Suburb between Allen Pond Park and expansive Bowie Town Center
Most of Glen Allen’s homes were built in the 1990s by Drees Homes as the city expanded with newer suburbs and developments like Bowie Town Center, which provided greater shopping access for residents and folks around Prince George’s County. “It’s one of those new subdivisions around the outskirts of Bowie that’s been built in the last 30 years,” says Kyle McCarthy, a Realtor associate with Re/Max Leading Edge with over 40 years of experience. This area offers newer properties than many of the city’s 1960s-era Levitt homes and is close to city parks and regional attractions like Six Flags America.
Many of the Glen Allen homes in the subdivisions around Bowie have been built in the last 30 years.
Six Flags America offers thrills, chills, and unforgettable moments for residents of Glen Allen.
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Locals fish for bass at Allen Pond, or get season passes at Six Flags America
Glen Allen Park is embedded in the community and features a playground, tennis courts, and a multi-use field. Allen Pond Park is across the street from home, where locals can pond fish for bass and rainbow trout, hike on the loop trail, or play on the basketball courts and skate park. Allen Pond Park also hosts the Bowie Ice Arena, which offers skate rentals. Five miles west of Glen Allen is Six Flags America, the county’s largest amusement park, offering DC Comics and Looney Tunes-themed roller coasters and the Hurricane Harbor waterpark in the summer. History buffs can venture a mile south to the National Capital Radio & Television Museum, which has artifacts and exhibits detailing the history of audiovisual media.
Allen Pond Park is a popular place for Glen Allen residents to enjoy scenery and fishing.
Glen Allen Park offers a variety of amenities including a baseball diamond for summer games in Glen Allen.
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Easy access to shop at Bowie Town Center or dine at Collington Plaza
Bowie Town Center is a mile north of Glen Allen and hosts over 70 stores, including a Macy’s, Best Buy, and a Safeway for groceries. The mall was built in the early 2000s to bolster the city’s commercial and residential growth. Closer to home is Collington Plaza, a smaller strip mall with a Walmart and a Giant for groceries, and several restaurants like Go To Burgers, offering beef, lamb and salmon burgers, milkshakes and fries.
Bowie Town Center is a very popular retail and restaurant hub near the Glen Allen neighborhood.
Macy's is one of several big box stores in Bowie Town Center near Glen Allen.
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Single-family homes with modern features
Home prices in Glen Allen range from $615,000 to $690,000, varying by square footage. The neighborhood’s median single-family home price is around $657,000, well above the median price for Prince George’s County. “We’re at the point where there’s not much more space for them to build,” says McCarthy. “You’ve probably seen the last of the new construction in the Bowie zip code.” Brick colonials and Craftsman-style homes sit along manicured lawns with moderate tree cover, offering shade to dog walkers and passersby.
Homes in Glen Allen range from traditional to Colonial style with street parking available for guests.
Glen Allen has a number of quiet cul-de-sacs throughout the neighborhood, perfect for raising a family.
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Nearby Prince George's County schools
Prince George’s County Public Schools serves Glen Allen for education. Kids can attend Northview Elementary, with a C-rating from Niche, Benjamin Tasker Middle and Bowie High School, which both get B-minus ratings. Benjamin Tasker Middle has a Talented and Gifted Center, where eligible students can have a fast-tracked curriculum based on their strengths and goals.
Benjamin Tasker Middle School near Glen Allen has a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1.
Join other Glen Allen Nighthawks at Northview Elementary School.
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Highway access to Washington, Annapolis or Baltimore in under an hour
U.S. Route 50 leads west to Washington, D.C. after 20 miles, or 15 miles east to Annapolis. Baltimore is a 29-mile drive north along Crain Highway, taking around 45 minutes depending on traffic. Residents can catch an Amtrak or regional MARC train from the Bowie State University Train Station, just 7 miles north of home. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 22 miles north and offers domestic and international flights.
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Parks in this Area
Allen Pond Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Mitchellville Soccer Fields
Soccer
Multi-Purpose Field
Glen Allen Park
Baseball/Softball
Grills
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
39 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Glen Allen
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Glen Allen, Bowie sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Glen Allen, Bowie over the last 12 months is $659,111, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$665,000
Median Single Family Price
$665,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$178
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median List Price
$665,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
387
Median Year Built
1996
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,076
Median Age
47
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$145,126
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$166,347
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.1%
College Graduates
44.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.4%
% Population in Labor Force
75.7%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
16/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
20/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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