Rex Thomas
Samson Properties
(240) 920-0722
328 Total Sales
1 in Frederick Heights/Overlook
$305,000 Price
Frederick Heights/Overlook
Neighborhood in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick County 21702, 21703
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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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rex Thomas
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Terez Dorsey
Terez Dorsey
Keller Williams Realty Centre
(848) 221-8318
42 Total Sales
2 in Frederick Heights/Overlook
$245K - $265K Price Range
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Marisol Bonds
Marisol Bonds
Samson Properties
(667) 771-3421
79 Total Sales
1 in Frederick Heights/Overlook
$345,000 Price
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Mary Neubauer
Mary Neubauer
Charis Realty Group
(240) 690-6756
63 Total Sales
4 in Frederick Heights/Overlook
$315K - $443K Price Range
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Jenni Davies
Jenni Davies
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
(202) 875-5184
46 Total Sales
1 in Frederick Heights/Overlook
$380,500 Price
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Betsy Taylor
Betsy Taylor
RLAH @properties
(240) 474-0684
63 Total Sales
1 in Frederick Heights/Overlook
$322,500 Price
Schools
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GreatSchools:
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Hill Street Park
Ballenger Creek Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Overlook Park
Sophie & Madigan Lillard Memorial Playground
Willowdale Park
David Lane Park
Transit
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
Frederick Heights/Overlook Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Frederick Heights/Overlook, Frederick sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Frederick Heights/Overlook, Frederick over the last 12 months is $395,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$392,000
Median Sale Price
$395,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$548,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$380,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$250,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
167
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$223
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,052
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Median Year Built
1990
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,925
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,085
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,280
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 2111am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,667 - $2,433 per month
- Prospect Hall Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 762+ Sq Ft
- 909 Mansion Dr
- Frederick, MD
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Average Home Value
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
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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