Why Live in South End
South End in Hagerstown, Maryland, is a neighborhood known for its convenience and midcentury charm. Its central location offers quick access to Interstate 70 and Interstate 81, making it easy to reach shopping destinations like Valley Mall and Hagerstown Premium Outlets. The area features a mix of ranch-style homes, Cape Cods, and cottages, many with neatly manicured lawns and short, fenced-in backyards. Residents enjoy a variety of green spaces, including Marty Snook Park with its pools and tennis courts, and the more serene Hagerstown City Park, ideal for walking and feeding ducks. Fairgrounds Park, 3 miles north, offers a skate park and athletic fields, and is connected to Pangborn Park by a walking trail. The neighborhood is also home to the new Meritus Park stadium, hosting the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars baseball team. Dining options range from popular chains to local favorites like Rik’s Café and the iconic Krumpe’s Do-Nuts, open nightly. For families, highly rated schools such as Emma K. Doub Elementary and E. Russell Hicks Middle are within walking distance. With grocery stores like Save A Lot, Aldi, and Sam’s Club nearby, residents have ample shopping options. The neighborhood's proximity to Route 40 and I-81 provides easy access to Hagerstown Regional Airport, 11.5 miles away, and Baltimore, 72 miles east.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South End a good place to live?
South End is a good place to live. South End is considered fairly walkable and bikeable with minimal transit options. South End has 9 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.1 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $65,695 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 16.2% of residents. A majority of residents in South End are renters, with 52.7% of residents renting and 47.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving South End can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
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Is South End, MD a safe neighborhood?
South End, MD is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in South End?
The median home price in South End is $689,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $138,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,580 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $153K a year to afford the median home price in South End. The average household income in South End is $66K.
What are the best public schools in South End?
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Home Trends in South End, MD
On average, homes in South End, Hagerstown sell after 139 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South End, Hagerstown over the last 12 months is $675,000, up 125% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$675,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$675,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$290
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median List Price
$689,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
125%