$278,561Average Value$167Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Natural beauty and metropolitan access in the Johnson Pond area
As the Eastern Shore’s largest reservoir, Johnson Pond and its surrounding residential pocket offer residents a lush, forested setting less than 3 miles north of downtown Salisbury. Loblolly pine and white oak trees tower over midcentury houses, some of which have kayak launches and fishing docks backing up to the pond. And it’s this wooded environment that separates the neighborhood from others, according to Diana Whitney, a Salisbury resident and the owner-broker of Whitney-Wallace Commercial Real Estate Services. “Everything feels very private and quiet in this area compared to most neighborhoods so close to downtown. Houses sit on quarter-to-half-acre lots, and that’s a decent size for Salisbury because most houses here barely have 10,000 square feet.” Seafood restaurants, cozy bars and art galleries fill Italianate-style storefronts in downtown Salisbury, where locals will also find playgrounds and walking paths surrounding the Wicomico River at Salisbury City Park.
When you live in Johnson Pond you'll have access to the water.
Downtown Salisbury is not a far drive from Johnson Pond.
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Johnson Pond has midcentury houses that rarely go for sale
Homes built in the 1960s and ‘70s line Johnson Pond’s wide, asphalt roads. Cape Cod cottages sit on quarter-acre lots covered in fallen pine needles and blue hydrangea bushes. Ornamental shrubs typically surround long driveways leading to two-car garages under split-level homes. Kayak storage racks often sit behind red brick ranch styles with three bedrooms on Johnson Pond’s dirt and grass shoreline. The Johnson Pond Dam near Isabella Street prevents the waterway from flooding. Buying here can cost between $225,000 and $400,000, a range similar to a Salisbury home’s average $300,000 selling price. Whitney says pond frontage and lot size contribute to the neighborhood’s low housing availability. “It’s a beautiful area because of the water, and there’s tons of space for kids to run around. Families buy here and stay here, so houses almost never go up for sale.”
Enjoy living in a cozy cape cod in Johnson Pond.
Enjoy a nice trampoline in your backyard when you live in Johnson Pond.
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Locals can kayak and fish on Johnson Pond
“People here are usually really into kayaking and fishing,” Whitney says. “If they don’t have private access, they drive to the Westside neighborhood for the public spots.” Named for a local civil rights activist, Billy Gene Jackson Sr. Park is about 3 miles away on the pond’s western shore. Anglers can catch bluegill, black crappie and largemouth bass from the wooden fishing pier here. Rainbow-colored picnic tables are under the pavilion, painted with a mural of the green space’s namesake. The park is also home to the Salvation Army Richard Hazel Youth Center, where kids compete in basketball leagues on the court inside and play baseball games on the diamond outside. Red, white and blue Adirondack chairs surround the lifeguard-protected swimming pool, which has swim lessons every summer morning. In May, the Salisbury Kwanza Club hosts a Community Field Day, where locals compete in potato sack races, listen to live DJ sets and enjoy snow cone food trucks. Local jewelry makers, artisan bakeries and voter registration tents fill the green space for the Juneteenth celebration put on by the same club. A paddle boat launch is near the park off Rose Street. Heading north, kayakers will pass waterfront houses and Parsons Cemetery, ultimately ending at a cypress tree-filled swamp. While swimming in the pond is prohibited, numerous Maryland beaches are about 35 miles east of the neighborhood. For instance, Ferris wheels and funnel cake stands line the Ocean City Beach and Boardwalk, while wild horses run along Assateague State Park’s white sand shoreline.
Go fishing on the pier at the Johnson Boat Launch.
Johnson Pond makes for a creative and beautiful neighborhood.
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High ratings for Wicomico County Public Schools
Children can attend West Salisbury Elementary School from kindergarten to second grade. North Salisbury Elementary School accepts third to fifth grade; both schools have a B-plus from Niche. Salisbury Middle School earns a B-minus. Students may continue to B-minus-rated Wicomico High School, where dual enrollment classes with nearby Salisbury University include Korean, concert band and earth and space science.
Salisbury Middle School serves the community Johnson Pond.
Wicomico High School in Johnson Pond scores an overall B rating from Niche.com.
North Salisbury Elementary School has 505 students in grades 3-5 in Johnson Pond.
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Deer’s Head Hospital Center is on Johnson Pond
There are no sidewalks or public transportation options around Johnson Pond, making it a car-dependent community. The U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 13 interchange is about 4 miles north of the neighborhood. A 120-mile drive west on U.S. Route 50 leads to Washington D.C. and Baltimore, while 105 miles north on U.S. Route 13 reaches Wilmington. Residents may hear freight train horns from the Delmarva Central Railroad on the neighborhood’s eastern edge. Salisbury Regional Airport offers daily flights with American Airlines, about 6 miles southeast of the neighborhood. Located in a Georgian Revival-style building, Deer’s Head Hospital Center has an 80-bed nursing home, a kidney dialysis unit and a hospice facility in the neighborhood’s southwestern corner. The closest emergency room is 2 miles away at the TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital.
Deer's Head Hospital Center is conveniently located in Johnson Pond.
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital is conveniently located near Johnson Pond.
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A night out in downtown Salisbury
Black vintage lampposts, bike racks and ginkgo trees dot the red-brick sidewalks of downtown Salisbury. Locals can eat from the raw bar at Mogan’s Oyster House, located in a renovated 1920s hotel, and then walk to The Brick Room, a speakeasy-style spot known for its hand-crafted cocktails and blues music nights. Rotating local photography and impressionist paintings hang on the white walls of Salisbury Art Space, a gallery that’s been here since 1954. In the downtown’s southern area, the 3-mile Salisbury Riverwalk loops around the Wicomico River, connecting several pocket parks and the Salisbury City Park, home to tennis courts, a castle-themed playground and the Salisbury Zoo. A Walmart Supercenter, Barnes & Noble and Lowes are less than 5 miles north of the neighborhood in the U.S. Route 13 shopping corridor.
Keep an eye out for the art around Johnson Pond.
Mojo's Urban Eatery in Johnson Pond makes amazing food.
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Parks in this Area
Salisbury City Park
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Grills
Billy Gene Jackson Sr. Park
Transit
Airport
Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional
19 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Johnson Pond
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Johnson Pond Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Johnson Pond, Salisbury sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Johnson Pond, Salisbury over the last 12 months is $298,500, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
What a special property! This charming waterfront 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath Cape Cod boasts a lovely view of Johnson's Pond. The large side lot is actually another waterfront buildable lot! The huge screened porch is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the serene view. The traditional floor plan includes a dining room off the updated kitchen, and a nice sized living room with both a fireplace and a
Dan O'HareBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty - OP
**BACK ON THE MARKET DUE TO NO FAULT OF THE SELLER**Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home, nestled on just under half an acre in a quiet, established neighborhood. Move-in ready and full of charm, this property is waiting for its new owner! Step inside to a spacious living room featuring a stunning brick accent wall and cozy fireplace—ideal for relaxing evenings at home.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
660
Median Age
37
Population under 18
27.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$62,500
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,258
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.9%
College Graduates
28.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.6%
% Population in Labor Force
68.5%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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