Troy Patterson
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(202) 952-4507
74 Total Sales
1 in Bladensburg
$430,000 Price
Bladensburg
Located in Prince George's County
Only a mile from the northeast border of Washington, D.C., is Bladensburg, a Prince George’s County town with thousands of people scattered across a single square mile. Within that compact area, residents can select from various longstanding homes and drink in views of the Anacostia River from a large waterfront park.
Bladensburg was originally called Garrison’s Landing when it was first settled in the mid-18th century. It’s since been renamed after former Maryland Governor Thomas Bladen and become home to roughly 10,000 residents. Most live in modest detached homes from the early to mid-20th century, including many Cape Cods with pairs of dormers, ramblers, brick bungalows and Tudor-style houses. On average, these are valued in the high $200,000s — over $100,000 less than the average Prince George’s County home. You can also find a few condominium developments in the town, including Bladenwoods, where one-bedroom units from the mid-1960s start in the low $100,000s. Occasionally, price tags in Bladensburg reach around $500,000, which might get you a six-bedroom, 1,600-square-foot Cape Cod with an attached garage.
About a half-dozen Prince George’s County Public Schools serve students in Bladensburg, most of which operate in the town itself. All three elementary schools in the town — Bladensburg, Rogers Heights and Port Towns Elementary — accommodate grades pre-K through six. For seventh and eighth grade, students join nearly 1,300 enrollees at William Wirt Middle School, a few minutes north of town. Most of the town’s ninth through 12th graders attend Bladensburg High School, which opened its doors over 85 years ago. Its 1,900-plus students can enroll in programs training them for various career paths, including nursing, architecture, cosmetology and carpentry. Meanwhile, around 300 students attend International High School at Langley Park, which offers a personalized curriculum for English-learning students. Bladensburg is also home to Elizabeth Seton High School, a private, Catholic, all-girls school boasting a 100% graduation rate and an A-minus grade from Niche.
Residents can make the most of Bladensburg’s Anacostia River-adjacent location at Bladensburg Waterfront Park. Whether you enjoy simply watching and listening to the rushing water or want to see where the current takes you, this is your go-to leisure spot. “I grew up going to this park,” says Robert Walker, who’s since become the park’s director. “It’s a very popular, family-friendly park with a lot of activities for kids, but also for grownups and seniors. It takes you from the urban sprawl of the area into a serene, beautiful escape with wildlife and wetlands.” Park activities include 45-minute interpretive boat tours along the river, costing $3 a person. You can also rent a canoe, kayak or rowboat, cast a line from the fishing pier or stroll along the riverside trail.
Some well-known eateries operate in Bladensburg, including Three Brothers Italian Restaurant. This DMV chain has expanded to about 10 locations over 30-plus years; regulars especially enjoy the chicken wings. A few minutes south, Pho Tai offers classic Vietnamese fare in an easygoing setting. A broader panoply of trendy eateries and watering holes lie just across the D.C. line, about five minutes from town. And if you prefer creating culinary concoctions at home, stock up on groceries at Save A Lot in the southern part of town.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Troy Patterson
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Anthony Sued Delgado
Anthony Sued Delgado
LPT Realty, LLC
(301) 381-2733
52 Total Sales
1 in Bladensburg
$365,000 Price
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Saneva Zayas
Saneva Zayas
Keller Williams Fairfax Gateway
(240) 363-4209
58 Total Sales
1 in Bladensburg
$460,000 Price
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Toun Olunlade
Toun Olunlade
Samson Properties
(240) 453-4064
97 Total Sales
2 in Bladensburg
$185K - $350K Price Range
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Vernessa Broddie
Vernessa Broddie
Coldwell Banker Realty
(202) 932-9064
82 Total Sales
1 in Bladensburg
$237,000 Price
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Eric Coaxum
Eric Coaxum
Samson Properties
(301) 450-8476
96 Total Sales
1 in Bladensburg
$365,000 Price
Schools
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- 6th to 8th
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- 9th to 12th
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Bladensburg Housing Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$99,500
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$133
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
921
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1946
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
779
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
927
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
708
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,178
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,326 - $2,283 per month
- The Phoenix Apartments
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 515+ Sq Ft
- 5802 Annapolis Rd
- Bladensburg, MD
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Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Bladensburg Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
9,439
Median Age
37
Population under 18
28.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,785
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,622
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.7%
College Graduates
16.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
64
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
