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The beginning of Bowie’s suburban transformation
Modern-day Bowie was born in Somerset. The small neighborhood was the first that developer Levitt and Sons built in Bowie in the early ‘60s, and the company followed with thousands of additional homes, transforming the Maryland town that only had 600 residents at the time. When Levitt and Sons created Somerset, the company was known for its budget-friendly homes. Today, Bowie is a city where the median household income is much higher than the statewide median and nearly twice the national median. “Bowie is recognized as one of the wealthiest towns in Prince George’s County,” says Simone Malloy, an associate broker with HomeSmart who is based in Bowie. “It’s the area where the most affluent within the community reside.” Somerset is located near U.S. Route 50, which leads to lucrative jobs in and around Washington.
Colorful homes line the streets of Somerset.
You'll find quaint homes with medium sized yards in Somerset.
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Levitt and Sons brought innovative building methods to Somerset
Levitt and Sons gained notoriety after World War II for its assembly-line approach to building homes, simplifying the construction process and breaking it down into steps that could be quickly repeated. Using this process, crews built hundreds of Colonial Revival homes, ranch-style houses and Cape Cods in Somerset. The developer took steps to avoid a cookie-cutter feel; they included alternating the home styles along each street and installing winding roads and cul-de-sacs. Prices are comparable to the rest of Bowie, with homes typically selling for between $430,000 and $600,000.
Homes are nestled right next to one another in Somerset.
Many residents of Somerset have solar panel on their homes.
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Accessing playgrounds and bike trails at Somerset Park, Whitemarsh Park
Houses are within a mile of Somerset Park, located near the center of the neighborhood. The two tree-shaded playgrounds were designed for specific age groups, one welcoming toddlers and the other for children ages 5 to 12. A path on the east end of Somerset leads from the neighborhood to Whitemarsh Park, a 182-acre green space with a turf football field, bike trails through the woods and the 150-seat Bowie Playhouse theater. Around the same time it developed Somerset, Levitt and Sons built Belair Bath and Tennis next to the neighborhood. People who pay to join the club have access to tennis courts and a swimming pool.
Somerset Park's playground also has a small jungle gym.
Whitemarsh Park features a variety of recreational activities for Somerset residents.
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Residents live within 2 miles of three schools
Before sixth grade, children can take classes half a mile outside Somerset at Tulip Grove Elementary School. Students can then advance to Benjamin Tasker Middle School, followed by Bowie High School. All three schools get Niche grades of B-minus. Across the street from Somerset, Bowie High School’s campus is home to the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. “That’s used often to host community events such as comedy shows or concerts outside of school hours,” Malloy says.
Belair Baptist Church oversees Belair Baptist Christian Academy, a private school in Somerset for kindergartners through 12th graders. Niche gives the academy an A rating, ranking it as the best private high school in Prince George’s County.
Benjamin Tasker Middle School faithfully serves the community of Somerset.
Younger students in Somerset can attend Tulip Grove Elementary School.
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Stores and restaurants in shopping centers on Route 450
A shopping center neighboring Somerset to the northeast features a Harris Teeter grocery store and a collection of chain restaurants, while another shopping complex on the other side of Maryland Route 450 has department stores like TJ Maxx. Each retail plaza has local restaurants, including the counter-service spot Naz’s Halal Food and sit-down eatery Anthony’s NY Pizza and Pasta House. Two miles to the south, Bowie Town Center houses more than 70 stores within an open-air mall.
Aldi services Somerset residents with all their grocery needs.
Barnes and Noble is one of many chains that can be found in Bowie Town Center near Somerset.
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Route 50 leads to Washington, Annapolis
Somerset sits to the north of U.S. Route 50, which leads 20 miles west to Washington and 15 miles east to Annapolis. The drive to Washington can take up to 90 minutes, while the trip to Annapolis rarely lasts longer than half an hour. Commuters and day-trippers can also drive 4 miles to the Bowie State MARC station, park and take a 30-minute train ride to Washington.
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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
34 min drive
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Belair Dr & Starlight Ln
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Sussex La & Belair Dr
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Stonybrook Dr & Stonehaven La
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Belair Dr & Stafford La
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Stonybrook Dr & Shawmont Ln
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Belair Dr & Trinity Dr
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Belair Dr & Skylark Ln
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Somerset
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Somerset Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Somerset, Bowie sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Somerset, Bowie over the last 12 months is $495,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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