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Quiet Frederick neighborhood with amenities nearby
Homes and townhouses built in the 1970s line the residential streets of Amber Meadows, a Frederick neighborhood within walking distance of schools, a community park and dozens of medical offices along Thomas Johnson Drive. Ricardo Diaz, a Realtor at TGP Homes and former Amber Meadows resident, describes the area as a settled, working-class neighborhood where people tend to keep to themselves. "If you were to drive your car through there on a Saturday, there's a lot of parked contractors, carpenters and work vans," he says. "A lot of people that live there have been there for quite a long time."
Enjoy breathe taking views of the mountains on your afternoon run.
Amber Meadows is small neighborhood in Frederick, Maryland.
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Bi-levels and townhouses built in the 1970s and early '80s
Most homes come in split-level and bi-level styles and sell for between $350,000 and $450,000. "Home values are a bit lower [than the Frederick average] because of the age of the homes," Diaz says. "But it's exploded in the last five or six years. You could get a townhouse for $150,000 to $170,000 as late as 2018, and now they're selling for over $300,000." Townhouses in Amber Meadows were mostly built in the 1970s and come with two or three bedrooms and brick or wood siding. Fresh coats of paint and trimmed lawns and landscaping give the neighborhood a well-maintained look, despite the age of the homes. Some houses have one- or two-car garages, while others have street or driveway parking.
Picturesque home with large front porch.
Well Manicured Single Family Home on Lawnview Drive.
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Commuting to D.C. and Baltimore from Frederick
Frederick’s largest employer, Fort Detrick, sits across the street from Amber Meadows. The Fort is an army base and biomedical research facility with nearly 11,000 employees. Route 15 also borders Amber Meadows on the east, connecting drivers to Interstate 270 heading southeast into Washington, D.C. and Interstate 70 heading east into Baltimore. D.C. is about 50 miles from Amber Meadows, and Baltimore is about 55 miles. "There's no public transportation from Frederick to Baltimore, but there's hardly any traffic on 70. Whereas, if you're going on 270 [towards D.C.], you're sitting in traffic and hating your life," Diaz says. Commuters from Frederick to D.C. often prefer to travel to the District on the light rail from the Frederick MARC Train Station. The 515 bus also departs from Monocacy MARC train station at the Francis Scott Key Mall in Frederick to the Shady Grove Metro Station, which takes riders into D.C. on the Red Line. Amber Meadows' CAP Index crime score is a 4, which is on par with the national average.
Thomas Johnson Drive is the hub of all your medical needs.
If you enjoy traditional neighborhood layouts, then Amber Meadows is the spot for you!
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Dining at ZiPani and Que Chivo Pupuseria
ZiPani, near the neighborhood's southern tip, is a former franchise restaurant turned local institution. "[It] was an old franchise that went defunct. The guy who owned that location bought out the rights and kept his little coffee shops," Diaz says. "He's owned it now for 30 years, and he's made his own menu." The restaurant serves breakfast bagels, coffee, sandwiches and salads. Vocelli Pizza serves pasta dishes, stromboli and subs in addition to pizza. Many local restaurants in the area shut down during COVID, but Diaz says some businesses have started to return. Que Chivo Pupuseria & Restaurant is a family-owned Salvadorian eatery off Amber Drive. For groceries, Weis Markets is off Thomas Jefferson Drive, which has over three dozen dental and medical offices. Frederick Health Hospital is also about 2 miles south.
ZiPani is a hidden gem of Amber Meadows, and is the perfect spot for lunch.
Amber Meadows residents rave about Que Chivo Pupuseria.
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Amber Meadows Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains
Amber Meadows Park is within walking distance of many residents and has tennis and basketball courts, a softball field and playground equipment that was replaced in 2017. The Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding Frederick offer more recreation opportunities, including the Appalachian Trail, which borders Frederick on the west and spans over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine. Nearby Gambrill State Park has 16 miles of trails and expansive mountain views. "It's a huge mountain biking destination," Diaz says. "People travel here from all over."
This quiet, shady neighborhood is a great place for a jog.
Enjoy the solid view of Braddock Heights from the Middletown Overlook at Gambrill State Park.
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Students attend Frederick County Public Schools
Students in Amber Meadows typically attend Monocacy Elementary School and Monocacy Middle School, which earned B and B-minus grades from Niche, respectively. Both schools are within walking or biking distance for many residents in Amber Meadows. Older students usually attend B-plus-rated Gov. Thomas Johnson High School, just south of Amber Meadows off North Market Street. Any student in the county attending Frederick County Public Schools can audition to join TJ High School's Academy for the Fine Arts. This magnet program offers courses in dance, music, theater and visual arts. Students in the program have opportunities to earn college credit, work with industry professionals, and travel to experience and learn more about various art forms.
Thomas Johnson High School is a public high school in Frederick, MD.
Monocacy middle is located walking distance from the majority of Amber Meadows.
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Events in downtown Frederick
Amber Meadows does not have a homeowners association, and Diaz explains that the community doesn't typically hold neighborhood events. However, residents are close to annual events such as The Great Frederick Fair in September and the Maryland Craft Beer Festival each May in Carroll Creek Park. Downtown Frederick also hosts First Saturdays, where locals can pop into art galleries and boutiques, enjoy live music on the streets and browse local vendors.
One of the biggest events at Frederick Pride are the various drag shows and performances.
Alive at 5 is the best place to get your groove on in Downtown Frederick.
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Parks in this Area
Willow Brook Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Gambrill State Park
Carroll Creek Linear Park
Picnic Area
Events
Fredericktowne Village Park
Amber Meadows Park
Staley Park
College Estates Park
Clerestory Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field
46 min drive
Bus
Thomas Johnson Drive & Thomas Johnson Professional Center (87 Tj Dr.)
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Opossumtown Pike & Deervalley Drive
Bus
Amber Drive & Hayward Road
Bus
Amber Drive Across From Carriage Way
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Thomas Johnson Drive & Dvc Building (64 Tj Drive)
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Amber Drive & Millstream Drive
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Thomas Johnson Drive & Sri Professional Group (141 Tj Dr.)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Amber Meadows
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Amber Meadows, Frederick sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Amber Meadows, Frederick over the last 12 months is $367,512, up 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome to 249 Canfield Terrace, a three‐level end‐unit townhome in Frederick’s popular Amber Meadows community. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and over 1,500 square feet of comfortable living space, this property offers a bright living room, a separate dining area, and a stylish kitchen equipped with updated appliances, a tile backsplash, and recessed lighting. A private fenced rear yard and
This Amber Meadows home was lovingly updated in late 2019/early 2020 and received all new appliances, engineered wood and laminate plank flooring, upgraded bathrooms, a new HVAC, new windows, new roof, new siding, and more! On the main level you’ll find a large and luxurious primary bedroom with a sitting area, created by a previous owner combining two bedrooms. The kitchen’s newer countertops,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,577
Median Age
39
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,732
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,143
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.9%
College Graduates
25%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.6%
% Population in Labor Force
76.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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