New Baby, New Job, New House!

Jerry Kline (left), Realtor with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, celebrates the new-home purchase of buyer clients Kristen & Shaun Lillard.

Shaun & Kristen Lillard have been very busy.

Having welcomed a new child and accepted Shaun’s job offer at Fort Meade, Maryland, the couple needed to find a new home to shorten Shaun’s commute from northern Virginia. The couple turned to Jerry Kline, Realtor with Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland, to help them purchase a new property that would make their hectic life a lot easier.

This home, located at 839 Snow Valley Lane in Odenton, Maryland, was recently purchased by buyer clients represented by Jerry Kline, Realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

Jerry showed the couple a variety of properties for sale in western Anne Arundel County and southern Howard County, and the couple recently settled on a mid-sized colonial home in the Four Seasons neighborhood of Odenton, Maryland. The property is located just a five-minute drive from Shaun’s new job and is a two-minute walk from the top-rated Waugh Chapel Elementary School and the Waugh Chapel Swim Club.

The Waugh Chapel Elementary School. The school is located just a two-minute walk from a lovely colonial-style home recently purchased by buyer clients represented by Jerry Kline, Realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

Buyer interest in the home was heavy, and the Lillards’ offer was chosen over several other bids that were submitted. The couple recently moved into the home and began making cosmetic changes that better reflect their personal style and tastes.

The Waugh Chapel Swim Club serves the greater Odenton, Maryland, area. The club is located one block from a detached home recently purchased by buyer clients represented by Jerry Kline, Realtor, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.

The 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home features newer kitchen appliances, granite kitchen countertops, a fireplace in the living room and newer windows throughout the home. The large, fenced backyard is level and offers a beautiful patio. The owner's bedroom suite boasts a full bathroom and a large updated closet. Also included is a finished basement with a full bathroom. 

If you or someone you know is looking to buy or sell a home in the central Maryland area, contact Jerry Kline with Keller Williams Flagship today!

All Ages May Now Buy in Odenton's Two Rivers Planned Community!

Two Rivers Odenton

Until Now, Homeowners Were Required to Be Age 55 or Older

There's big news today at Odenton's new, luxurious Two Rivers 55+ community! Two Rivers is now open to home buyers of ALL AGES!

Developers June 14 announced they are beginning construction on single family homes for all ages in a new neighborhood – The Cascade. Winchester Homes and Stanley Martin Homes are breaking ground on their new models this month, with sales beginning this fall. Anticipated home deliveries are early 2018.

Ryan Homes will be building all-age models in The Retreat neighborhood of Two Rivers later this year.

For more information on the community, or for a private tour of the homes available, contact me at (443) 924-7418!

Odenton’s Supply of Homes for Sale is Critically Low

Odenton homes for sale

A Strong Market for Odenton Home Sellers Pushed Prices Up More than 10 Percent Last Month

The average price of a home sold in Odenton last month rose more than 10 percent from the same time a year ago, according to new market data released by RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI).

The increase in home prices stems in large part from an acute shortage of for-sale housing in Odenton, as the number of available homes for sale there dropped 37 percent from last year.

The shortage of available homes for sale was particularly notable in Odenton’s popular Piney Orchard community. The number of homes actively listed for sale in Piney Orchard (20) dropped 47 percent in February over the same time in 2016.

In Odenton’s Seven Oaks community, the number of available homes for sale in February (19) held steady from the previous year.

The “months of supply” of available homes for sale in Odenton remains critically low at 1.5 months, indicating an extremely strong market for home sellers. Anecdotal evidence shared by local realtors supports this data, with very active buyer-showing and open-house activity and multiple-bid scenarios involving many available Odenton properties.

Specifically, 24 townhomes, duplexes and condominiums sold in Odenton last month for an average price ($291,846) that was 10.29 percent higher than in the previous February. Six single-family detached homes sold in Odenton last month for an average price ($414,983) that was 10.21 percent higher than last year.

Jerry Kline is a Realtor with the Odenton, Maryland, office of Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland (1216 Annapolis Rd., Odenton, MD 21113.) For more information on the local real estate market, contact him at (443) 924-7418.

Just Listed! 8113 Beverly Rd in Severn -- $259,000

Severn home for sale

Affordable single family homes located close to Fort Meade and the Odenton, Maryland, MARC Train Station are very difficult to find. This newly updated rancher at 8113 Beverly Road in Severn offers an extra big backyard and is tucked on a quiet street just five minutes from Fort Meade and the MARC commuter rail to Washington, D.C., & Baltimore.

Severn home for sale

Priced at $259,000, the home features remodeled baths and a large deck. The interior is freshly painted in neutral colors. And the private driveway leads to a secluded, park-like lot, ideal for games, gardens, picnics, campfires and exploring.

Severn home for sale

For buyers with young children, a five-star-rated elementary school is two short blocks away.

Severn home for sale

For more information on this three-bedroom, two-bathroom property (MLS#AA9829348), contact Jerry Kline (443-924-7418) today!

Piney Orchard Condo - Just Listed & Under Contract!

Piney Orchard Condo

Sold in Two Days, This Penthouse Unit Features 15-Foot Ceilings and a Wide-Open Floorplan

Brothers Chuck & John decided it was time to liquidate their Piney Orchard investment property after renting it for many years. The bright and airy, spotless condo drew lots of buyer interest and sold in two days.

The unit features soaring, 15-ft. cathedral ceilings, two master suites, neutral carpet & paint, a huge kitchen and tons of storage. The condo is located in an elevator building in a quiet, gated community, five minutes from Ft. Meade.

Thanks, Chuck & John, for hiring me to sell your property!

Do you know someone who needs to sell their home in the greater Baltimore/Annapolis/Washington, D.C. area? Have them call me today at (443) 924-7418!

Sold in Severn, Maryland, Near Fort Meade!

Homes for sale near Fort Meade

Congratulations, Tony & Kim, on the sale of your Severn home -- for $10K above asking price!

The home features a fully finished lower level, a bump-out sunroom addition, a large master bedroom suite, a wrap-around rear deck, a separate dining room, a two-car garage and a kitchen with breakfast bar.

Thanks, Tony & Kim, for all your help, and for being such great clients!

Do you know someone looking to buy or sell a home in the greater Fort Meade, Maryland, area? Call me today (443-924-7418) and let’s discuss how I can help you!

Piney Station Real Estate Update - 2620 Barred Owl Way

Piney Orchard homes for sale

Piney Station is One of 41 Subcommunities Comprising Piney Orchard in Odenton, Maryland

Another steep price drop for 2620 Barred Owl Way in the Piney Orchard section of Odenton, Maryland, shows the dangers of overpricing your property.

The home was first listed for sale at $365,000, then the price was lowered to $345,000 a few weeks ago. It's now been reduced to $319,900. The home has been on the market for 72 days.

It's an REO property, meaning the home has just been through the foreclosure process. But for an REO, it's in terrific condition. Brand new neutral paint and carpet throughout. Upgraded cabinets & granite counters. 3-level bumpout. Superbath with separate tub and shower. Large deck with walk-out basement and a paver patio. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths.

Fannie Mae, which owns the property, requires that the buyers pay 100 percent of the state transfer and recordation charges on the transaction. See the full listing with all the photos here: http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=4021770XPX7X&p=DE-340785888-659#1

The Best Schools Near Fort Meade, Maryland

Fort Meade Schools

Ratings for Fort Meade-Area Public Schools Can Vary Greatly Depending on Neighborhood

As an active realtor in the Fort Meade, Maryland, area, I get calls and emails all the time from families needing to relocate to this area from all over the world.

Active-duty military personnel and others moving to work at Fort Meade often know nothing about living in the Baltimore/Annapolis/Washington, D.C. triangle, and one of the first questions many ask is about the quality of schools near the military installation.

As with almost any area, school quality in and around Fort Meade can vary greatly depending on neighborhood. Below is a list of the top-ranked public schools in the communities directly surrounding Fort Meade -- namely, Odenton, Severn, Jessup, Hanover, Gambrills, Laurel and Crofton.

For a free list of homes for sale or rent in an individual school district, contact me by phone (443-924-7418) or email (JerryKline@kw.com).

The school ratings provided below are taken from GreatSchools.org, the preeminent online school-rating website. GreatSchools.org compares schools based on test scores and other available data, including student academic growth and college readiness. Greatschools.org also provides school reviews written by parents, teachers, students and caregivers who have had recent, direct experience with their school to share its strengths and weaknesses.

(Note: Greatschools.org profiles, but does not rate, private schools.)

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★ (10 out of 10)

Crofton Woods Elementary School (Crofton)

Four Seasons Elementary School (Gambrills)

Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ (9 out of 10)

Crofton Elementary School (Crofton)

Nantucket Elementary School (Crofton)

Pershing Hill Elementary School (Fort Meade)

Piney Orchard Elementary School (Odenton)

Ridgeway Elementary School (Severn)

Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8 out of 10)

Bond Mill Elementary School (Laurel)

Brock Bridge Elementary School (Laurel)

Crofton Meadows Elementary School (Crofton)

Gorman Crossing Elementary School (Laurel)

Hammond Elementary School (Laurel)

Jessup Elementary School (Jessup)

Manor View Elementary School (Fort Meade)

Waugh Chapel Elementary School (Odenton)

Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7 out of 10)

Forest Ridge Elementary School (Laurel)

Odenton Elementary School (Odenton)

Severn Elementary School (Severn)

Rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ (6 out of 10)

Laurel Woods Elementary School (Laurel)

Montpelier Elementary School (Laurel)

Seven Oaks Elementary School (Odenton)

Quarterfield Elementary School (Severn)

Rating: ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆ (5 out of 10)

Hebron Harman Elementary School (Hanover)

Maryland City Elementary School (Laurel)

Meade Heights Elementary School (Fort Meade)

Scotchtown Hills Elementary School (Laurel)

Rating: ★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ (4 out of 10)

Bollman Bridge Elementary School (Jessup)

James H. Harrison Elementary School (Laurel)

Oaklands Elementary School (Laurel)

Van Bokkelen Elementary School (Severn)

Rating: ★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ (3 out of 10)

Deerfield Run Elementary School (Laurel)

Laurel Elementary School (Laurel)

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★ (10 out of 10)

Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School (Hanover) (grades 6-12)

Hammond Middle School (Laurel)

Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ (9 out of 10)

Chesapeake Math & IT Academy Public Charter School (Laurel) (grades 6-10)

Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8 out of 10)

Crofton Middle School (Gambrills)

Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7 out of 10)

Arundel Middle School (Odenton)

Rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ (6 out of 10)

Murray Hill Middle School (Laurel)

Rating: ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆ (5 out of 10)

Macarthur Middle School (Fort Meade)

Patuxent Valley Middle School (Jessup)

Rating: ★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ (4 out of 10)

Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School (Laurel)

Meade Middle School (Fort Meade)

HIGH SCHOOLS

Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★ (10 out of 10)

Chesapeake Science Point Public Charter School (Hanover) (grades 6-12)

Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ (9 out of 10)

Chesapeake Math & IT Academy Public Charter School (Laurel) (grades 6-10)

Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8 out of 10)

Arundel High School (Gambrills)

Rating: ★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ (4 out of 10)

Laurel High School (Laurel)

Meade High School (Fort Meade)

For more information on the schools listed above -- or schools located further from Fort Meade -- check out the GreatSchools.org website, or contact the following county school boards:

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Website: http://aacps.org/

Phone: 410-222-5000

Prince Georges County Public Schools

Website: http://www1.pgcps.org/

Phone: 301-952-6000

Howard County Public Schools

Website: http://www.hcpss.org/

Phone: 410 -313-6600

For a free list of homes for sale or rent in an individual school district, contact me by phone (443-924-7418) or email (JerryKline@kw.com).

Jerry Kline is a Realtor with the Odenton, Maryland, office of Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland (1216 Annapolis Rd., Odenton, MD 21113.) For more information on the local real estate market, contact him at (443) 924-7418.

Congratulations Dave & Karen on Your New Severn Home!

Severn Homes for Sale

With their young and growing family, Dave & Karen were quickly outgrowing their on-base home at Fort Meade, Maryland. They contacted me earlier this summer to help them find a single-family property with good value, and in a few weeks, we found a home that fit their needs perfectly.

Thank you very much for choosing me as your buyers agent, Dave & Karen, and thanks for all the great times we had looking at properties with the kids!

Under Contract - 8109 Beverly Road in Severn!

Homes for sale in Severn

Congratulations, Beth! Your cute rancher in Severn is now under contract!

Do YOU know someone looking to buy or sell a home in the greater Fort Meade, Maryland, area? Call me (443) 924-7418.