Brown Station, MD Homes for Sale

Brown Station, MD, is a quiet suburban community that once served as a stop along the Chesapeake Beach Railway. Located away from major highways, it offers a more secluded living environment for Washington, D.C. commuters. The Capital Beltway is 4 miles west, and U.S. Route 50 is 9 miles north, making it accessible to important routes. Housing in Brown Station consists mainly of split-level and New Traditional homes built between the 1980s and early 2000s, with lot sizes ranging from a quarter to 1 acre. The area is characterized by oak tree-lined streets and homes with three to five bedrooms. Residents typically drive to the Downtown Largo Metro station, 5 miles north, which connects to downtown D.C. in about 40 minutes. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 23 miles west, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 30 miles north. The University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center is less than 6 miles away. For education, Riverdale Baptist School is highly rated. Local amenities include Ritchie Station Marketplace, Centre at Forestville, and Penn Mar Shopping Center, all within a short drive. Watkins Regional Park, just north of Brown Station, features walking paths, a Wizard of Oz-themed playground, and the popular Festival of Lights during Christmas. Other nearby attractions include Six Flags America, Oak Creek Golf Club, and Chesapeake Bay beaches about 30 miles east. The Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill is centrally located but reportedly does not impact the community with odors or environmental issues.