A Maryland Way of Life Since 1904
Keelty Homes has been building homes for Maryland families since 1904. It’s been over 100 years since James Keelty built his first home in Baltimore. Many things have changed since then but the Keelty commitment to quality remains the same.
Years in Business
Square Feet Owned & Managed
Residential & Commercial Developments
Discover Our History
While much has changed since the Keelty family built their first home over 100 years ago, one thing will forever remain the same: our commitment to building a variety of exceptionally crafted homes in only the best locations.
First New Homes on Calvert Street
In 1904, a 35-year old Irish stonemason named James Keelty built a few homes on Calvert Street near where Mercy Medical Center stands today.
1904
Daylight Colonial
In 1922, Keelty and his company, James Keelty builder, took his trademark “Daylight Colonial” rowhome ...
1922
Rodgers Forge
In 1932 Keelty bought it and began constructing Rodgers Forge, one of North Baltimore’s first suburban townhome communities.
1932
Vision for Rodgers Forge
In 1946, James Jr. and his younger brother Joseph, a naval officer in the Pacific fleet went on to complete their father’s vision for Rodgers Forge.
1946
First Single Family Home Developments
Keelty begins building some of the first single family home developments in Baltimore County: Thornleigh, The Village Green and Seminary Ridge.
1957
Designing and Building Mixed Use Communities
Keelty pioneers a new approach to real estate development by designing and building mixed use communities
1960
Mays Chapel Ridge
1990’s-2000's. Keelty develops Mays Chapel Ridge, a senior retirement community and Roundwood Center, a thriving retail complex close by.
2000's
Turf Valley
The Keelty Company continues its legacy of building communities for Maryland families with the development of Cider Mill, the Villages at Turf Valley in Howard County.
2000's
2019 and Today
Current Keelty developments include; Honeygo Run Luxury Apartments 150 brand new luxury apartment homes in White Marsh, and Oakmont Village Apartments at Turf Valley
2019
Our Portfolio
Discover all phases of our real estate portfolio: residential development, commercial real estate, property management, land development, and special asset management.
