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Shipley's Choice
Shipley's Choice Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Shipley's Choice is a wooded neighborhood of about 1,137 homes in Millersville, with Severna Park schools and its own swim and tennis club. Jen Holden and Megan Koppe both live here, and the guide below covers what buyers ask about most.
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Greater Severna Park · Inland & west · Millersville, MD 21108
Shipley's Choice
Photo: The Jen Holden Group
homes across two associations
neighborhood sections
household cap at the Swim & Tennis Club
to I-97 at Exit 10
The neighborhood
An established neighborhood with a long history.
Shipley's Choice sits on the western side of Greater Severna Park, between Benfield Boulevard, Veterans Highway and I-97. The mailing address is Millersville, and the schools are Severna Park's.
Most streets are lined with two-story single-family homes on lots of roughly a quarter acre, with mature trees, sidewalks and plenty of cul-de-sacs. Paved paths run through wooded common areas between sections, and the private Swim & Tennis Club and Shipley's Choice Elementary are both inside the community.
The name goes back further than the houses. Adam Shipley acquired the land in 1668 and patented 200 acres on the south side of the Severn in 1681. The community association for the first two sections formed in 1979.
Jen Holden and Megan Koppe both live here. What follows is what they walk buyers through when someone is seriously considering the neighborhood.
Schools
An elementary school inside the neighborhood.
Shipley's Choice is served by Shipley's Choice Elementary, Severna Park Middle and Severna Park High. The elementary school is at 310 Governor Stone Parkway, within walking distance for many homes in the community.
Elementary
Shipley's Choice Elementary
310 Governor Stone Parkway, Millersville. Official AACPS page.
Middle
Severna Park Middle
Official AACPS page
High
Severna Park High
Official AACPS page
One neighborhood, two associations
Know which section a home belongs to.
Shipley's Choice is one neighborhood with two separate associations. Each has its own documents, dues and rules for exterior changes, so the first question for any address is which one covers it.
| Association | Sections | Homes | What to ask for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipley's Choice Community Association (SCCA) | 1 and 2 | 283 | Current resale documents and dues. The SCCA's street directory lists the addresses it covers. |
| Shipley's Choice Homeowners Association (SCHOA) | 3 through 12 | 854 | The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, current dues and architectural requirements. Membership is mandatory. |
Swim & Tennis Club
Pool membership is separate from the home.
The privately run club has four pools, four tennis courts with pickleball, a clubhouse with a large deck, and swim and tennis teams in season. It's a big part of summer here, and it's the question we hear most from buyers.
Membership is capped at 720 households and works through bonds. Bonds bought before February 28, 1995 can transfer to the buyer of the member's home; the club says about 15% of bonds are transferable today. Other bonds return to the club and go to the next household on its waiting list.
Owners and buyers under contract can apply to join the waiting list. Before making plans around the pool, confirm the property's bond status directly with the club.
| Year | Bonds offered from the waiting list |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 33 |
| 2026 (since January 1) | 21 |
As reported by the Shipley's Choice Swim & Tennis Club, checked October 27, 2026.
Around the neighborhood
Paths, courts and shared spaces.
Wooded walking paths connect streets and sections, and the SCHOA maintains a tot lot, benches, flower gardens and two little libraries in its common areas. Kinder Farm Park is a short drive away for trails, fields and farm history.
Wooded walking paths
Tennis and pickleball courts
Community playground
Photos: The Jen Holden Group.
Homes and prices
What to look at beyond the floor plan.
JHG's eight closed seller-side sales here in 2026 ranged from $775,000 to $1.10 million through October 30. That's a sample of our sales, not the full neighborhood range. Layout, finished space, updates and the lot can make two similar-looking homes very different purchases.
Current listings and neighborhood figures appear on this page and update daily from Bright MLS.
On a tour, we look at:
Getting around
Millersville address. Severna Park connection.
I-97, Exit 10
BWI Airport and the BWI rail station (MARC and Amtrak)
Annapolis
Baltimore
Washington, DC
Approximate distances from the neighborhood.
Our work in Shipley's Choice
Local experience starts at home.
seller-side sales in 2026, through October 30
closed volume on those sales
at or above the final asking price (6 above, 2 at)
buyer and seller sides since January 2024
Source: JHG transaction records, January 1, 2024 through October 30, 2026. "Above asking" compares the closed price with the final list price. These figures describe JHG's sales, not the whole neighborhood market, and past results don't guarantee a future sale.
Principal · Realtor®
Jen Holden
Jen has lived in Shipley's Choice for 17 years. She helps sellers decide how to prepare and price their homes, and her work spans Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, including waterfront homes.
Realtor®
Megan Koppe
Megan has lived in Shipley's Choice for 18 years and has helped local buyers and sellers for more than a decade. She's known for a calm approach and the details that keep a move on track.
Selling in Shipley's Choice
Start with your home and your timing.
Local agents with full team support. We look at your home, your section and your schedule before we talk about price or a launch date.
Pricing
Pricing that reads the block
Model, lot, section, updates and recent private activity all matter when the active inventory is thin.
Preparation
Preparation buyers can feel
We help decide what to repair, refresh, stage and leave alone before photography and launch.
Launch
Choosing how to launch
We explain public and pre-market options, including how each affects exposure, so you can choose a plan that fits your priorities.
How the launch plan took shape
Each of these sellers chose a different starting point. Here is how buyers responded.
Full MLS launch
406 Honeywood Court
Under contract in 2 days. The sellers wanted broad public exposure. Agent outreach and open houses supported the June 5 launch; the home went under contract June 7 and closed July 8.
Closed above asking · July 8, 2026
Compass Coming Soon
8391 Vineland Court
Under contract on launch day. A broker open during Coming Soon brought agent feedback before the public launch. The home became active and went under contract June 12, then closed July 13.
Closed above asking · July 13, 2026
Compass Private Exclusive
1026 Rustling Oaks Drive
Offer received before public launch. The plan allowed for Coming Soon after a private introduction. An offer arrived June 7, and the sellers accepted during the first stage. The home closed July 17.
Closed above asking · July 17, 2026
Source: JHG's July 2026 seller case study for marketing strategy and offer timing; JHG transaction records for closing dates. Time to contract refers to the launch stage stated in each example and is not a uniform MLS days-on-market measure. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
In our clients' words
From Shipley's Choice sellers.
“Things went so smoothly, from home improvements and staging to listing that we had five offers above asking price within three days after listing! Thank you so much Jen and Megan! You exceeded our expectations!”
Karen McClure
Shipley's Choice seller · Google review
“Her expertise made us untold thousands of dollars; she knew exactly what to repair or upgrade to get the most for our home, and her timeline was perfect.”
Bradford Windsor
Shipley's Choice seller · Google review
“Jen was hyper responsive to all of our requests/needs. And she's well connected to providers to get our old house in the best shape for selling.”
Kelly Henke
Shipley's Choice seller · Google review
Excerpts from individual Google reviews. Original wording preserved. Client experiences and results vary. Read all reviews on Google
Getting ready to sell
Bring your questions before you start the work.
A pricing conversation gives us a chance to see your home and understand your plans. We can help you decide where to spend time and money before listing.
What should we update before selling?
Start with a walkthrough before booking contractors. We will consider the condition of your home alongside comparable listings and recent buyer feedback. Some homes benefit from paint, repairs or staging; larger projects need a closer look at cost and timing. Bring any estimates you already have.
How will you determine an asking price?
We compare recent closed sales with competing listings and pending activity, then account for your home's layout, lot, condition and improvements. In a neighborhood with limited sales, we explain which comparisons are useful and where they differ. The discussion includes a recommended range and the reasoning behind it.
When should we start talking?
Reach out when a move starts to feel possible. If you have several months, there is time to spread out preparation and consider your next purchase. If the timeline is short, we can prioritize what needs to happen before photography and showings. Your moving date and any purchase plans help shape the schedule.
How do we choose a public or pre-market launch?
We will explain who can see the home at each stage and discuss timing, privacy and access for showings. A public launch offers broad exposure. A pre-market stage has a more limited audience and can create an opportunity for feedback or an early offer. We will review the tradeoffs and agree on when to expand exposure.
What should we bring to a pricing consultation?
Have your preferred timing, a list of improvements and any known repair concerns handy. Recent invoices, permits and association documents can also help. We will talk through comparable sales, preparation priorities and a possible launch schedule, including how a sale might fit with your next move.
Questions buyers ask
Before you choose a home here.
Does buying a home include pool membership?
Not automatically. Some older bonds transfer with a home; most return to the club for its waiting list. Confirm the property's bond status with the club before you count on it.
Which association covers the address?
The SCCA covers Sections 1 and 2, and the SCHOA covers Sections 3 through 12. Ask which one applies and get its current documents, dues and exterior-change requirements.
Which schools serve Shipley's Choice?
Shipley's Choice Elementary, Severna Park Middle and Severna Park High. Verify a specific address in the AACPS locator for the year of your move.
Is Shipley's Choice in Severna Park or Millersville?
Both, in a way. The mailing address is Millersville 21108, and the neighborhood is part of the Severna Park High School feeder area.
What if the right home isn't listed yet?
Tell us your budget, timing and must-haves. We can set up a focused search and talk through Compass Coming Soon or Private Exclusive homes when they fit.
Keep exploring
Nearby neighborhoods.
Your next move
Talk with your Shipley's Choice neighbors.
Ask about a particular street, what to look for on a tour or where to start with a sale. Even if your move is a few months away, an early conversation helps.
Prefer to call? Jen 443.803.7620 · Megan 301.367.2621
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