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Overbrook

Overbrook

Neighborhood in Bowie, Maryland

Prince George's County 20715

$497,355 Average Value
$261 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Small Bowie enclave priced right for first-time homebuyers

In Bowie's northeast corner, the 7-block suburban community of Overbrook has close access to both Crofton and Bowie Town Center for convenient shopping runs and Friday night dinners. "[The] homes are a good value for the area, they are priced great for first-time homebuyers, [there's a] good community. It is also appealing being part of an incorporated town, and they govern themselves extremely well," says Bill Franklin, a former Bowie local and Team Leader at Bill Franklin Real Estate Group with Long & Foster Real Estate. Many people who live in Bowie work in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, or Annapolis, and Overbrook is no different, so the neighborhood's nearness to highways and a train station are also benefits.

Ranches and split-levels line many an Overbrook street.
Ranches and split-levels line many an Overbrook street.
Overbrook is entirely residential, but it isn't far from shopping hubs in the rest of Bowie.
Overbrook is entirely residential, but it isn't far from shopping hubs in the rest of Bowie.
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Suburban homes from the 1960s with access to Bowie city services

Overbrook is full of single-family homes built in the 1960s, usually priced from $420,000 to $550,000. Cape Cods, split-levels and brick ranch-style homes are available along narrow residential streets, with moderate tree cover over most lawns. Attached garages and straight driveways are also standard home features. "For those older communities like Overbrook, there are no HOAs whatsoever; the city provides a lot of services, [it's] one of the few municipalities with garbage collection twice a week, [plus] they take care of parks," says Franklin. "If you aren't mowing your grass or your fence is busted, they'll send you a citation."

Colonial revivals and homes with cross-gabled roofs are common in Overbrook.
Colonial revivals and homes with cross-gabled roofs are common in Overbrook.
A brick ranch home with solar panels on the roof and a spacious yard in Overbrook.
A brick ranch home with solar panels on the roof and a spacious yard in Overbrook.
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Close to restaurants and retailers in Bowie or Crofton

Residents can drive a mile south on Race Track Road to Hilltop Plaza, which has an Aldi and Mom's Organic Market for groceries, while next door are retailers like Ross and T.J. Maxx. A mile east is Priest Bridge Centre in neighboring Crofton, which hosts Nonna Angela's Italian Bistro, serving lobster ravioli and penne alla vodka. Bowie Town Center is the city's largest mall, just 6 miles south of home, with a Macy's, Men's Wearhouse and a Safeway.

Overbrook residents can go shopping at the Macy's in Bowie Town Center
Overbrook residents can go shopping at the Macy's in Bowie Town Center
Bowie Town Center acts as the center of gravity for the whole region, including Overbrook.
Bowie Town Center acts as the center of gravity for the whole region, including Overbrook.
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Access to Washington, D.C., by car or train

Commuters can take U.S. Route 50 just 23 miles west to reach Washington, D.C., or 18 miles east to reach Annapolis. The Bowie State University train station is less than 3 miles north of Overbrook for regional MARC trains or Amtrak rides up and down the East Coast. Locals are 27 miles from Ronald Reagan Washington Airport to the south or 23 miles from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to the north for domestic or international flights. WMATA Metrobuses stop along Race Track Road and Annapolis Road for public transit options.

Yorktown Elementary has a talented and gifted program

Prince George's County Public Schools is Overbrook's main school district. Students can attend Yorktown Elementary, Samuel Ogle Middle and Bowie High, all of which have Niche ratings of B-minus. Yorktown Elementary offers a talented and gifted program for eligible students to get resources and accelerated instruction focused on their academic strengths.

Highly rated Yorktown Elementary offers a Talented and Gifted program for eligible students.
Highly rated Yorktown Elementary offers a Talented and Gifted program for eligible students.
Samuel Ogle Middle School is close enough for Overbrook students to walk to.
Samuel Ogle Middle School is close enough for Overbrook students to walk to.
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Samuel Ogle Park and connection to the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Trail

Samuel Ogle Park is west of the neighborhood and features soccer and baseball fields and tennis and basketball courts. Just off Race Track Road is a trailhead for the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Trail, a paved multipurpose path that runs more than 5 miles through Bowie along what used to be railroad tracks. A longstanding city landmark is less than a mile north of Overbrook. When the area was best known for horse racing and other equestrian sports, Bowie Racetrack would draw crowds. In 2025, the city took ownership of the racetrack, and there are ongoing community meetings to discuss how the space should be transformed to meet residents' needs.

The Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Trail runs right past Overbrook, and connects bikers and joggers to nearby hubs.
The Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Trail runs right past Overbrook, and connects bikers and joggers to nearby hubs.
Samuel Ogle Park features woods, as well as soccer and baseball fields and tennis and basketball courts.
Samuel Ogle Park features woods, as well as soccer and baseball fields and tennis and basketball courts.
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Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

34 min drive

Bus

Race Track Rd & Overbrook Ln

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Overbrook US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 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

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$497,500
Median Single Family Price
$492,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$261
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Months of Supply
2.40
Median List Price
$492,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
270
Median Year Built
1966

Open Houses

  • Sunday, May 4
    1 - 3pm

    4412 Ockford Ln, Bowie, MD 20715

    $500,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,304 Sq Ft
    • 4412 Ockford Ln
    • New 26 days ago

    Professional photos coming soon-Come see this beautiful property that has it all! Enjoy the wood burning fire place on those cold nights, large bedrooms, 2 living rooms with built in book cases and hardwood floors! Main floor bedrooms and bathroom. The attic has finished space for bonus storage. Back yard offers raised garden beds, fenced in back yard, patio, 2 sheds and 1 of them is completely

    Brandi Bradshaw Keller Williams Select Realtors of Annapolis

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  • Saturday, May 3
    1 - 3pm

    4512 Orangewood Ln, Bowie, MD 20715

    $465,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,512 Sq Ft
    • 4512 Orangewood Ln
    • New 2 days ago

    Professional Photos Coming 04/30!Welcome to 4512 Orangewood Lane, perfectly located in the Overbrook at Belair community of sought-after Bowie. Updated 4-bedroom, 2-full bathroom Cape Cod with chic white kitchen, upscale granite countertops and elevated flooring throughout main level.Walk out your oversized glass sliders to paver patio perfect for grilling and outdoor entertaining and onto your

    Jacqueline Shea RE/MAX Executive

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
760
Median Age
48
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$142,045
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$177,297

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.3%
College Graduates
44.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21%
% 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®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

19 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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