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Sheltered by the Ag Reserve
Amid the Agricultural Reserve, Poolesville offers a rural respite from the bustle of nearby Washington, D.C. The Maryland town brushes against the western edge of Montgomery County, six miles from the gentle curve of the Potomac River. “Poolesville has an isolated small-town feel, but it’s connected to the larger world,” says Assistant Town Manager Niles Anderegg. “It’s a nice, proud, well-integrated small town.” With Baltimore’s harbor just 55 miles west and the nation’s capital 30 miles south, it’s also a haven for commuters.
Many homes in Poolesville boast massive yards, some even have pools.
Poolesville offers peaceful rural living, an our from our nation's capital.
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Wailing blues at Whalen Commons
Whalen Commons is the town centerpiece, a well-manicured open green space punctuated by young trees. From its seat on Fisher Avenue, the commons preside over community events that draw neighbors together. During May’s SpringFest, residents enjoy beer and barbecue while blues music wails in the background. Poolesville Day brings an antique car show and craft vendors to the area in September. Rocktober Fest, another autumn celebration, features live music, kids’ activities, s’mores stations and a beer and wine tent.
Whalen Commons is a mixed use space in Poolesville that often hosts concerts and festivals.
When not in use, Poolesville's Whalen Commons isn't a bad place for a walk.
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High-flying Poolesville High School Falcons
Families come to Poolesville for the top-notch school system. Niche gives an A to the first two schools in the regular pipeline, and the high school gets the coveted A-plus ranking. Poolesville Elementary is on Fisher Avenue near the downtown area, while John H. Poole Middle School sits near the outskirts on Tom Fox Avenue. Poolesville High School on West Willard Road is a magnet school, attracting even more buyers to the area. In 2023, U.S. News and World Report ranked Poolesville High as the number-one high school in Maryland.
The renovated Poolesville High School is the number one high school in Maryland from Niche.com.
Poolesville Elementary School serves students in Montgomery County, MD.
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Sidewalks and spacious yards
In Poolesville, stylish split-level homes from the 1970s share the streets with newer Colonial Revival-style builds. Many properties have attached garages and paved driveways, keeping the roads clear for pedestrians and through traffic. The sidewalks and spacious yards contribute to the area’s neighborly vibe. In general, buyers can get more for their money here than in one of the suburbs closer to Washington, D.C. Smaller homes start at around $500,000, while large modern builds on several acres of land fetch over $2 million.
The downtown area of Poolesville is homes to the neighborhoods shops and dining.
You get stunning views of Sugarloaf Mountain from almost every address in Poolesville.
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Halmos Park hideaway
Halmos Park covers 15 acres of land from Hoskinson Road to Hughes Road, enlivening this quiet residential enclave with its lighted tennis and basketball courts. Other facilities include a jogging trail and a pavilion with picnic tables. Dog parents can take their four-legged friends to the fenced-in area at Dillingham Park, which also offers a skating park. The fishing pond at Stevens Park attracts waterfowl and anglers, and its eye-catching fountain serves as a scenic backdrop to the playground and sports fields.
The playground at Stevens Park is ripe for adventure.
Never a bad day for pickleball in Stevens Park.
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Fueling up on Fisher Avenue
Fisher Avenue is Poolesville’s major thoroughfare, peppered with fast-food joints, drug stores and chain retailers like Dollar General and Tractor Supply. Locals Farm Market is known for its soups, sandwiches and “dessert all day” menu, which consists of tempting milkshakes and the restaurant’s signature bread pudding. Most residents drive to Harris Teeter in Darnestown, about 10 miles away, for groceries.
Off the main roadway in Poolesville resides many local businesses and small neighborhood parks.
Enjoy a refreshing smoothy from The Healthy Hub in Poolesville.
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The Montgomery County commute
Route 107 cuts an east-to-northwest path through town, connecting Poolesville to Dawsonville and the Potomac River. The road transforms into Fisher Avenue as it approaches the town center. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) connects Poolesville to Shady Grove on its 76 Bus route, and most of the stops are on Fisher and Wootton Avenues. From Shady Grove station, commuters can transfer to the Washington Metro system for the ride into Washington, D.C. Folks who prefer to drive can reach the city in about an hour. The 55-mile drive to Baltimore takes a bit longer, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
The Montgomery County Bus System is extremely reliable and has stops nearly everywhere.
Always a good day when you can take the chopper down Route 107 in Poolesville.
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Poolesville Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Poolesville Wastewater Treatment Plant sits on the eastern side of town on the far side of Stevens Park. Buyers looking at homes in the area east of the elementary school — especially on Spates Hill Road — should be aware of the impact this could have on their daily lives.
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On average, homes in Poolesville, MD sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Poolesville, MD over the last 12 months is $650,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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