Historic Relay is a Baltimore County, MD neighborhood, situated right across the county line from Howard off of Route 1. It is nestled in between the 895, 195 and 95.
Granted, nestled may seem like an odd word choice but once you visit the neighborhood you will know what I mean. It’s a secluded area boasting its “own” entrance (by proximity) to Patapsco Valley State Park – as a matter of fact you’ll see residents riding their bikes to the park quite often. Its closeness to major routes is an asset, not a draw-back, making it a convenient location for anyone working in the Baltimore Metro area, at NSA or Fort Meade. It is also just within minutes of both the Relay and Halethorpe Marc Train Stations and close to UMBC.
Historic Relay has been a designated historic district since 1996 which is proudly displayed throughout the neighborhood. It is a quaint community with a charming neighborhood feel and pride of home ownership is evident on every street. It is still a neighborhood in transition which means many homes have been lovingly restored but there are also others that are still waiting for their charm to be brought out and to shine in their old glory.
Just to show you that Relay is the essence of a true neighborhood, new residents are welcomed to the community with a basket full of goodies and an official mentioning in the community newsletter. Every September the residents celebrate their community with a Relay-Day, a children’s Halloween party is held every October and in December some homes are opened to the public for a Holiday House Tour.
Homes for sale in this historic neighborhood do not exactly flood the market - and that is a good thing. As a matter of fact many of the residents stay put for decades or generations, which is a testament in its own. During the last 365 days only 5 homes were offered for sale, 4 of which sold. Currently there is one center-hall colonial for sale, offered at $500,000. It was built in 1940 and sits on 1.72 acres!
If you are considering purchasing a home in one of Maryland’s historic neighborhoods, you may just want to put Relay on your watch list! Curious what is currently for sale in historic Relay? Click here or call me at 240.593.2860.
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