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An urban residential community with convenient access to the Capital Beltway
Adelphi is for those who want to trade the hustle and bustle of city life for an urban residential lifestyle in a historically rich area. It’s a census-designated community in Prince George's County just a few miles from College Park, and locals here enjoy vast green spaces ranging from small parks featuring oxen on the playground to untouched forest areas. With easy access to the Northwest Branch Trail, locals head on paths that wind alongside the Anacostia River’s northwest branch, making activities like hiking, fishing and horseback riding accessible within the community. Mid-century properties are common here, and houses in Adelphi feature a diverse range of styles. Residents in Adelphi have easy access to the University of Maryland, nearby shopping centers and restaurants that serve local flavors ranging from pupusas to pizzas. Juan Umanzor, a Realtor with Long & Foster Real Estate who has sold properties in the area, says, “The community is becoming very diverse. Many people in recent years are coming to this area from Washington D.C. because while it's a lot more affordable, it's still so close to everything." With easy access to the Capital Beltway north of Adelphi, locals can explore or commute to nearby areas of Maryland, Virginia and the D.C. area.
Walkers walk on trials by the stream on the Northwest Branch Trail.
Diners enjoy a pizza at Basil's Pizza on Riggs Rd in Adelphi.
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From ranch-style properties to Colonials: Diverse houses tucked away in nature
Adelphi’s neighborhoods are primarily filled with single-family homes, often mid-to-late 20th-century properties, ranging from smaller ranch-style dwellings to Cape Cods to larger Colonials. Split-level homes, condos and apartment complexes are also common here. Properties in Adelphi go for just upwards of $100,000 for a condo to upwards of $950,000 for a larger construction. Prices and styles here often depend on the property’s age, size and neighborhood. Homes sit on well-maintained, relatively spacious lots with mature trees lining the streets and scattered on yards, and since Adelphi is home to many green spaces, particularly on the edges of the community, many locals enjoy a quieter and seemingly remote living experience bordering forestland. Streets often spread into cul-de-sacs, and some neighborhoods feature sidewalks. Some residents don’t have garages, so many people here park on the streets.
Adelphi is home to many split-level homes.
Ranch-style properties are common in Adelphi.
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Historic Mill Playground, trails along the stream and more activities outside
Adelphi’s green spaces range from several parks to undeveloped wooded areas sitting at the community’s border. The area around the 18th-century Adelphi Mill, the only surviving historic mill in the county and the largest in the D.C. area, offers visitors plenty to do outside. Children let their imaginations run loose at the Historic Flour Mill Playground, which is complete with the rustic hues of an ox-wagon-style slide and a climbing structure reminiscent of a watermill. Just behind the playground, hikers and equestrians head on the Northwest Branch Trail that meanders through dense vegetation along the tributary of the Anacostia River, making it a perfect spot to skip stones or fish for rainbow trout. Archers practice their aim at the Adelphi Manor Park, also home to a baseball field and playground. Locals will also have easy access to the University of Maryland Golf Course for those wanting to challenge their friends to a match or take a lesson to hone their skills further.
Visitors can fish for rainbow trout in the Anacostia River's northwest branch.
The Historic Mill Playground features rustic qualities, reflecting the area's history.
Enjoy a walk in University Hills Park in Adelphi.
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Nearby shopping centers and restaurants featuring dishes ranging from pupusas to pizzas
Restaurants and shopping centers like the Adelphi Plaza and the newly renovated Mall at Prince George’s sit along Maryland Route 193, which runs through the southern end of Adelphi, making shopping trips to restaurants and stores like Mega Mart easily accessible to Adelphi residents. Locals here will be sure to find pupusas in many of the establishments nearby. Those craving Salvadorian flavors take a seat at Pupuseria Irene, and in northern Adelphi, patrons at Basil’s Pizza enjoy a relaxed environment, complete with dishes spanning from wings to pupusas. On nights out, locals may head to Coco Cabana to enjoy drinking tasty cocktails and dancing to live Latin music. Those wanting to enjoy a wider selection of options, including award-winning restaurants like Ris, head to some of D.C.’s hottest spots like the West End.
The Adelphi Plaza is a popular spot for essentials and quick bites to eat.
Adelphi's Basil's Pizza offers patrons dishes ranging from pizza to pupusas.
Pupuseria Irene's on University Blvd in Adelphi.
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Prince George County Public School District and the University of Maryland
Many students in Adelphi enroll in private schools, but they can also enroll in the Prince George's County Public School District, one of the country’s largest schools, with over 100,000 students. Some students are zoned for Mary Harris “Mother” Jones Elementary, which boasts a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1; Hyattsville Middle, which features creative and performing arts opportunities; and High Point High, which features career education programs in fields like engineering, tourism and homeland security. All three schools received C-minus ratings from Niche. Adelphi locals can further their education at the University of Maryland, which is just around 1.5 miles east of Adelphi. It was tied as the 46th-best U.S. university by U.S. News & World Report.
Mary Harris "Mother" Jones Elementary School received a C-minus rating from Niche.
High Point High School is in Beltsville, nearby Adelphi.
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The College Park Metro stop is Adelphi's nearest public transit.
Adelphi’s major employers, commutes and public transportation
Adelphi is a car-dependent area, but locals have easy access to the area’s many bus stops, often near the community’s borders and Metro stations, some of which, like the College Park-U of MD Metrorail Station, are just around 3.5 miles away. Major employers in the area include the nearby University of Maryland and Adelphi’s U.S. Army Research Laboratory. Adelphi is also home to medical facilities like Mary’s Center, and a nearby hospital is the Holy Cross Hospital, which is around 6 miles away via Interstate 495. Locals here enjoy easy access to the Capital Beltway, making other areas of Maryland, Virginia and D.C. accessible. People who commute to downtown D.C. are around 9 miles away, and those who take public transportation will need to take multiple buses throughout their hour-long journey.
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