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What it’s like to live in Arbutus, Maryland
Arbutus is a commuter-friendly community outside Baltimore. It's on the MARC commuter rail line, making it easy to ride into Washington, D.C., and Fort Meade is a quick drive south. Home prices here are lower than in some other nearby suburbs, and buyers have diverse options, including single-family homes and townhouses. The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, is also in Arbutus, and attractions nearby include Patapsco Valley State Park and R/C Hollywood Cinema 4 movie theater.
Bring your family out for a hike in Arbutus.
Arbutus has sloping streets.
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How much it costs to live in Arbutus
The median sale price of a property in Arbutus is in the upper-$300,000s. Overall, prices here are a bit higher than the neighboring suburb of Lansdowne, but lower than nearby Elkridge and Catonsville. Still, "It seems to me that prices keep jumping each other. You'll have a house come on the market for $315,000, then [one for] $320,000, then $325,000. Prices are skyrocketing," says Dennis Bentley, Arbutus resident and Realtor and Hyatt & Company.
Bungalow style homes line the streets in the more densely populated areas in Arbutus.
Newly constructed townhomes are available throughout Arbutus.
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What homebuyers can expect when searching in Arbutus
Homes in Arbutus typically sell faster than the national average. "It's a pretty strong housing market. The last home I sold in three days," Bentley says. Buyers here will find a mix of single-family houses built throughout the 20th century, with popular styles including split-levels, Cape Cods and traditional homes. Brick townhouses are also common, including some built more recently in the 2010s.
Victorian-style homes in Arbutus.
Large historical homes in the greater Arbutus area
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Baltimore County schools and UMBC in the area
Students are zoned for Baltimore County Public Schools, such as Arbutus Elementary School and Arbutus Middle School. Most older students are zoned for Lansdowne High School, though some are zoned for the top-rated Catonsville High School. Additionally, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County is a public institution with about 13,500 undergraduate and graduate students in Arbutus.
Catonsville High School
UMBC is a great option when you live in Arbutus.
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Commuting to Baltimore and D.C. from Arbutus
Arbutus is a commuter-heavy area. Highways such as Interstate 95 take drivers 6 miles into downtown Baltimore or 35 miles into Washington, D.C. The MARC rail line goes through Arbutus, offering another commuter option. "[The train] is a huge selling point for the area. It goes from downtown Baltimore by the Orioles Stadium all the way to D.C. Tons of people take the MARC train to commute, mainly to D.C.," Bentley says. Fort Meade, a major Army installation, is also less than 15 miles south, and BWI Airport is 5 miles south.
Arbutus has a suburban vibe with an active community
Arbutus has a suburban feeling with a mix of longtime residents and new people coming in. "It just feels right sometimes. It's a good balance. The location is everything: you're near anything you want to get to," Bentley says. It's easy to get active in Arbutus, too. The parks and recreation department hosts youth and adult sports leagues, including baseball and softball teams. Nearby Patapsco Valley State Park covers over 16,000 acres along the Patapsco River and features over 200 miles of trails. "People swim in the river in the summertime, grill and hang out," Bentley says.
Walking across the bridge at Patapsco State Park in Arbutus.
The Thomas Viaduct built in 1835 spans the Patapsco River and Patapsco Valley in Arbutus.
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Amenities and things to do around Arbutus
There's more to do in Arbutus beyond the state park. The community is also home to:
Playgrounds at Arbour Manor Park and Gay Oaks Park
R/C Hollywood Cinema 4 movie theater
Casual restaurants like Cactus Silvestre and DePaola's Pub & Grill
Events like the fire department's annual train garden display
The R/C Hollywood theater is a renovated site on Oregon Ave in Arbutus.
Depaola's Pub offers classic American fare, draft brews and a daily happy hour.
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