May
30
Frederick Historic District Events in June 2012
Posted by Chris & Karen Highland under Frederick Historic District, Frederick Md, Frederick Md Events, Just For Fun, Photos 0f Frederick
June activities in Frederick are celebrating the growing and vibrant art community. The month starts with the Frederick Art Festival on the first weekend, and all month long there will be events and exhibits from juried art shows to talks, classes and demonstrations.
The Frederick Art Festival
The 19th Annual Festival of the Arts takes place June 2nd and 3rd, all along Carroll Creek Park. This year over 105 artists from across the country will display and sell their work. There will be two stages with live music, children;s activities, boat rentals on the Creek, food and more. Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM, Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM. Sponsored by the Frederick Arts Council.
The Festival of the Arts
Art Throughout the Historic District
- The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center will have Drop In Art Activities for all ages during the Festival, June 2, 3-5 PM.
- June 9th is the 6th Annual Frederick Barnstormers Tour. Drive to several Frederick County Barns to see Plein Art and purchase at the end of the day.
- During the week of June 20 through 24, there will be painters all over Downtown Frederick during Easels in Frederick, A juried Plein Air event.
- Plein Air Painting Workshop June 15 – 17. Sponsored by the Delaplaine.
- Saturday, June 23, Quick Draw Competition and Sale. Painting happens from 10am-12pm followed by judging and a public exhibit and sale.
Plein Air Painter at Cunningham Falls
Plein Air Painting
En Plein Air is a French expression which means ‘in the open air’, according to Wikipedia. Working in natural light became more popular when paint was put into tubes in 1870, interestingly. It was also during this time that the Box Easel was invented.
Music & Theater in Frederick
- Summer Concert Series @ Baker Park Bandshell, Sunday evenings @ 7 pm.
- Summerfest Family Theatre @ Baker Park Bandshell, Thursday evenings @ 7 pm.
- 27th Annual Spring Catoctin Mountain Music and Dance Weekend, Fri June 15 to Sun June 17.
- Frederick Symphony Orchestra, JB Kussmaul Theater at FCC, June 16, 8 pm.
- Urbana Music Festival, June 23, Urbana Regional Library & The Villages of Urbana. 301-600-1629
Enjoy the Arts in Frederick Md!
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May
25
2012 is Historic Year for Frederick
Posted by Chris & Karen Highland under Frederick Historic District, Frederick Md, Frederick Md Events
Many historic events are to be commemorated in Frederick County throughout this year. This year marks the 150th anniversary (Sesquicentennial) of the Civil War, and the events will spread across the east US. Some of the events in and around Frederick, remembering the Maryland Campaign:
- Maryland My Maryland – Civil War Reenactments of the Battle of South Mountain, the week of Sept. 8 – 22, 2012 and the Battle of Antietam, several events surrounding.
- Frederick, One Vast Hospital – A self-Guided Civil War Tour, 9/22/2012. There will be several participating museums with period music, docents on hand and living historians to portray many of the citizens.
- The Barbara Fritchie Phenomenon – This exhibit at the Museum of Frederick County History will last from June 1 – Dec. 31, 2012
See more Civil War Events on the Maryland Tourism Site
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May
20
Historic District Frederick Real Estate Market – Spring 2011
Posted by Chris & Karen Highland under Fave Neighborhood, Frederick Historic District, Frederick Md, Listings
The Historic District, Frederick MD Area Information:
The City of Frederick has a well-kept historic district, made up of about 50 square blocks of 18th and 19th Century homes and buildings, a destination location for shopping, wineries, antique shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The City of Frederick has a population of about 60,000. Frederick Historic District Boundaries:
- South: Clarke Place, South Street
- East: East Street
- North: 7th Street
- West: Jefferson Street
See my Google Map of The Historic District Neighborhood. It includes a rough outline of the City of Frederick Historic District and the National Historic District.
Homes for sale in Historic Frederick:
| Address | BR | Ba | Est.Sq.Ft. | List Price | Type |
| 50 Citizens Way, #603 | 2 | 2 1/2 | N/A | $574,900 | Condo/Pnthse |
| 50 Citizens Way, #604 | 2 | 2 | 2325 | 675,000 | Condo/Pnthse |
| 50 Citizens Way, #502 | 0 | 0 | 2463 | $270,930 | To be Finished |
| 50 Citizens Way, #505 | 0 | 0 | $194,260 | TBF | |
| 35 All Saints St. E. #107 | 2 | 2 | 1634 | $369,900 | Condo |
| 35 All Saints St. E. #320 | 2 | 2 | 1321 | $320,000 | Condo |
| 35 All Saints St. E. #204 | 2 | 2 | 1744 | $424,999 | Condo |
| 35 All Saints St. E. #103 | 2 | 2 | 1125 | $297,000 | Condo |
| 503 Market St. | 4 | 2 | 1312 | $289,900 | Attach/Row |
| 112 Church St. W. | 7 | 4, 3 halves | 9168 | $1,550,000 | Detached |
| 119 Second St. | 6 | 3 1/2 | 4356 | $930,000 | Detached |
| 203 Second St. E. | 5 | 2 1/2 | 4605 | $724,900 | TH |
| 315 Second St. E. | 3 | 2 1/2 | 2112 | $349,900 | Detach/New |
| 321 Second St. E. | 3 | 2 | 1350 | $139,900 | Duplex |
| 200 Third St. E. | 3 | 2 1/20 | 1970 | $384,900 | Townhouse |
| 338 Third St. E. | 3 | 2 | 1500 | $275,000 | Duplex |
| 22 4th St. | 3 | 1 | 1268 | $270,000 | Attach/Row |
| 122 4th St. | 3 | 2 1/2 | 1130 | $199,990 | Duplex |
| 134 4th St. | 3 | 2 1/2 | 1500 | $274,900 | THDetached |
| 43 5th St. | 1 | 1 | 711 | $79,900 | Attach/Row |
| 207 5th St. | 2 | 2 /2 | 1284 | $125,000 | Attach/Row |
| 401 Maxwell Ave. N. | 3 | 2 1/2 | N/A | $282,900 | Detached |
| 204 Dill Ave. | 1 | 1 | 988 | $169,900 | Attach/Row |
| 109111 Record St. | 6 | 3, 2 halves | 6356 | $940,000 | Semi-Detached |
| 22 Lord Nicken’s St. | 3 | 2 1/2 | 1500 | $274,900 | Duplex |
| 512 Bentz St. N. | 3 | 2 1/2 | 1970 | $307,900 | Duplex |
| 464 South St. |
3 | 2 1/2 | 1884 | $175,000 | Townhouse |
| 611 Patrick St. | 4 | 1 | 1640 | $549,900 | Detached |
| 304 Rockwell Ter | 6 | 4 2/2 | 3802 | $749,900 | Detached |
Maxwell Place Condominiums
Homes Sold in Previous 5 months:
| Address | Subsidy | DOM |
% of List |
Sold Price | Sold Date |
| 201 Upper College Ter | 0 | 306 | 93% | $625,000 | Mar 20, 12 |
| 106 West College Ter | $1,200 | 111 | 96% | $392,000 | Mar 26, 12 |
| 2408 Rockwell Ter | 0 | 211 | 95% | $715,000 | May 7, 12 |
| 290 Dill Ave | 0 | 309 | 99% | $375,000 | Apr 2, 12 |
| 50 Citizens Way #504 | 0 | 148 | 78% | $211,000 | Mar 23, 12 |
| 50 Citizens Way #506 | 0 | 148 | 85% | $225,000 | Jan 6, 12 |
| 133 4th St. | $2,859 | 392 | 90% | $125,000 | Jan 6, 12 |
| 9 Jefferson St. S. | $5,800 | 134 | 97% | $112,800 | Mar 30, 12 |
| 300 Third St. | $7,500 | 144 | 94% | $219,000 | Feb 10, 12 |
| 315 7th St. | 0 | 126 | 84% | $150,000 | Mar 12, 12 |
| 329 Market St. | $5,000 | 96 | 96% | $276,700 | Feb 28, 12 |
| 740 Market St. | $5,473 | 19 | 101% | $185,000 | Apr 27, 12 |
| 19 5th St. W. | $6,700 | 87 | 92% | $182,000 | Mar 15, 12 |
| 121 Record St. | 0 | 101 | 96% | $855,000 | Feb 1, 12 |
| 15 Third St. W. | 0 | 81 | 89% | $295,000 | Feb 29, 12 |
| 28 South St. E. | $6,000 | 4 | 97%2 | $200,000 | Mar 21, 12 |
| 119 South St. | 0 | 5 | 106% | $132,400 | Apr 9, 12 |
| 187 W. All Saints St. | $4,200 | 6 | 97% | $140,000 | Apr 30, 12 |
| 435 Market St. S. | $8,730 | 121 | 94% | $291,000 | May 15, 12 |
| 231 Dill Ave. | $300 | 295 | 91% | $320,000 | May 3, 12 |
| 270 5th St. | 0 | 209 | 90% | $170,000 | Feb. 22, 12 |
| 34 W. 6th St. | 0 | 0 | 100% | $343,107 | Mar 26, 12 |
| 36 W. 6th St. | $9,000 | 0 | 97% | $297,967 | Mar 23, 12 |
| 38 W. 6th St. | 0 | 0 | 100% | $326,499 | Mar 2, 12 |
| 40 W. 6th St. | 0 | 129 | 97% | $360,700 | Mar 8, 12 |
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May
16
Frederick County Real Estate ~ April 2012
Posted by Chris & Karen Highland under Foreclosures & Short Sales, Frederick Md, Market Reports
Frederick County Real Estate Market Report
for April 2012 provided by the Highland Group,
| County-wide | 2012 | 2011 | % Change |
| Avg. Price | $260,000 | $239,500 | +9% |
| Median Price | $236,000 | $210,000 | +12% |
| DaysOnMarket | 108 | 125 | -15% |
| # homes sold | 212 | 215 | -1% |
| New Listings: | 401 |
| Total Marked Contract: | 121 |
| Total Marked Contingent: | 185 |
| Total Pending (contract + contingent) | 306 |
Notes: There are currently 904 homes on the market in Frederick County, up just 5% over last month, still historically low. (30% lower than last Spring) This makes roughly a 4-5 month inventory. Cash deals were down to 4% of sales, a normal number. The number of pending sales has picked up and we’re seeing a vigorous Spring real estate market, with high demand and low inventory. So can we expect some appreciation?
“Highest Annual Gain in Median Sale Price in DC Metro Since January 2006″ These are the headlines in our emails from MRIS this month. This is based on Aprils Pending Home Sales Index.The DC metro area saw median year-over-year gains of 11.2% We’ve got high demand with low inventory, and traditional listings, those not involving a short sale or foreclosure, represented the highest percentage of closed sales since the foreclosure wave was at its peak. I’m going to go a little more to the cautionary end of this prognostication for two reasons:
1. This is for the entire metro area. Frederick County is a different market than Montgomery County or Prince Georges County. We still have a large supply of distressed sales that are acting like an anchor on the market. And how do they actually do that?
2. Appraisals are affected by comparable homes, and any given neighborhood in Frederick County has it’s share of short sales. These are affecting appraisals and will be for a little while longer. Even though we’re seeing multiple offers on the some of the really great listings, the buyer may win out by going over list price, but when the appraisal comes in lower than that offer, adjustments will have to be made.
*Other notable sales statistics: Sellers got 93% of list price on average, compared to 91% at this same time last year. Of the 212 homes sold, 44 or 21% of homes sold were Short Sales, 18 or 8% were foreclosures. 1/3 of sales were distressed properties, still a large influence on prices.
Of the 904 listings in Frederick County, 29 are foreclosures (3%), and 125 are short sales (14%).
*MRIS – Mid-Atlantic Regional Information System – These statistics are not guaranteed but are considered accurate. ______________________________________________________
*All statistics are gathered from the MRIS, Metropolitan Regional Information System, and while accurate, are not guaranteed.
See other Frederick Real Estate Market Reports for comparison.
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May
14
City of Frederick Real Estate ~ 21703 ~ April 2012
Posted by Chris & Karen Highland under Frederick City Real Estate, Frederick Md, Market Reports
Frederick Md Real Estate Statistics
provided by The Highland Group
Statistics for March 2012 have been published by MRIS*.
Here are the highlights for the 21703 zip code in the City of Frederick:
| 21703 | 2012 | 2011 | % Change |
| Avg. Price | $192,700 | $169,600 | +14% |
| Median Price | $177,000 | $162,000 | +9% |
| DOM | 51 | 93 | -45% |
| # homes sold | 35 | 52 | -33% |
| New Listings: | 68 |
| Total Marked Contract: | 23 |
| Total Marked Contingent: | 26 |
| Total Pending (contract + contingent) | 49 |
This zip code shows 95 active listings, representing roughly a 2-3 month inventory. Sellers got an average of 96% of list price this month, compared to 87% this time last year. 23% of sales were cash deals.
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Notes: The inventory is creeping higher, but still at historic lows right now, 904 county-wide. 14% of homes on the market are short sales, 3% are foreclosures. The City of Frederick is still seeing higher numbers of distress sales. ______________________________________________________
*All statistics are gathered from the MRIS, Metropolitan Regional Information System, and while accurate, are not guaranteed.
See other Frederick Real Estate Market Reports for comparison.
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May
12
City of Frederick Real Estate ~ 21702 ~ April 2012
Posted by Chris & Karen Highland under Frederick City Real Estate, Frederick Md, Market Reports
Frederick Md Real Estate Statistics
provided by The Highland Group
Statistics for April 2012 have been published by MRIS*.
Here are the highlights for the 21702 zip code in the City of Frederick:
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| 21702 | 2012 | 2011 | % Change |
| Avg. Price | $226,800 | $181,300 | +25% |
| Median Price | $220,000 | $169,000 | +30% |
| DaysOnMarket | 112 | 100 | +12% |
| # homes sold | 33 | 27 | +22% |
| New Listings: | 55 |
| Total Marked Contract: | 12 |
| Total Marked Contingent: | 29 |
| Total Pending (contract + contingent) | 41 |
There are currently 92 active listings in the zip code, representing roughly a 3-4 month inventory. Sellers got 89% of list price on average, compared to 90% last year. 18% of sales last month were cash deals. 24% of homes sold were short sales, 12% were foreclosures.
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*All statistics are gathered from the MRIS, Metropolitan Regional Information System, and while accurate, are not guaranteed.
See other Frederick Real Estate Market Reports for comparison.
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Chris & Karen Highland * 301-831-9947
Turning Point Real Estate “ 301-831-8232
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