Frederick - Whittier

Whittier Homes for Sale

The Whittier community is located at the foot of the Catoctin Mountains in Frederick County’s 21702 zip code just a few short miles northeast of downtown Frederick. The community enjoys convenient access to Maryland Route 15 with connections to Interstate 70 and Interstate 270, two of suburban Washington DC and Montgomery County’s most traveled commuter routes. Whitter is also a popular community as a result of its proximity to Fort Detrick, Frederick Community College and the Frederick Research Park and Medical offices on Thomas Johnson Drive.   Whittier offers a convenient alternative to Military housing at Ft. Detrick for military personal and civilian contractors and staff.

The focal point of the Whittier and the local Walnut Ridge and Ridgeview communities is Whittier Pond which features walking paths, a dock, and picnic areas. The Whittier community enjoys abundant green space with multiple tennis courts, basketball courts, pools, tot lots, pocket parks and trails for walking, biking and jogging

Whittier area Real Estate offers housing variety with Single Family homes, Townhomes, and Condos of various sizes. Whittier Townhomes typically range between $200k to $275k and range in size between 1300 and 2700 taxable square feet. Single family homes typically range between $300k and $550k and range in size between 1500 to 3300 square feet according to Frederick County tax records. 

Whittier has a retail center which is located adjacent to Whittier pond.  It offers residents the convenience of eateries, shops, a barbershop, dry cleaners and boutiques.  Additional Retail shopping is within easy reach along Rosemont Avenue and in the nearby area of Clemson Corner.

Area public schools include Frederick High School, West Frederick Middle School, and Whittier Elementary School which is located within the community, adjacent Whittier Pond.