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Residential community with natural attractions
North Laurel offers quiet, suburban living with residential streets tucked amongst parcels of farmland and woodlands. “What keeps people in the area generation after generation is the beauty of nature,” says Patty Smallwood, a Broker with the Smallwood Team at Maryland Real Estate Network who has been selling homes in the area since 1985. “We have a mixture of water and beautiful terrain; it’s just a great place to grow up and live.” The broader Laurel region spans four counties: Howard, Montgomery, Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties. Homeowners in North Laurel reside in Howard County, just north of Patuxent River and midway between Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
Less densely populated parts of North Laurel include areas of farmland.
Laurel Park in North Laurel is home to the Maryland Jockey Club.
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Established homes and new construction
Homebuyers will find traditional, single-family homes built from the mid-1900s to the early 2020s on many of North Laurel's tree-lined streets. Architectural styles range from minimalist split-level and ranch-style homes to more prominent Colonial Revival and New Traditional designs. “Over the last 20 years, luxury homes have been plentiful,” Smallwood says. Most homes feature attached garages, mature landscaping and modest lots with an average size of about 7,840 acres. Prices range from around $450,000 for a three-bedroom ranch-style home to $1.3 million for new construction. Homebuyers will also find several townhome communities in North Laurel, ranging from about $230,000 for a two-bedroom to $700,000 for a newer, four-bedroom unit.
Residents enjoy living in a big or small home in North Laurel.
Newly built Colonial homes in North Laurel typically include one or two car garages.
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Low student-teacher ratio in Howard County Public Schools
Children attend the Howard County Public School District, which earned an A-plus from Niche and was ranked the best school district in Maryland. The district has an average student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. Most kids attend Hammond Elementary School, Hammond Middle School and Reservoir High School. All three schools are within minutes of residents in North Laurel and earned an A from Niche. Teens may enroll in the Reservoir High School Scholars Program, a rigorous course of study that incentivizes learning by requiring students to complete a minimum of five Advanced Placement courses. Private school options include St. Vincent Pallotti High School, rated an A-minus by Niche.
Hammond Elementary School in North Laurel supports students as they work toward future success.
Hammond Middle School in North Laurel provides students with a supportive learning environment.
Reservoir High School in North Laurel supports students as they work toward their goals.
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Abundant green spaces with opportunities for water activities
Next to Laurel Woods Elementary School, North Laurel Park has ballfields, basketball courts, a playground and an expansive concrete skatepark. The green space is also home to the North Laurel Community Center, where members enjoy access to a fitness room and meeting spaces. Further south along the bank of Rocky Gorge Reservoir is Scott’s Cove Recreation Area. “That’s a very popular spot for fishing, kayaking and canoeing,” Smallwood says. Residents can head to the Laurel Roller Skating Center off Route 1 for year-round entertainment.
Skaters drop into the bowl at North Laurel Skatepark.
Scott’s Cove Recreation Area in North Laurel is a popular place to go fishing.
North Laurel Park provides a space for playing basketball.
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Convenient supermarket and local favorites off Route 1
Scaggsville Road bisects the southern half of North Laurel, and residents can pick up groceries at Food Lion or head to the country-style Pepperjacks Subs and order sandwiches from the deli counter. “That’s also a local favorite for ice cream,” Smallwood says. “Everyone walks there.” Further east along Route 1, Jailbreak Brewing Company serves craft beverages and sharable plates in an industrial-style taproom. From the outside, Kake Korner appears to be a charming pink and white house, but the bakery is a community staple known for its custom cakes and sweet treats. Locals can also catch the latest game at the laid-back sports bar The Hideout.
Food Lion in North Laurel offers fresh produce.
Weis in North Laurel offers convenient options for dinner.
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Traveling to Baltimore, the district and beyond
Interstate 95 bisects North Laurel, and residents are about 20 miles from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. “The location is so convenient, people pick it on a map,” Smallwood says. Locals can also travel 3 miles east to the Laurel MARC Train Station, where the Camden Line provides service between the district and Baltimore. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is about 17 miles north.
Summertime events at Hammond Park
Next to Hammond Elementary and Middle School, Hammond Park features a community pool that hosts events throughout the summer. Popular festivities include food truck pop-ups, movie nights and the annual Hammond Park Crab Feast.
Hammond Park is a 43 acre park in North Laurel.
The baseball diamond at Hammond Park in North Laurel is well maintained.
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Access to research labs and government employment
Residents in North Laurel enjoy proximity to major employers. “The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab is our largest attraction, and now we have the National Security Agency right off I-95,” Smallwood says.
North Laurel is home to the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab.
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab is conveniently located in North Laurel.
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North Laurel Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Laurel, Laurel sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in North Laurel, Laurel over the last 12 months is $529,990, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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