$266,555Average Value$156Average Price per Sq Ft15Homes For Sale
A walkable, century-old enclave just south of downtown Salisbury
As freight railroads and trade on the Wicomico River flourished, downtown Salisbury expanded in the early 1900s with the development of its southernmost residential pocket: North Camden. Many of the neighborhood’s Arts and Crafts houses still stand today, and easy city center access continues to be a significant draw for homebuyers. “North Camden is one of Salisbury’s three designated historic districts, and it’s the smallest one,” says David Willman, a Realtor with eXp Realty and a North Camden resident of over a decade. “People want to move here because the houses are so well maintained. Plus, we’re close to the riverwalk and the hospital.” In the neighborhood’s northern area, The Salisbury Riverwalk loops around marinas and playgrounds on the Wicomico River. It also leads to downtown Salisbury, where swanky bars and seafood restaurants fill Italianate-style storefronts. Locals can also walk to numerous pocket parks, stand-alone coffee shops and Salisbury University, which is on the neighborhood’s southern end.
Arts and Crafts bungalows and midcentury riverfront homes in North Camden
North Camden’s winding, sidewalk-lined roads brim with homes built in the early 1900s through the ‘50s. Mature white oak and birch trees often shade Craftsman-style bungalows on 5,000-square-foot lots. Red brick stairs lead to American Foursquare houses, and Colonial Revivals may have front and back yards enclosed by white picket fencing. As the neighborhood is a historic district, Salisbury's Housing and Community Development Department must approve any exterior changes on a home built before 1930. Midcentury houses include Cape Cod cottages with concrete driveways running along quarter-acre lots. Ski boats are tied to private wooden docks stretching behind sprawling ranch styles on the Wicomico River. A few contemporary-style condos and townhouse complexes from the ‘80s are also on the water. Buying in North Camden usually costs between $150,000 and $400,000, a range similar to a Salisbury home’s average $300,000 selling price. Severe rainstorms cause the river to frequently overflow, making flood insurance mandatory for homeowners closest to the waterway. Residents should also be advised that the neighborhood receives a 7 in burglary on the Cap Index, a higher score than the U.S. average of 4.
The bungalow was a very popular home design in mid-century North Camden.
A Swedish Colonial home is flanked by two American Foursquares in North Camden.
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North Camden has pocket parks and community hubs
On Riverside Road, fallen loblolly pine tree needles cover the ground at Elizabeth W. Woodcock Park, home to a swing set, steel slide and a few picnic tables. Located in a prairie-style house, Newton Community Center offers after-school tutoring sessions, as well as weekly yoga and art classes. Across the street, tomato vines and lettuce heads grow out of wooden beds at the Camden Community Garden, where locals can pick their own produce and volunteer for weekly clean-ups.
A curious young boy plays on the swings with his little sister at Salisbury City Park.
A couple of poodles take a break in the shade along the Wicomico River in North Camden.
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The Salisbury Riverwalk connects all of downtown Salisbury
Even with these small pocket parks, Willman says The Salisbury Riverwalk is the most popular recreation hub in the neighborhood. “There are constantly people on the riverwalk because it leads to everything in downtown Salisbury, from the restaurants to the zoo. I consider it the crown jewel of all the city’s parks.” Yachts and center console boats are tied to wooden docks at the Port of Salisbury Marina, which marks the beginning of the riverwalk. As locals walk or bike along the 3-mile paved path, they’ll pass by fishing piers, cattail patches and the contemporary-style Paul S. Sarbanes Public Library. Blue Adirondack chairs surround stone firepits, cornhole boards and chess tables at the Riverwalk Games Park in front of the library. The trail ends at the 100-acre Salisbury City Park, where white gazebos, tennis courts and black metal benches line the lily pad-covered river. Kids can run around the wooden castle-style playground here, while dogs can jump through tires at the dog park. Alpacas, flamingoes and red wolves roam around naturalistic enclosures at The Salisbury Zoo, which is at the core of the park and home to over 100 animals. Boaters can follow the Wicomico River about 20 miles west to reach the Chesapeake Bay, while drivers can head about 30 miles in the opposite direction to enjoy the numerous white sand beaches on Maryland’s eastern shore.
The Wicomico Riverwalk runs through downtown Salisbury to North Camden.
Friday night is time to relax and kick back on the boat at the North Camden marina.
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Pinehurst Elementary and Salisbury University are within walking distance
Children can attend Pinehurst Elementary School, graded a C-plus by Niche, and Bennett Middle School, earning a B. They may continue to B-plus-rated James M. Bennett High School, which offers over 20 Advanced Placement classes, like music theory, computer science and French. St. Francis De Sale’s Romanesque Revival-style church and its kindergarten through eighth-grade school are on Camden Avenue. Magnolia trees and Georgian-style buildings fill Salisbury University’s 200-acre campus. Founded in 1925, the school offers over 60 undergraduate degree programs, including nursing, elementary education and marketing. While locals may see students wearing maroon and gold as they walk to Sea Gull Stadium for a lacrosse game, Willman says North Camden is not a very student-populated neighborhood. “Students will live in all the neighborhoods that circle campus, but there aren’t many rental properties in North Camden, so not as many of them live here.”
Bennett Middle School is an above average, public school located in Fruitland, MD.
Pinehurst Elementary School is a public school with 486 students in grades PK, K-5.
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Seafood restaurants and bars are in downtown Salisbury
A less than 1-mile walk over one of Wicomico River’s several footbridges takes locals to downtown Salisbury, lined with black vintage lampposts, golden ginkgo trees, and locally owned restaurants. White linen-covered tables fill the shingle-style Brew River, where patrons enjoy seafood during the day, and DJ sets at night. A small turf outdoor seating section is tucked in an alleyway beside The Brick Room, a speakeasy-style spot with a rotating selection of craft beer on tap. Asian restaurants, pharmacies and an Acme grocery store are along Salisbury Boulevard on the neighborhood’s eastern edge. In the same area, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital has an over 800,000-square-foot campus with an emergency room, critical care unit and heart center. It’s also one of the city’s largest employers, providing over 3,000 jobs. “A lot of doctors and nurses live in North Camden, so they can be closer to the hospital when they’re on call,” Willman says.
What can go wrong with an Old Fashioned from The Brick House near North Camden?
Happy Hour at Brew River in North Camden attracts a big crowd on Friday nights.
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Easy access to U.S. Route 50
Though North Camden is walkable, it’s also convenient for several other types of travel. Salisbury Boulevard connects with U.S. Route 50, making Annapolis a 90-mile drive west and Washington D.C. and Baltimore 120 miles in the same direction. A few Shore Transit bus stops are in the area. The Salisbury Regional Airport, about 6 miles east of the neighborhood, offers daily flights with American Airlines.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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North Camden Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Camden, Salisbury sell after 78 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in North Camden, Salisbury over the last 12 months is $268,900, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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