring.

Not sure what your current home is worth? You can check your home value here before you start your home search.

I can sit down with you, run comps on your current home so you can see what it would likely net, and line up the timeline so you aren't carrying two homes.

What do people ask about Ellicott Hills?

Is Ellicott Hills the same as the Enclave at Ellicott Hills? Yes. The community goes by both names, and the villas and the condos are part of the same community and share the same amenities.

How much are the monthly fees at Ellicott Hills? Every home pays a $173 HOA fee, plus a second association fee of about $180 to $215 on the villas and about $320 to $375 on most condos. That puts the villas at about $355 to $390 a month and most condos at about $495 to $550. I'd confirm the exact fees and what they cover with the community manager before you make an offer, and keep in mind that fees can increase in the future.

Is Ellicott Hills really 55+? Yes. The community is age-restricted to 55+ active adults. The exact rules, including who else can live in the home, are in the governing documents, and I'd get that answer in writing before you sign.

What types of homes are in Ellicott Hills? Townhome-style villas with 3 bedrooms and one- or two-car garages, and 2- to 3-bedroom condos in elevator buildings on Kensington Gardens.

What amenities does Ellicott Hills have? A 6,200+ square foot clubhouse with an exercise room, library, game and meeting rooms and a social room, an outdoor lap pool, a kiddie pool, and a tennis court that's also used for pickleball.

How much do homes at Ellicott Hills cost? Villas have closed between $625,000 and $720,000 and condos between $325,000 and $550,000, based on MLS closed sales from November 2024 through October 2026, as of October 28, 2026.

Are there homes for sale at Ellicott Hills right now? Usually a handful, between villas and condos. Inventory moves through the year, and the live listings are on this page.

Can my adult child inherit or live in an Ellicott Hills home? That depends on the age rules and the resale rules in the governing documents, so it's worth reading them before you buy. I help my clients get the resale package and go through it before the offer, so there are no surprises later.

Should I sell my house first or buy at Ellicott Hills first? Plan the sale first, because villas here only come up a few times a year and you want to be ready when the right one does. I can run comps on your current home so you can see what it would likely net, then we pick the timeline that fits.

Ready to compare Ellicott Hills with your other options?

I'm Ryan Breeden, a Long & Foster REALTOR with 20+ years of real estate experience, a background in construction and formal appraisal training, a 100% client satisfaction rating, and 25+ years living in Howard County. I know what each Ellicott City community has to offer, what the second fee really costs each month, and how to line up a sale and a purchase so you aren't carrying two homes. Schedule a Free Buyer Consultation (in person or Zoom) and bring your questions, including the ones you'd hesitate to ask anyone else. Call or text me at 443-896-6081.