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Colonial Acres

Colonial Acres

$482,147 Average Value
$302 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Colonial-inspired homes and the Maryland Golf and Country Clubs in Bel Air

Located on the southern end of Bel Air near the Maryland Golf and Country Clubs, Colonial Acres is a small residential strip on Ring Factory Road. With midcentury and Colonial-inspired homes on spacious yards beneath tall, shady trees, this stretch creates a suburban feel. “I would say that Bel Air is a relatively safe, family-oriented community. We have an elected sheriff instead of an appointed one, which I think a lot of people like,” says Mark Novak, a Realtor with Mark’s Home Team of Cummings & Co. Realtors.

Students study within the Harford County Public School District, which is graded an overall A-minus and is considered the No. 2 best school district in the Baltimore area, according to Niche. Bel Air’s bustling Main Street is just up the road, with several shops and restaurants. Major roadways are nearby, like Veterans Memorial Highway and Interstate 95 to the south, and commuters can reach Baltimore in less than an hour.

Bel Air shopping and Main Street dining

Colonial Acres is just down South Main Street from Bel Air’s shops and restaurants. Longtime favorites like Looney’s Pub mingle with little spots like Cozy Cookies and Tea by Two. Places like Das Bierhalle Bel Air and Independent Brewing Company have craft beer and ciders on tap, and Sean Bolan’s is an authentic Irish pub.

When it comes to grocery shopping or running errands, Festival at Bel Air is a strip mall on Emmorton Road, not far from Colonial Acres. There, folks can eat at Latitude Seafood Co. or shop at spots like ShopRite and Kohl’s. Up Veterans Memorial Highway is the Harford Mall, as well as a few car dealerships and major chain stores like Target, The Home Depot and Aldi.

Come to Looney's Pub for great food, drinks, and entertainment.
Come to Looney's Pub for great food, drinks, and entertainment.
Village Market and Cafe features locally sourced goods with casual menu options.
Village Market and Cafe features locally sourced goods with casual menu options.
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Community events in Bel Air

Living in the Bel Air community means being part of several events and festivals throughout the year. “The county and the town do First Fridays where they shut parts of the town down and set up stands and vendors, like a little town get-together,” Novak says. “They’re also starting to focus on annual events, like the Italian Festival and local wine festivals. There are always events that either get the whole family involved or focus on things for adults or couples to do, too.” The city’s Walktober each Wednesday in October, weekly farmers markets and locally run summer camps mean there is nearly always something to do around town.

Mid-century ranch styles and two-story New England residences

A mix of midcentury ranch-style homes and Colonial-inspired residences line Ring Factory Road and other neighboring streets. Residents here often drive, so they benefit from proximity to South Main Street and Emmorton Road, making it easier to reach the shops and restaurants in the center of Bel Air. Some homes have spacious backyards or private pools, and there are a few quiet cul-de-sac communities. Neighbors sit close together, but there is still plenty of space for two-car garages and paved driveways. These single-family homes are often priced between $400,000 and $700,000. This is significantly lower than housing that is right on the golf course, just a few streets away, which can reach over $1 million.

There are many classic single level ranch style homes in Colonial Acres.
There are many classic single level ranch style homes in Colonial Acres.
Find modern living with small town appeal in Colonial Acres, Maryland.
Find modern living with small town appeal in Colonial Acres, Maryland.
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Small parks and playgrounds within a short distance of neighborhood homes

Colonial Acres Park is a small playground with a few athletic courts and benches on Ring Factory Road near Saratoga Drive. Though the park is small, it is very close to many neighborhood homes. Maryland Golf & Country Clubs was established in 1961. It has an 18-hole course, swimming pool, outdoor event spaces and a bar and lounge. Rockfield Park by the private John Carroll School is a large playground with a few sports fields and a nature trail. Rockfield also has a 9-hole disc golf course.

Enjoy an afternoon hang out at Colonial Acres Park.
Enjoy an afternoon hang out at Colonial Acres Park.
Rockfield Park provides a large playground for kids.
Rockfield Park provides a large playground for kids.
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Nearby Harford County Public Schools

Students in Colonial Acres live quite close to the Homestead-Wakefield Elementary and Ring Factory Elementary School campuses, making it convenient for families who want to walk or bike to school together. Both elementary schools are graded an A-minus on Niche. The joint campuses of Patterson Mill Middle High School are located south of the neighborhood, just off Emmorton Road. The middle school is rated a B-plus, while the high school is graded an A and is considered the No. 1 best public high school in Harford County, according to Niche.

Home of the Huskies, Patterson Mill Middle High offers AP, Honors and many electives.
Home of the Huskies, Patterson Mill Middle High offers AP, Honors and many electives.
Ring Factory Elementary School is a public school in Harford County MD.
Ring Factory Elementary School is a public school in Harford County MD.
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Convenient highways for commutes to Baltimore

Though quite residential, Colonial Acres is very close to Veterans Memorial Highway and Emmorton Road, which drivers can quickly take north and south through Harford County. Bel Air is just a few miles north, and is home to the area’s major medical center: The University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. For those who commute or travel out of town, drivers can take Interstate 95 about 31 miles southwest to Baltimore, which is about a 45-minute drive away when traffic is light. Though Ring Factory Road may not have any bus stops, nearby Emmorton Road has several that are serviced by Maryland Department of Transportation buses.

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Schools

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Colonial Acres US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Colonial Acres Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$295,000
Median Sale Price
$295,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,849,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$295,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-39%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$302

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
244
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1962
Months of Supply
1.00

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Aug 9
    11am - 1pm

    4 Stuart Terrace, Bel Air, MD 21014

    $505,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,058 Sq Ft
    • 4 Stuart Terrace
    • New 24 days ago

    Beautiful unique home in park like setting. 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath home in very desirable Bel Air community. This is truly a one-of-a-kind single-family home. Great school system, on over a half-acre lot. New stone retaining wall, shed for storage in the back yard. New roof and gutters 2025.

    Deborah Petz Coldwell Banker Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
663
Median Age
45
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$123,354
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$153,241

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.2%
College Graduates
61.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.3%

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®

17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

6 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

14 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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