$1,174,454Average Value$252Average Price per Sq Ft20Homes For Sale
Greater Washington suburb with rural appeal
Darnestown sits right on the doorstep of the Ag Reserve, a designated area that makes up about a third of the land in Montgomery County. Residents here can quickly find themselves surrounded by farmland, where they can spend their weekends indulging in activities like sampling wines or going apple picking in an orchard during the warmer seasons. “I think Darnestown’s unique in that it has the amenities and convenience of the suburbs, but it touches right on our beautiful rural communities,” says Montgomery County Council member Marilyn Balcombe, whose district includes Darnestown. “I live close by, right next to Darnestown. It’s just a really unique spot.” Located just over 20 miles north of the nation’s capital, Darnestown makes up one of the many Maryland suburbs in the greater Washington metropolitan area. The community also appeals to those seeking a little more space from not just the capital itself, but also other Montgomery County neighbors like Gaithersburg and Germantown. Over the years, Darnestown has become one of the residential destinations for employees of the North I-270 Technology Corridor, a cluster of technology and biotech companies. “I love Darnestown. I feel like it’s one of the few communities that’s been relatively untouched over the last 30 years because it’s built up with spacious lots,” says Joshua Pratt, a Realtor with Long & Foster Real Estate, who’s made several sales in Darnestown. “You get the best of both worlds because you’re really on the cusp of suburbia and country living with the agriculture reserve in upper Montgomery County.”
Darnestown neighborhood offers stunning homes with spacious yards.
Stately homes on spacious lots
Homes here are found on spacious, lush green multiacre lots populated by mature pine trees. Two-lane, country roads wind past stately homes that often incorporate charming Colonial Revival, Craftsman and transitional designs. Price points here can range from the upper $800,000s (for a floorplan of 3,000 square feet) to upwards of $2 million for those that are more than double that size. For those looking to spend less, there are a few smaller 2,000-square-foot ranch-style homes here, that can fall between $600,000 and $800,000.
Bretton Woods Golf Coarse will not disappoint while living near Darnestown neighborhood.
Multitude of activities at Bretton Woods
Darnestown residents are close to several prominent recreational sites. Bretton Woods, located on the south end right along the Potomac River, features a myriad of amenities that include a fitness center, pool complex, racquet facilities, soccer fields and basketball and volleyball courts. The area is home to the Bretton Woods Golf Course, an 18-hole championship course. The eastern section of U.S. Bicycle Route 50 runs along the southern end of the Bretton Woods area. The cross-country path, which later connects to the Capital Crescent Trail, allows cyclists in Darnestown to go on scenic rides all the way to Washington, D.C. For those who love horseback riding, Darnestown also has an equestrian scene. Aspiring equestrians can take riding lessons at the Hunt View Riding Academy on the western end of the community. They can also board their horses at the Callithea Farm Park near Bretton Woods and later take them out on the forested trails in the nearby Blockhouse Point Conservation Area.
Darnestown residents enjoy close proximity to a variety of stores and restaurants.
Dining and shopping in nearby Kentlands
A small shopping area that includes a Harris Teeter grocery store is located right around the intersection of Darnestown and Seneca Roads. However, residents here often travel just a few miles east to the Kentlands where they’ll find a greater variety of shopping and dining options. The Kentlands Square includes a Whole Foods, as well as many restaurants and cafes. Here, residents can choose fromlocal eateries like the Brew House Kentlands, Crepes-a-Go-Go or fast-casual Sin & Grin. For dining family-style, massive portions of salad, pizza or pasta are served up at the Buca di Beppo Italian restaurant. Featuring a myriad of Italian andCatholic-themed decorations, patrons will find framed portraits, art and ornaments, including an encased bust of a papal figure adorning this unique eatery. For a specialty pie, residents can head over to the intersection at Darnestown and Quince Orchard Road, fora bite from Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana, considered by many to have the best pizza in all of Montgomery County.
The Farm Tour and Harvest Sale
Among the area’s prominent events Darnestown residents have quick access to the annual Montgomery County Farm Tour and Harvest Sale during the summer, which primarily takes place in the nearby Ag Reserve. The Ag tourism event features a number of area establishments and sites like the seasonal Kingsbury and Lewis Orchards.
Quince Senior High School provides a public high school education in the local area.
Quince Orchard High’s powerhouse football team
Schools that serve Darnestown include Darnestown Elementary, Ridgeview Middle and Quince Orchard High, all of which received grades of A-minus or higher from ratings site Niche. Quince Orchard, or QO as its called, ranks as the fourth-best high school for athletes in all of Maryland. Among its recent accomplishments, QO counts its consecutive football titles in the state’s 4A classification. QO is also known forits Signature Program, offering dual enrollment opportunities thanks to a partnership between the district and locally based Montgomery College.
Connections to Washington and rest of Montgomery County
Darnestown Road — also known as Maryland Route 28 — provides a connection east to Interstate 270, which is the highway route residents here can take to reach other parts of Montgomery County or Washington. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s transit system has a few stops at the intersection of Seneca and Darnestown roads. Darnestown Road can also directly lead to health care facilities like the Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center.
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Parks in this Area
Aberdeen Park
Basketball
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Soccer
Blockhouse Point Conservation Park & Trails
Bike Trails
Trails
Parking Lot
Darnestown Local Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Quince Orchard Knolls Local Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.915 Reviews
5.0Niche User
3/25/2016Niche Review
Everyone is very connected in this area. We recently had a drive to try and find a match for a local child with blood cancer for a bone marrow transplant. Events and projects like this are common in this area, everyone loves to lend a helping hand.
4.0Niche User
3/7/2015Niche Review
There are all types of restaurants of different prices and cultures.
4.0Niche User
3/7/2015Niche Review
If you want a close community there are houses that are all very close to each other. If you want a larger lawn and driveway, there are also houses that have that aspect.
4.0Niche User
8/4/2015Niche Review
It's the suburbs, but it is so close to the nearby states, popular attractions, the nation's capitol, popular sports teams that you never get tired of being home. What's amazing is that people here have an incredible sense of pride in where they live, and in our state of Maryland and our county - Montgomery County. We take pride in the little things; farmers markets, sunflowers in the summer, back roads to drive on, all four seasons... And we take pride in the bigger things; our unbeatable school system, the Baltimore Ravens, DC, Virginia, and Old Bay seasoning. As always, high school students can't wait to leave home, but home this place will always be. I absolutely always look forward to coming home to this environment, where I can see my old friends, eat my favorite foods, but also experience new stores and restaurants. This place will always be the same old home but continues to surprise me with its constant growth and development of new and improved communities, restaurants, and people. While I don't know what lies ahead for me, I know that I would be wonderfully happy raising my own family where I grew up.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Darnestown
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
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Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Darnestown, MD sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Darnestown, MD over the last 12 months is $1,260,421, up 18% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
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Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
5,228
Median Age
49
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$197,212
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$214,492
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.6%
College Graduates
72.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
11/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
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