Located in southwest Baltimore County, Catonsville benefits from its

proximity to a big city while retaining a unique small-town character. Catonsville was created in the late 18th century by Richard Caton, who had been commissioned by his father-in-law to develop the land around the new Frederick Turnpike.  The modern center of Catonsville retains its historic charm with large Victorian homes and a recently restored traditional.

Residents enjoy easy access to four interstates, the Baltimore-Washington International Airport, AMTRAK, MARC commuter service and MTA Bus Lines and Light Rail. The average commute is a mere 23 minutes. Catonsville residents are well educated: one in three has a college degree and one in ten has a graduate or professional degree. Catonsville boasts excellent private and public schools as well as two public colleges, Catonsville Community College and a campus of the University of Maryland.

Entertainment and recreational opportunities abound in the form of great shopping, Patapsco Valley State Park, two golf courses, several woodland areas and trails. A number of fascinating stores are located in Catonsville, including enough specialty music stores to earn it the nickname "Music City". Also popular are Banneker Historical Park and Museum, the Townsend House, and Pullen Museum. Catonsville also hosts exciting events such as the Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks and the Annual Arts and Crafts Festival. The city's real estate market is diverse, offering a variety of charming single-family homes as well as affordable condominiums and townhouses.

Catonsville offers a wide variety of affordable real estate. Condominiums and townhouses are available from approximately $110,000 to more than $180,000 in subdivisions such as Mount Ridge, Academy Heights, Drexel Woods and Wilson Place.Available amenities include gas heating, central air conditioning, security features, storage buildings, decks, wood floors, vaulted ceilings, professional landscaping and fireplaces. Single-family detached homes are available from approximately $140,000 to more than $550,000 for large estate properties. Homes are available in subdivisions such as Foxhall Farm, Holmehurst, Oak Forest, Hidden Bluff, Patapsco Woods, Paradise Hill and Highfields at Rolling Road, and in styles including colonial, cottage, Victorian and ranch. Many properties include gas heating, wood flooring, central air conditioning, cathedral ceilings, walk-in closets, French doors, professional landscaping, two-car garages, security features, whirlpool tubs, wooded lots, hot tubs and fireplaces. Many historic properties are available. Land and lots for custom homebuilding are available.

Catonsville is conveniently located only six miles from downtown Baltimore and is approximately five to ten minutes from Baltimore-Washington International Airport. Despite being home to more than 45,000 residents, Catonsville retains a small-town feel and character.  

Catonsville is home to a thriving shopping paradise along US Route 40, which includes a variety of shopping malls, big-box retailers and furniture stores. The center of the city also boasts a number of specialty stores and restaurants. Shoppers can visit any of the merchants along Frederick Road in the Village of Catonsville or the stores in Security Square Mall, Westview Mall, Catonsville Plaza and Catonsville Junction.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy Patapsco Valley State Park and several nearby woodland areas. The "Rails to Trails" movement has provided Catonsville with two quality walking paths, Streetcar Trail #8 and Trolley Trail #9, which ends at the Patapsco River at Oella. Catonsville is also home to Catonsville Off-Leash Dog Park, Catonsville Community Park, Westview Park and Luman Woodland Theatre, a park that frequently hosts concerts and other events. Golfers can enjoy one of two excellent 18-hole golf courses, the private Rolling Road Golf Club or the public Diamond Ridge Golf Course.

The City of Catonsville holds education as one of its highest priorities. Residents have access to seven elementary schools, four secondary schools and three colleges, including the University of Maryland. There are also several excellent private or parochial schools located throughout the city.

The Catonsville and Baltimore areas boast a plethora of engaging cultural activities. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Opera Company and Hopkins Symphony Orchestra will satisfy any music lover?s tastes. Superior museums such as the Baltimore Museum of Art, Maryland Science Center and National Aquarium in Baltimore are also plentiful. More unique cultural opportunities can be found in the form of the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum, the Great Blacks in Wax Museum, the Edgar Allen Poe House and Museum or the B & O Railroad Museum. Theatergoers can enjoy the works of several theatrical groups, including the JHU Barnstormers and the Maryland Stage Company.

Convenient and efficient transportation, fascinating attractions, first-rate education, exciting recreation opportunities and an enduring small-town philosophy make Catonsville one of the premier communities in the Mid-Atlantic Region.