Arnold

About

Across the Severn River from Annapolis, Arnold is a waterfront town on the Broadneck Peninsula that stretches to the shores of the Magothy River to the north. Arnold enjoys the same natural beauty as Annapolis, but without the hustle and bustle of the larger city. There is a small town feel to this somewhat secluded area.

 

There are numerous marinas in this coastal town and residents are often sailing or fishing during their leisure time. There are also beautiful places on land to explore in this quiet, picturesque area.

 

Schools are excellent in this town. In addition to top-rated primary and secondary schools, Arnold is also home to Anne Arundel Community College, one of the top community colleges in the nation.

 

Neighbors

Arnold appeals to those who are seeking to slow down the pace of life a bit. The numerous marinas make it appealing to those who own boats or want to enjoy the natural beauty of the area’s waterways.

Neighborhood Feel

Arnold is a quiet, residential town with a variety of housing options. Waterfront condos, ranch style single family homes, and large colonials are all common.

 

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Neighborhood Location

Commute
USNA – Gate 8
Drive Time to Gate
10 to 20* minutes
By Transit
Bus  – 30 minutes

Neighborhood Info

Arnold- US Naval Academy, MD - gomillie.com

Points of Interest

Broadneck Park

Arnold Park

Bay Hills Golf Club

Anne Arundel Community College

Big Plus

Arnold has more options for middle-class buyers than nearby Annapolis.

The pace of life in Arnold is more relaxed. Families appreciate the laid-back vibe.

Schools are top notch in Arnold.

Things to Consider

Though you can find reasonably priced properties in Arnold, prices creep up as you get closer to the waterfront and can quickly exceed the budget of most military families. Be realistic about what your budget will allow.

How’s the Market?

The median home value for single family homes in Arnold, MD is $412,400 according to the Zillow Home Value Index. Home Values are forecasted to increase by 3.3% in the coming year.

According to Zillow’s Rental Index, the median rental rate for single family homes in Arnold, MD is $2,270.

School Scoop

Schools in Arnold are part of the Anne Arundel County Public School District (AACPS), a large district with 126 schools enrolling 81,000 students. Seventeen schools in the district were recipients of the National Blue Ribbon, an award recognizing overall academic excellence or a school’s progress in closing achievement gaps. Additionally, 21 AACPS schools won the Maryland Blue Ribbon. The district has an overall rating of 7 according to GreatSchools.org.

Schools in the AACPS district are well-versed in addressing the needs of military children, with 8,000 military-connected children in the district.

Arnold Elementary School was named 2016 Blue Ribbon School (one of 329 schools nationally) and is rated a 10 on GreatSchool.org. Broadneck Elementary and Belvedere Elementary School also earned 10 ratings.

A private school option in Arnold is Arnold Christian Academy.

Highlighted Areas

Admirals Ridge

Pines on the Severn

Landhaven

Village at Stephen’s Woods

Foxmoor

Magothy Manor

Canterbury Village