Olney Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Maryland

Olney Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Maryland

In its early days, the lovely Maryland community of Olney was known primarily as a quiet crossroads village and farming community. Once used by farmers to haul produce into town, the intersection of state routes 108 and 97 currently now forms Olney’s modern business center. Olney is home to more than 32,000 residents who enjoy lovely homes, peaceful small-town living and easy access to the many large urban attractions of Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Olney is located about 15 minutes from the Washington D.C. Metro Area, in the upper northeast Montgomery County. More than 250 local businesses provide ample employment opportunities, though many residents have chosen to commute to work in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., or even northern Virginia. Nearby Brookeville - also originally a farming community - is located just two miles north and currently has fewer than 150 residents, although both towns continue to grow rapidly and offer a wide selection of homes for sale and excellent educational, recreational and cultural opportunities. The nearby cozy historic towns of Brookeville and Laytonsville, home to approximately 300 residents, represent a lively combination of country living and the conveniences of urban life. Olney Manor Park, Swim Center and Longwood Recreation Center in Brookeville are two of the area’s finest recreational facilities. All three communities are served by the Montgomery County Public School system. This outstanding school district enjoys a graduation rate of nearly 100% as well as, higher-than-average SAT scores. Olney real estate options consist of single-family homes, estate properties, condominiums, townhouses and land lots.