Moving to Arbutus
Arbutus is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, in central Maryland, just southwest of Baltimore and between Baltimore and Washington, DC. Because it is unincorporated, many addresses read "Halethorpe" or "Baltimore," and the ZIP code is 21227.
A little fun fact
The town is named for the trailing arbutus, a small wildflower once common in the area.
Getting Around
Arbutus is easy to get in and out of. I-95 and I-695 are nearby, BWI airport is about 7 miles away, and the Halethorpe MARC station on the Penn Line offers service to Baltimore and DC. There is also the St. Denis MARC stop.
Things to Do
- Downtown East Drive, with local shops, restaurants and the Hollywood Theater
- Patapsco Valley State Park, with trails, river views and the historic Thomas Viaduct
- The Arbutus Senior Center and Arbutus Library on Sulphur Spring Road
- Weekly food truck nights at the Arbutus Volunteer Fire Department
Schools
The area is served by Baltimore County Public Schools. Nearby colleges include UMBC and CCBC Catonsville. For school boundaries and information, visit the Baltimore County Public Schools website.
Housing
You will find a mix of brick townhomes, post-war single-family homes and some newer construction. It is popular with first-time buyers looking for a friendly, convenient place to put down roots.
Buying your first home?
Amber loves helping first-time buyers find their place in Arbutus.
Have questions about moving to Arbutus?
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