Community News
Latest Bulletin: 3 September 2026
- Get Involved with the Shipley’s Choice Community Association
- Live Oak Playground Upgrade
- Neighborhood Street Light Upgrade
SCBD Petition & Information Drive Active
Help Secure our Community's Future
We are currently conducting an educational outreach and petition effort to establish a Special Community Benefits District (SCBD) in Shipley's Choice. Explore how this transition protects our community and find answers to common questions.
Welcome to Shipley's Choice
Mailbox: 315 Arbor Oaks Ct, Millersville, MD 21108
A vibrant community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Stay informed on board activities, local news, and community documents.
Architectural Requests
Planning a home improvement? SCCA requires homeowners to submit an ACR form for fence standards, paint alterations, and exterior changes.
Woodland Tree Management
Concerned about a dead or leaning tree in common buffers? Report it for safety inspections.
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For official inquiries, direct board matters, or legal correspondence:
shipleyschoice.scca@gmail.comCommunity Overview
Shipley’s Choice is a community of single family homes in the Greater Severna Park area north of Annapolis, MD, nestled in the suburbs between Washington, DC and Baltimore.
The neighborhood is divided into two separate, independent community organizations:
Shipley's Choice Community Association (SCCA)
This site is dedicated to serving the 283 homes that make up sections 1 and 2 of Shipley's Choice.
For a list of streets and addresses in the SCCA, please refer to the Street Directory Information page.
Shipley's Choice Home Owners Association (SCHOA)
The SCHOA is a separate organization which represents the homes of sections 3 through 12 of Shipley's Choice.
Please refer to the SCHOA Website for information regarding sections 3-12.
Location & History
Shipley’s Choice is ideally located in Anne Arundel County, MD; about 10 miles north of Annapolis, the sailing capital of the United States and the seat of Maryland state government. Annapolis is also home to the United States Naval Academy and St. John’s College.
Historical Acquisition: 1668
The land on which Shipley's Choice was established was originally acquired by Adam Shipley in 1668, and he patented 200 acres on the south side of the Severn River in 1681.
Schools, Transit & Amenities
Local Public Schools
Shipley’s Choice is 1½ miles from Exit 10 of I-97, 17 miles from Baltimore, and 8 miles from BWI Airport. The nearby BWI Amtrak station connects to DC via MARC and Baltimore via light rail.
The community features walkable access to the public elementary school and the privately managed Shipley’s Choice Swim & Tennis Club, featuring a clubhouse, two pools, and four tennis courts.
SCCA homes are primarily two-story structures with well-treed lots. Anne Arundel County provides snow removal, street repairs, and curbside recycling services.
SCCA Mission
Founded in 1979, SCCA operates under these three core principles:
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Encourage cooperative community projects designed to protect welfare, convenience, and home appearance values.
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Promote active compliance and discourage violations of the neighborhood's recorded protective covenants.
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Exercise all legal corporate powers and authority established in SCCA's charter of incorporation.
Stewardship Mandates:
- Utilize annual resident dues responsibly for common areas.
- Maintain regular local news and directory services.
