Safest Neighborhoods in Anne Arundel County, MD

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Crownsville

Most famous as the home of Maryland’s beloved Renaissance Festival, Crownsville is a sprawling community in Anne Arundel County that is more than just jesters and jousting. “It’s a nice community,” says Realtor Dave Wright, managing member of The Wright Team of Coldwell Banker and lifelong Annapolis resident. "Some of the houses have waterfront
- Average Value
  
  $964K
- List Price
  
  $434K - $4.5M
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  18 Listings
Crownsville
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Pendennis Mount

Pendennis Mount, just across the Severn River from the United States Naval Academy, is filled with greenery and the smell of the ocean. Largely made up of white oak trees and a state park, along with a naval training area, residents can feel disconnected from the Annapolis area. “There can be waterfront homes with impressive views, houses tucked
- Average Value
  
  $902K
- List Price
  
  $399K - $6.6M
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  25 Listings
Pendennis Mount
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Harwood

Harwood in Lothian offers serene rural living with sprawling farmland and woods. It's close to the Chesapeake Bay and major cities. Wootons Landing Park provides wetland trails and boating. Southern High School is highly rated. Harwood, located in Lothian, Anne Arundel County, is a rural town characterized by serene woods, farmland, and a quiet
- Average Value
  
  $897K
- List Price
  
  $455K - $2.3M
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  12 Listings
Harwood
Annapolis Neck

Wedged between the South and Severn rivers, Annapolis Neck was originally established in the late 1800s as a vacation spot for African Americans. Beach resorts and an amusement park once sat along the neck’s rocky shoreline, but these businesses declined toward the end of the segregation era. Today, waterfront living is still at the forefront of
- Average Value
  
  $888K
- List Price
  
  $332K - $4.6M
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  37 Listings
Annapolis Neck
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Severna Park

Sitting between the Severn and Magothy Rivers, Severna Park is perhaps the most surprisingly coastal city in Maryland. It is small, defined by community beaches, a well-regarded school district and proximity to the state capital. “It’s near Annapolis, but it’s a close-knit town,” says Julie Katcef, a Realtor with Engel and Voelkers whose family
- Average Value
  
  $802K
- List Price
  
  $422K - $2.9M
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  39 Listings
Severna Park
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Mayo

With access to nearby Annapolis and waterfront homes on the Chesapeake Bay, Mayo has that slow-living atmosphere many people crave. “Any of the communities off Mayo Road on the Mayo Peninsula are just nice, family-oriented communities with water access,” says Rachel Best, a Realtor with Re/Max Leading Edge who has been selling in the area for over
- Average Value
  
  $743K
- List Price
  
  $376K - $2.5M
- For Sale
  
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  13 Listings
Mayo
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Riva

Crossing the bridge from Annapolis into Riva feels like gaining membership to an exclusive club — and one that boasts sweet views of the South River. This waterfront town in Anne Arundel County is close enough to Maryland’s capital to make for a quick commute, but its location gives it a remote, relaxing vibe. “As you go along Riva Road, you pass
- Average Value
  
  $735K
- List Price
  
  $355K - $2.4M
- For Sale
  
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  8 Listings
Riva
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Lake Shore

Located on the Chesapeake Bay in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Lake Shore is a nautical community, offering pocket beaches, marinas, deep water docks, and piers. “I think what draws people to the area is the love of the water and the bay. You feel secluded down there because it is a peninsula - there's one way in and one way out - so it has that
- Average Value
  
  $692K
- List Price
  
  $397K - $4.7M
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  36 Listings
Lake Shore
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Arnold

With a population of just over 20,000, Arnold is a suburb of Annapolis, Maryland that can often be overlooked. It is located between the Severn and Magothy Rivers, lending it a surprisingly coastal atmosphere. Those who choose it do so for its quietude and the friendliness of its community. “I picked Arnold because of the good-sized, reasonably
- Average Value
  
  $691K
- List Price
  
  $345K - $4.5M
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  49 Listings
Arnold
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Selby-on-the-Bay

Selby on the Bay is a year-round lake town home to several marinas, locally owned shops, restaurants and homes with waterfront views. “Everybody loves it here because it's a water-access neighborhood that’s very family-oriented. Anytime you drive through the neighborhood, you’ll see someone walking a dog or pushing a stroller,” says Rachel Best, a
- Average Value
  
  $679K
- List Price
  
  $354K - $2.8M
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  14 Listings
Selby-on-the-Bay
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Jacobsville-Bayside Beach

Located about an hour outside of Baltimore, residents of Jacobsville-Bayside Beach enjoy a variety of outdoor adventures. The local culture is quite nautical, and many homes overlook the inlets of the Patapsco River. “I was born and raised here, so I don’t know if I’m biased, but it’s a great central location. The draw here is mostly to the water
- Average Value
  
  $659K
- List Price
  
  $350K - $1.9M
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  12 Listings
Jacobsville-Bayside Beach
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Herald Harbor

The nautical community of Herald Harbor has wide access to the Severn River, a few family-owned shops and restaurants and a neighborly atmosphere. “It’s just a really peaceful and very community-oriented place,” says Elizabeth Patterson, area resident and Realtor with Next Step Realty. “I’ve lived in other places where I didn’t even know my
- Average Value
  
  $650K
- List Price
  
  $291K - $2.2M
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  9 Listings
Herald Harbor
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Arden on the Severn

Often called “Arden” by the locals, the community of Arden on the Severn has a rural ambiance, scenic woodlands and riverfront views. About 22 miles south of downtown Baltimore, the area is a tucked away, natural space. “I’ve lived in Arden my entire life,” says Kim Franklin, lifelong area resident and president of the Arden Community Association.
- Average Value
  
  $619K
- List Price
  
  $370K - $2M
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  6 Listings
Arden on the Severn
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Crofton

Centrally located between downtown Baltimore and Washington, D.C., Crofton is known for its suburban environment and its shopping centers. “Crofton is one of the best areas in Anne Arundel County, and it’s also one of the densest,” says Realtor Lonnie Gilmore with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, who has 18 years of experience in the area.
- Average Value
  
  $586K
- List Price
  
  $299K - $1.3M
- For Sale
  
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  36 Listings
Crofton
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Cape Saint Claire

Established in the early 1940s as a summer retreat for wealthy Baltimoreans, Cape St. Claire is a waterfront community along the Broadneck Peninsula in Anne Arundel County, 8 miles north of Annapolis. Though once an oasis for Baltimore elites, Cape St. Claire today offers housing options for a variety of budgets. Its access to community beaches,
- Average Value
  
  $579K
- List Price
  
  $345K - $1M
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  11 Listings
Cape Saint Claire
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Gambrills

Gambrills offers pastoral views and commuter-friendly proximity to three cities. Though considered a suburb of Baltimore, the neighborhood maintains an almost rural feel, with farmlands and woodlands weaved throughout its streets. Despite its apparent quaint charm, “you’ve got everything. It’s a diverse community, with lots to do around here:
- Average Value
  
  $556K
- List Price
  
  $330K - $993K
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  10 Listings
Gambrills
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Solley

Hugged by several creeks flowing into the bordering Patapsco River, Solley offers an upscale lifestyle featuring waterfront homes and a growing number of luxury housing developments. Locals take full advantage of their community clubhouses and swimming pools, which all come with the cost of being part of a homeowners association. Residents can
- Average Value
  
  $508K
- List Price
  
  $365K - $722K
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  44 Listings
Solley
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Linthicum

Despite Linthicum’s proximity to the Baltimore Beltway and Baltimore Washington International Airport, this community of rolling hills, green lawns and mature trees is surprisingly quiet. “We’re not in the flight pattern, so we don’t hear a lot of planes,” says Ben Ronsaville, who’s lived in the area for the past 5 years. “And we have a nice
- Average Value
  
  $435K
- List Price
  
  $289K - $745K
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  11 Listings
Linthicum
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Green Haven

Marketed in the 1920s as a summer retreat for Baltimoreans, Green Haven has grown into the single largest neighborhood in Pasadena. Sitting adjacent to Stoney Creek—a large tributary of the Chesapeake Bay—this neighborhood is best known for its private beach, boat launch and 110-foot Green Haven Wharf. The area also offers quick access to local
- Average Value
  
  $412K
- List Price
  
  $235K - $721K
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  21 Listings
Green Haven
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Riviera Beach

Situated on a peninsula and originally marketed to blue-collar workers as a retreat from city life, the neighborhood of Riviera Beach was considered a summer resort well into the 1930s. At one time, it offered cottages with mortgages of $25 a month. Today, Riviera Beach has evolved into one of Pasadena’s largest and most desirable subdivisions.
- Average Value
  
  $406K
- List Price
  
  $300K - $779K
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  27 Listings
Riviera Beach

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