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Home inspections in Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel County has an unusual combination of Chesapeake Bay lifestyle and Baltimore-Washington employment access.

Waterfront & Bay homesUsually within a few days

Towns we inspect

  • Annapolis
  • Severna Park
  • Arnold
  • Crofton
  • Odenton
  • Gambrills
  • Pasadena
  • Glen Burnie
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From the inspector

What I see as a home inspector

Stephen P. Sinnott

Chief Inspector

Anne Arundel County requires attention to the property's setting. Waterfront and near-water homes can have moisture, drainage, bulkhead, crawlspace and corrosion concerns that do not show up the same way inland.

Older Annapolis-area homes present historic-building issues, while Crofton, Odenton and other growth areas contain substantial newer construction where pre-drywall, final and warranty inspections can be valuable.

What I look at closely in Anne Arundel

  • Moisture & drainage
  • Bulkheads
  • Crawlspaces
  • Corrosion
  • Historic Annapolis homes
  • New construction
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New construction in Anne Arundel

A new house still needs an independent inspection.

Anne Arundel County has one of the more varied new-home markets in the region. The development is geographically dispersed, which makes sense in a county stretching from the Baltimore suburbs to Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay.

509

New housing units authorized

385 single-family, 124 multifamily

Through June 2026Maryland permit data

Communities currently building

12 communities
  • Waugh Chapel CondosGambrillsRyan Homes
  • Millersville RunMillersvilleRyan Homes
  • Shipley HomesteadHanoverStanley Martin Homes
  • CopperleafHanoverKoch Homes
  • Meadows at Austin CrestEdgewaterD.R. Horton
  • The Reserve at Severna ParkSeverna ParkWormald Homes
  • Enclave at Arundel HillsGlen BurnieRichmond American
  • Parkeside PreserveAnnapolisLennar
  • The WillowsMillersvilleBeazer Homes
  • Two RiversOdentonNVHomes
  • WatershedLaurelPulte Homes
  • Cedar Hill TownhomesBrooklyn ParkRyan Homes

Builders and communities are listed for reference only, from current market listings.

Crofton, Odenton and other growth areas contain substantial newer construction where pre-drywall, final and warranty inspections can be valuable.
Stephen P. Sinnott, Chief Inspector
New construction inspections
Market commentary

The state of the Anne Arundel market

A home inspector’s perspective, by Stephen P. Sinnott.

A powerful location

Annapolis, Severna Park, Arnold, Crofton, Odenton, Gambrills, Pasadena and Glen Burnie each attract different buyers, but the county's central location is a common advantage.

Fort Meade, BWI and regional employment

Fort George G. Meade is one of the region's largest employment centers and includes the National Security Agency, U.S. Cyber Command and numerous defense organizations. BWI Marshall Airport is another major employment engine, and residents can also reach Baltimore, Columbia and Washington. That diversity is a major support for housing demand.

Schools, lifestyle and the Bay

Schools matter greatly in many Anne Arundel communities, but lifestyle is equally important. Boating, waterfront access, Annapolis and proximity to the Chesapeake Bay create demand that is different from many inland counties.

My outlook

With Fort Meade, BWI, Annapolis and access to both Baltimore and Washington, Anne Arundel County has a remarkably broad economic foundation. Waterfront demand and limited land in established communities add another layer of support, although affordability will remain a challenge.

Real estate markets change, but the fundamentals of a community usually change much more slowly. My approach is to look beyond a monthly sales number and consider why people want to live in the area, what supports employment and what buyers are actually purchasing when they walk through the front door.

Stephen P. SinnottChief InspectorCentury Home Inspections

Market and economic information should be reviewed periodically as new public data becomes available. Commentary regarding property condition reflects the author’s professional experience inspecting residential properties in Maryland.

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