720 Mary Jo Way, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Set along the wooded hillside above the Patapsco River, this early-1900s mill home began as a simple, stick-built residence during a time when Oella was defined by its hardworking stone cottages and traditional mill housing. As the decades unfolded and architectural tastes shifted, the village welcomed a new wave of modernity with the arrival of Aladdin kit homes—efficient, cheerful, and full of early-20th-century optimism. Inspired by these changing styles and the spirit of progress that marked the era, this original mill house evolved in harmony with its surroundings, gradually embracing the design language and charm that came to define Oella's beloved kit-home enclave. When the Aladdin “Ready-Cut” homes arrived, they brought with them a recognizable architectural vocabulary: inviting porches, simple roof lines, Craftsman sensibilities, and efficient cottage plans. And over the decades, this earlier mill house evolved right alongside them. Each of the home's renovations … read more …