Just south of Hagerstown, Downsville is a neighborhood situated on either side of a country road, with subdivisions branching off into the wooded hills of Western Maryland. While the close rows of homes along the main pike lend it the atmosphere of a remote town, the community is only a few fields from nearby shopping destinations. “Downsville feels pretty rural, but it’s closer to downtown Hagerstown,” says Molly Marsh-Riley, a sales associate with Marsh Realty who has been selling in the area since 2013. “It’s also near Halfway, so it’s a quick trip to Valley Mall when you want to go. There are more subdivisions there, and lots tend to be smaller than other places outside of the city.” There is ample opportunity for outdoor recreation of all kinds, whether it’s cycling along the banks of the Potomac River, exploring history at Antietam National Battlefield or listing down the lazy river at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park. A favorable commute and a strong school district complete the picture of this not-so-isolated country homestead in Washington County.
Downsville is located about 5 minutes south of Williamsport, MD.
You can a find a cape cod style homes scattered throughout Downsville.
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Subdivisions and Colonials in the farmland of Washington County
A variety of home styles are available in Downsville. Toward the intersection of the highways, there are several Colonial-style homes built in the mid-1800s. These tend to sit on closely clustered, fenced-in lots and are set back from the two-lane Downsville Pike by hardly more than a porch and a small strip of grass. These homes can cost anywhere from $145,000 to around $320,000 depending on the status of any renovations. The newer subdivisions on the north side of the neighborhood tend to offer more spacious front and backyards. Ranch-styles, Cape Cods and Modern Traditional builds with colonial features, constructed mainly between the 1950s and early 2000s, line these weaving country roads and price between $290,000 and $550,000 depending on the size of the lot and the build year.
A gorgeous colonial style home with a large front porch and details landscaping in Downsville.
Architectural styles and lot sizes vary in Downsville.
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Picnics and baseball at the Downsville Ruritan
The Downsville Ruritan is the neighborhood’s community park, which features a picnic shelter and a baseball diamond surrounded by swaths of farmland. The banks of the Potomac River are just 2 miles south of Downsville, where folks can visit the historic McMahon’s Mill or the Big Slackwater Viewpoint of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Park. This vista looks out over the river and sits along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath, a hiking and biking trail that traces the Potomac all the way to Washington, D.C. Marty Snook Park is about 5 miles north of Downsville in Halfway. This extensive outdoor complex is home to several playgrounds, the Halfway Little League baseball complex, a swimming pool and the Central Bark Dog Park.
Downsville Ruritan is the best place for a pick up baseball game in the neighborhood.
Nothing beats a day walking or cycling on the C&O Canal.
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Deliteful Dairy Farm and Cheesery
Just 2 miles north on Route 63, Downsville residents can pick up milk, eggs, butter and meat at Deliteful Dairy. Since 1831, this farm has been operated by the same family, who began selling their own products commercially in 2016. Customers can also indulge in fresh sandwiches, seasonal milkshakes and ice cream nachos at the Deliteful Dairy Cheesery. Local produce is available 3 miles south of the neighborhood at Housers Produce Farm, and at Linden Hall Farm and Orchard 4 miles north. Daily household necessities can be found at Target and Sam’s Club in Halfway, located in shopping centers surrounding the Valley Mall. This collection of over 100 retailers and restaurants is a popular weekend stop, home to casual eateries like Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar and to the Regal movie theater.
Deliteful Dairy Farms in Downsville is the place for locally sourced beef and dairy products.
Deliteful Dairy Farms even has an enclosure where customers can meet the animals.
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Driving along Downsville Pike
Downsville lends its name to Downsville Pike, the neighborhood's main thoroughfare. Most of the community sits at the intersection of Downsville Pike and Maryland Route 63, a two-lane country highway that provides the most direct access to Interstate 81. This is the quickest way for residents to make the 13-mile trip north to Hagerstown Regional Airport, where they can catch direct flights to vacation destinations like Florida and South Carolina.
Downsville is perfect if you're looking for a small town lifestyle.
Downsville is a small rural town part of the greater Hagerstown area.
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Williamsport High School since 1970
Downsville children begin their academic journey by attending Fountain Rock Elementary School, which scores a B-minus from Niche. They may then attend Springfield Middle, Niche’s No. 2 Best Public Middle School in the county, which earns a score of B. Students finish at Williamsport High, which has served the community since its founding in 1970 and ranks a B-minus.
Williamsport High School Earns a B- rating from Niche.
Springfield Middle School receives an overall rating of B from Niche.
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Camping, mini-golf and picnic baskets at Jellystone
Downsville is just a 3-mile trip away from one of Washington County’s most frequented theme parks. “Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort is a great family campground,” Marsh-Riley says. “We bring our RV over there, but there are cabins, and a lot of people set up tents to do things the old-fashioned way.” While there are multiple Jellystone Park locations throughout the country, this is the only one in Maryland. The resort features a massive list of amenities, including a water park, an arcade and a mini golf course.
Downsville is home to Jellystone Campground, the only of its kind in the state of Maryland.
The C&O Canal is the most picturesque location in all of Downsville.
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Parks in this Area
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Downsville Ruritan
Transit
Airport
Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field
20 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downsville
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
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downsville, Hagerstown sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downsville, Hagerstown over the last 12 months is $381,250, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$310,000
Median Single Family Price
$310,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$115
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$310,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
123
Median Year Built
1966
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
335
Median Age
49
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,208
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,012
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.2%
College Graduates
10.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
21/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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