CROFTON COMMONS in CROFTON, MD is ideally located for anyone working on post at Fort Meade or anywhere in the D.C.-Baltimore area... and it's only about a half hour to either the D.C. or Baltimore beltways.
CROFTON COMMONS is a community of about 90 homes built in the '70's. Like other townhomes in the area at the time, they originally sold around $60,000. All of the homes have a basement, as far as I know, and most are 3 bedroom homes with about 1400 sq. ft. There are also a number of 4-bedroom end units with nearly 1650 square feet - equal to or larger than many detached homes in nearby Crofton Meadows and Four Seasons Estates.
Location, location, location "rules", when it comes to choosing a home in CROFTON COMMONS because it is located within the "Crofton Triangle" and Crofton Special Taxing District. The "Crofton Triangle" is bounded by Rt. 3 on the West, Rt. 424 on the north, and Rt. 450 on the south, with Routes 424 and 450 intersecting at (more or less) the eastern point of the triangle. Most homes within this area, including those in CROFTON COMMONS, are part of the Crofton Special Taxing District which has its own community police force and maintenance services to keep the public areas of the community looking beautiful.
Four homes have sold in CROFTON COMMONS since the first of this year, listed between $314,500 and $345,000; they sold between $290,000 and $334,250. The two end units sold over $330,000, and both interior units sold close to $300,000. During the same period last year, only two homes sold, and the price disparity was huge for those two similar-size interior units... $289,500-$339,900.
There is one active listing in CROFTON COMMONS now, an interior unit priced at $330,000. Based on the description, it is a lovely home backing to woods.
Community amenites for anyone living in the Crofton Triangle include two nearby parks, public tennis courts, and two membership opportunities for a nearby pool (Crofton Country Club and Crofton Swim & Tennis). It's a very active community, with annual traditions that include a Halloween Parade, Armed Forces Day Parade, Spring and Fall Crafts Fairs, and Santa's arrival on a firetruck for a community party at Crofton Country Club. There are scout troops, senior groups, garden clubs, and every kind of organization you could want to join. And Crofton Country Club golf course runs through the heart of the triangle, within walking distance of CROFTON COMMONS.
If you're looking for an affordable home near Fort Meade, you'll want to check out what's on the market in CROFTON COMMONS.
Affordable Homes Near Fort Meade - CROFTON COMMONS in CROFTON
Must-read information for anyone relocating to the Fort Meade area in Maryland:
- Fort Meade - What to Expect When You Arrive - 02/10/08
Families of civilian employees and military personnel relocating to Fort Meade will find a post that covers 5,415 acres, with nearly 70 miles of roads ...
- Commuting Guide for Fort George G. Meade and NSA - 04/24/09
If you have PCS orders to Fort George G. Meade in Maryland, a map of the huge D.C. – Baltimore area may seem a bit overwhelming as you try to decide where to look for a home when you arrive.
- Welcome to Fort Meade! - 12/12/07
I'm sure you have already checked out the website for Fort Meade, so I won't attempt to tell you about the base or its services. Instead, let me tell you about the surrounding area and five critical steps for Fort Meade-area home buyers.
To view other posts tagged "Fort Meade" just click on this link: Relocating to Fort George G. Meade Maryland
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As a Navy wife, I experienced several PCS moves myself - not to mention finding, buying and moving my family into a new home while my husband was deployed. I "get" military pay and how the various allowances impact your qualifying to buy a home. And I know how to help military families move into their own home without any cash "up front" - something you cannot do as a renter.
I serve military families throughout the, D.C. - Baltimore - Annapolis area, specializing in Anne Arundel, Howard and Prince George's Counties, Maryland. You can contact me online or by cell/text at 301-346-2923 to help your family relocate to Fort Meade, Andrews AFB, the U.S. Naval Academy, or any other military installation in D.C. or Maryland.
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Margaret,
It's inevitable that we start tripping over each other for communities with these hyper local posts. Your Copyscape may pick up some similarities with this post from last week.
Rich