Market Overview
Severn's median sold price is $510K with homes averaging 36 days on market; Spotsylvania is at $500K and 42 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Severn is pricier ($510K median vs $500K), a difference of about $10K. Severn moves faster, with homes averaging 36 days on market compared to 42 in Spotsylvania. Spotsylvania offers a lower entry point at $130K–$3M.
Severn
MD
Spotsylvania
VA
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$510K
$500K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
36 days
42 days
Price Range
$200K–$750K
$130K–$3M
Notable Neighborhoods
Severn Run, Meade Village, Piney Orchard, Arundel Mills
Lee Hill, Lees Parke, Crossroads, Thorngate
Schools
Severn has a 77% average SOL pass rate; Spotsylvania has 74% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Severn include Meade High School and Old Mill High School; in Spotsylvania, Riverbend High School and Courtland High School. See Severn schools | See Spotsylvania schools
Severn
MD
Spotsylvania
VA
Avg Pass Rate
77%
74%
Public schools
Meade High School, Old Mill High School, Severn River Middle School
Riverbend High School, Courtland High School, Chancellor High School
These are district-wide assessment results. Verify current school assignments, boundaries, and programs with each local district for a specific address.
Commute
Severn is closer to downtown at ~40 minutes vs ~70 minutes. Neither city has direct Metro access. Major highway access: Severn (I-97, Rt 32, Rt 3), Spotsylvania (I-95, Rt 1, Rt 3).
Severn
MD
Spotsylvania
VA
Drive to Downtown
~40 min
~70 min
Metro Stations
No Metro access
No Metro access
Metro Lines
N/A
N/A
Major Highways
I-97, Rt 32, Rt 3
I-95, Rt 1, Rt 3
Commuter Rail
None
VRE (Fredericksburg line)
MD
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Severn or Spotsylvania more affordable?
Spotsylvania is more affordable with a median sold price of $500K, compared to $510K in Severn (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Both cities offer a wide range of housing options, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Severn prices range from $200K–$750K. Spotsylvania prices range from $130K–$3M.
What are the public-school pass rates in Severn and Spotsylvania?
Severn public schools have a 77% average SOL pass rate; Spotsylvania has 74% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Severn include Meade High School and Old Mill High School; in Spotsylvania, Riverbend High School and Courtland High School. Pass rates reflect district-wide assessment results; check the specific assigned schools for any address.
Which is easier to commute from, Severn or Spotsylvania?
Severn has the shorter commute to downtown at ~40 minutes vs ~70 minutes. Severn has no direct Metro access. Spotsylvania has no direct Metro access.
How do Severn and Spotsylvania compare?
Severn is a growing community in Anne Arundel County near Fort Meade and the NSA, with access to Baltimore and D. Spotsylvania County combines historic battlefields with modern neighborhoods. The right choice depends on your priorities: budget, commute length, home types, and neighborhood feel. smover lets you compare agent profiles and available transaction records in either city.
Median sold prices and days on market are 12-month aggregates of settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026. School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports. Property tax rates from Virginia Dept. of Taxation (2024). Walkability scores from Walk Score (2024). Crime data from FBI UCR and Virginia State Police (2023). Commute times are approximate rush-hour estimates. Updated September 2026.