Bryans Road is one of those rural Maryland communities with lots of open spaces and copious views into distant places. From certain spots, you can see clear into the distant past. “From the crest of this one hill, you can see across the Potomac into Virginia, to Mount Vernon, George Washington’s estate, six or seven miles away,” says Greg Doherty, a veteran Realtor with Coldwell Banker who sells homes out here.
Named for a 19th-century farmer and scientist who lived here, Bryans Road is intentionally away from it all. “You’ll find this particular community has a history of being where people would live outside of the city,” Doherty says. “These were old communities where people in the city would go to get away from it all, and it still has that kind of flavor. Very much undeveloped, Bryans Road is a mix of single-family homes and farmland. There are colonials and brick ramblers dating back to the early to mid-19th century. “There are pockets of development. But it’s not as much as in Prince George’s County. People buy here because they want land. They want a little elbow room. They want to be close to the city but not too near it,” Doherty explains. The median home price in Bryans Road is around $400,000, identical to the median listing price and median townhouse price as well. There are some homes as low as around $100,000, but there are also homes from about $500,000 to as much as $750,000. “It’s typically lower than what you’d find in other areas,” Doherty says.
Students attend J. C. Parks Elementary School, which Niche rates B-minus, Matthew Henson Middle School, which Niche rates B-minus and Henry E. Lackey High School, which Niche rates B-minus and ranks its teachers in the top 40% of high school teachers across the state. The schools are in the Charles County Public Schools, which Niche rates B.
One of Bryans Road’s best-known and loved attractions is Chapman State Park. Set on the banks of the Potomac River, it has four miles of trails for hikers to explore. More notably, the park is the home to Mount Aventine, a restored pre-Civil War plantation home that once belonged to the very well-off Chapman family.
If having a significant historic attraction like Mount Aventine is Bryans Road’s big plus, then consider shopping and dining its big minuses. “There are not as many restaurants or retail shopping,” Doherty says. “There are some nice restaurants in La Plata next to Bryans Road. There are some small shops in town, but no destination shopping.” For that, people generally travel to Waldorf to shop at Safeway or Giant Food for groceries or The Shops at Waldorf Center to find your big brand retail stores. “There’s also a lot of shopping at National Harbor. It has shopping, hotels and an MGM Casino," Doherty says.
Besides Chapman State Park, there aren’t many attractions or events people travel to Bryans Road to visit. For excitement and things to do, the locals are much more likely to travel elsewhere, like National Harbor and take in the activities and nightlife there. Although if you’re a sportsman, you might find here a suitable place. “There’s a waterman feel to life here. People like to go duck hunting and do water activities,” Doherty says. While you’re down there, ask someone how to find Marshall Hall Road. “Marshall Hall used to have an amusement park back in the day right on the river,” Doherty advises. VanGo operates public transportation buses that connect Bryans Road to places away from here. If you’re planning to drive, plan to take Maryland Highway 210, it’s your main road into and out of town.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Yolanda Muckle
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 363-1736
110 Total Sales
2 in Bryans Road
$320K - $550K Price Range
Kirk Chatman
Fairfax Realty Premier
(240) 226-2945
174 Total Sales
4 in Bryans Road
$375K - $602K Price Range
Jean Aboi
Green Homes Realty & Property Management Company
(703) 721-4953
120 Total Sales
1 in Bryans Road
$289,000 Price
Cynthia Perkins
Sawyer Real Estate, LLC
(240) 684-8518
39 Total Sales
1 in Bryans Road
$589,000 Price
Tara Thompson
EXP Realty, LLC
(202) 937-2245
41 Total Sales
4 in Bryans Road
$310K - $574K Price Range
Juanita Matthews
EXP Realty, LLC
(667) 771-4520
40 Total Sales
2 in Bryans Road
$370K - $507K Price Range
On average, homes in Bryans Road, MD sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Bryans Road, MD over the last 12 months is $429,990, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$440,000
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Median Sale Price
$429,990
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$434,200
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$439,990
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$220,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
115
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$212
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Number of Homes
2,241
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Number of Homes for Sale
40
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Median Year Built
1995
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Months of Supply
4.20
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,157
Significantly above the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,149
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
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$1,500 per month
$1,950 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
9
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Median Rent
$2,800
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,775
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,400
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,900
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,850
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Median Condo Rent
$1,725
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,725
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Total Population
9,375
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Median Age
39
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Population Density
55 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
14.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$102,656
Above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$119,259
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High School Graduates
95.8%
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College Graduates
26.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
8.8%
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% Population in Labor Force
76.2%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
45''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
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Annual Snowfall
14''
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