Why Live in Northridge
Northridge in Bowie features homes built from the 1980s through the 2000s, including Colonial Revival and Craftsman-style houses, many with attached garages. Townhouses, typically with three bedrooms, are also available. The neighborhood is served by several HOAs that handle maintenance and park upkeep. Northridge Park is a central feature, offering a pond, loop trail, pavilions, and sightings of local wildlife. The Northridge Swim & Tennis Club includes an outdoor pool, playground, tennis court, and clubhouse, and hosts a swim team for ages 8 to 18. Residents are close to the Patuxent Research Refuge, a 12,000-acre wildlife preserve with hiking trails and a nature center, and the Bowie Golf Club, a public course with a pro shop. Bowie Town Center, six miles south, offers over 70 restaurants and retailers, anchored by Macy’s, and includes a Safeway for groceries. East Moon Asian Bistro nearby serves Chinese and Japanese fusion dishes. Commuters have access to U.S. Route 50, leading 18 miles west to downtown Washington, D.C., and public transit options include WMATA buses and the Seabrook Train Station, four miles west, with MARC and Amtrak services. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 22 miles away. Northridge has a crime rate below the national average.
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