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Whittier

Whittier

Neighborhood in Frederick, Maryland

Frederick County 21702

$452,388 Average Value
$196 Average Price per Sq Ft
13 Homes For Sale

With elegant homes in a premium location, Whittier keeps you cozy while quickly connecting you to convenient shopping, quality schools and major cities. “They have multiple sizes and styles of homes, and it’s a very pretty neighborhood,” says Amanda Daubert, local Realtor for Real Estate Teams Referral Company. “The lake is central and there are walking paths throughout and beautiful views all around. It is a very easy commuter location, so it doesn’t take long to get to major areas. The convenience is a huge draw.”

This master-planned community exudes style around every corner and cul-de-sac with large lots and roomy Colonial Revival designs. Sidewalks connect winding roads lined with leafy trees and ornate streetlamps, making a walk through the neighborhood feel like your own personal park. Most builds come with two-car garages and lawns large enough for fields of grass and seasonal decorations. The community includes several buildings with town houses and apartments for simplified dwellings, but no compromise on style. Town houses range from $250,000 to $400,000 depending on the size of the unit. Single-family homes range from $450,000 for a three-bedroom ranch-style build to $800,000 for a luxurious colonial estate.

This quaint collection of communities features Lake Whittier at its center. This picturesque neighborhood park provides serene landscapes of glass-like water and vast green spaces, perfect for a peaceful picnic or a relaxing walk around the lake. Community members also get exclusive access to Cobblestone Pool and Greenleaf Pool for summer fun on sunny days. Stay on top of your exercise routine at Anytime Fitness, a comprehensive gym with professional coaches, plenty of equipment and the bonus of overlooking Lake Whitter while you get your cardio in. Hook up with Yellow Springs Road and reach Downtown Frederick in less than three miles to open yourself up to the city’s culture and employment opportunities.

You get to keep the city in the rearview, but when you need to run out for some groceries or a quick dinner, you don’t have far to go. Walnut Ridge Center sits along Yellow Springs Road, where you can score all your pantry needs from Food Lion or grab your coffee fix from Starbucks on your way into town. Lakefront Shopping Center makes it easy to grab a tasty meal when you don’t have the time at home. Grab something easy after work from Brother’s Pizza, your new spot for specialty pies and fresh wings, and Pigs BBQ makes a great place to fill up smoked meats and comfort classics after walking the trails around the lake.

Students in Whittier become part of the Frederick County Public Schools system. Whittier Elementary sits in the heart of the neighborhood, so the youngest can stay close to home. Niche gives Whittier Elementary a B-plus. For remaining grades, the kids will need to head into town to attend West Frederick Middle School, which Niche gives a B. It’s an easy transition to Frederick High School right next door. Niche ranks it in the top 30% of all public high schools in Maryland thanks to numerous state-champion athletic teams and AP programs eligible for college credit through dual enrollment courses.

With handsome homes and serene surroundings, Whittier keeps you comfortable in the outskirts of Frederick.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field

43 min drive

Bus

Whittier Drive Across From Wetherburne Way

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Tuscanney Drive & Carroll Creek View Court

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Walnut Ridge Shopping Center & Food Lion

Bus

Tuscanney Drive & Greenleaf Drive East

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Greenleaf Drive East & Christopher's Crossing

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Old Farm Drive & Old Farm Station Shopping Center

Bus

Tuscanney Drive & Rosemont Avenue (Cvs)

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Whittier US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$300,500
Median Single Family Price
$632,000
Median Townhouse Price
$410,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$276,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$196
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Last 12 months Home Sales
109
Months of Supply
1.40
Median List Price
$309,250
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-19%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,854
Median Year Built
1998
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,020
Significantly above the national average
1,936
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,383
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

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
7,406
Median Age
42
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$100,680
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$114,450

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.4%
College Graduates
56.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.5%

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®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

15 / 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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