$529,265Average Value$242Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Amber Meadows offers commuters easy access to Baltimore and D.C.
Situated on the west side of U.S. Route 301, Amber Meadows is a small south Bowie community with a convenient location. “Route 301 connects with Interstate 97, and that’s a straight shot north into Baltimore,” says Ruth Zimmerman, a Realtor with Weichert and a Bowie resident. She adds that highway accessibility is Amber Meadows’ main draw. “Neighborhoods near major highways are typically the most desirable because Bowie is such a commuter-oriented city.” Commuters can also reach Washington, D.C., with a 20-mile drive west on nearby U.S. Route 50. Aside from highways, locals have easy access to essential Bowie destinations, like the Bowie Town Center, home to over 70 stores and restaurants, and Allen Pond Park, which offers fishing, boating and ice skating.
Route 50 is just a few miles north and will take you to Annapolis or DC from Bowie.
Central Avenue will take you to Washington or Annapolis from Tall Oaks Crossing.
1/2
Quarter-acre lots in Amber Meadows
Houses built between the 1970s and ‘90s dot Amber Meadows’ sidewalk-lined roads. Ranch styles, split levels and Colonial Revivals often sit on quarter-to-half-acre lots, usually with three to five bedrooms and attached garages. Prices tend to be similar to Bowie's median $500,000 selling price. Buying here can cost between $400,000 and $650,000.
Split level homes in Amber Meadows make and efficient use of the yard space.
Renovated and some custom builds can be seen along the streets of Amber Meadows.
1/2
A long-standing baseball complex and proximity to Allen Pond Park
On Amber Meadows’ northern end, Blacksox Park was once home to the Washington Blacksox and the Mitchellville Tigers, two African-American sandlot baseball teams that played between the 1930s and ‘70s. Today, youth leagues, like Bowie Baseball and the Maryland Blue Jays, still play on the 70-acre park’s baseball diamonds. A dragon-themed playground sits outside the South Bowie Community Center, less than a mile south of the neighborhood. The community center also has exercise equipment, pickleball courts and a basketball court. Several houses of worship sit along Mitchellville Road, including St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church and the Village Baptist Church. The 85-acre Allen Pond Park is 2 miles north of the neighborhood. “It’s the best and biggest park in town,” Zimmerman says. “If someone says they’re going to the park, they’re talking about Allen Pond.” Locals can hike around the namesake pond, which is stocked with bluegill and largemouth bass for anglers. Paddle boats are available to rent at the boathouse during the summer, while the ice arena offers year-round figure skating lessons and hockey leagues.
Historic Blacksox Park has multiple baseball diamonds for the little leaguers in the community.
Head over to Allen Pond Park near Amber Meadows and enjoy the paved trails around the pond.
1/2
Career and technical pathway programs at Bowie High School
Children can attend Northview Elementary School, graded a C by Niche, followed by Benjamin Tasker Middle School and Bowie High School, both earning B-minus grades. The high school offers career and technical pathway programs in construction design management, child growth and development and administration of justice. Students have to drive or take the bus to school because each building is outside the district-designated walking zones.
Benjamin Tasker Middle School in Bowie has a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1.
With over a 90% graduation rate, Bowie High School is above average.
1/2
Easy access to Route 50 and Route 301
Amber Meadows residents have plenty of ways to reach major cities. Commuters can take a 5-mile drive to Route 50, then take that highway 15 miles west to Washington, D.C. Zimmerman warns that the drive may take a while. “Most days, I can get to the city in a little less than an hour. The longest it’s taken me [to get to D.C.] is probably about 2 hours, but that was during rush hour.” There are a few Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority bus stops along Mitchellville Road, and that ride can take 40 minutes to an hour depending on traffic. The Maryland Area Regional Commuter train station at Bowie State University, less than 9 miles north, follows the Penn Line, reaching downtown D.C. in 30 minutes. It also carries commuters to downtown Baltimore in about 45 minutes, while a drive to Baltimore is 30 miles north on Route 301 and I-97. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 25 miles west, and the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is just as close to the north. The University of Maryland Bowie Health Center is less than 4 miles north of the neighborhood.
Hop on the Metro bus and get a ride to Largo Metro station to go just about anywhere from Amber Meadows.
The MARC rail or Camden line in Jericho Park can take you to DC or Baltimore quickly.
1/2
Restaurants and retail at Bowie Town Center
About 3 miles north of the neighborhood, Bowie Town Center is an open-air mall with stores like Safeway, Macy’s and Town Center. Zimmerman says living near the shopping center is like living near a downtown district. “We don’t have an official downtown area in Bowie. The town center is the main place for shopping and going out to eat.” The shopping center is home to chain restaurants like Olive Garden, Panera Bread and Starbucks. Several car dealerships and a CVS line Route 301; Walmart and Giant anchor Collington Plaza, 3 miles northeast.
Tall Oaks Crossing is near Bowie Town Center with its many places to dine.
Red Robin near Tall Oaks Crossing has great burgers and milkshakes.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Bill Franklin,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
39 min drive
Bus
Mitchellville Rd & Arbor Hill Ln
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Amber Meadows
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Amber Meadows Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Amber Meadows, Bowie sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Amber Meadows, Bowie over the last 12 months is $487,500, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Brand New Construction Modern Home on a 1/2 Acre of flat land - No HOA Rules & No HOA fees: 5,000 Sq Feet of house on a private lot. We are Paying over $30,000 in Closing Costs Help and over $33,000 or 3.5 % in Downpayment Grants if you can close in June 2025. Move in with ZERO out of pocket costs and only your home loan approval.. Over 100 Feet of private backyard space half wooded for
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Bill Franklin,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
641
Median Age
45
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$150,943
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$165,126
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.1%
College Graduates
41.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.8%
% Population in Labor Force
76%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
