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Saddlebrook West is a hub for commuters in Bowie
Saddlebrook West sits next to the former Bowie Race Track, an equestrian center with a long history of Thoroughbred horse racing. While the facility no longer hosts horses, Bowie’s equestrian legacy lives on in the neighborhood with street names like Running Horse Place and Race Horse Lane. There are plans to transform the race track into a recreational space with athletic facilities, picnic areas and an urban farm, all of which will be within walking distance of Saddlebrook West. Residents also have access to the neighborhood’s amenities, including a community pool and walking paths leading to the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Trail.
The neighborhood is part of the “new Bowie,” an area of the city with more modern homes and higher prices than the Levitt portion of Bowie, which was built in the 1950s and ‘60s. “Bowie is a huge city, but the biggest thing I’ve noticed about this neighborhood in particular is that no one leaves,” says Kevin Conto, a Realtor with Redfin and Maryland native. “It’s just a beautiful community, and you definitely have the ability to find nicer homes for less money than in Washington or the D.C. suburbs.” With suburban amenities and comparative affordability in the DMV area, Saddlebrook West is a popular spot for commuters working in Washington, D.C., Annapolis and Baltimore – all 30 miles or less from Bowie.
Saddlebrook West lies next to the old Bowie horse racing track, which now lies abandoned.
Though defunct, the Bowie Race track which lends Saddlebrook West it's name is still there to remind locals of a different time.
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New Traditional homes rarely come on the market
With New Traditional homes built throughout the early 2000s, Saddlebrook West is one of Bowie’s younger neighborhoods. Its homes embrace a relatively uniform look, with brick fronts and elements of Colonial Revival design. Driveways and attached garages keep the streets clear, and most properties have quarter or half-acre lots with lush landscaping. With a low turnover rate, homes rarely come on the market in Saddlebrook West. Just one home was sold within the past year, and properties have an average estimated value of around $760,000. When houses are available, they sell after an average of 151 days on the market, significantly longer than the national average. The Saddlebrook West HOA manages the community and requires residents to pay monthly dues of $75. The neighborhood’s overall CAP Index crime score is 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Neighborhoods with exclusively new traditional homes are increasingly common in small Bowie neighborhoods, and Saddlebrook West is no exception.
Brick is the building material of choice in Saddlebrook West homes.
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Amenities include a community pool and access to the WB&A Trail
The neighborhood has an outdoor space with a playground, two tennis courts and a community pool. The Saddlebrook West HOA manages these amenities and includes pool access in its monthly association fees. There are paved paths for walking, running and biking, including one that connects with the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Trail. Mature trees shade the WB&A Trail, which leads past nearby Horsepen Branch Park and the Patuxent River. Construction has begun on a pedestrian bridge over the river that will join the Prince George’s and Anne Arundel sections of the trail to form a 13-mile continuous path. The counties expect to complete the project in the spring of 2025. The Bowie Golf Club is about 3 miles from the neighborhood, and its public 18-hole course is open year-round. Saddlebrook West is also around 2 miles from the Berwyn Rod & Gun Club, and residents who live closer to the shooting range may hear gunfire.
Saddlebrook West Park is the only park in the neighborhood, featuring tennis and basketball courts and an outdoor swimming pool.
The Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Trail runs right past Saddlebrook Westk, and connects bikers and joggers to nearby hubs.
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Prince George’s County Public Schools have a Navy Junior ROTC program
Prince George’s County Public Schools serves the neighborhood. The district earns an overall grade of C-plus from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 15-to-1. Yorktown Elementary School, Samuel Ogle Middle School and Bowie High School all receive a B-minus. The high school’s Navy Junior ROTC program teaches students about the values of citizenship, leadership and naval topics while giving them hands-on military experience. Nearby private school options include St. Pius X Regional School, a Catholic institution serving prekindergarten through eighth grade. Saddlebrook West is less than 2 miles from Bowie State University, the oldest Historically Black University in Maryland.
Yorktown Elementary School gets a B- from Niche, and serves Saddlebrook West's youngest learners.
Bowie State University is just north of Saddlebrook West, known as Maryland's oldest historically black university.
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Shopping and dining at the Bowie Marketplace and Bowie Town Center
While Saddlebrook West is entirely residential, it’s about 2 miles from several shopping centers. “Bowie has really been built up over the last 15 to 20 years. They’ve integrated all those shopping and town centers into the community, so you have everything at your fingertips and don’t have to go anywhere else,” Conto says. Shopping plazas include the Bowie Marketplace, which has Harris Teeter and fast-casual restaurants such as MOD Pizza and Naz’s Halal Food. The city’s largest retail destination is the Bowie Town Center, an open-air mall with more than 70 stores. It’s around 5 miles from the neighborhood and features Macy’s, Barnes & Noble and nail salons like Luxury Spa Nails. Across from the town center is Jerry’s Seafood, a local mainstay known for its signature “Crab Bomb” made from jumbo lump crab, mayonnaise and Old Bay Seasoning.
Jerry's Seafood is another local favorite and home of the famous Crab Bomb.
Shopping options at Bowie Marketplace include Chipotle, Firehouse Subs and Quickway.
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Bowie is close to Washington, Annapolis and Baltimore
Residents typically rely on their cars to get around. U.S. Route 50 is less than 5 miles from Saddlebrook West and offers a direct route to Washington, D.C., less than 25 miles away. The neighborhood is also about 20 miles from Annapolis and 30 miles from Baltimore. Public transportation options include the Maryland Area Rail Commuter, a rail system connecting Washington, Baltimore and surrounding cities. The closest MARC station is Bowie State Station, less than 3 miles away, and commuters can leave their cars in the Bowie State University MARC Park & Ride before catching a train. For flights, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is about 20 miles from Saddlebrook West.
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Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
36 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Saddlebrook West
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Saddlebrook West, Bowie sell after 78 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Saddlebrook West, Bowie over the last 12 months is $765,000, up 7% 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
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Demographics
Total Population
896
Median Age
46
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$174,090
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$195,838
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.2%
College Graduates
58.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.7%
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®
15/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
18/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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