$115,000
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 860 Sq Ft
3 Cross St, Laurel, MD 20723
Julio Garcia Century 21 Redwood Realty
$115,000
3 Cross St, Laurel, MD 20723
Julio Garcia Century 21 Redwood Realty
Laurel, MD, situated between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., offers small-town living with big-city amenities. Officially incorporated in 1870, Laurel retains historic charm, particularly in its Main Street area, which features older homes and local cafes like Ragamuffins Coffee House and More Than Java Café. The city has a population of around 29,000 and provides easy access to major highways, including Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1, making commutes to Baltimore and D.C. convenient, both approximately 20 miles away. Laurel Towne Center, with its movie theater and retail chains, and the Dutch Country Farmer’s Market are popular local attractions. Dining options include Chido’s Tex-Mex Grill and Mad Cow Grill. Annual events like the Main Street Festival and Trick or Treat on Main Street draw thousands of visitors. Housing in Laurel ranges from historic farmhouses and Colonial Revivals to new townhouses and condos, with common sidings of brick and vinyl. The city is zoned for Prince George’s County Public Schools, which serve over 130,000 students and are ranked as the sixth best school district for athletes in Maryland. Parks such as Roland B. Sweitzer Community Park and Granville Gude Park offer playgrounds, dog parks, and paddleboat rentals. Laurel has a lower violent crime rate compared to the Maryland average. The weather features four distinct seasons with humid summers and higher-than-average rainfall.
On average, homes in Laurel, MD sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Laurel, MD over the last 12 months is $605,111, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.