FREDERICK COUNTY REAL ESTATE PROFILE
Real estate in Frederick County is attractive
to home buyers due to the price value compared with Montgomery County
and Howard County real estate prices. Frederick
County homes are priced competitively with Carroll
County homes. The Frederick County economy is growing at a rate
of approximately 3% per year making the area a good place to buy Maryland
real estate. Home buyers will also benefit from local businesses
growth.
FREDERICK COUNTY HISTORY
Frederick County dates back to 1748 when the county was created by the
General Assembly. Governed by five County Commissioners, they serve a
four year term. The Commissioners are charged to administer Maryland State
laws and functions mandated y the Maryland General Assembly.
FREDERICK COUNTY REAL ESTATE IS CONVENIENTLY
LOCATED
Frederick County is large compared to other counties, 664.1 square miles.
Frederick, the County seat, is located at a junction of five Interstate
and National highways offering easy access to Baltimore (47 miles), Washington,
D.C. (45 miles), Leesburg, Virginia (25 miles). Frederick county has approximately
193,000 residents (1999) and grows at a rate of approximately 2.1% a year.
Frederick is home to over 4,500 businesses and employs over 57,000 workers.
Frederick County is also Maryland's largest dairy producer.
COMMUNITIES TO SEARCH FOR REAL ESTATE IN FREDERICK
COUNTY, MARYLAND
Adamstown, Brunswick, Emmitsburg, Frederick, Ijamsville, Jefferson, Middletown,
Monrovia, Mount Airy, Myersville, New Market, New Windsor, Point of Rocks,
Sabillasville, Thurmont, Walkerville, Woodsboro and Union Bridge. The
widest variety of home styles and prices are found in and around the Town
of Frederick real estate. Frederick is also the county seat, with
county courts, government facilities and a wonderful historical area with
well kept manor homes offering a glimpse into the past.
A HOME IN FREDERICK COUNTY FOR EVERY TASTE
The ever popular two story Colonial style home can be found throughout
the Frederick County real estate market
from the 200 year old historic Colonial in Frederick
built for the well-to-do families of judges, lawyers, business owners,
professors, doctors and local builders. Frederick also offers the typical
manor homes of the past to today's residents who live in the City of Frederick.
Just east of Frederick is New Market, one of the most popular places to
visit in the State of Maryland. Quaint shops, homes, antique shops dating
back 300 years make New Market a wonderful place to spend a weekend. Not
too far, just north of the town of New Market is Lake Linganore. Lake
Linganore real estate offers water front homes, lake access homes,
hillside homes and homes built on lovely wooded lots. Fishing is wonderful
and the lakes offer a sandy beach as well as a boat launch. Styles of
homes in Frederick County and Lake
Linganore homes range from the Contemporary styles, two story Colonials,
split foyers, split levels, ramblers and lovely lakeside homes offering
views of the lake.
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Town of Frederick in the Frederick Valley,
a part of the Catoctin Mountains of the Blue Ridge Mountain Range. View from Route 270 Overlook |
FREDERICK COUNTY REAL ESTATE (Areas)
The view of the Frederick Valley above is a wonderful example of homes
in Frederick County. As can be seen in the photo, home buyers will find
homes in Frederick City, homes in small communities along the Catoctin
Mountain foot hills and small communities are found throughout this lovely
picturesque county. Roads are well maintained and easy to drive and the
views of Frederick County are spectacular.
FREDERICK VALLEY CLIMATE
Frederick County enjoys a moderate climate with an average temperature
of 56 degrees (F). Like so many areas in Maryland, the Chesapeake Bay
waters contribute a moderating effect on temperature. With approximately
195 days of growing season and an average rainfall of 42 inches (mostly
during the spring and fall, Frederick is attractive to folks looking for
farms in Frederick County.
Frederick County Real Estate
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