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Frederick Heights/Overlook

Frederick Heights/Overlook

Neighborhood in Frederick, Maryland

Frederick County 21702, 21703

$419,960 Average Value
$222 Average Price per Sq Ft
16 Homes For Sale

In Maryland’s rolling hills is the neighborhood of Frederick Heights/Overlook, located just outside of downtown Frederick. This popular neighborhood is known for its community events, access to parks and walkable residential streets.

Frederick Heights/Overlook boasts a diverse array of homes, including split levels and colonial revivals, many featuring brick and stone fronts. Town houses can be found between $350,000 and $400,000, and detached houses are priced between $400,000 and $500,000. Most streets are equipped with reliable sidewalks and nearly all houses have attached garages and driveways. Although the streets aren’t shaded by trees, many backyards have pine and oak trees providing ample shade and privacy.

Students in Frederick Heights/Overlook attend schools in the desirable Frederick County Public Schools District, rated A-minus by Niche. “We have pretty great public schools here,” says Tracy Markham, a real estate agent with L.P. Calomeris Realty. “The district does a really good job at providing resources to help students succeed.” Students may attend Butterfly Ridge Elementary, rated B by Niche, Crestwood Middle School, rated B-minus, and Frederick High School, rated A-minus. Frederick High was rated the fifth most diverse public high school in Maryland and has a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1.

There’s plenty to do for fun in Frederick Heights/Overlook. Locals go to Hillstreet Skate Park to shred the concrete and master new tricks on its 17,000 square feet of pavement. If skating isn’t your thing, head to Hillcrest Park, where a basketball court, playground and ample walking trails await, or check out Sophie and Madigan’s Playground, a fairytale-themed play area that children will love.

Regularly occurring community events bring the neighborhood together in nearby downtown Frederick. “The city of Frederick has put a lot of work into building community events like Live at Five, where the streets are closed off for live music every Thursday during the summer,” says Markham. “We’ve also got First Saturdays—themed events that are a lot of fun.” The themes include the crowd-pleasing Dog Days of Summer, where people are encouraged to bring their dogs downtown for shopping and food. “It’s a great time to sit outside, have a martini and see how often people look like their dogs,” Markham says. Another themed event is the annual Fire and Ice Night, complete with live ice sculpting, fire dancers and plenty of local food and drinks. “Be prepared to wait in line, since these are very popular events,” says Markham.

Families looking for a meal out will enjoy visiting Dutch’s Daughter, an upscale restaurant serving surf and turf, including Icelandic haddock and lobster tails. For dessert, head to Savor Casero Bakery, where you can pick up their specialty tres leches cake or order a custom cake in advance. Home cooks will appreciate the ease of grocery shopping at local Vista Shops, where ALDI, Green Goods and the Hillcrest Latino Market can be found. “And for any other shopping needs, you’re only an hour away from DC or Baltimore via Route 70 or Route 15,” says Markham, “so you always have options.”

With great schools, parks and community events, it's clear why Frederick Heights/Overlook remains a popular residential location in Maryland.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field

41 min drive

Bus

Mccain Drive & Lauren Court South

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Hillcrest Drive & Hill Street

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Himes Avenue & Primus Court

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Hillcrest Drive & Mccain Drive

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Himes Avenue & Bradley Court

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Hillcrest Drive & Riggs Court

Bus

Himes Avenue & Oak Street

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Frederick Heights/Overlook US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$395,000
Median Single Family Price
$548,950
Median Townhouse Price
$385,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$251,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$222
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Last 12 months Home Sales
165
Months of Supply
1.20
Median List Price
$395,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,044
Median Year Built
1990
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,925
Significantly above the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,086
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,280
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 10
    1 - 3pm

    5918 Jefferson Commons Way, Frederick, MD 21703

    $499,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 4 Baths
    • 1,940 Sq Ft
    • 5918 Jefferson Commons Way
    • New 2 days ago

    Newly Available: Exceptional, End Unit, 3-Bedroom Townhome in Sought-After Jefferson Place showing the pride of home ownership!Step into style, space, and comfort with this beautifully maintained 3-level townhome featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, and a spacious 2-car garage.On the sun-drenched lower level, enjoy a flexible office or bonus space perfect for remote work or

    Shannon Flannery Maurer Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
15,395
Median Age
36
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.2%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$88,277
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,531

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.8%
Advanced Degrees
10.6%
% Population in Labor Force
80.8%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
12''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

5 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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