Why Live in Northview
Northview is a centrally located neighborhood in Bowie, Maryland, that offers a quiet, suburban feel. A mix of ranch-style, Colonial Revival, split-level, and Cape Cod homes grace quiet streets shaded by mature trees. Residents enjoy convenient access to parks, shopping and dining.
Nearby Allen Pond Park is a local favorite that includes walking trails, a skate park and a pond for fishing and paddle boating among amenities spread across 85 acres. The park is also home to Bowie Ice Arena, which offers skating lessons and recreational hockey programs year-round, and a dog park. The park hosts the annual Bowiefest, a lively vent featuring live music, food vendors and family activities. Prince George’s Stadium, home of the Chesapeake Baysox, is another popular city destination, about 3 miles away.
Bowie Town Center is only about a mile away. The city's premier retail destination features Macy’s, Barnes & Noble and Safeway among dozens of stores and also includes a variety of restaurants.
Commuters enjoy quick access to Route 50, with Annapolis about 15 miles away, Washington, D.C., about 20 miles away, and Baltimore about 30 miles away. Buses and commuter trains at the Seabrook MARC Station offer public transportation options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northview a good place to live?
Northview is a good place to live. Northview is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Northview has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 45. The average household income is $118,155 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 49.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Northview are home owners, with 37.2% of residents renting and 62.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Northview can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Northview neighborhood guide.
Is Northview, MD a safe neighborhood?
Northview, MD is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Northview?
The median home price in Northview is $495,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $99,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 5.98%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,370 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $102K a year to afford the median home price in Northview. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Northview is $118K.
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Home Trends in Northview, MD
On average, homes in Northview, Bowie sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Northview, Bowie over the last 12 months is $500,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$500,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$495,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$266
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median List Price
$495,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%