As I mentioned yesterday in the first post of my series about Affordable Homes Near Fort Meade, you'll find lots of different options beyond the Fort Meade gates if you prefer to live off-post. In fact, there are many desirable communities in five nearby counties: Anne Arundel, Howard, Prince George's, Montgomery and Baltimore Counties.
Two nearby communities in Odenton usually top the wish-list for military and civilian personnel relocating to Fort Meade and NSA, however, so we're looking at them first: SEVEN OAKS (yesterday) and PINEY ORCHARD (below). Chances are good you'll find your next home without looking any further!

For newer Affordable Homes Near Fort Meade and NSA check out PINEY ORCHARD, about 5-10 minutes east of the post. You won't run out of things to do there with a nice fitness center, several pools, playgrounds for the kids, walking paths and more. And there's a new elementary school (pictured below) that's within walking distance for many neighborhood children.
There are condos in PINEY ORCHARD, as well as rental apartments, detached homes,and townhomes - both traditional style and back-to-back.
In addition to the new Piney Orchard Elementary School, some students attend Four Seasons Elementary. Both elementary schools feed into Arundel Middle and Middle Senior High School. For more information on Piney Orchard schools, click on Schools in Crofton (The Greater Crofton Area includes Piney Orchard).
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Must-read information for anyone relocating to Piney Orchard Townhomes in Odenton MD:
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Margaret, this is fantastic! Wonderful info for people interested in the area. I love it!
Margaret, This is good information for consumers looking to buy a home in the area.
Wonderful, wonderful informational post for local home buyers. I LOVE Piney Orchard.
Great post and well done. My post tomorrow about a local Edmond subdivison is going to be upgraded in content, becasue you are setting the bar high. Don't go changin.
Bob's got me on a role with this hyper-local thing... I have about 5 in the pipeline now! Haha.
'Surprised to find a localism post featured, but thank you. '
Margaret - a really well done Localism post for buyers and a well deserved feature. You are on a roll!
Jeff
Margaret, Awesome presentation! I love how you are connecting all of your other posts!
Jo - Coming from a military spouse and military relo blogger like you, I'm flattered that you like it.
Jeff - 'Not much of a hyper-local gal before this. Thanks for noticing.
Joe - I'll be sure to go looking for it. Pressure.......
Lenn - I love Piney Orchard, too. And I'd probably lose a few pounds if I were running up and down all those townhouse steps more oftne. LOL.
Gita - Thank you, I hope we get to have a referral some day.
Andrea - Glad you like it!
Margaret, indeed a great featured post. Buyers will be happy to view this one with all the information and links you have provided.
Margaret, would you ghost-write some posts for me about Northern Virginia?
Brian - Don't be ridiculous... Your posts are awesome! LOL
Rebecca - Thank you, I hope this series targeted to Fort Meade relo attracts more buyers AND sellers!
Margaret: I my marketing Guru says that posts like this will get you lots of business. The public needs and wants information like this. So many Realtors only write things about themselves and forget to write about their area!!!
Jane - I think your marketing guru is right! I received an Activerain contact form today from a prospective buyer anticipating a move to Fort Meade in a few months! Could it be coincidence?
Fabulous local content! Looking forward to seeing what else you come up with!
Hi Margaret-Great content for your local area. Congrats on the feature. Have a great week.
Courtney - Moving off this series tomorrow and on to another topic...
Pat - Thanks for the compliment. You too!
Margaret - I used to live not too far from Fort Meade - my husband and I were at Fort Myer in Arlington. This info is great for relo buyers moving to the area. I also love your blurb at the bottom about yourself. It gives you instant credibility to these buyers. Congrats on the feature!
Great local info. I like how you weave the information.
Kim - Thank you much. My daughter is living not too far from you now - in Mansfield.
Tere - That's something I really work on, and some posts are better than others, when it comes to that.
MARGARET: Outstanding post with a wealth of information, that buyers moving to Fort Mead will greatly appreciate and I am sure this will definitely get you increased business. I like the way you added the links you had done and prepared the reader for what will be coming so they can return. Great featured post on your local area. Congrats.