Poolesville Real Estate
Home to a small population of just over 5,000 residents, Poolesville is a beautiful and charming town located in the western part of Montgomery County. Surrounded by the 93,000 acre Agricultural Reserve, Poolesville rests along the northwestern side of the county between the Potomac River to the west, and farmland to the east. The town spans only 2,375 acres, and its rural roads and landscapes have been well maintained to look much as they did a century ago. Poolesville real estate is on the rise for providing residents with a small town feel, historic sites, farms, antique stores, and beautiful orchards that dot the rolling hills - all in close proximity to our nation's capital of Washington, DC.
The Whites Ferry in Poolesville is perfect for commuters who work in the capital, as well as for those who wish to take a short leisurely ride to Leesburg, Virginia. Poolesville real estate is also conveniently located near Frederick, Gaithersburg, Germantown, and Rockville, Maryland. White's Ferry is the only ferry still operating on the Potomac River.
Recreational activities are abundant in Poolesville, where you'll find a large number of equestrian farms in Poolesville that allow for horse back riding and farming. In addition, there are fox hunts, skeet shooting, and much more. The well-known Sugar Loaf Mountain is also near to Poolesville, just 8 miles to the north.
The community of Poolesville is affluent, with an average household income of just over $120,000 - well above the national average of $65,000. Over 29 percent of Poolesville residents age 25 or older have earned a Bachelor's degree, while nearly 16 percent have earned a Master's, professional, or doctorate degree. The national average for a Bachelor's degree is 15.7 percent of the U.S. population and 8.9 percent for an advanced degree.
Poolesville real estate features homes ranging in price from the low $200,000s to $800,000s. Many of these properties sit on large lots, with acreage, pastures, stables, and farms available. For more information about Poolesville real estate, contact real estate professionals Craig and Nathan Dart by calling 301.977.2800 today.
