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Turn-of-the-century charm in Old Bowie
As the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad expanded through Prince George’s County in the late 1800s, Bowie’s train station was built in the city’s first neighborhood, now known as Old Bowie. Today, the railroad is used by Maryland Area Rail Commuter trains, which locals can access at nearby Bowie State University. The original train station was preserved and turned into the Bowie Railroad Station Museum, and this history is the neighborhood’s appeal. “There’s a turn-of-the-century charm in Old Bowie that you can’t find anywhere else in the city,” says Larry Hudson, a sales associate with Blackwell Real Estate and a Bowie resident since 1997. Though the area doesn’t have much besides century-old houses, vibrant green spaces and the museum, Hudson adds that the Old Town Bowie Revitalization Project is underway. “It’s going to add more locally owned stores and restaurants, so buying in Old Bowie is like investing in the city's future.”
Bowie Railroad Station Museum's Welcome Center invites visitors to explore the history of Old Bowie.
Bowie State University provides continued education for resident of Old Bowie.
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Century-old houses may need renovations
Bungalows dating back to the 1930s dot Old Bowie’s asphalt roads, often shaded by sycamore and oak trees. Hudson says many of these homes require updates. “A lot of them still have boilers for water and heating; that’s how old they are. If you’re buying in Old Bowie, be prepared to renovate.” Ranch styles and bi-level houses from the ‘60s and New Traditional houses built during the ‘80s are also common. Houses typically have two to four bedrooms and garages or private driveways. Buying here can cost between $340,000 and $420,000. That price range is similar to the national median.
Split level homes and ranchers make up much of the architectural styles found in Old Bowie.
Bungalows built as early as the 1930s are sprinkled throughout Old Bowie.
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Locals can watch MARC trains pass by at the Bowie Railroad Station Museum
Self-guided tours are available Friday through Sunday at the Bowie Railroad Station Museum, filled with engine parts from the early 20th century and model trains. Visitors can walk through an authentic B&O Railroad caboose outside, and the station’s original passenger shed is still intact. “My granddaughter and I will sit under [the shed] and watch as the MARC train passes by. It’s one of our little traditions,” Hudson says. Across the street, playhouses made to look like historic Bowie buildings, like the one-room schoolhouse and the fire station, cover Bowie Heritage Park. The green space is also the start of the Bowie Heritage Trail, a 900-foot-long pedestrian path stretching underneath the MARC tracks. Though it’s still open, the trail is currently undergoing construction as it expands toward Bowie State University. The project is expected to be complete by the fall of 2025.
Other recreation spaces in the area include Huntington South Park, where locals can shoot hoops on the basketball court, play tennis and run around the playground. The Huntington Community Center, located in a Federal Revival-style building, regularly hosts line dancing classes, youth theater groups and craft workshops. An American flag waves over Veterans Memorial Park, home to benches and stone plaques etched with the names of Bowie locals who served in the military. The triangle-shaped green space regularly hosts award ceremonies and veteran remembrance days. A few houses of worship are in the area, including the Ascension Catholic Church on Lanham Severn Road. Though the parish has been around since the late 1800s, the current Gothic Revival-style building was built in 1986.
Veterans Memorial Park in Old Bowie remembers fallen heroes with displays, stone plaques and an American flag.
Huntington South Neighborhood Park has a playground, basketball court, and a tennis court for locals to enjoy.
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Prince George’s County Public Schools and nearby Bowie State University
Kids can attend Rockledge Elementary, graded a C by Niche. They may continue to Samuel Ogle Middle and Bowie High, both earning B minuses. The high school’s Bowie Bulldogs athletic program includes wrestling, tennis and swimming. Bowie State University, less than 2 miles northeast, is an HBCU with over 20 undergraduate majors, like biology and business. Despite this proximity, Hudson says students don’t typically live in the area. “There’s not a rental market in Old Bowie. Students predominantly live in the apartment complexes closer to campus.”
Rockledge Elementary School faithfully serves the children of Old Bowie.
Samuel Ogle Middle School near Old Bowie provides education for grades 6-8.
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MARC trains lead to Baltimore and D.C.
The Bowie State University MARC station is along the Penn-Washington Line, typically reaching D.C. and Baltimore in under 45 minutes. The line runs through Old Bowie’s core, and locals may hear trains whistling. “If train noise is going to bother you, don’t move to Old Bowie,” Hudson says. He adds that the trains don’t run all night. “The last one is typically around 10 p.m., so nobody really loses sleep because of it.” Metro bus stops in the area offer rides to Bowie State University. D.C. is a less than 19-mile drive southwest on state Route 295, locally known as Baltimore-Washington Parkway. A 27-mile drive north on the same highway reaches Baltimore. Depending on traffic, the drive to either city can take one to two hours. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport are both about 20 miles away. The University of Maryland Bowie Health Center, 6 miles south, is the closest hospital.
The Old Town Bowie Revitalization Project is expected to start soon
Old Bowie is home to a few industrial warehouses, car repair shops and some stand-alone storefronts, like Christopher’s Antiques and The Pink Orchid, a florist. The revitalization effort plans to add art galleries, breweries and a performing arts venue to the area. Though the project hasn’t started yet, Hudson is hopeful it will begin this year. “People have been trying to get Old Bowie turned into a proper downtown for decades,” he says. “The city got funding in 2024, so construction for all these places should start at some point [in 2025.]” Old Bowie is in a Limited Supermarket Access area, with the nearest grocery stores, like Lidl and Giant, about 3 miles southwest. Bowie Town Center, 6 miles south, is an outdoor mall with over 70 stores, like Macy’s, Barnes & Noble and Foot Locker.
The Pink Orchid in Old Bowie offers beautiful bouquets and flower arrangements for a variety of events.
Bowie Town Center is a very popular retail and restaurant hub near the Old Bowie neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Huntington South Neighborhood Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
10th Street Heritage Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Huntington Community Center
Veterans Memorial Park
Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
34 min drive
Bus
11th St & Myrtle Ave
Bus
9th St & Chapel Ave
Bus
Lanham-Severn Rd & Church La
Bus
9th St & Veterans Memorial Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Old Bowie
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old Bowie, Bowie sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Old Bowie, Bowie over the last 12 months is $375,480, down 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,602
Median Age
33
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$141,105
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$176,279
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
College Graduates
48.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64%
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®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
18/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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