Chillum

Chillum

$419,659 Average Value
$242 Average Price per Sq Ft
10 Homes For Sale

Hyattsville neighborhood just minutes from D.C.

Chillum brings all the character of the Hyattsville area to a neighborly community filled with parks and green spaces. Many apartment complexes, multifamily buildings and single-family homes are grouped around public parks and recreation centers. Colonials, Cape Cods, split-level and simple ranch-style houses built from the 1950s to 1970s fill subdivisions. “It’s a hotbed for first-time homebuyers and investment homes,” says Terry Catalano of ReMax Leading Edge. She has sold homes in the area for nearly 30 years.

Avondale Neighborhood Park in Chillum, MD.Avondale Neighborhood Park in Chillum, MD.
Avondale Neighborhood Park in Chillum, MD.Avondale Neighborhood Park in Chillum, MD.
A row of colorful split levels on 24th Pl in Chillum.
A row of colorful split levels on 24th Pl in Chillum.
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Moderate-sized homes attract buyers

Moderately sized houses and yards don’t stop residents from being creative with landscaping and personal touches that can show off the neighborhood’s green side and the homeowner’s personality. Parks are within walking distance and main thoroughfares like Chillum Road are lined with sidewalks and a paved bike path. Housing prices range from $125,000 to $646,000. Townhouses and modern row houses near Hyattsville cost at least $500,000. Most single-family three- or four-bedroom homes go on the market for roughly $450,000. “Basements used to get flooded often up until the late 1970s,” Catalano says. “It has since been fixed.”

New-build row homes on the border of Hyattsville and Chillum.
New-build row homes on the border of Hyattsville and Chillum.
A row of brick Cape Cod homes on Burketon Rd in Chillum.
A row of brick Cape Cod homes on Burketon Rd in Chillum.
A row of ramblers on 8th Avenue in Chillum.
A row of ramblers on 8th Avenue in Chillum.
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Local eateries bring international flair

Independent and international restaurants provide Chillum with a local food scene that draws residents from Hyattsville and D.C. Food trucks complement sit-down and eat-in restaurants. Leyla's Restaurant & Lounge Latin, known for its American huevos rancheros, and Pupersia Emily, with its rich pupusas and enchiladas. MidAtlantic Seafood Bar and Grill dishes out seafood plates, po’boy sandwiches and chicken wings from its down-home style eatery. And for sweets, Dulce Vida Bakery elevates pan de luce and sweet breads to a decadent level. The amount of shopping centers and retail centers almost rivals the neighborhood’s selection of parks. Sargent Road Shopping Center has a Sav-A-Lot discount grocery store. Takoma Park Shopping Mall is home to Lidl and big-box auto retailers like Autozone. And the Mall at Prince George’s is less than 3 miles away.

Mid Atlantic Seafood in Chillum has not just seafood but soul food as well.
Mid Atlantic Seafood in Chillum has not just seafood but soul food as well.
Mi Pueblito Bakery at the intersection of highway 410 and Riggs rd.
Mi Pueblito Bakery at the intersection of highway 410 and Riggs rd.
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Hunt for Easter eggs

Annual events in Chillum include the Maryland Black Film Festival, the springtime Easter Egg Hunt and the Giant National Capital BBQ Battle. Chillum is also local to all the museums the Smithsonian has to offer just across the border in D.C.

Parklawn Community Park in Chillum, MD.
Parklawn Community Park in Chillum, MD.
library of congress
library of congress
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Innovative extra-curricular activities

Rosa L. Parks Elementary School on Alger Road teaches kindergarten through sixth-grade students. Niche rates the school a C-plus. The school offers innovative clubs and activities, including the media club that produces Rosa L. Parks morning show. The environment club lets students tend to the school garden, maintain a recycling program and lead environmental education efforts. Nicholas Orem Middle School, a C-minus and Northwestern High School, a C are other educational options. There are 13 colleges and universities local to Chillum including Georgetown and George Washington universities.

Rosa L. Parks Elementary School in Chillum, MD.
Rosa L. Parks Elementary School in Chillum, MD.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School in Chillum, MD.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School in Chillum, MD.
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Plenty of parks to play at

The neighborhood’s namesake park, Chillum Community Park, lies between Sligo Creek and the Northwest Branch of Anacostia River. The multipurpose park has a small playground, pavilion and a baseball field and basketball court. Just across the street, Michigan Park Hills Neighborhood Park serves the neighborhood with a playground, a tennis court and a basketball court. Nearby, pooch pals can play off leads at the fenced-in Heurich Dog Park. Sligo Mill Overlook Park adds a community garden to its elaborate playground filled with funky equipment. At Rollingcrest Splash Pool, a water wonderland decked out with a pirate ship theme, toddlers slip down water slides and discover a treasure chest on a deserted island. Older children clamber along water obstacle courses and rope jungle gyms strung above a swimming pool. The adjacent Rollingcrest Community Center provides a crafts room, fitness facility and game space.

Chillum Community Park in Chillum, MD.
Chillum Community Park in Chillum, MD.
Heurich Park
Heurich Park
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Lots of highway options

While Chillum lacks its own Metro station, residents have access to the nearby West Hyattsville station and Prince George's Plaza Metro Station. Commuters have a little more than a 6-mile trip to get to Washington, D.C. East-West Highway (MD 410), New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650), Riggs Road (MD 212), Sargent Road (MD 211), Chillum Road (MD 501) and Eastern Avenue NE are just a few of the important roads that go through the neighborhood.

The West Hyattsville Metro stop is Chillum's closest metro stop.
The West Hyattsville Metro stop is Chillum's closest metro stop.
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Chillum Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$491,197
Median Sale Price
$479,995
Median Single Family Sale Price
$460,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$515,862
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$105,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
64
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-$1
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$242

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes for Sale
10
Months of Supply
1.90

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Jun 15
    2 - 4pm

    1511 Jefferson St, Hyattsville, MD 20782

    $524,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,778 Sq Ft
    • 1511 Jefferson St
    • New 6 days ago

    BEST VALUE IN HYATTSVILLE-SELLER IS OFFERING BUYER 3% IN CLOSING COST HELP; THAT'S $15,750.00 THE BUYER CAN USE TOWARDS CLOSING COSTS! Opportunity is knocking in one of Hyattsville's most desirable neighborhoods! Location, location, location! Come check out this fully renovated dream home located on a super quiet tree lined street yet minutes from everywhere you want to be! Main level: Charming

    Bache Fichter REMAX Platinum Realty

  • Sunday, Jun 15
    1 - 3pm

    5018 14th St NE, Washington, DC 20017

    $659,501

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,527 Sq Ft
    • 5018 14th St NE
    • New 10 days ago

    Come see in person at the Open house, Sunday 6/15, 1pm-3pm!Welcome to 5018 14th St NE, a thoughtfully updated, semi-detached gem nestled in the heart of North Michigan Park, Northeast DC.Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home boasts a rare expanded main level, offering a more spacious feel than comparable properties. This rear addition provides the extra room you need to spread out,

    Harrison Beacher Keller Williams Capital Properties

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value



Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Chillum Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
34,311
Median Age
37
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$65,261
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,463

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
72%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
23.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.1%
% Population in Labor Force
74.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
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