Rural curb appeal in Clarksville, between Baltimore and D.C.
Clarksville's reputation as a farming village has faded since the 19th century, but the community retains its pastoral atmosphere and expansive land lots. The area is halfway between Baltimore and Washington , making it a popular destination for commuters. Additionally, kids in Clarksville are zoned for highly ranked Howard County schools. Residents can visit a variety of community parks and regionally popular venues such as Merriweather Post Pavilion, in minutes, while major retail centers are also nearby.
Stately homes on spacious lots, or townhouse and condo communities
Buyers can find a diverse variety of ramblers, Colonial Revivals, French Provincial and Craftsman-style estates on spacious multi-acre lots. The median sale price for a single-family home in Clarksville is $1.1 million. Prices tend to vary by square footage and lot size. Smaller ramblers and split-levels range from $640,000 to $860,000, with larger homes selling for $900,000 up to $2 million. Sprawling estates in the area can fetch upwards of $3.5 million. Residential streets around the community are narrow, which allows many homes to have larger lawns. There are some options for townhouses and condo units in the River Hill area to the east, where residents are split between addresses in Clarksville and Columbia. Condo and townhouse prices typically start around $435,000 and can go up to about $760,000.
Highly ranked Howard County schools
The Howard County Public School System serves the Clarksville area and is ranked by Niche as the best school district in Maryland and the third-best place to teach in Maryland. Students can attend Clarksville Elementary School and Clarksville Middle, which both get A-ratings from Niche, while River Hill High School receives an A-plus rating. The high school hosts numerous clubs to support students' diverse interests, ranging from community service clubs like Man in the Mirror and Baking for Benefit to career-focused organizations like Future Doctors of America and Future Business Leaders of America.
Close to reservoir parks and the popular Merriweather Post Pavilion
Triadelphia Lake Recreation Area is a private park west of Clarksville, maintained by the Washington Suburban Sanitation Commission. With the purchase of a permit, guests can fish, hunt, picnic, ride horses on the park's trails or take out kayaks on the lake. Brighton Dam Recreation Park is south of the lake and features a playground and basketball court, while picnic tables and public barbecues overlook the dam. “Highland is next door, where there's an equestrian center nearby,” says Terri Westerlund, a Howard County local and Realtor with The Westerlund Group of Samson Properties. Some residents own horses; those who don’t can purchase them from nearby businesses, such as Silver Medallion Farm, which also offers a training facility for equestrian sports. Locals can catch a concert from nationally touring artists at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Maryland's largest outdoor amphitheater, which can hold up to 19,000 people in seats and on the lawn.
Nearby shopping centers in Columbia
Most businesses in the area, including grocery stores such as Roots Market and Giant, are along Clarksville Pike. The Mall in Columbia is a major shopping center 12 miles east of Clarksville. Locals can browse over 200 retailers, including Nordstrom, Macy's and JCPenney, or dine at Maggiano's Little Italy.
Washington or Baltimore in an hour or less
Due to the secluded nature of Clarksville, residents rely on cars to get around. “People work in Baltimore or D.C. and locally around the county,” says Westerlund. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is eight miles away in Laurel and employs over 8,000 people. Baltimore is 27 miles away on Route 32, and the Baltimore/Washington International Airport is 23 miles away. Washington, D.C., is 38 miles away on Interstate 95, which takes about an hour to reach, while Baltimore is around forty minutes away. The nearest hospital is the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, nine miles east.
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