Box Hill
Neighborhood in Abingdon, Maryland
Harford County 21009
Townhouse communities and New England homes
There are a few townhouse options in Box Hill, particularly within the Box Hill North Subdivision. These townhouse associations help take care of basic needs like trash and snow removal and have units that can cost between $250,000 and $350,000. The Box Hill North Community Services Associates offers information on HOA requirements and amenities such as its large barn building, Barnstormer newsletter and community pool.Single-family homes in Box Hill often consist of brick Cape Cods or Colonial-inspired homes from the 1980s. Ranging in price from $300,000 to $475,000, several homes include wide driveways, fenced back yards and even a few private pools. Many residences are located within a short distance of William S. James Elementary School, and families may choose to walk or bike to school in the mornings.
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Local parks and places to play with furry friends
Box Hill South Park is a community green space with a few sports fields, and the Abingdon Dog Park down the road sits atop a high hill. It has two fenced dog runs and, in the wintertime, is a great spot for sledding. “There’s also a natural area called Harford Glen which has a big dam with a lot of nearby walking trails and wildlife,” McGhee says. Folks can park at Harford Glen’s small lot and take to the forest, where they can walk along boardwalks and paths within the marshier parts of the Atkisson Reservoir. The Ward Y in Abingdon is the area’s YMCA and offers memberships for classes, gym use, swimming and other resources.
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Highly rated Harford County Public Schools nearby
The Harford County Public School district is graded an overall A-minus on Niche. Students can start at the nearby William S. James Elementary School, which also scores a B and is within a short distance of many homes. Some families may choose to walk or bike to school together. Students then move on to the joint middle and high school campus just a bit north. Patterson Mill Middle School earns a B-plus, while Patterson Mill High School scores an A and is considered the No. 1 high school in Harford County, according to Niche.
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Commutes to Washington D.C. and Baltimore
Box Hill is located near major roadways like the Veterans Memorial Highway and Emmorton Road. A few bus lines that are serviced through the Maryland Transit Administration organization run along Emmorton Road. Bel Air’s Main Street shops and restaurants, as well as the Harford Mall and the Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, are about 5 miles north. For those who commute into the city for work, Baltimore is about 25 miles southwest via Interstate 95, and Washington, D.C., is about 64 miles south on that same highway.Famous local restaurants and fast access to groceries
Within a short distance of most homes is the famous Box Hill Pizzeria. Though ‘pizza’ is in the name, it’s actually known worldwide for its incredible crab cakes, which it ships all over the world. Other locally owned eateries include Conrad’s Seafood Restaurant, which has a nautical-themed playground outside as well as a popular happy hour.Nearby grocery stores include, Wegman's, Walgreens and Giant Food. Drivers can also head about 5 miles north on Emmorton Road to reach Bel Air, which has dozens of shopping centers and the Harford Mall.
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Shelby Sullivan
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lee Tessier
Lee Tessier
EXP Realty, LLC
(443) 292-9223
1,650 Total Sales
15 in Box Hill
$220K - $403K Price Range
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Randy Pomfrey
Randy Pomfrey
Cummings & Co. Realtors
(443) 594-8210
276 Total Sales
1 in Box Hill
$249,959 Price
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Tinamarie Reamy
Tinamarie Reamy
Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate
(443) 993-5215
172 Total Sales
1 in Box Hill
$295,000 Price
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Tanya Lewis
Tanya Lewis
Cummings & Co. Realtors
(667) 303-2196
148 Total Sales
1 in Box Hill
$393,333 Price
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William Weeks
William Weeks
Coldwell Banker Realty
(667) 213-2965
131 Total Sales
1 in Box Hill
$290,000 Price
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Zach Burnham
Zach Burnham
Homeowners Real Estate
(410) 339-8223
44 Total Sales
1 in Box Hill
$285,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Cedar Lane Regional Park
Abingdon Road Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Box Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Box Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Box Hill, Abingdon sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Box Hill, Abingdon over the last 12 months is $378,750, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$370,000
Median Sale Price
$378,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$402,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$310,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$190
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
837
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1982
Months of Supply
2.50
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,693
Median Age
39
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$104,331
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$129,399
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.7%
College Graduates
30.1%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
55
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
20
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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