$797,379Average Value$210Average Price per Sq Ft16Homes For Sale
Monrovia blends rural roots with modern housing and amenities
From a distance, historic Monrovia looks a lot like the planned communities that are being developed among the large farms lining central Maryland’s I-70 corridor. Zoom in a little and you’ll find one of Maryland’s most historic rural communities, an uncommon blend of small-town charm, active living and mountain views all within commuting distance of downtown Baltimore. Stick around a little, though, and you might find a new place to call home.
Though it is less than an hour outside of downtown Baltimore, Monrovia is located just across the Frederick County line, allowing residents the fortunate distinction of what Flannery describes as, “Frederick County prices with a Montgomery County area code.” This is just one of the many reasons why Niche rated Monrovia as the 4th best place to buy a home in the entire state of Maryland.
Historic New Market awaits Monrovia's residents just moments away.
Monrovia offers budget-friendly housing options, from single-family homes to townhomes.
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Home styles range from farmhouses to colonial revivals
“The first thing I tell potential buyers is that Monrovia is not like any of the surrounding communities in Frederick County,” says Shannon Flannery of Goddess Group Realty. “Most of the homes are new or updated, but the city of Monrovia has been around for hundreds of years, so the lot sizes are so much bigger here.” This unique combination of history and development is also reflected in the variety of homes in the Monrovia community, which include modern American craftsmen, colonial revivals with white picket fences, traditional farmhouses and budget-friendly townhomes. Prices are equally mixed, providing options from $500,000 for a 4-bedroom townhouse to $900,000 for a newly constructed five-bedroom colonial.
Discover elegance on Monrovia’s Emerald Crown Drive with massive craftsman-style homes.
Beautiful traditional home with creative landscaping on Nevets Place.
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Urbana High offers IB and Blue Ribbon-level academics
Students in Monrovia attend the Frederick County Public Schools system, which earns an A-minus from Niche. Schools includes the A-rated Centerville Elementary School, Urbana Middle School, also rated an A, and Urbana High School, which earns an A-plus. In both 2018 and 2019, Urbana High School was identified as a National Blue Ribbon School by the Department of Education for consistently high student achievement, and its athletic program regularly competes for state championships.
Urbana High School Empowers Students to Achieve Their Full Potential.
Centerville Elementary School in Urbana, MD is inspiring excellence, shaping futures.
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Scenic trails connect golf, groceries and amusement park fun
There’s no shortage of weekend activities in the area. Book a tee time at Whiskey Creek, the Ernie Els-designed public golf course, where you can admire dramatic views of the Catoctin Mountains even if you’re stuck deep in a fairway bunker. Adrenaline seekers can get their fix on one of the many roller coasters at Adventure Park USA – Maryland’s largest amusement park – while the rest of the family keeps their feet on the ground at the arcade, bowling alley or mini golf course. Stock up on next week’s groceries at Costo, or grab a few essentials at the Green Valley Plaza for a picnic and play-date the neighborhood Zipline playground, all within walking distance along one of Monrovia’s scenic neighborhood trails.
Monrovia's Adventure Park has both a coaster and go-kart track.
Fun-filled playtime awaits at Monrovia's neighborhood playgrounds.
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Local cafés and restaurants blend charm with global flavors
Mornings in Monrovia begin at 5 West Café, the local go-to spot for a café latte and hand-crafted gourmet cinnamon roll. Amble past the historic storefronts lining downtown New Market to The Derby Restaurant, where you can take in live music or the big game with your meal, and then head out back for a waffle cone at their vintage ice cream shack. Perhaps no other restaurant captures the essence of Monrovia quite like Wilcom’s Inn. Once a roadhouse biker bar, this unassuming 1940s-era building was converted into a Peruvian steakhouse in 2016, and has quickly become both a local favorite and an award-winning destination for wine connoisseurs, all while maintaining the name and roadside aesthetic of the original bar. “It doesn’t look like it from the outside,” Flannery notes, “but you can’t get a table on Saturday night without a reservation.”
The Derby is a great spot to grab a drink or cup of coffee in Monrovia.
Wilcom's Inn is a historic roadhouse converted into a fine-dining steakhouse in Monrovia.
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On average, homes in Monrovia, MD sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Monrovia, MD over the last 12 months is $632,500, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Open Houses this Saturday 05/30 11AM-2PM and Sunday 05/31 1-4PM - This stunning luxury ranch-style home located in the highly sought-after Landsdale community and a short walk to the pool, parks and clubhouse offers the very best in single-level living plus an expansive finished lower-level providing plenty of versatile space. Featuring 9-foot ceilings throughout, the home welcomes you with a
OPEN SUNDAY - May 31 - 11am - 3pm. ||| One of the finest homes to have ever listed in one of Frederick County's most sought after communities. Realtors are notorious for hyperbole, but this gorgeous colonial truly puts model homes to shame. Over 5,000 sqft of elegant, designer features and rare structural offerings like an oversized 3-car garage. With sweeping pastoral views and sunsets over
**OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 5/31 from 12-2pm** Set in the rolling hills of southern Frederick County, this Monrovia home sits on a quiet street with no HOA, where people stay and homes rarely come up for sale. Step onto the covered front porch and you can already feel what makes this one different, offering views of the Catoctin Mountain range. The home has been cared for room by room, with intention,
Open Houses this Saturday 05/30 11AM-2PM and Sunday 05/31 1-4PM - This stunning luxury ranch-style home located in the highly sought-after Landsdale community and a short walk to the pool, parks and clubhouse offers the very best in single-level living plus an expansive finished lower-level providing plenty of versatile space. Featuring 9-foot ceilings throughout, the home welcomes you with a
OPEN SUNDAY - May 31 - 11am - 3pm. ||| One of the finest homes to have ever listed in one of Frederick County's most sought after communities. Realtors are notorious for hyperbole, but this gorgeous colonial truly puts model homes to shame. Over 5,000 sqft of elegant, designer features and rare structural offerings like an oversized 3-car garage. With sweeping pastoral views and sunsets over
**OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 5/31 from 12-2pm** Set in the rolling hills of southern Frederick County, this Monrovia home sits on a quiet street with no HOA, where people stay and homes rarely come up for sale. Step onto the covered front porch and you can already feel what makes this one different, offering views of the Catoctin Mountain range. The home has been cared for room by room, with intention,
Open Saturday, May 23rd 12-2PM. This is the one buyers come into and immediately start mentally rearranging their furniture to stay. Slide open the wall of glass and your living space spills onto a screened porch that feels like a private retreat. Morning coffee, fall nights, wine with friends it all happens here. Inside, you’ll find elevated finishes that buyers keep searching for but rarely
Stunning 5 bedroom 3.5 bath fully renovated from top to bottom home in a lovely community with No HOA. From bathrooms to kitchen to flooring to carpet and padding - ALL new. The kitchen gleams with bright light granite, incredible fixtures and cabinetry and beautiful stainless appliances. An enormous new deck spans almost the entire length of the back of the home and is accessed from the dining
COMING IN HOT in Monrovia! *Pole Buildings Plus can be contracted to build a detached 2 car garage on the property. Pics of two options have been included* Welcome to 4109 Cove Court — where privacy, luxury, and serious backyard vibes collide Nestled on 1.4 secluded, wooded acres on a quiet cul-de-sac, this one is giving resort living at home 6 Bedrooms 3.5 Bathrooms Over 5,000 total sq
Welcome to one of Landsdale’s most extraordinary homes — a thoughtfully designed, extensively upgraded, and beautifully customized Wormald Eastwood Model that was never meant to be sold.Built by one of Frederick County’s most sought-after luxury builders, this exceptional home showcases top-tier builder selections plus extensive seller enhancements that make it truly one of a kind. From the
Welcome to 11068 Emerald Crown Drive in charming Landsdale! This stunning 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of elegance and functionality with almost 5,000 sqft. A beautiful, open main floor plan with bonus bump-out morning room, high ceilings and large rooms provides plenty of space to entertain with so much natural light. Private study with glass doors allows privacy and
COMING SOON in coveted Gladhill Estates! This stunning craftsman-style Ash Lawn model offers approximately 5,000 square feet of beautifully designed living space featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and exceptional indoor and outdoor living areas throughout. From the moment you arrive, the home impresses with outstanding curb appeal and elegant exterior details. Inside, the main level showcases
Move-in ready - no weekend projects or immediate capital improvements needed! 100% USDA financing available (subject to income limits). Recently updated 3 bedroom 2 full bath raised ranch on .92 acre very private lot with massive off street parking for 10+ personal or work vehicles with no HOA fees or restrictions. Detached carport and HUGE (750+ sq. ft.) detached garage/workshop with 12' ceiling
End Unit NV Homes Van Dorn townhome in Landsdale! Premium location overlooking open space. Spacious family room with ceiling fan, powder room, large dining area and gourmet kitchen. Kitchen features expansive island, upgraded granite, cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Family room opens to covered balcony with recessed lights, ceiling fan and stone fireplace! Open floor plan is perfect for
Stunning well cared for 4 Bedroom 3.5 bath townhome in the desirable Landsdale community! Gorgeous hardwoods throughout the main level. Enter to the open floor plan offering living room, powder room, large gourmet kitchen with huge island, plenty of cabinet and counter space, large pantry and dining area with another extra family room space. Exit to the trex deck overlooking a stunning view of
***OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MAY 16, 2026 FROM 11AM - 2PM*** Please text the Real Estate Agent to confirm an appointment. Experience elevated living in this stunning newer-construction single-family home, thoughtfully designed with comfort, space, and style in mind. Immaculately maintained and fully updated throughout, this bright and sun-filled residence offers an exceptional blend of modern
In a hilly, sprawling landscape dotted with golf greens and rich in farmland, Holly Hills is home to the Holly Hills Country Club and luxury developments such as The Manor, Spring Hollow and Fairwinds. It's nestled within Ijamsville, which originated in the late 1780s when Plummer Ijams began growing barley here. Centuries later, you still don’t live in Holly Hills for a quick walk to the grocery store, or to buzz through a thriving commercial corridor, but you do if you’re seeking your dream home near private golfing within acres of forest and fields. This rural-residential terrain maintains a small-town charm with wedding venues, a petting farm and a Historic Landmark church. Designed as a haven away from the hustle, you’ll notice a neighborly ambiance, and home styles to suit a variety of tastes.<br><br>Generational treasures such as the 100-acre Rights of Man Farm still pattern much of Holly Hills, though it's now considered more suburban than it was in its agrarian past. Several communities grew up around the Holly Hills Country Club, offering homes that average $550,000. In the Fairwinds community, you can find large contemporary brick homes on an acre of land for around $725,000, and 4,000-square-foot brick Colonial homes with soaring foyer windows for closer to $800,000. Farther south in the Holly Hills area, you’ll also see historic 1900s homes for under $400,000. In the heart of Holly Hills, Colonial styles with a mix of brick and siding ask around $600,000.<br><br>Angela Kinna, Realtor with Redfin, says, “In Holly Hills, you have Montgomery County to the east and Howard County to the west, which both tend to be more expensive than living here in Frederick. So, if you’re working in Baltimore, you could get more house for your money in Holly Hills. Plus, it’s less populated while being right along a major highway. You’re close to conveniences here, yet it still feels like you’re living out in the country.” It’s the kind of place where children play together in immense yards and neighbors know each other. And surrounding this lush green locale graced with high-end homes, you'll find abundant amenities at several golf courses. Says Kinna, “Residents of Holly Hills can join the private Holly Hills Country Club, or they can play the public Whiskey Ridge Golf Course.” At Holly Hills, paid members enjoy swim lessons, camps, private events and tennis, and golf purists who want to simply enjoy a highly rated golf facility can pay the day rate at Whiskey Ridge. <br><br>Depending on which part of Holly Hills you call home, public-school students may begin their education at either Urbana or Oakdale elementary schools, before heading to either Oakdale or Urbana middle schools. Older students move on to Oakdale High School which earns an A grade from Niche, or Urbana High School which Niche gives an overall A+ grade. Kinna adds, “The school systems here are really strong. If you look at the reports, you’ll see the schools here are earning top marks. They’re known for having high academic standards. Yes, people do move here for the large and beautiful homes, but the schools really do stand out.”<br><br>And although there’s not an all-night restaurant row or major destination mall in the community, says Kinna, “There are a lot of little restaurants and pizza places within a short drive. The Derby in downtown Newmarket is a local favorite.” The Derby is owned by a husband-and-wife team of Culinary Institute of America chefs with decades of experience who focus on crafting meals from regional produce. Daily specials such as Build-Your-Own Derby Burger on Tuesdays or $13 Thursday Pizzas are a hit, as are the live music performances Wednesday through Saturday. For groceries, residents head north to Weis in the Spring Ridge Shopping Center, or make the 5- to 8-mile trek to the Giant near Urbana High School.<br><br>Residents do mostly rely on car transportation, as the closest Maryland Area Regional Commuter train station is about 7 miles away in Frederick. However, you'll enjoy immediate access to Interstate 70 which connects Holly Hills to Frederick and Baltimore. From 70, residents can merge onto Interstate 270 to reach the greater Washington area. A sought-after location offering privacy and luxury, Holly Hills is far removed from commotion or congestion, while still being close to major routes and city amenities.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Monrovia Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
3
Median Rent
$2,349
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,100
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,038
Median Townhouse Rent
$3,073
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,995
Demographics
Total Population
3,697
Median Age
39
Population under 18
29.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$174,278
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$195,781
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.1%
College Graduates
52.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.4%
% Population in Labor Force
74.2%
Above the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat friendly
Bikeability®
30/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Walkability®
20/ 100
Source: Local Logic
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