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. Townhouses 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.”
Karen Rollings
EXP Realty, LLC
(202) 902-7464
501 Total Sales
1 in Frederick Heights/Overlook
$389,000 Price
Nancy Wert
RE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.
(240) 570-7104
70 Total Sales
1 in Frederick Heights/Overlook
$387,000 Price
Sreedhar Maram
Maram Realty, LLC
(703) 498-2566
191 Total Sales
2 in Frederick Heights/Overlook
$413K - $485K Price Range
Teresa Burton
Compass
(240) 641-7447
106 Total Sales
2 in Frederick Heights/Overlook
$270K - $370K Price Range
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh, Inc.
(240) 693-3924
68 Total Sales
1 in Frederick Heights/Overlook
$240,000 Price
Jose A Boggio
Grace Pro Home Realty LLC
(571) 520-0224
110 Total Sales
1 in Frederick Heights/Overlook
$482,000 Price
On average, homes in Frederick Heights/Overlook, Frederick sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Frederick Heights/Overlook, Frederick over the last 12 months is $399,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$414,052
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Median Sale Price
$399,500
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$535,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$379,999
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$247,500
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
166
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$216
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Number of Homes
3,331
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Number of Homes for Sale
56
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Median Year Built
1990
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Months of Supply
4.00
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,863
Significantly above the national average
1,935
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,080
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,160
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049
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$1,683 - $2,358 per month
$1,421 - $1,877 per month
$1,859 - $2,667 per month
$2,362 per month
$2,348 per month
$2,348 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
38
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Median Rent
$2,389
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,200
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,050
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,500
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,500
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Median Condo Rent
$2,363
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,000
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Total Population
15,395
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Median Age
36
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Population Density
7 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
27.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
11.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$88,277
Above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$105,531
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High School Graduates
81.4%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
31.8%
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Advanced Degrees
10.6%
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% Population in Labor Force
80.8%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
44''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
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Annual Snowfall
12''
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Bikeability
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An idyllic suburb with access to both major cities and mountain views
Sleeper community featuring established homes and coveted sunset views
Community of various revival homes bordered by a park with a college at its center
Large area south of downtown featuring a diverse housing stock and Baker Park
Restaurants, breweries and a promenade in this centrally located city
A residential neighborhood with convenience on every corner
