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Small countryside community with shopping, dining and commuter routes
Set 23 miles northeast of Baltimore in Harford County, Pleasant Hills offers scenic countryside with suburban comforts nearby. “It’s very nice semi-country living, but close to amenities and schools,” says Adam Letke, a real estate agent with American Premier Realty, LLC who has over a year of experience. There are several parks and hiking spots in the area, as well as easy access to shopping, dining and highways. “It’s a great location, but it’s not in the heart of any city,” Letke says. “It is very easy to get on I-95 and down to Baltimore pretty quickly.” The overall CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Pleasant Hills is a paradise for nature lovers.
Pleasant Hills residents can enjoy a day of shopping in the Bel Air historic district.
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Country ranchers and suburban new traditional homes
Set along country roads or in sidewalk-lined subdivisions, Pleasant Hills’ single-family homes are either late 20th-century ranchers or new traditional with Colonial- and Victorian-inspired designs from the late 20th century through today. “They’re custom builds,” Letke says. “We’re choosing to build here because we believe it’s some of the best location in the country.” Older homes generally aren’t part of homeowners associations, while newer homes, like those in Hamilton Reserve, have monthly HOA dues ranging from $25 to $250, which go toward community upkeep.
Red-brick ranchers have two to four bedrooms, 1,000- to 3,000-square-foot layouts and features like wood flooring, prominent chimneys and attached garages or carports. Their lots range from a half-acre to an acre, often backing up to dense forests of pine and oak trees. Four- to five-bedroom new traditional homes have symmetrical facades and architectural features like bay windows and front porches with tapered columns; their layouts typically range from 2,500 to 3,500 square feet. Depending on the community, lots are either 7,000 to 8,000 square feet (big enough for a backyard cookout) or oversized with 2 to 4 acres. Prices for ranchers range from about $300,000 to $600,000, while new traditional homes range from $600,000 to $900,000—both ranges depending on a home’s size and features, like private pools or decks.
Pleasant Hills has several newly built subdivision communities.
Many older homes in Pleasant Hills feature large front yards.
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Harford County Public Schools receive high marks from niche
Pleasant Hills is part of Harford County Public Schools, rated A-minus overall by Niche. Local kids may start at Youths Benefit Elementary, before moving on to Fallston Middle and Fallston High—all of which are rated A-minus. At the latter, teens may take dual-enrollment courses for college credit at Harford Community College. Fallston High also offers career and technical education courses in disciplines like family and consumer science, business and technology.
Youths Benefit Elementary School in Pleasant Hills gives students a strong foundation for success.
Pleasant Hills students can attend Fallston Middle School.
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Getting around from Pleasant Hills
U.S. Route 1 and Maryland Route 152 run through Pleasant Hills; the latter merges about 3 miles away with Interstate 95 toward Baltimore, 23 miles away—a 30- to 50-minute drive during rush hour. “People do it all the time,” Letke says. “Just go straight out to 95 and down into the city.” Locals are generally car-dependent, but there’s a Maryland Transit Administration bus with service to Baltimore. Residential streets and thoroughfares generally aren’t sidewalk-lined, and there aren’t any bike lanes here. UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air is 5 miles away, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 35 miles away.
Shopping and dining along U.S. Route 1
Most of the area’s shops, restaurants and businesses are set along U.S. Route 1, including a Walmart Supercenter for groceries, car dealerships and chain stores like Tractor Supply Co. and CVS. For a morning cup, there’s Dunkin’ and Starbucks, and for brunch, there’s The Local with elevated comfort food like lemon ricotta pancakes, short rib grilled cheese and chicken n’ waffles with honey jalapeño butter. Nearby, Plaza Mexico has classics like steak fajitas and carne asada street tacos, while Italian Sensation is next door with pizza, pasta and paninis. Fallston Barrel House is another highlight, where folks may enjoy craft beer and pub fare with live music. For dessert, Log Cabin Chocolates has been making homemade candies for over 100 years.
Located in Pleasant Hills The Local features elevated comfort food.
Pleasant Hills residents can shop for the essentials at Walmart.
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Play, hike and fish in Pleasant Hills
For pick-up sports or an outdoor picnic, Reckord Road Park is a local go-to with playing fields, baseball diamonds and a playground. At the 18,000-acre Gunpowder Falls State Park, there are over 120 miles of dirt-packed trails for hikers, bikers and horseback riders, including the 5-mile Little Gunpowder Falls State Park Trail, along which birders can try to spot local avians like ring-billed gulls and red-winged blackbirds. Locals may tube, kayak and canoe down Gunpowder River, which is stocked with brown trout for fishing. Golfers can practice their swing at Bel Air Golf Center’s driving range, or head about a mile away to the semi-private, 18-hole Mountain Branch Golf Course for a round.
Pleasant Hills can enjoy an afternoon at Reckord Road Park.
Pleasant Hills hikers can find several trails to enjoy at Gunpowder Falls State Park.
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Parks in this Area
Gunpowder Falls State Park
Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
48 min drive
Bus
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pleasant Hills
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pleasant Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pleasant Hills, Benson sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pleasant Hills, Benson over the last 12 months is $380,000, down 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this 3 bedroom, 2 full bath rancher with an attached garage on just under an acre of beautiful land. Enjoy the mature landscaping throughout with producing fig bush and fruit trees, as well as ornamental exotic trees, fish pond, large cleared yard and above ground pool w/ pool deck. Pool has an extra large filter, new pool deck and liner. Inside the house find a fully renovated,
Welcome to this absolutely gorgeous 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath villa home with a two car garage located right in. the heart of Fallston within seconds of tons of shopping and dining destinations. This 55+ community of Fallston Commons is highly desired and comes with tennis, pickleball, outdoor pool, exercise center and a bunch of clubs/activities to get involved in. Walking into the first level
VERSATILITY - This home has plenty of space for multi-generational living in 3 levels all in a neutral color palette. The spacious main floor includes a bedroom & full hall bath as well as a generous primary bedroom and bath. The gourmet kitchen with large island anchors the living & dining spaces with views to the farm beyond the treeline. The main level was constructed with NO STEPS to enter
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,095
Median Age
48
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$122,551
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$144,101
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
55.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.2%
% Population in Labor Force
67%
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®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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