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North Laurel

North Laurel

$549,244 Average Value
$247 Average Price per Sq Ft
48 Homes For Sale

Residential community with natural attractions

North Laurel offers quiet, suburban living with residential streets tucked amongst parcels of farmland and woodlands. “What keeps people in the area generation after generation is the beauty of nature,” says Patty Smallwood, a Broker with the Smallwood Team at Maryland Real Estate Network who has been selling homes in the area since 1985. “We have a mixture of water and beautiful terrain; it’s just a great place to grow up and live.” The broader Laurel region spans four counties: Howard, Montgomery, Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties. Homeowners in North Laurel reside in Howard County, just north of Patuxent River and midway between Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

Less densely populated areas of North Laurel include farmland.
Less densely populated areas of North Laurel include farmland.
Laurel Park is home to the Maryland Jockey Club in North Laurel.
Laurel Park is home to the Maryland Jockey Club in North Laurel.
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Established homes and new construction

Homebuyers will find traditional, single-family homes built from the mid-1900s to the early 2020s on many of North Laurel's tree-lined streets. Architectural styles range from minimalist split-level and ranch-style homes to more prominent Colonial Revival and New Traditional designs. “Over the last 20 years, luxury homes have been plentiful,” Smallwood says. Most homes feature attached garages, mature landscaping and modest lots with an average size of about 7,840 acres. Prices range from around $450,000 for a three-bedroom ranch-style home to $1.3 million for new construction. Homebuyers will also find several townhome communities in North Laurel, ranging from about $230,000 for a two-bedroom to $700,000 for a newer, four-bedroom unit.

Enjoy living in a big or small home in North Laurel.
Enjoy living in a big or small home in North Laurel.
Newly built colonial homes typically feature one or two car garages in North Laurel.
Newly built colonial homes typically feature one or two car garages in North Laurel.
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Low student-teacher ratio in Howard County Public Schools

Children attend the Howard County Public School District, which earned an A-plus from Niche and was ranked the best school district in Maryland. The district has an average student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. Most kids attend Hammond Elementary School, Hammond Middle School and Reservoir High School. All three schools are within minutes of residents in North Laurel and earned an A from Niche. Teens may enroll in the Reservoir High School Scholars Program, a rigorous course of study that incentivizes learning by requiring students to complete a minimum of five Advanced Placement courses. Private school options include St. Vincent Pallotti High School, rated an A-minus by Niche.

Hammond Elementary School in North Laurel helps students down the road of success.
Hammond Elementary School in North Laurel helps students down the road of success.
Hammond Middle School in North Laurel gives students a great learning environment.
Hammond Middle School in North Laurel gives students a great learning environment.
Reservoir High School in North Laurel helps students achieve their goals.
Reservoir High School in North Laurel helps students achieve their goals.
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Abundant green spaces with opportunities for water activities

Next to Laurel Woods Elementary School, North Laurel Park has ballfields, basketball courts, a playground and an expansive concrete skatepark. The green space is also home to the North Laurel Community Center, where members enjoy access to a fitness room and meeting spaces. Further south along the bank of Rocky Gorge Reservoir is Scott’s Cove Recreation Area. “That’s a very popular spot for fishing, kayaking and canoeing,” Smallwood says. Residents can head to the Laurel Roller Skating Center off Route 1 for year-round entertainment.

Drop into the bowl at North Laurel Skatepark.
Drop into the bowl at North Laurel Skatepark.
Scott's Cove Recreation Area in North Laurel is a great place to go fishing.
Scott's Cove Recreation Area in North Laurel is a great place to go fishing.
North Laurel Park is a great spot to shoot some hoops in North Laurel.
North Laurel Park is a great spot to shoot some hoops in North Laurel.
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Convenient supermarket and local favorites off Route 1

Scaggsville Road bisects the southern half of North Laurel, and residents can pick up groceries at Food Lion or head to the country-style Pepperjacks Subs and order sandwiches from the deli counter. “That’s also a local favorite for ice cream,” Smallwood says. “Everyone walks there.” Further east along Route 1, Jailbreak Brewing Company serves craft beverages and sharable plates in an industrial-style taproom. From the outside, Kake Korner appears to be a charming pink and white house, but the bakery is a community staple known for its custom cakes and sweet treats. Locals can also catch the latest game at the laid-back sports bar The Hideout.

Food Lion in North Laurel has great prouce.
Food Lion in North Laurel has great prouce.
Need something for dinner? Swing by Weis in North Laurel.
Need something for dinner? Swing by Weis in North Laurel.
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Traveling to Baltimore, the district and beyond

Interstate 95 bisects North Laurel, and residents are about 20 miles from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. “The location is so convenient, people pick it on a map,” Smallwood says. Locals can also travel 3 miles east to the Laurel MARC Train Station, where the Camden Line provides service between the district and Baltimore. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is about 17 miles north.

Summertime events at Hammond Park

Next to Hammond Elementary and Middle School, Hammond Park features a community pool that hosts events throughout the summer. Popular festivities include food truck pop-ups, movie nights and the annual Hammond Park Crab Feast.

Hammond Park is a 43 acre park in North Laurel.
Hammond Park is a 43 acre park in North Laurel.
The baseball diamond at Hammond Park in North Laurel is well maintained.
The baseball diamond at Hammond Park in North Laurel is well maintained.
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Access to research labs and government employment

Residents in North Laurel enjoy proximity to major employers. “The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab is our largest attraction, and now we have the National Security Agency right off I-95,” Smallwood says.

North Laurel is home to the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab.
North Laurel is home to the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab.
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab is conveniently located in North Laurel.
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab is conveniently located in North Laurel.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

24 min drive

Bus

2nd St & Davis Ave

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Washington Blvd & Hill St

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2nd St & Midway Plaza Shopping Center

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7th St & Baltimore Ave

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Whiskey Bottom Rd & Manorwood Rd

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Whiskey Bottom Rd & Harmony Ln

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Whiskey Bottom Rd & All Saints Rd

North Laurel Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$566,250
Median Sale Price
$550,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$717,375
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$450,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$304,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
229
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$247

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,683
Number of Homes for Sale
48
Median Year Built
1992
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,346
Significantly above the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,427
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,571
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Aug 23
    11am - 1pm

    9090 Moonshine Hollow Unit G, Laurel, MD 20723

    $314,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,152 Sq Ft
    • 9090 Moonshine Hollow
    • Unit G
    • New 1 day ago

    Step into this beautifully renovated end-unit townhome in the sought-after Moonshine Hollow community! Freshly updated from top to bottom, this home shines with natural light and modern finishes throughout. The main level welcomes you with a stylish galley kitchen and a full bath, plus easy access to your private concrete side patio with sliding glass doors—perfect for morning coffee or evening

    Shawn Martin Real Broker, LLC

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  • Saturday, Aug 23
    11am - 1pm

    9554 Donnan Castle Ct, Laurel, MD 20723

    $420,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,580 Sq Ft
    • 9554 Donnan Castle Ct
    • New 1 day ago

    Welcome to this updated end-unit townhouse, nestled in the highly sought-after Bowling Brook Farms community, that won't last long! The premium lot offers privacy in the front, side and back. This home is ready for you to move right in and start enjoying. The main level features durable LVP flooring throughout, fresh neutral paint, a bright and inviting living room, an updated kitchen,

    Lisa Kittleman The KW Collective

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  • Saturday, Aug 23
    1 - 3pm

    9420 Fairview Ave, Laurel, MD 20723

    $825,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 3,095 Sq Ft
    • 9420 Fairview Ave
    • New 28 days ago

    Open Sat and Sun 1-3pm. Brand New 5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath craftsman with 2 car garage. Dreamy kitchen with walk-in pantry, large breakfast island, soft close wood cabinets with Quartz countertops. A full complement of SS appliances with designer Hood Vent (vented to outside). Fairview Woods is Cornerstone Homes' new development in Southern Howard County. Minutes to major Rts I95, 32, or 29. Convenient

    Patty Smallwood Maryland Real Estate Network

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
25,228
Median Age
37
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.2%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$118,541
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$146,560

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.1%
College Graduates
57.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

14 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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