Paramount-Long Meadow is a country suburb northeast of Hagerstown
Paramount-Long Meadow, located in the northeast quarter of Hagerstown, is a small collection of midcentury suburbs and 55-plus communities that stands between the developing city and the pastoral farmland of Western Maryland. “It’s a cute little town,” says Cynthia Sullivan, associate broker with Sullivan Select LLC and neighborhood resident. “I’ve lived here since 1978. Hagerstown used to be in the Top Five in Money Magazine's best places to live in America, and Paramount is one of the most desirable parts of Hagerstown.” This desirability is fueled by proximity to regional food specialties like the Pennsylvania Dutch Market, a strong school district and a sense of country quietude despite nearness to all Hagerstown has to offer. For buyers who want to rest easy at the edges of a growing market without sacrificing the peace that comes along with a rural community, Paramount-Long Meadow is a strong choice.
Downtown Hagerstown’s shops and arts are minutes from Paramount-Long Meadow.
Paramount-Long Meadow offers peaceful 55-plus living close to shops and care.
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Western Maryland homes that owners tend to stay in
Most of the housing stock in Paramount-Long Meadow is made up of midcentury ranch-style homes. These tend to sit on midsized lots featuring front lawns, driveways and backyards with space for entertaining. Prices range from $350,000 to around $500,000, depending on the number of bedrooms. “There isn’t much new development in the area,” Sullivan says. “I have a couple of new builds, but I don’t think that most do. Scarcity is driving value up, and people don’t want to give up good interest rates, so there aren’t many people selling houses.” Buyers are more likely to find new construction ranch-style homes and townhouses in Paramount’s 55-plus communities toward the neighborhood's southern end, where prices tend to range from around $490,000 to almost $550,000.
Split-level homes in Paramount-Long Meadow typically list around $350K–$500K.
Students attend well-rated schools in Washington County
Children in Paramount-Long Meadow are zoned to attend Paramount Elementary School, rated B by Niche and within walking distance of many homes. They then proceed to Northern Middle School, which also scores a B and offers an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, designed to vigorously prepare students for high school careers. North Hagerstown High School earns an A-minus and ranks as Niche’s No. 2 Best Public High School in Washington County.
Paramount Elementary School earns a "B" rating from Niche.
Northern Middle School in Hagerstown serves students in Washington County.
North Hagerstown High School serves the students on Washington County.
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Getting out and about on the course and in Hagerstown
Just 3 miles south of the neighborhood, locals can enjoy the fishing pond at Pangborn Park before strolling along the walking path, which connects it to Fairgrounds Park, home to the Hagerstown Skate Park, the ice rink, a fitness center and several outdoor athletic fields. Closer to the neighborhood is Fountainhead Country Club, a members-only institution with an 18-hole golf course, a pool, several pickleball and tennis courts and more. “The restaurant at the country club is very good,” Sullivan says. “As long as you go with a member, you can have dinner there. The club really should be a big draw for the neighborhood, but it’s very new.” Paramount-Longmeadow is also just 4 miles from the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts and Hagerstown City Park.
Perfect your swing at Fountainhead Country Club near Paramount-Long Meadow.
Fountainhead Country Club welcomes members within 60 miles of Paramount-Long Meadow.
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Locally-owned restaurants and the Dutch Market are available
Residents can shop for groceries and DIY project necessities along Leitersburg Pike, where they will find Weis Markets and a Lowe’s. In Longmeadow Shopping Center, local coffee shop Rooster Moon has served the area some of its favorite coffee since 2003. Locals can also visit the merchants housed at the local Amish market in the same shopping center. “Paramount is very convenient to the Pennsylvania Dutch Market,” Sullivan says. “There are a few places inside, and they make such great food. They’ll make your food and serve it to you hot right there.” The locally-owned Longmeadow Diner serves all-day breakfast across the street.
The Pennsylvania Dutch Market near Paramount-Long Meadow serves hot, homestyle meals.
Fresh donuts at the Pennsylvania Dutch Market are a staple for Paramount-Long Meadow locals.
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Sports, music, movies and more in Hagerstown
With downtown less than 4 miles south, residents are never far from what’s happening in Hagerstown. “The Maryland Theatre is nice,” Sullivan says. “And the new stadium just got put in, which is a nice little ballpark.” At the Maryland Theatre, locals can enjoy live stage performances and presentations. At Meritus Park, neighbors can catch up while watching the Flying Boxcars, the local minor league baseball team. Just down the street is Hub City Vinyl, Maryland’s largest record store, which also hosts live music in their historic venue. And Warehouse Cinemas Leitersburg, just 2 miles north of the neighborhood, offers screenings of classic films as well as the latest blockbusters.
Catch the Flying Boxcars at Meritus Park, minutes from Paramount-Long Meadow.
Warehouse Cinemas Leitersburg is minutes from Paramount-Long Meadow for movie nights.
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Proximity to I-70 and I-81 connects residents to other states
Leitersburg Pike is the main thoroughfare, connecting to downtown and Leitersburg. Paramount-Long Meadow also enjoys proximity to Dual Highway, also known as Route 40, and to Interstates 70 and 81. “You can be in West Virginia in 10 to 15 minutes. You can be in Pennsylvania in 5,” Sullivan says. “It’s a regular tri-state neighborhood.” Interstate 70 provides the most direct route to Frederick, 27 miles south, and to Washington, 40 miles farther. Hagerstown Regional Airport, which offers direct flights to destinations like Orlando, Florida and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is less than 4 miles away.
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