01
An established neighborhood
Most streets are lined with two-story homes, mature landscaping and quarter-acre lots. Cul-de-sacs and sidewalks shape the day-to-day feel.
Shipley’s ChoiceAsk a local agent 
Shipley’s Choice · Greater Severna Park
Shipley’s Choice real estate, from agents who live here.
Jen Holden and Megan Koppe call this neighborhood home. Get to know the community and see how they help buyers find their place here and homeowners prepare for a sale.
1,137homes across two associations
12neighborhood sections
Shipley's Choice Swim and Tennis Club:swimming, clubhouse, social events, tennis & pickleball
1.5 mito I-97 at Exit 10
Your neighbors at The Jen Holden Group
Meet Jen and Megan.
Local real estate guidance from Jen Holden and Megan Koppe, Realtors® and Shipley’s Choice residents with The Jen Holden Group of Compass.
Ask about a particular street, what to look for on a tour or where to start with a move. Their work here draws on years of neighborhood sales and their own lives in Shipley’s Choice.
The neighborhood
Getting to know Shipley’s Choice.
Shipley’s Choice sits in the Greater Severna Park area with a Millersville mailing address. Mature trees, sidewalks and traditional single-family homes give it an established feel. Annapolis is about 10 miles away, with Baltimore, BWI and the Washington region within reach.
Around the neighborhood
Real scenes from Shipley’s Choice.
Streets, trails and shared spaces that help shape everyday life in the community.
02
Swim and tennis summers
The private Swim & Tennis Club has a clubhouse, four pools and four tennis courts, with pickleball available. Membership is separate from homeownership; review the bond and waiting-list information before buying.
03
School inside the community
Shipley’s Choice Elementary is located within the neighborhood on Governor Stone Parkway. All homes in Shipley’s Choice are zoned for Severna Park Middle School and Severna Park High School.
04
Connected to the region
I-97 is close, BWI Airport is about eight miles away and the BWI rail station adds MARC and Amtrak options for regional travel.
2
One neighborhood, two associations
Know which section a home belongs to.
SCCA covers 283 homes in Sections 1 and 2. SCHOA covers 854 homes in Sections 3 through 12. Each has its own documents, contacts and requirements, so buyers should review the correct resale package for the address.
Buying in Shipley’s Choice
Before you choose a home here.
A tour brings up questions about the neighborhood as well as the house. Jen and Megan can help you work through the details and compare the homes that fit your plans.
Browse current homes Talk with Jen and Megan More on our JHG neighborhood pageThe market
Follow the homes available now.
Public inventory
Live searchShipley’s Choice homes
Open the neighborhood search on our main website for current asking prices, photos and listing status. Availability is updated there through Bright MLS / IDX.
View current homes2026 seller performance
All seven closed sales at or above asking.
7seller-side sales
$6.47Mclosed sales
100%at or above ask
5 + 2above ask · at ask
Neighborhood inventory is small enough that one sale can move an average. We look at the house, model, updates, lot and timing before calling anything a true comparable.
Source: JHG transaction records. Reporting period: January 1 through September 3, 2026. These figures cover seven closed Shipley’s Choice sales in which JHG represented the seller. At or above asking means the closed sale price met or exceeded the final list price; the percentage above asking is (sale price − final list price) ÷ final list price × 100. These figures describe JHG’s sales and do not measure the entire neighborhood market. Past results do not guarantee a future sale.
Our neighborhood results
Our work in Shipley’s Choice.
Jen Holden and Megan Koppe live in Shipley’s Choice. Their read on the neighborhood comes from years of selling here, talking with neighbors and seeing how buyers respond to each home.
21buyer & seller transaction sides since 2024
$18.88Mrepresented sales volume since 2024
Source: JHG transaction records, January 2024 through September 3, 2026. The totals cover 20 distinct homes and 21 represented transaction sides. At 428 Red Birch Road, Jen represented the seller and Megan represented the buyer in the same sale. That home counts once in the home total and twice in the side total; its $850,000 sale price is included for each side in represented volume. Volume is rounded to the nearest $0.01 million. This is JHG’s production, not total neighborhood sales.
Final list priceSale price
Selected 2026 seller results
401 Fawn Haven Court
Matched with a buyer before the home reached the MLS.
$111,000 above asking
406 Honeywood Court
Full MLS launch with agent and public open houses; under contract in two days.
7.3% above asking
1026 Rustling Oaks Drive
Introduced as a Compass Private Exclusive and secured a pre-market offer.
$60,000 above asking
750 Live Oak Drive
Closed September 3, 2026.
$20,000 above asking
300 Beech Grove Court
Seller represented by The Jen Holden Group.
Sold at asking
Local agents. Full team support.
Selling in Shipley’s Choice
Start with your home and your timing.
Pricing that reads the block
Model, lot, section, updates and recent private activity all matter when the active inventory is thin.
Preparation buyers can feel
We help decide what to repair, refresh, stage and leave alone before photography and 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.
Inside our recent sales
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 daysThe 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 dayA 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 launchThe 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
Sources: JHG’s July 2026 seller case study, linked above, 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!”
“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.”
“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.”
Excerpts from individual Google reviews. Original wording preserved. Client experiences and results vary.
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.
Request a pricing consultationLocation and schools
Millersville address. Severna Park connection.
Shipley’s Choice is positioned between Benfield Boulevard, Veterans Highway and I-97. The elementary school and private swim and tennis club sit inside the community, with Kinder Farm Park close by.
- 1.5 miles I-97, Exit 10
- 8 miles BWI Airport
- 10 miles Annapolis
- 17 miles Baltimore
- 34 miles Washington, DC
Shipley’s Choice is served by Shipley’s Choice Elementary, Severna Park Middle and Severna Park High. For current enrollment and address verification, use the official school links below.
Shipley’s ChoiceMillersville, Maryland 21108Directions
Useful links
Start with the right source.
Association rules, pool membership and school details change over time. These links go to the organizations responsible for each.
Shipley’s Choice Community AssociationSections 1 and 2, community news, records and formsShipley’s Choice Homeowners AssociationSections 3 through 12, covenants and resident informationSwim & Tennis ClubMembership, pool, tennis and club informationShipley’s Choice ElementaryOfficial AACPS school page and contact informationLive neighborhood listingsDaily Bright MLS/IDX updates on the JHG websiteSeverna Park Middle SchoolOfficial school information and enrollment resourcesSeverna Park High SchoolSchool programs, calendars and contact informationAACPS school lookupVerify an address for the current school yearSCCA community updatesOfficial information on the proposed benefits district; check current statusKinder Farm ParkTrails, playgrounds, fields and local farm history
Meet your Shipley’s Choice neighbors
Local experience starts at home.
Jen Holden and Megan Koppe both call Shipley’s Choice home. Their local perspective shapes the way they price, prepare and market homes throughout the neighborhood.
Principal · Realtor® · Shipley’s Choice Resident
Jen Holden
Jen has lived in Shipley’s Choice for 17 years with her husband, Bryan, and their children, Madi and Brady. She knows the neighborhood through her family’s life here and her work helping neighbors buy and sell. As principal of The Jen Holden Group, she helps sellers decide how to prepare their homes and price them for the market. Her work spans Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, including waterfront homes.
Realtor® · Shipley’s Choice resident
Megan Koppe
Megan grew up in Bay Ridge and in the real estate world, working with her mom, Carolyn, a successful and beloved local Realtor. She has lived in Shipley’s Choice for 18 years with her husband, Rob, and their children, Sam and Ben. After more than 10 years helping local buyers and sellers, Megan is known for her calm approach and attention to the details that keep a move on track.
Your next move
Let’s talk about your move.
Jen and Megan both work with buyers and sellers in Shipley’s Choice. Tell us what you have in mind, even if your move is still a few months away. We’ll help you plan your next step.