$521,246Average Value$223Average Price per Sq Ft27Homes For Sale
No bones about it in South Laurel
Where else can residents find dinosaur bones, tour an 18th-century mansion, and get home for dinner? Maryland’s South Laurel neighborhood. South Laurel is a calm suburban area with unique attractions, including Dinosaur Park, the Old Montpelier plantation, rural vistas and many homes. Residents also have direct access to all of today’s modern facilities. The broader Laurel region includes four areas, including South Laurel. Laurel runs through Montgomery, Anne Arundel, Howard and Prince George’s counties and zip codes. The county designation “is something you want to be aware of because different counties have different things that people are paying attention to,” says ExecuHome Realty Realtor Josh Ducoulombier. He’s sold local properties for 10 years. For instance, one county may have poor school ratings while another has good ones. Families usually target higher-ranked areas.” For example, Bowie High School is B-minus, whereas Laurel High School is C Niche.
Residents enjoy South Laurel’s spacious and well-designed subdivisions, with close proximity to major retail centers.
Spring is in full bloom in the South Laurel neighborhood.
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Ample lots are aplenty
There is a wide range of housing costs — $229,000 to $629.000. The price points vary depending on the property’s age, size and location. Residents live in detached single-family homes in a wide variety of styles. Prospective buyers can choose from minimalist split-levels, ramblers and Cape Cod designs featuring three and four bedrooms, two bathrooms and ample front and back yards. Or they can opt for larger colonial and traditional builds featuring four to five bedrooms, two-car garages and larger lot sizes. More than 60% of the residents rent their domicile.
The neighborhood of South Laurel offers a mix of home styles, boasting large front yards and quaint gardens.
Residents can enjoy afternoon walks around the neighborhood as sidewalks are a prominent feature throughout South Laurel.
Quaint Ranch style home in the South Laurel neighborhood, boasting an attached two-car garage for easy parking.
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Home to a Maryland Green School
This community is a part of the Prince George’s County Public School System, which received a C from Niche. Students here can attend Deerfield Run Elementary, which serves over 600 pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade students and is recognized as a Maryland Green School. This institution’s motto is “Explore, Create and Communicate.” According to state test scores, 3% of children are proficient in arithmetic and 12% in reading at Deerfield Run, a C-graded school by Niche. Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School earned a C-minus from Niche. There are also 30 colleges and universities in the region including Franklin, Marymont and American universities.
Deerfield Run Elementary School serves students in grades PK through 5th, located in the Chevy Chase Lake neighborhood.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School in Laurel, MD.
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Paleontologists rejoice: there's plenty of fossils to be discovered
Most South Laurel neighborhoods have large, well-designed layouts with paved roads ending in cul-de-sacs, shared pathways and trees. The woods and open areas please residents. These neighborhoods feature kids playing basketball, roller skating or biking while neighbors talk over their mailboxes. Go to South Laurel Dinosaur Park for a memorable experience. Unique 115-million-year-old dinosaur fossils can be seen here year-round. Join paleontologists on the first and third Saturdays to discover history. Local authorities are categorizing hundreds of dinosaur bones and teeth unearthed by visitors. Non-students can use the park’s playground and garden daily. The Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park lets kids and adults bounce, fly, and race across challenges. This park offers birthday party and event packages.
Walk the same ground the dinosaurs did millions of years ago, and explore South Laurel's prehistoric past at the Dinosaur Park.
Dinosaur Park in Laurel, MD.
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The popular dining hub is Route 1
Route 1’s shopping and leisure opportunities will please Laurel residents. The Center at Laurel shopping area has casual restaurants, hair salons and Shoppers Food. Some eateries include Mad Cow Grill, a burger joint, and Mango’s Grill, a spot featuring Mexican cuisine. The nearby Laurel Lakes Center has Best Buy and Lowes for big box businesses.
Center at Laurel shopping plaza is a local favorite for casual eateries and Shoppers Food grocery store, located in the heart of South Laurel.
South Laurel residents can shop for the essentials at the near by Shoppers grocery store.
Residents of the South Laurel neighborhood enjoy their proximity to Route 1, and its many retail and dining options.
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South Laurel is in close proximity to Baltimore and D.C. and with direct access to major highways like I-295, it’s easy to get where you need to be.
Commuting options galore
Another perk of living in South Laurel? Its proximity to well-known employers, like Fort Meade, NSA and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab. “Laurel is the ideal location for commuters,” Brian Pakulla, a RE/MAX Realtor with 25 years of experience, explains. “It’s equidistant from Baltimore and D.C. and offers direct access to major highways like 295, 95 and Route 1.” The MARC train provides access to Baltimore Washington International Airport. Reagan National and Dulles International airports are also local. There are also two bus stops within a 2-minute drive from the heart of the neighborhood.
A variety of events
Events held in or around South Laural include U.S. Capitol guided tour with a walking tour from Union Station, scavenger hunts at the Smithsonian and an annual D.C. Black History Film Festival held every Black History Month.
Ties to the Underground Railroad
In 1800, South Laurel was established by families from the South who had escaped slavery via the Underground Railroad.
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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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Laurel Bowie Rd & Mallard Dr
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South Laurel Dr & Tabernacle Church Of Laurel
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Baltimore Ave & Md National Memorial Park
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Cherry Ln & Cherry Lane Ct
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Contee Rd & Arden Way
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South Laurel Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Laurel, Montpelier sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in South Laurel, Montpelier over the last 12 months is $522,500, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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