The Rathkamps Purchase in Odenton’s Chapel Grove Community

Justin and Mariah Rathkamp and their two sons recently purchased an Odenton, Maryland, home with the help of Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

Justin & Mariah Rathkamp and their two sons faced a tight deadline to find a new home after relocating to Maryland for Justin’s job. They turned to Jerry Kline, realtor, with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, to help them locate a great property in a convenient, family friendly neighborhood.

This home, located in Odenton’s Chapel Grove community, was recently purchased by clients represented by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

After a short search, the Rathkamps purchased a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom townhome in Odenton’s sought-after Chapel Grove community. The neighborhood features a huge array of recreational amenities and shopping and dining options, and is served by top-rated schools. Best of all, their sons instantly found a large group of new friends to play with.

The living room of 2456 Jostaberry Way in Odenton, Maryland. The home was recently purchased by clients represented by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

Justin & Mariah’s beautiful end-unit townhome features an open floor plan with 2,300 square feet of living space. The main level boasts a family room with fireplace, a half bathroom, a gourmet kitchen with dining area and bump-out flex space leading to an oversized deck. On the upper level, there’s an owner’s suite with vaulted ceilings, a custom closet, and an ensuite bath with walk-in shower, and two other bedrooms for the boys. On the lower level, there’s walk-out access to the backyard, a den/possible fourth bedroom, a full bathroom and another family room.

The master bedroom suite of 2456 Jostaberry Way in Odenton, Maryland. The home was recently purchased by clients represented by Jerry Kline, realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

The family’s transition to Maryland was smooth, quick and successful!

If you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell a home in the greater central Maryland area, contact Jerry Kline (443-924-7418) with Keller Williams today!

Odenton’s Chapel Grove Neighborhood: 2015 Home Sales Steady, Prices Mixed

Homes for sale in Chapel Grove

Townhome Prices Dropped 4.5 Percent Last Year; Single Family Home Prices Rose 1.5 Percent

Year-end home-sales figures for Odenton, Maryland’s, Chapel Grove neighborhood show home sales remained steady in the community in 2015, but townhome prices significantly lagged those of single-family homes, compared to the previous year.

Statistics supplied by Real Estate Business Intelligence (RBI) show that 14 homes sold in Chapel Grove in 2015 – six single-family detached homes and eight townhomes. Average sale prices for detached homes rose 1.5 percent (to $634,638) from 2014, while average sale prices for Chapel Grove townhomes dropped 4.5 percent (to $365,125).

Chapel Grove Home Sales 2012-2015

2015

2014

2013

2012

No. of Homes Sold

14

12

19

12

No. Detached Homes Sold

6

3

10

4

No. Attached Homes Sold

8

9

9

8

Average Price of Detached Homes

$634,638

$624,667

$631,700

$623,750

Average Price of Attached Homes

$365,125

$382,444

$374,308

$362,063

Average No. of Days on Market

83

95

67

101

The sale of townhomes has been remarkably consistent in Chapel Grove over the last four years, with either eight or nine such homes sold in each year from 2012 to 2015. Over the same period, sales of single family homes has varied from a low of three homes in 2014 to a high of 10 homes in 2013.

The average number of “days on market” for Chapel Grove homes sold last year fell from 2014, from 95 days to 83 days. Of the last four years, homes sales were strongest in Chapel Grove in 2013, when 19 homes sold with an average days-on-market of 67 days.

Chapel Grove is comprised of 252 luxury single family homes and 159 townhomes built by Winchester Homes between 2002 and 2009. The homes are located near Fort Meade, Maryland, and are situated on well-planned sites that are surrounded by preserved woodlands and open space for recreation.

For more information on the Fort Meade and Annapolis, Maryland, real estate markets, contact Jerry Kline at (443) 924-7418.