$435,459Average Value$272Average Price per Sq Ft0Homes For Sale
Bucolic charm, modern amenities and commuter access in Charlotte Hall
Charlotte Hall is a bucolic pocket of Charles and St. Mary's counties offering single-family homes on large lots, blending rural charm with modern convenience. With the Patuxent River nearby and parks aplenty, outdoor adventures are easy to come by. Locally owned restaurants, grocery chains and farmers markets provide everyday essentials. Key amenities include the highly rated St. Mary's County Public Schools, the Charlotte Hall Library and the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, an assisted living facility.
Charlotte Hall also offers access to regional job centers via Maryland Route 5, including California, Lexington Park, Naval Air Station Patuxent River, all about 25 miles southeast, and Washington, 45 miles north.
Farmhouses and Colonial Revivals with large lot sizes
Housing inventory in Charlotte Hall is limited. "Charlotte Hall is pretty hot right now," says Joe Wustner, a commercial Realtor with Re/Max One who has more than 23 years of experience. "A lot of husbands and wives — one works uptown and one works on the base — so this is the middle point."
Homes are especially appealing for their lot sizes, with a median nearly four times larger than in nearby Mechanicsville, 3 miles away. Construction spans from the mid-20th century to the present, with Colonial Revivals, farmhouses and split-levels among the most common styles. Many homes feature white clapboard siding and occasionally include covered porches or detached garages. Some properties open onto rolling fields or wooded views, boasting additions like barns and private pools.
Homes rarely come on the market, but prices typically range from the lower $300,000s to the lower $500,000s. "More people are choosing to be out on a 3-acre lot because they want to get away from the hustle and bustle," Wustner says.
Attending the highly rated St. Mary's County Public Schools
Charlotte Hall is part of the highly rated St. Mary's County Public Schools. White Marsh Elementary is top-rated in the county. Chopticon High offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including Model United Nations, a board game club and a meditation group.
Explore, play and fish in Southern Maryland
The Three Notch Trail runs through Charlotte Hall and is popular for jogging and cycling, offering scenic views of woodland and stretches of open farmland. The 10-mile paved rail trail passes the Northern Senior Activity Center, which includes a gym, ceramics studio and game room, as well as nearby Fifth District Park. The 78-acre park includes amenities such as:
Tennis, softball and basketball courts and fields
A picnic shelter with tables and charcoal grills
A dog park with agility equipment
About 10 miles away, Benedict Community Park offers a small beach and boat launch along the Patuxent River and is a popular spot for crabbing and catching blue catfish.
National chains, global flavors and Southern eats in Charlotte Hall
For a community of its size, Charlotte Hall offers a wide range of shopping and dining. "They just built a new Weis grocery market … a lot of new retail is going in," Wustner says. Weis, Food Lion, and Aldi cover basics, while locally owned shops like Seafood Corner Market and Southern Maryland Produce, sell fresh fish, fruits and jarred preserves. For a bite to eat, you can dig in at:
National chains such as Starbucks, Chipotle and Chick-fil-A
International eateries like New China Restaurant, AJ Hibachi and Tequila Grill & Cantina
Southern favorites, including Foxy Fish's crab truffles and hushpuppies, and Smokehouse BBQ Shack's brisket grilled cheese
In the evening, shoot some pool, enjoy live music or catch the game with a cold one at Heavy Hitters Bar & Grill.
Networking, crafting and storytime at the Charlotte Hall Library
The Charlotte Hall Library hosts community events year-round, from children's storytime with therapy dogs to all-ages crafting workshops such as gingerbread embroidery and loom knitting. The library also offers educational seminars on computer and internet basics, along with professional development events focused on networking, headshots and resume reviews.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Charlotte Hall
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Charlotte Hall Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Charlotte Hall, Welcome sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Charlotte Hall, Welcome over the last 12 months is $404,900, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$404,900
Median Sale Price
$404,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$389,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$272
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
248
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,317
Significantly below the national average
1,932
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
23,958
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,450
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,450
Demographics
Total Population
1,311
Median Age
51
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
35.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$108,522
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$123,730
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
19.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.5%
% Population in Labor Force
62.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Not friendly
Bikeability®
10/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Walkability®
20/ 100
Not friendly
Transit®
0/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
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