Why Live in Overbrook
Bowie's Overbrook neighborhood offers first-time homebuyer prices and proximity to shopping centers. Homes include 1960s Cape Cods, split-levels and brick ranch-styles, usually with attached garages and driveways. For shopping, Hilltop Plaza is a mile south and includes an Aldi and Mom's Organic Market, while the nearby Priest Bridge Centre features Nonna Angela's Italian Bistro. Bowie Town Center, the city's largest mall, is 6 miles south. This is a commuter-friendly area, with U.S. Route 50 connecting to Washington, D.C. and Annapolis. Commuters can also catch a train from the Bowie State University station, less than 3 miles away. Ronald Reagan Washington Airport is 27 miles south, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 23 miles north. Public transit options include WMATA Metrobuses. Overbrook falls within the Prince George's County Public Schools district, which includes the highly rated Yorktown Elementary, Samuel Ogle Middle, and Bowie High. Samuel Ogle Park offers soccer and baseball fields, as well as tennis and basketball courts. The Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Trail runs over 5 miles through Bowie and is accessible just off Race Track Road. The long-standing Bowie Racetrack is undergoing community discussions for future use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Overbrook a good place to live?
Overbrook is a good place to live. Overbrook is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Overbrook is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 48. The average household income is $177,297 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 44.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Overbrook are home owners, with 5.6% of residents renting and 94.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Overbrook can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Overbrook neighborhood guide.
Is Overbrook, MD a safe neighborhood?
Overbrook, MD is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Overbrook?
The median home price in Overbrook is $485,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $97,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.23%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,380 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 Overbrook. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Overbrook is $177K.
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Home Trends in Overbrook, MD
On average, homes in Overbrook, Bowie sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Overbrook, Bowie over the last 12 months is $480,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$480,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$485,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$253
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$485,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%