Glen Allen Homes for Sale

Glen Allen is a residential neighborhood in Bowie, Maryland, known for its brick Colonial and Craftsman-style homes. The community features well-kept lawns and moderate tree cover, creating a pleasant suburban atmosphere. Prices typically range from about $640,000 to around $715,00. Glen Allen Park, located within the neighborhood, spans 9 acres and includes tennis courts, a softball field, soccer fields, a picnic pavilion and a newly renovated car-themed playground with a custom '57 Chevy climbing structure. Just across the street, Allen Pond Park offers fishing, hiking trails, basketball courts, a skate park and the Bowie Ice Arena, which provides skate rentals and hosts public skating sessions year-round. Nearby family attractions include Six Flags America, located about 5 miles west. For shopping, Bowie Town Center is conveniently located about a mile away. Macy’s and Safeway anchor the retail center's scores of stores. Collington Plaza offers additional options that include Walmart and several dining destinations. Commuters benefit from proximity to U.S. Route 50, which connects to Washington, D.C., about 20 miles west, and Annapolis about 15 miles east. Additionally convenient is that Baltimore is about 20 miles away via Crain Highway. BWI Airport is a slightly farther trip .Closer to home, the Bowie State University MARC Station provides commuter train service.