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The rural creekside village of Mardela Springs
The quaint village of Mardela Springs has considerable history as a mill and rail town, though today, it’s known for its tight-knit community and spacious rural homes. The Eastern Shore town rests on Barren Creek, a tributary branching off the Nanticoke River, a recreational hub for locals. “The town has a boat ramp, a lot of people fish or go waterfowl hunting,” says Colby Phippin, a local of the neighboring town of Hebron and a Realtor with Whitehead Real Estate Executives. “People use jet skis, I know I do, I love using the creek right around here.” Many locals stay for the area’s farming jobs, commute to Salisbury for university jobs, or work for the poultry giant Perdue, whose national headquarters is stationed there.
Mardela Springs is made up of mostly family farms situated close to the Nanticoke River.
The Nanticoke River winds its way past Mardela Springs on its way to the Chesapeake Bay.
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Watersports and waterfowl hunting along the Nanticoke River
Mardela Park hosts a dock and boat launch for local kayakers to explore Barren Creek. Mardela Playground is beside the town hall and features a play area, basketball court, baseball, softball and soccer fields for youth league games. DOA Outfitters is a business based in Mardela Springs, offering lodging, equipment and semi-guided tours for duck and goose hunting around the marshlands around the creek. Anglers can cast lines on the Nanticoke River a couple of miles west of home to catch catfish, sea trout and rockfish, or toss nets to catch Maryland blue crabs.
Mardela Park’s boat ramp leads explorers down the Barren Creek to the Nanticoke River.
Mardela Playground offers families many different activities from organized sports to simple playtime.
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Local history of the Mardela Mineral Springs
Aside from the town being a prosperous center for manufacturers and gristmills in the 19th century, the area was also well known for its mineral spring. “People used to come from all around for Mardela Mineral Springs,” says Phippin. “There was a hotel where people would come for the water, which they believed had healing qualities; there’s a spring house which is still here.”
The preserved Double Mills grist mill stands as a reminder of Mardela Springs’ agricultural past.
The waters from the Barren Creek Mineral Spring were thought to have curative properties and attracted visitors in the 19th century to Mardela Springs.
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Farmhouses with acreage or small-town midcentury builds
The median price for a single-family home in Mardela Springs is $315,000, just 5% higher than the median price for Wicomico County. The housing market in Mardela Springs is comparable to that of the town of Hebron, just next door. “Both here and in Hebron, there are outlying areas with larger lot sizes of an acre or more,” says Phippin. “Though within the towns, not so much.” Cape Cods, cottages and ramblers sit along narrow village streets, while split-levels and farmhouses on larger lots sit on winding farm roads just beyond the town limits.
Homes in Mardela Springs are mostly smaller, single-family homes such as this Cape Cod.
Cottages are common in Mardela Springs where single families can often enjoy large yards.
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Farm produce close to home and Salisbury supermarkets
Most businesses near town are along U.S. Route 50, including Wright’s Market, a family-operated institution offering farm-fresh fruits and vegetables for five generations. The market also sells local honey and homemade ice cream to locals and vacationers heading to and from Ocean City. There’s also a Food Lion just 12 miles east in Salisbury for more grocery options.
A familiar sight along Route 50 in Mardela Springs, Wright’s Market is well-known for its homemade pies and a wide selection of household goods.
Food Lion is just one of many grocery options available to Mardela Springs residents in nearby Salisbury.
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Route 50 leads to Salisbury and Ocean City
Commuters can reach Salisbury after a 12-mile east on Route 50, which takes around half an hour, while the beach town of Ocean City is 41 miles away, usually taking one hour.
Mardela Middle and High School received multimillion dollar renovations
Mardela Springs is zoned for Wicomico County Public Schools. Students can attend Westside Primary, Westside Intermediate, and Mardela Middle and High School, all of which hold B-ratings from Niche. Mardela Middle and High has taught the community’s youth since 1937 and recently received a $75 million renovation, projected to be finished by Fall 2025.
Mardela Middle/High School has 691 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
According to state test scores, 36% of Westside Intermediate School students are at least proficient in math and 46% in reading.
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On average, homes in Mardela Springs, MD sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mardela Springs, MD over the last 12 months is $575,000, up 174% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a beautifully renovated home in Mardela Springs! Located at 9564 Athol Rd, this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers 1,104 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space. Every inch of this home has been transformed with quality and comfort in mind. The kitchen features upgraded full plywood construction cabinets, granite countertops, and modern LVP
Don't miss this chance to own a home in the Mardela Middle & High School district. This home backs right up to the school property and is just a very short distance to Northwestern Elementary. This home with a traditional floor plan offers a hint of mid-century modern design and is ready for your personal touch. There are harwood floors under the carpet in the living room, dining room & bedrooms.
Rare find on 2.9 Acres in Mardela School District -- Updated and upgraded - 4BR + Office + Loft, 2.5BA. New Roof on house + garage, new LVP flooring throughout, new ceiling fans and fixtures, fresh paint, new appliances, new bathrooms, new oversized deck. Flexible floorplan offers wide open spaces and plenty of room for everyone! Great room and dining room w/tons of natural light. Dreamy kitchen
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