Clarksburg, MD

All About Clarksburg, Maryland

Clarksburg is a historic community in northern Montgomery County founded in 1752 by trader John Clarke, who named it where a main road between Georgetown and Frederick met an old Seneca trail. Located at the northern end of the Interstate 270 technology corridor along MD 355, I-270, and MD 121, it had a population of 29,051 as of the 2020 census. Known for its rich colonial history—including Dowden’s Ordinary, where General Braddock’s army stayed during the French and Indian War—Clarksburg bridges past and present. Today, it blends historic 18th- and 19th-century structures along Frederick Road with massive master-planned modern developments and bustling retail centers.

Key Amenities

Clarksburg Premium Outlets, an expansive outdoor shopping mall featuring over 90 designer and brand-name stores, dining options, and community gathering spaces
Little Bennett Regional Park, Montgomery County’s largest park covering over 3,700 acres, offering miles of hiking and equestrian trails, campgrounds, and scenic natural wildlife areas
Ten Mile Creek watershed, a protected environmental area offering exceptional natural beauty and ecological hiking paths
Harris Teeter shopping center, providing convenient local grocery and retail services right in the community hub

Types of Housing Available

Clarksburg features a diverse mix of housing options: historic 18th- and 19th-century frame and stone structures along the old Frederick Road corridor, spacious single-family subdivisions built during late 20th-century expansions, and extensive master-planned new urbanist developments offering modern townhomes, stacked condominiums, and single-family homes clustered tightly around the emerging Town Center district.

Historical Local Market Insights

Originally a thriving 19th-century commercial stop that suffered a decline after the B&O Railroad bypassed it in the 1870s, Clarksburg experienced a massive revival when county planners designated it in the late 20th century as the final major growth corridor along I-270. Modern master plans from the 1960s through the 1990s shaped its evolution into a high-density, mixed-use town center surrounded by master-planned communities while balancing strict environmental protections.

Public Schools

Clarksburg Elementary School
Little Bennett Elementary School
Wilson Wims Elementary School
Rocky Hill Middle School
Hallie Wells Middle School
Clarksburg High School

What Clarksburg Sellers and Buyers are Saying

Tara was great to work with! We had a VERY challenging situation, with wanting to purchase a family home as well as a property where our business could operate from. What seemed like an impossible task was made possible with Tara’s help and guidance. We almost can’t believe it happened for us in this crazy market and we’re so happy with everything!

Emily J.Damascus, MD

Tara has helped my wife and me with two listings and two home purchases and has been nothing short of phenomenal. She’s been patient with all of our questions (even the silly ones), incredibly hard working at finding homes that matched our criteria and even more active during our home sales. She definitely increased the value of our homes and helped the sales go through smoothly and happily.

Gary K.Damascus and Frederick

I have been working with these guys for years now! With lots of hard work and timely communication, they made sure they delivered the best to me. Highly recommended!

Mario C.Damascus, MD

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Kingsley Schoolhouse, Little Bennett Regional Park

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