Why Live in Downsville
Downsville, located in Hagerstown, features a variety of home styles, including mid-1800s Colonial-style homes near the highway intersection and newer subdivisions with Ranch, Cape Cod, and Modern Traditional builds. The neighborhood's community park, Downsville Ruritan, includes a picnic shelter and baseball diamond, while the Potomac River, just 2 miles south, offers historic sites like McMahon’s Mill and the Big Slackwater Viewpoint along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath. Marty Snook Park, 5 miles north in Halfway, provides extensive recreational facilities. Local shopping options include Deliteful Dairy, 2 miles north, and Housers Produce Farm, 3 miles south. The Valley Mall in Halfway, with over 100 retailers and restaurants, is a popular destination. Downsville is also close to Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort, a family-friendly theme park 3 miles away. The neighborhood's main thoroughfare, Downsville Pike, intersects with Maryland Route 63, providing direct access to Interstate 81 and a 13-mile drive to Hagerstown Regional Airport. Schools in the area include Fountain Rock Elementary, Springfield Middle, and Williamsport High, all of which have solid ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Downsville a good place to live?
Downsville is a good place to live. Downsville is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Downsville is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Downsville has 2 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.8 people per acre and a median age of 49. The average household income is $105,012 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 10.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Downsville are home owners, with 13.1% of residents renting and 86.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Downsville can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Downsville neighborhood guide.
Is Downsville, MD a safe neighborhood?
Downsville, MD is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Downsville?
The median home price in Downsville is $397,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $79,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,950 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $84K a year to afford the median home price in Downsville. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Downsville is $105K.
What are the best public schools in Downsville?
The best public schools that serve Downsville are:
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Home Trends in Downsville, MD
On average, homes in Downsville, Hagerstown sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Downsville, Hagerstown over the last 12 months is $315,000, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$315,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$397,450
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$144
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$397,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
17%