Location between two Western Maryland cities gave this town its name
It is often said that, in real estate, location is everything. That is certainly the case with Halfway, a Maryland town of just over 10,000 with a name chosen due to its position between Hagerstown and Williamsport. “Halfway is central. It has good access to the highways,” says Solomon Zaldivar, Realtor at Corner House Realty, who has been selling in Maryland for 10 years. “There’s not a lot of farmland out there - more of a suburban environment. There’s a slow turnover because people tend to get these houses and stick with them.” Locals are never far from shopping destinations, outdoor recreation facilities or the winding banks of the Potomac River in this midcentury community, and a boom of economic development has caught the attention of new inhabitants from surrounding counties.
Halfway neighborhoods surround a large retail area in Hagerstown.
Halfway locals can stop by the Hagerstown Farmers Market, held behind the historic Maryland Theater.
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Midcentury homes between Hagerstown and Williamsport
Home styles in Halfway reflect its midcentury development history. “Most of the homes around here are ranch-styles, Cape Cods and cottages that were built in or around the 1950s. It’s also fairly small, so houses don’t pop up that often,” Zaldivar says. “They mostly have small front yards, small backyards and a driveway if you’re lucky. If the homes have large lots, they rarely show up on the market.” The median price for single-family homes sits around $325,000, while multifamily duplexes can range in price from around $240,000 to about $300,000.
Ranch-style architecture is prevalent throughout Halfway, often accompanied by modest-sized yards.
Charming Cape Cod style homes line the streets in Halfway.
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Converging highways and the Hagerstown Regional Airport
Interstates 70 and 81 converge at the area’s southwestern edge, making commutes to West Virginia, Pennsylvania and the rest of Maryland simple. “Hagerstown is sometimes called Hub City because of where it is, and you see that more and more because people are willing to add a bit to their commute to get what they want in a home,” Zaldivar says. Hagerstown Regional Airport is accessible via I-81, offering direct flights to vacation destinations such as Orlando, Florida, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Highly rated public and private schools are available in Washington County
Washington County Public Schools earns an overall A-minus from Niche. Nearby private options include Saint James School, which scores an A-plus and is ranked top in the county. Hagerstown Community College, which offers career and technical education, is also nearby.
Lincolnshire Elementary School earns a B- rating from Niche.
Williamsport High School near Halfway offers diverse academic and career programs in a supportive learning environment.
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The incomparable Marty Snook Park
At Marty Snook Memorial Park, residents meet up with family for cookouts around the grills, play pickup games on the outdoor courts and baseball diamonds or bask by the public pool. The park also features a free outdoor fitness area, a storybook playground filled with carvings of mythical creatures and the Central Bark Dog Park. For a more naturalistic experience, locals can head to Hagerstown City Park to feed the ducks around Lower Lake and peruse the permanent collection at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath is also nearby, a partially paved hiking trail that traces the flow of the Potomac River all the way to Washington, D.C.
Halfway locals enjoy a friendly game of pickleball at Marty Snook Park.
Marty Snook Park is a popular spot for little league games in the Halfway community.
Halfway residents can cool off at the community pool in Marty Snook Memorial Park.
Nearby Hagerstown City Park provides Halfway residents with a quiet spot to sit by the water and enjoy nature.
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Halfway's crime rates are in line with the national average
Halfway has a CAP Index Crime Score of 4, indicating violent and property crime rates that fall in line with the national average.
From Valley Mall to downtown Hagerstown
The Valley Mall is Halfway's major shopping destination, home to over 100 restaurants and retailers. Grocery and big-box stores for daily necessities are located in the shopping centers surrounding the mall. “The storefronts have fluctuated a bit recently, but they also aren’t the only options since it’s a quick drive to get to Central Hagerstown,” Zaldivar says. This nearby neighborhood is home to many long-standing area restaurants and businesses, such as Krumpe’s Do-Nuts, where tradition has dictated the pastries be made by hand every night from 7 to 11 p.m. since 1934.
Conveniently located near Halfway, Valley Mall features a range of name-brand stores perfect for a day of shopping.
Family owned Krumpe's Donuts near Halfway are famous for their fresh baked flavor.
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The many attractions of downtown Hagerstown
Halfway is a short drive down Virginia Avenue from Meritus Park, the home of the local minor league baseball team. Hub City Vinyl, Maryland’s largest brick-and-mortar record store, also hosts live music year-round in its historic venue. Parents with young children will enjoy Discovery Station, a hands-on science museum open on weekends.
Meritus Park near Halfway is home to the Flying Boxcars baseball team.
Many fun and exciting events are held frequently in Halfway's many parks and venues.
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