Heather Nahr
RE/MAX Plus
(240) 690-5564
59 Total Sales
1 in Lewistown
$470,000 Price
Lewistown
Cruise north on Route 15 and you’ll pass acre after acre of deep green, grassy fields. The occasional small business or country home might catch your eye as you head farther into Lewistown.
The biggest draw for home buyers here is “Peace and quiet, with lots of open space close to the mountains,” says Realtor Adam Light of Monument Sotheby’s. Most of Lewistown’s roads are unplanned, the only constant being Route 15, weaving through the countryside. Scattered throughout this wooded area are various ranch homes, split levels and duplexes. Brick facades are equally as typical as vinyl, with a more modest, no-frills sort of exterior. Though many homes you see in this neighborhood were originally built in the latter half of the previous century, “There’s a lot of new construction too,” says Light. These newer builds have three bedrooms and will fetch about $420,000 to $450,000. The more established homes average $350,000. As with most rural communities, lot sizes will vary, but even the smaller ones are generous.
Kids in Lewistown attend Lewistown Elementary, which Niche rates a C. Walkersville Middle earns an A-minus for diversity from Niche. When they reach Walkersville High, students can challenge themselves with several AP courses. The AP enrollment for kids at this school is 28%.
After a long day of school or work, residents can head to Utica Park in Lewistown’s center. The park is expansive, featuring a paved trail that winds from its northern end to its southern end. Locals use the soccer court to stay active and the tennis court to sharpen their serve, not to mention the two sandy volleyball courts. Sprinkled throughout the park are various picnic shelters to stop and catch your breath in the shade. To round out a day of play, fire up some meats on one of this park’s community grills. It’s open until 10:30, so don’t stress about rushing through dinner.
Provided you don’t mind an hour in the car, Harpers Ferry is a fantastic area to visit for weekend activities. Fifty miles is well worth it to experience the white-water rafting scene there, with options like family rafting, tubing and solo kayaking ventures. The historic town has numerous landmarks, like the famous John Brown House. Visitors can sign up for guided house tours and learn more about the area’s big names. Keep your eyes peeled since “The Appalachian Trail runs right through Harpers Ferry. You can watch the backpackers come through,” says Light.
Although you’ll need to leave the neighborhood for shopping, “Lewistown is close to Downtown Frederick and its amenities. It’s a very short drive,” explains Light. Frederick hosts unique businesses like The Little Pottery Shop, where you can grab that missing kitchen or living room curiosity you didn’t know you needed. Each month, The Artists’ Gallery hosts exhibitions of local artists’ works to browse. If you’re the type to stock up on groceries, check out McCutcheon’s Factory Store, which sells fruit preserves, honey, jellies and apple butter. Dozens more shops are within reach Downtown, so you’ll never want for anything. To wind down at the end of the week, head over to The Wine Kitchen for a glass of red or white. Their daily butcher's flight contains three steak samplings if you simply can't decide.
Quality shopping, rafting and even history lessons are nearby when you live in Lewistown. Buyers come for the amenities and stay for the privacy of their country homes.
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Malcolm Longerbeam
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Heather Nahr
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Jim Bass
Jim Bass
Real Estate Teams, LLC
(240) 693-3591
490 Total Sales
5 in Lewistown
$152K - $659K Price Range
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Karen Rollings
Karen Rollings
EXP Realty, LLC
(202) 902-7464
515 Total Sales
1 in Lewistown
$573,615 Price
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Darin Rich
Darin Rich
RE/MAX Realty Group
(240) 433-5242
103 Total Sales
1 in Lewistown
$552,600 Price
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Rex Thomas
Rex Thomas
Samson Properties
(240) 920-0722
324 Total Sales
1 in Lewistown
$836,000 Price
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Jeni Spagnoli
Jeni Spagnoli
Responds QuicklyPearson Smith Realty, LLC
(202) 937-1227
116 Total Sales
1 in Lewistown
$530,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Willow Brook Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Walkersville Community Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Fountain Rock Nature Center
- Fishing
- Grills
- Trails
Utica District Park
Utica Park
Clerestory Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Parking Lot
Transit
Lewistown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lewistown, Frederick sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Lewistown, Frederick over the last 12 months is $470,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$520,000
Median Sale Price
$470,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$525,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$475,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
52
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$216
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,696
Number of Homes for Sale
28
Median Year Built
1970
Months of Supply
6.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,878
Significantly above the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,030
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,235
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
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Sunday, Sep 2111am - 1pm
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Sunday, Sep 141 - 3pm
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Saturday, Sep 201 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,035
Median Age
49
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$106,755
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$134,600
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
32.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.9%
% Population in Labor Force
70.4%
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®
14
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 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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Amber Meadows
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Walkersville
Suburban housing in community with a small-town feel and deep roots
Whittier
Elegant homes with convenient connections in the outskirts of Frederick
Wormans Mill
Mixed-use community in Frederick with active social scene
Fredericktowne Village
2 miles from both Civil War-era downtown Frederick and 2020s mixed-use communities
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