Why Live in North Laurel
North Laurel in Scaggsville offers a serene suburban lifestyle with residential streets surrounded by farmland and woodlands. Located in Howard County, this neighborhood is midway between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., providing convenient access to both cities. Home styles range from minimalist split-level and ranch-style homes to Colonial Revival and New Traditional designs, with many properties featuring attached garages and mature landscaping. The Howard County Public School District, including Hammond Elementary, Hammond Middle, and Reservoir High School, is highly rated, offering excellent educational opportunities. Private school options include St. Vincent Pallotti High School. North Laurel Park, adjacent to Laurel Woods Elementary, features ballfields, basketball courts, a playground, and a skatepark, along with the North Laurel Community Center. Scott’s Cove Recreation Area is popular for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. Local amenities include Food Lion, Pepperjacks Subs, Jailbreak Brewing Company, and Kake Korner. Interstate 95 provides easy access to Baltimore and Washington, D.C., both about 20 miles away, while the Laurel MARC Train Station is 3 miles east. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 17 miles north. Hammond Park, next to Hammond Elementary and Middle School, offers a community pool and hosts events like food truck pop-ups and movie nights. Major employers nearby include the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab and the National Security Agency.
Home Trends in North Laurel, MD
On average, homes in North Laurel, Laurel sell after 106 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Laurel, Laurel over the last 12 months is $445,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$445,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$585,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$383,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$272,400
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$651,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$293
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
87
Median List Price
$449,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%