Parkton’s rolling hills and roomy lots create a convenient escape from the city. This community attracts people with its spacious properties and rural feel, in a location just 30 miles from Downtown Baltimore. The homes vary from 19th-century options to brand-new builds, and most sit on at least an acre. Residents get a sense of privacy, while nearby Interstate 83 keeps them connected to the rest of the region.
Houses in Parkton conform to the Piedmont region’s undulating landscape, built into the area’s many dips and crests. The terrain accommodates a wide variety of options, from 140-year-old farmhouses to untouched New Traditional-style homes. “Newer homes or recently majorly renovated homes are the apple of that market’s eye,” says Andrew Spangenberger, who’s the team leader of the Spangenberger Home Team with Cummings & Co. Realtors and has nearly 15 years of real estate experience. The environment and location are draws for people, regardless of their taste in home styles. The median lot size here is over an acre, which means residents aren’t on top of their neighbors. “It’s beautiful,” Spangenberger says of the landscape. “It’s private and convenient.” Homes under 2,500 square feet often sell for prices from the lower $400,000s to the mid-$700,000s, while larger houses range from the upper $700,000s to almost $1.3 million.
Parkton is part of an area that’s zoned for multiple highly rated schools within the Baltimore County Public Schools system. It’s something that buyers point out about the community. “They always comment on Hereford High and Hereford Middle being Blue Ribbon schools,” Spangenberger says. Both Hereford Middle School and Hereford High School have earned the coveted National Blue Ribbon Program award, which has recognized high-performing schools across the country for over 40 years. Both schools are located within about a 15-minute drive from the heart of Parkton, off York Road. Students and their families also have some school-choice flexibility in BCPS through themed magnet programs, with placement based on eligibility, priority criteria and a random lottery when applications exceed available seats.
I-83 is a central vein running through the Parkton area, aiding commutes in an area that otherwise feels secluded. “You’re going to have privacy, but all major conveniences are within 10 to 15 minutes,” Spangenberger says. The highway helps residents reach restaurants and stores, as well as jobs. McCormick & Company, Inc., known for its seasonings, is one of the region's major employers and is located roughly 15 miles from Parkton, just off I-83 in Hunt Valley. You can keep going another 15 miles on I-83 to reach Baltimore's core. The Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is about 40 miles away using I-83 and I-695.
Parkton’s York Road is a go-to for dining. The selection may not be large, but it’s diverse, including spots like:
The natural terrain in this region lends itself to all sorts of recreation and exploration. Hikers and cyclists can hop on the 21-mile, crushed-stone Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail from the center of Parkton. Other attractions within 10 miles include:
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Debbie McLaughlin
Cummings & Co. Realtors
(717) 931-6222
76 Total Sales
2 in Parkton
$660K - $825K Price Range
Richard Gans
Gans Realty
(667) 401-8701
90 Total Sales
3 in Parkton
$494K - $625K Price Range
James Allen
Jason Mitchell Group
(667) 239-9447
149 Total Sales
1 in Parkton
$665,000 Price
Joseph DeSimone
Cummings & Co. Realtors
(667) 217-1286
116 Total Sales
1 in Parkton
$300,000 Price
Jessica Hobbs
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
(667) 771-6939
79 Total Sales
8 in Parkton
$390K - $1.3M Price Range
Marty Ricci-Ehrhardt
American Premier Realty, LLC
(443) 819-1009
20 Total Sales
1 in Parkton
$425,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Parkton | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Parkton, MD sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Parkton, MD over the last 12 months is $677,500, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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