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College Park Woods

College Park Woods

$563,275 Average Value

Single-family homes a short walk from UMD

Residents of College Park Woods are surrounded by suburban sprawl and moderate tree cover, but they're also only a few blocks from many of College Park's retail and dining options, as well as the University of Maryland's main campus. That's a major draw for people who work or study at UMD. "It's one of the only walkable communities connected to the university, with mostly larger single-family homes on decent-sized lots," says Emily Jackson, a longtime College Park local and Realtor with Northrop Realty. Though College Park Woods only has one neighborhood park, it's bordered to the east by a golf course and a nature trail that allows pedestrian access through much of the city.
A line of elegant colonial homes on Gettysburg Ln in College Park Woods.
A line of elegant colonial homes on Gettysburg Ln in College Park Woods.
College Park Woods residents can stay local for college at the University of Maryland.
College Park Woods residents can stay local for college at the University of Maryland.
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Access to the Paint Branch Trail running through College Park

College Park Woods Neighborhood Park has paved walking paths, a playground, and a grass field often used as an event space. "There aren't any big parks right next to the neighborhood, but the Paint Branch Trail was recently connected to College Park Woods in the last few years," says Jackson. "There's also the Paint Branch Golf Course." Paint Branch Trail stretches over 3 miles through the city and is popular for hikers and cyclists. College Park Woods residents can take the trail from their neighborhood to the Paint Branch Golf Complex, which has a driving range, a 9-hole course and a pro shop. The trail ends at Lake Artemesia to the southeast. The 38-acre lake is a popular spot to fish for largemouth bass, and it has a butterfly garden nearby.
The Paint Branch Golf Course isn't far away from College Park Woods.
The Paint Branch Golf Course isn't far away from College Park Woods.
Lake Artemisia has nature trails and is great for birdwatching.
Lake Artemisia has nature trails and is great for birdwatching.
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Locals watch the Terrapins basketball team at Xfinity Center

College Park Woods is less than 2 miles from Xfinity Center, the home court for the University of Maryland Terrapins. UMD basketball games are a popular winter and spring activity for the College Park community, and the men's team has been to 30 NCAA tournaments over the years. Farther southeast is the College Park Aviation Museum and Airport, where the city holds its signature celebration each October: College Park Day. The event features live music from local bands, food and drink vendors, bounce houses and obstacle courses for kids.
College Park Day happens every summer at the College Park Airport.
College Park Day happens every summer at the College Park Airport.
Watch a basketball game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
Watch a basketball game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
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Most shopping is done along Baltimore Avenue

U.S. Route 1, locally known as Baltimore Avenue, is the main road through College Park and the primary dining corridor. Restaurants, strip malls and supermarkets line the street on either side throughout the city. On the outskirts of the UMD campus is Northwest Chinese Food, which serves authentic Chinese dumplings, soups and noodle entrees. The Board and Brew is a unique café farther north that serves coffee and tea, craft cocktails, and sandwiches. Folks often come by Board and Brew for board games and trivia nights. College Park Market Place is a strip mall at the intersection of Baltimore Avenue and the Capitol Beltway that has a Best Buy and Home Depot, as well as a Shoppers for groceries.
The Board and the Brew in College Park has board games and great food.
The Board and the Brew in College Park has board games and great food.
Shoppers at the College Park Marketplace serves as the closest local grocery store.
Shoppers at the College Park Marketplace serves as the closest local grocery store.
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Midcentury classic homes in College Park Woods

Home prices range from $450,000 to $600,000, varying by lot size and square footage. Buyers can find brick-sided midcentury classics from ramblers and split-levels to Colonial Revivals and Cape Cods. Though many homes have driveways and attached garages, residential roads usually have painted lanes for on-street parking.
Split-levels are also common in College Park Woods.
Split-levels are also common in College Park Woods.
A line of elegant colonial homes on Gettysburg Ln in College Park Woods.
A line of elegant colonial homes on Gettysburg Ln in College Park Woods.
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Nearby Prince George's County schools

College Park Woods is part of the Prince George's County School District, and students can attend Cherokee Lane Elementary, Buck Lodge Middle School, and High Point High School, all of which receive C-minus ratings on Niche. High Point High has a uniform policy where students wear different colored shirts based on their grade level. The University of Maryland's College Park campus is less than a mile from the neighborhood. It is the largest public university in the state, with over 41,000 students enrolled, either online or in person.
Cherokee Lane Elementary School is the best option for College Park Woods youngest learners.
Cherokee Lane Elementary School is the best option for College Park Woods youngest learners.
Buck Lodge Middle School in Adelphi gets a C- from Niche.
Buck Lodge Middle School in Adelphi gets a C- from Niche.
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Folks can drive or take a train to D.C.

Two train stations are in College Park for regional and statewide transit. The Greenbelt station offers MARC trains and Green Line Metro access through D.C., Maryland and Virginia, while the College Park station further south exclusively offers MARC trains through Maryland. Commuters can take Queens Chapel Road, Baltimore Avenue or the Capitol Beltway just north of the neighborhood to reach D.C. in 11 miles. The city offers Metrobuses and rentable Veo e-scooters so locals and UMD students can quickly get around College Park.
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Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

30 min drive

Bus

Metzerott Road And St. Andrews Place (Outbound)

Bus

Metzerott Rd & System Administration

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime College Park Woods US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
459
Median Year Built
1963

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,484
Median Age
37
Population under 18
18.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$141,188
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$152,089

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.8%
College Graduates
66.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

21 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

2 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

25 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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