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A community center and murals remember Church Street-Doverdale’s segregated past
During the era of racial segregation, Church Street-Doverdale was the core of Salisbury’s Black community, with flourishing churches, businesses and schools. After U.S. Routes 13 and 50 were built in the ‘70s, much of the neighborhood’s original structures were destroyed, though a few remain. For instance, the Charles H. Chipman Cultural Center was once a Methodist church that’s now a museum with rotating exhibits on the neighborhood’s history and Maryland’s slave trade. A mural of influential former residents, like World War I veteran Sergeant William A. Butler, adorns the side of a building at the corner of Church Street and U.S. Route 13, where locals will also find a small pocket park. Aside from the neighborhood’s historic element, David Willman, a Realtor with eXp Realty and Salisbury local, says it also has metropolitan convenience. “Walkability is a huge selling point here. You’re basically right next to downtown Salisbury and Salisbury City Park.” Both less than a mile south, downtown Salisbury has cozy bars and art galleries inside Italianate-style storefronts, while Salisbury City Park offers 100 acres of green space wrapped around the lily pad-covered Wicomico River.
Investment properties and renovated homes in Church Street-Doverdale
There are homes built between the 1920s and ‘50s along Church Street-Doverdale’s sidewalk-lined roads. National-style homes and Colonial Revivals sit on unfenced 4,000-square-foot lots, often shaded by a mature white oak tree. Grass and gravel driveways typically lead to detached one-car garages behind three-bedroom Cape Cod cottages. Willman says most houses here are initially sold as investment properties, a factor driving the market. “Almost every house that hits the market is meant to be remodeled or already has been because of their age. Once a house gets that fresh coat of paint and new appliances, they sell much quicker.” Compared to a Salisbury home’s average $300,000 selling price, non-renovated homes in Church Street-Doverdale usually start at $125,000, while renovated homes here may reach $250,000. Residents should be advised that the neighborhood receives a motor vehicle theft score of 7 on the Cap Index, higher than the U.S. average of 4.
It's not uncommon to see a row of Cape Cod homes along Church Street-Doverdale streets.
A colonial revival home in Church Street-Doverdale shows off its side porch and driveway.
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Salisbury City Park has concerts, a zoo and Wicomico River views
The yellow and orange equipment at the Church Street Playground on East William Street includes monkey bars and other climbing structures. Kids play basketball on Truitt Community Center’s red and blue court every Saturday during the open gym time. Playgrounds, vintage lampposts and black metal benches dot nearby Salisbury City Park’s green space around the Wicomico River. At the park's core, bison, bobcats and 100 other animals roam the naturalistic enclosures of the Salisbury Zoo, which has no admission fee. Tennis balls whack against rubber courts, and chain link fencing encloses the dirt terrain dog park nearby. Kids often sled down City Park's hilly spots every winter, but Willman says it’s still busiest during the summer. “There’s a concert series in July, and it’s really popular. People will bring picnics and bottles of wine while they sit in the grass and listen to music.” At these events, American flags hang from the white and green bandstand, where sounds of flutes and trumpets played by the Salisbury Community Band members fill the air. Ocean City Beach, lined with Ferris wheels and rollercoasters, and Assateague State Park, known for its white sand shoreline and wild horse herd, are less than 35 miles east of Church Street-Doverdale.
Whether on two legs or four, Salisbury City Park is a fun way to get exercise.
The Salisbury Zoo offers a fun and educational afternoon free of charge.
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Juneteenth at the Charles H. Chipman Cultural Center
Named for a former local high school principal, the Charles H. Chipman Cultural Center hosts a few events, including a Juneteenth celebration, inviting local jewelry makers, DJs and food trucks to the parking lot every year. The neighborhood also has several churches, including the red-brick Grace United Methodist Church on Barclay Street. Christian Shelter is a food bank and homeless shelter on the same street. Parkway Church of God’s white steeple towers over Edison Street, and the Cathedral of Love has an outdoor service every Wednesday night during the summer.
The Charles Chipman Cultural Center provides a historical education of segregation.
Grace United Methodist Church serves many of Church Street-Doverdale's faithful.
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AP classes at Wicomico High School and proximity to Salisbury University
Children can attend East Salisbury Elementary School and Wicomico Middle School, both earning a C-plus from Niche. They may continue to B-rated Wicomico High School, where Advanced Placement classes include German, music theory and mechanics. Japanese Maple trees and Georgian-style buildings fill Salisbury University’s 200-acre campus, just 3 miles southwest of the neighborhood. The school offers over 60 undergraduate degree programs, ranging from exercise science to elementary education.
Wicomico Middle School is a public school located in Salisbury, MD.
Wicomico High School is an above average, public school located in Salisbury, MD.
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Downtown Salisbury is just a quick walk away
Gas stations, fast-food restaurants and a post office can be found along U.S. Route 50 on the neighborhood’s southern edge. Rainforest murals adorn the walls of La Tolteca, a two-story regional Mexican chain that’s been on Truitt Street since the 1990s. Save-A-Lot is the closest grocery store, less than 2 miles west on Cypress Street. As locals walk the red-brick sidewalks of downtown Salisbury, they’ll come across even more restaurants. For instance, string lights stretch across the riverside patio behind Market Street Inn, a former 1940s seafood shack now known for its extensive wine menu and live music on Friday nights. At the end of September, harmonica players, fiddlers and acoustic guitarists perform at the Maryland Folk Festival, closing most of the downtown area to car traffic for the weekend.
Save-A-Lot is a popular grocery option for folks in Church Street-Doverdale.
The sun is low and folks gather for happy hour on the deck at The Market Street Inn.
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Railroads, industrial facilities and the Salisbury Fire Department are in Church Street-Doverdale
Though the neighborhood is walkable, it’s also convenient for several types of travel. U.S. Route 50 is about 3 miles north of the neighborhood, making Annapolis about a 90-mile drive west and Washington, D.C., and Baltimore 120 miles in the same direction. A Shore Transit bus stop is off North Salisbury Boulevard in front of the ES Adkins Business Center. Traffic occasionally backs up on streets intersecting with the Delmarva Central Railroad in the neighborhood’s northern region. Semi-trucks are common around the neighborhood due to the presence of a few construction supply warehouses, like Shore Distributors and Bay Steel. Residents may also hear sirens frequently as the Salisbury Fire Department is on Brown Street. TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, the closest hospital, is about 2 miles southwest of the neighborhood, and the Salisbury Regional Airport is 5 miles east, offering daily flights with American Airlines.
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Parks in this Area
Salisbury City Park
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Grills
Church Street Playground
Playground
Transit
Airport
Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional
14 min drive
Bus
E. Church St. & Naylor St.
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Church Street-Doverdale
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Church Street-Doverdale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Church Street-Doverdale, Salisbury sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Church Street-Doverdale, Salisbury over the last 12 months is $285,990, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Great opportunity for investors or private buyers looking to make a home their own! This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow is full of potential and sits on a nicely sized lot within the city limits—offering easy access to shopping, dining, and other amenities.The property features a functional layout, perfect for renovation or personal customization. With plenty of outdoor space and room to
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,815
Median Age
35
Population under 18
29.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,550
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,693
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
66.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.7%
% Population in Labor Force
72.2%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
18/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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