Prince Frederick Real Estate
Greetings from Prince Frederick, Maryland
Prince Frederick real estate is located in rural Calvert County, surrounded by water from the Patuxent River on the east and Chesapeake Bay on the west. Prince Frederick is sometimes confused with the much larger city of Frederick, which is located approximately 70 miles northwest. Although Prince Frederick real estate is one of the fastest growing communities in Maryland, it is still considered a rural area. Crime rate is low, urban sprawl hasn't taken over, residents are friendly and the schools are the best in Maryland. Prince Frederick is also the county seat of Calvert County.
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These local areas provide many of the wonderful amenities Southern Maryland is known for such as great schools, safe neighborhoods, active communities, outdoor recreation and so much more!
Prince Frederick real estate can be easily accessed by Maryland Route 231 and Routes 2 & 4, making it an easy commute to Washington DC. Homes in Prince Frederick are just as unique as the town. New housing cannot be built on parcels under three acres in size, giving plenty of space between homes. Home prices start at $180,000 and top off around $999,999.
Prince Frederick's HistoryIn 1722, officials chose what was known as Williams Old Field for the new county courthouse. The courthouse was complete in 1732 and the city was then named Prince Frederick. Prince Frederick real estate has served as the Calvert County seat ever since. The town is believed to have been named after Frederick, Prince of Wales, who reigned at the time of town's conception.
In 1812, during the war, Commander Joshua Barney found refuge in Prince Frederick from the British. But, in 1814, by command of Admiral Sir Alexander Cochrane, the British burned the town of Prince Frederick and destroyed towns nearby.
Prince Frederick was rebuilt, but was burned again in 1882 by a massive fire that destroyed the courthouse and the entire town. The new courthouse was built in the same spot as the first one and has remained the center of Calvert County's government since.
In 1984, Calvert County's government designated seven town centers, with Prince Frederick being one of them even though the town had not been officially incorporated yet. This was done to discourage poorly planned urban sprawl. This also meant special architectural review boards to encourage theme and unity of any new buildings erected in the town center.
Education in Prince FrederickStudents living in Prince Frederick real estate are provided the best public education through the Calvert County Public Schools system. There are 13 elementary schools, six middle schools and four high schools that make up the school district. Calvert Public Schools provide students with a friendly and safe learning environment that ensures a quality education for everyone. There are also private schools in the area as an alternative to public schools.
Transportation to and from Prince FrederickThe major artery running north-south through Prince Frederick real estate is Solomons Island Road, which carries two Maryland Routes: Maryland Route 2 runs from Solomons to Baltimore and Maryland Route 4 runs from Washington DC to St. Mary's County. Route 4 is an extension of Pennsylvania Ave in Washington DC and travels past Solomons, over the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge and then crosses the Patuxent River. The two routes join just north of Prince Frederick in Sunderland. Route 2 then becomes a two lane road to Annapolis.
Maryland Route 765 is Prince Frederick's Main Street, providing access to the government center and the courthouse. Maryland Route 231 crosses Solomons Island Road and then travels west, where it crosses the Patuxent River and continues into Charles County.
A number of new loop roads and side streets were approved in the mid-1990s to help relieve traffic congestion and divert local traffic off Route 2 and 4. One road has been complete and others are in the works.
Things To See and Do in Prince Frederick Prince Frederick real estate offers several local as well as state parks. Some of these parks are on the waterfront and access to beaches and boardwalks. The wetlands and woods of several parks provide a welcome home for the area's wildlife. Parks provide playgrounds, picnic areas, ball fields and plenty of open space to enjoy the great outdoors. Plans were approved for the county's first indoor aquatic center, which will be built in Prince Frederick.
Other great places to visit are the Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, a local nature preserve, and the Arthur Storer Planetarium at Calvert High School.
The big annual event for Prince Frederick is the Calvert County Fair held on the outskirts of town at the Calvert County Fairgrounds. This big community event brings residents from all over the county and provides a great opportunity to meet your neighbors. Visit the Prince Frederick Calendar of Events for a list and detail of local events in Prince Frederick real estate.
Prince Frederick real estate is truly a special place and the perfect spot to buy your dream home.
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Prince Frederick Demographics:
Population: 1,432
Median Household Income:
$28,600
Median Home Value:
$333,400
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