Why Live in Bel Air South
Bel Air South in Abingdon offers a suburban lifestyle with a rural touch, featuring homes nestled between forest groves and farm fields. The neighborhood showcases a variety of home styles, including large modern traditional estates, ranch-style houses, and Colonial-inspired split levels, some with private pools or spacious yards. Harford Glen Park, with its walking and hiking trails along the Atkisson Reservoir, is a popular spot for picnicking and wildlife photography. Other outdoor amenities include Reckord Road Park and Mountain Road Park, which have playgrounds, tennis courts, and ballfields. The Ma and Pa Trail, starting at Annie’s Playground in Edgeley Grove Park, provides miles of scenic biking and walking paths. Main Street in Bel Air, just 4 miles away, features shopping, dining, and nightlife options, including Looney’s Pub, known for its live music. The Harford Mall and Tollgate Marketplace along Baltimore Pike offer additional shopping and dining choices. Commuters can reach Baltimore, 24 miles southwest, in about 40 minutes via Interstate 95, while Washington D.C. is approximately 65 miles away. The neighborhood is served by the highly rated Harford County Public School district, with Youths Benefit Elementary, Fallston Middle, and Fallston High School all earning high marks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bel Air South a good place to live?
Bel Air South is a good place to live. Bel Air South is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Bel Air South is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Bel Air South has 5 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 47. The average household income is $114,770 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 26.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Bel Air South are home owners, with 9.3% of residents renting and 90.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Bel Air South can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Bel Air South neighborhood guide.
Is Bel Air South, MD a safe neighborhood?
Bel Air South, MD is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Bel Air South?
The median home price in Bel Air South is $453,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $90,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,350 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $101K a year to afford the median home price in Bel Air South. The average household income in Bel Air South is $115K.
What are the best public schools in Bel Air South?
The best public schools that serve Bel Air South are:
- Bel Air Middle School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- Bel Air High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- Fallston High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
What are the best private schools in Bel Air South?
The best private schools that serve Bel Air South are:
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Home Trends in Bel Air South, MD
On average, homes in Bel Air South, Abingdon sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bel Air South, Abingdon over the last 12 months is $453,000, up 152% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$453,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$307,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$535,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$230,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$215
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$453,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
152%