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Birchwood at Elkton (62+ Community)

145 E High St, Elkton, MD 21921

Independent Living 62+
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  • Monthly Rent

    $920 - $1,380

  • Bedrooms

    1 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    650 - 700 sq ft

Birchwood at Elkton (62+ Community)
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WE CURRENTLY HAVE 1 & 2 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE FROM $920 - $1,657/MO. 62+ AFFORDABLE HOUSING - INCOME CRITERIA APPLIES BASED ON CECIL COUNTY LIMITS. Located in the downtown area of one of Maryland's historic towns, Birchwood at Elkton is a 60-unit affordable senior 62+ apartment community. The building consists of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with premium amenities like modern kitchens and ceramic tile bathrooms. The community features a full service community room, game room, deck, on-site management, fitness center, garage parking and computer lounge. Located in the heart of downtown Elkton, the community is conveniently situated a short walk to shopping, dining, services and transportation. *Please Note: Affordable senior housing, income and age restrictions apply. Ask manager for details.

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Highlights

  • Roof Terrace
  • Porch
  • Deck
  • Office
  • Controlled Access
  • Fireplace
  • Sundeck
  • Elevator
  • Balcony

Pricing & Floor Plans

1 Bedroom
$920 1 Bed 1 Bath 650 – 700 Sq Ft
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1 Bedroom
$920 1 Bed 1 Bath 650 – 700 Sq Ft
Available Now
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $50

Pet policies are negotiable.

  • Surface Lot

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Lease Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 2011
  • 62 units/3 stories

Specialty Housing Details

  • This property is intended and operated for occupancy by persons 62 years of age or older.

About Birchwood at Elkton (62+ Community)

WE CURRENTLY HAVE 1 & 2 BEDROOMS AVAILABLE FROM $920 - $1,657/MO. 62+ AFFORDABLE HOUSING - INCOME CRITERIA APPLIES BASED ON CECIL COUNTY LIMITS. Located in the downtown area of one of Maryland's historic towns, Birchwood at Elkton is a 60-unit affordable senior 62+ apartment community. The building consists of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with premium amenities like modern kitchens and ceramic tile bathrooms. The community features a full service community room, game room, deck, on-site management, fitness center, garage parking and computer lounge. Located in the heart of downtown Elkton, the community is conveniently situated a short walk to shopping, dining, services and transportation. *Please Note: Affordable senior housing, income and age restrictions apply. Ask manager for details.

Birchwood at Elkton (62+ Community) is an apartment community located in Cecil County and the 21921 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cecil County Public Schools attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Management Office
  • Multiple Sitting Areas
  • Parking Garage
  • Pool Table
  • Public Transit - Bus Stop out front
  • Vending Machines

Contact

Language: English
Open 8:30am - 5pm Today
  • Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Clubhouse

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Elevator
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Multi Use Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Gameroom
  • Roof Terrace
  • Sundeck

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Fireplace

Patio

Crown Molding

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Security System
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace
  • Handrails
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Pantry
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator

Model Details

  • Carpet
  • Office
  • Crown Molding
  • Views
  • Linen Closet
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Porch
  • Deck
Location
145 E High St, Elkton,
MD 21921
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City - Elkton

Elkton sits at the northern tip of the Elk River as the county seat of Cecil County, and its location alone tells a compelling story. Positioned roughly halfway between Philadelphia and Baltimore, this small Maryland town carries a surprisingly wide reach for its size. It even earned the nickname "Elopement Capital of the East Coast" during the 1920s and 1930s, when couples flooded across state lines to marry here under Maryland's more lenient laws.

Downtown Elkton holds onto its historic character with brick-paved sidewalks, period lighting, and restored buildings that now house boutiques, cafes, and local shops. Elk Neck State Forest sits just to the south, giving residents ready access to wooded trails and waterfront scenery. The University of Delaware is about 15 minutes away in Newark, adding an educational and cultural presence to the broader region.

The rental market here reflects the town's mixed architectural heritage.

Learn more about living in Elkton 
Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Elevator
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lounge
  • Multi Use Room
  • Roof Terrace
  • Sundeck
  • Fitness Center
  • Gameroom
  • Management Office
  • Multiple Sitting Areas
  • Parking Garage
  • Pool Table
  • Public Transit - Bus Stop out front
  • Vending Machines
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Security System
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace
  • Handrails
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Pantry
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Carpet
  • Office
  • Crown Molding
  • Views
  • Linen Closet
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Porch
  • Deck
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water, Trash Removal, Sewer Included
Office Hours
Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
667-202-0709
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of Delaware
Drive: 12 min 7.1 mi
Goldey-Beacom College
Drive: 25 min 14.7 mi
Wilmington University
Drive: 24 min 16.2 mi
Lincoln University
Drive: 35 min 18.0 mi
Birchwood at Elkton (62+ Community) is within 12 minutes or 7.1 miles from University of Delaware. It is also near Goldey-Beacom College and Wilmington University.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Thomson Estates Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
481 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10
Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
576 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10
Elkton Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
523 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
935 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10
Elkton High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,106 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
North East High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,069 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
Immaculate Conception School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
123 Students
Nearby
Maranatha Baptist Church Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
8 Students
Nearby
School data provided by GreatSchools The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation

Birchwood at Elkton (62+ Community) is near Wilmington Airport, located 15.5 miles or 23 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Newark
Drive: 12 min 7.1 mi
Newark Amtrak
Drive: 12 min 7.6 mi
Churchman's Crossing
Drive: 17 min 12.1 mi
Perryville Marc
Drive: 24 min 14.7 mi
Perryville
Drive: 24 min 14.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Wilmington Airport
Drive: 23 min 15.5 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Local Logic What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Birchwood at Elkton (62+ Community).

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Bridge Street Plaza
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Marina Plaza
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
241-247 S Bridge St
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Birchwood at Elkton (62+ Community) has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Iron Hill Museum
Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
Milburn Orchards
Drive: 11 min 4.8 mi
Cooch-Dayett Mills
Drive: 12 min 5.9 mi
DuPont Environmental Education Center
Drive: 12 min 5.9 mi
University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
Drive: 10 min 7.2 mi
Birchwood at Elkton (62+ Community) has 5 parks within 7.2 miles, including Iron Hill Museum, Milburn Orchards, and Cooch-Dayett Mills.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Union Hospital of Cecil County
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Christiana Care Health System
Drive: 16 min 11.5 mi
Birchwood at Elkton (62+ Community) is 0.3 mile from Union Hospital of Cecil County, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Christiana Care Health System.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Ommelanden Range
Drive: 23 min 13.9 mi
Dover Airforce Base
Drive: 58 min 42.0 mi
Philadelphia Naval Busi Center
Drive: 61 min 45.6 mi
Birchwood at Elkton (62+ Community) has 3 military bases within 45.6 miles, the nearest is Ommelanden Range which is 13.9 miles away and a 23 minute drive.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this property have in-unit laundry?

While this property does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at this property?

Select utilities are included in rent at this property, including water, trash removal, and sewer. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.

Is parking available at this property?

Parking is available at this property. Contact this property for details.

Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

This property has one-bedroom apartments renting for $920/mo.

Is this property pet-friendly?

This property does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

How much income do I need to rent at this property?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $920 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $36,800 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does this property have move-in specials?

This property is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does this property offer Matterport 3D tours?

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