Adamstown

Tucked in a valley between the Sugarloaf and Catoctin mountains is Adamstown, a rural Maryland suburb near Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. Residents in this neighborhood may be close to two urban hubs, but you’d never know. “You feel removed, but you’re not that far from things,” explains sales agent Donna Yocum of Waldner Winters Team of Keller Williams Realty Centre. “It gives you that rural feel.” Realtor Jeff Miles echoes Yocum’s sentiment. “It’s a quiet little town,” says the Remax Results agent who has been selling homes in Maryland for six years. Realtor Chris Mabe of eXp Realty says living in Adamstown allows residents who commute to Baltimore or Washington, D.C., the option to step away from the hustle and bustle. “It gives the flexibility to live in a rural area but work in an urban environment,” Mabe, who has sold homes in Maryland for five years, says. “It’s a nice blend of country and city.”

According to Yocum, there is a combination of housing styles. “It’s a mix of old and new with traditional colonials, farmhouses, ranchers and split levels. It’s an interesting area with an interesting mix.” Yocum, who has been selling homes in Maryland for eight years, says. “Parts of Adamstown are spread out. In the last 20-30 years, there have been new developments consisting of traditional colonials on smaller lots.” She adds that the average price of a dwelling in Adamstown is $625,000. In some cases, especially when it comes to the farmhouses that were built in the 70s, lots can be several acres. “If you’re looking for land, this is the place to go,” says Mabe. The topography of Adamstown varies. It’s common to see housing developments next to pastures and farmland. “It’s definitely not cookie-cutter,” Mabe says. Yocum says that many of the streets in the neighborhood are “pretty, rural backroads.”

Children in Adamstown can attend Frederick County Public Schools, rated an A-minus by Niche. According to Mabe, Adamstown is a “desirable area for schools.” Carroll Manor Elementary School is a B-plus-ranked institution with a 13-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio. Brunswick Middle School is also graded a B-plus by Niche. Brunswick High School has innovative clubs like the Millionaire’s Club, aimed to teach teens financial responsibility. The school is rated a B by Niche.

In nearby Point of Rocks, Maryland, are three parks for residents to enjoy. Point of Rocks Community Park features hiking trails and horseshoe pits. At Point of Rocks Community Commons Park, patrons can observe the stone obelisk with the flood levels and dates for Point of Rocks floods, which is close to the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. Point of Rocks Overlook offers stunning views of the Potomac River and the Virginia shoreline. Closer to the neighborhood is Green Hill Park, the perfect place to take active younger children. Sugarloaf Mountain is also a place where hikers and outdoor enthusiasts flock to.

Italia New York Pizza 2 – Adamstown serves New York, Chicago and Sicilian-style pizzas, so everyone at the dinner table will have the slice they want. At Mayta’s Peruvian Cuisine, located in nearby Frederick, the fried crispy Peruvian empanadas come with chicken, steak or sausage. People craving a traditional Maryland crabcake should visit Buckeystown Pub for their crab cake platter. Rocky Point Creamery features homemade ice cream made with milk from the creamery’s own cows. In addition to making 80 flavors of ice cream, every year, the creamery grows 2 acres of sunflowers to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. All the profits raised go to the charity. With more than 10 malls in Frederick, Maryland, Adamstown residents will find all their shopping needs in just a short drive away.

Written By

Robb Crocker

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Tyler Priola

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Jacob Cardwell