Quaint living and Appalachian parks around Cresaptown
Buyers search in Cresaptown for affordable mountainside homes just minutes away from work, retail and restaurants in Cumberland . "We are seeing some buyers who do second homes, and we're within 45 minutes of a major recreational area called Deep Creek Lake," says Stephen MacGray, a Cumberland local and Realtor with Charis Realty Group. "Some will stay here and commute to the amenities there." Locals are surrounded by dense Appalachian state parks and forests to explore. Its tristate access means people can take day trips to larger cities in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Hiking in Cumberland, Deep Creek Lake Park for fishing and swimming
Dan's Mountain Wildlife Management Area is a massive park located west of Cresaptown, featuring the largest contiguous state-owned forest in Maryland. It's a popular spot for birdwatching, hunting white-tailed deer and wild turkeys in appropriate seasons, and hiking or mountain biking along wooded trails with sweeping Appalachian overlooks. Brauer Ball Field is a local park featuring softball and baseball diamonds, as well as a football field. It's where most of the community's youth league games are held, like football games for the Cresaptown Eagles.
"We have a large trail system in Cumberland with over 300 miles of scenic views," says MacGray. "It's actually two different trails, for biking and hiking, the C&O Canal, which goes from Cumberland to Georgetown in Washington ., and the other one that begins in Cumberland and goes to the center of Pittsburgh ." In Cumberland, residents can access the western trailhead for the C&O Canal Towpath, a historic trail that spans 184 miles from Cumberland to Washington, D.C. Deep Creek Lake Park, located 40 miles from Cresaptown, hosts the largest man-made lake in Maryland. Guests can swim at the lake's sand beach, kayak or fish from the shore, while there is also a 551-acre hunting area in the forests surrounding the lake.
Postwar single-family homes on hilly streets
Buyers can find ramblers, Cape Cods, raised ranches, and split-levels, mostly built after World War II. Residential streets are narrow and hilly, with a small-town suburban curb appeal and Appalachian foothills lining the horizon. Homes are priced from $125,000 to $400,000, varying by age, square footage and lot size. There is also a market of sub-acre land lots for sale, typically zoned for residential use. Potential homebuyers need to be aware that the community has an extreme flood risk, especially for homes closer to the North Branch Potomac River and Warrior Run.
Bioscience programs offered through Allegany County public schools
Allegany County Public Schools is the main district serving Cresaptown. Students can attend Cresaptown Elementary School, which gets a B-rating from Niche. Braddock Middle School earns a B-minus rating, and Allegany High has a B-rating. Allegany High offers secondary education clusters, including the four-course Biomedical Sciences program.
Local groceries and eats, nearby Cumberland for retail centers
Lashbaugh's Bar & Grill is a popular community hangout, where patrons can socialize over drinks, brunch, pub grub, and live music nights. For groceries, locals often head to Weis Markets, which sits along U.S. Route 220. Folks can also stroll down Baltimore Street and browse the boutiques and eateries in the Cumberland Pedestrian Mall. Establishments like Baltimore Street Grill serve Cajun-style jambalaya and seafood specials.
Commuters can reach Cumberland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania
Due to the secluded, mountainous atmosphere in Cresaptown, residents are car-dependent. Cumberland is a 7-mile drive north along Route 220. The Greater Cumberland Regional Airport is 9 miles east. Folks can also take Interstate 68 to Martinsburg , after a 72-mile drive west, which takes just over an hour. Pittsburgh is 110 miles north, a trip that takes a little over two hours.
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