Located midway between Baltimore and Philadelphia international airports and seaports, located along the Interstate 95 and U.S. 40 corridor, and along the upper banks of the Chesapeake Bay, Cecil County is dotted with farms, rolling hills, harbors, and breathtaking scenery. As of the census projection of 2008 estimate, there were 99,926 people in Cecil County with Elkton as its County Seat and its current municipalities listed as Cecilton, Charlestown, Chesapeake City, Elkton, North East, Perryville, Port Deposit and Rising Sun, all classified as towns under Maryland law. Although there are no census-designated places in Cecil County, there are a few areas that aren't listed as Census Designated Places including Carpenter Point, Childs, Colora, Conowingo, Earleville, Elk Mills, Elk Neck, Georgetown, Perry Point, Red Point, Warwick, and White Crystal Beach. Although approximately 70% of the County is rural, over 6000 business employ local workers. REAL ESTATE
In June of 2008 the median sales price in Cecil County was $268,339 a decrease of 7.86% from June 2007. There were a total of 78 properties that went under contract during the month this included both contingent and non-contingent contracts. The most active price range was between $200,000- $300,000 with conventional financing being the major source of mortgage money. Now could well present the best opportunity to acquire a home. Home prices are down and mortgage rates are still attractive. Keith Gilkey and Tom Holleran, owners of Help-U-Sell Northern Bay are experienced real estate professionals with over 25 years experience respectively handling over tens of millions of dollars of real estate. Dedicated to saving the consumers money in their real estate transactions contact Keith or Tom @ HELP-U-SELL NORTHERN BAY at 410-392-2288 EDUCATION
Cecil County Public Schools currently has 17 elementary schools, 6 middle schools and 5 high schools within its system. Cecil County also has great private and charter schools within its boundaries. Post-secondary education is easily accessible to all its citizens with short distances to great private and public colleges and universities in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania. Cecil County is the home of Cecil College, fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Maryland Higher Education Commission. RECREATION
With its location along the Chesapeake Bay, Cecil County is a great place for boaters and fisherman. With its great parks, there is also lots of opportunities for hunters, campers, hikers, and bikers, or even golfers and equestrians! Cecil has something for everyone. Check out some of our great parks: Elk Neck State Forest, Elk Neck State Park including the Elk Neck Trail, Fair Hill Natural Resources, and Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway. |