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North College Park

North College Park

$448,632 Average Value
$365 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

The city of College Park, established in 1845, is perhaps best known as home to the University of Maryland College Park, a public institution with an undergraduate enrollment of over 30,000 students. A part of this bustling college town, the community of North College Park which encompasses the area north of Greenbelt Road, west of Paint Branch Creek and south of Beltsville. Comprised of six neighborhoods—Cherry Hill, Hollywood, Daniels Park, Sunnyside, Branchville and Autoville, North College Park is an expansive residential community.

“Anecdotally, it’s a good place for starter homes,” explains David Alecia, president of the North College Park Community Association. “They’re affordable, small—two to four bedrooms, built in the ‘50s. They’re old but cute. And it’s some of the most affordable real estate in the beltway area.” Prospective buyers can choose from minimalist designs like ramblers, split-levels and colonial styles. The average sales price here is $430,000, with price points varying depending on the age, size and condition of the property.

Another big draw to this area is its proximity to Washington DC. “A lot of our permanent residents commute to DC for work,” says Alecia. “The Green Line runs right through town, you’re close to the beltway, and we’ve got a pedestrian entrance to the Greenbelt Metro station too.”

Students here attend Prince George’s County Public Schools like Hollywood Elementary, Greenbelt Middle and the College Park Academy (a high school serving grades 9 through 12). The College Park Academy serves over 650 students and was received a ‘B-’ ranking from Niche.com. For higher learning opportunities, the University of Maryland College Park offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs in a wide range of topics.


While North College Park is primarily residential, it’s located within two miles of seemingly endless retail and restaurant options. A few minutes north, and you’ll find one of Maryland’s two coveted Ikea stores. Baltimore Avenue—which bisects the area—features a wide array of casual eateries, hotels and commercial retailers. The College Park Marketplace offers a Shoppers Food grocery store, a Home Depot and a Starbucks coffee. While to the west, Hollywood Plaza, features a MOMS Organic Market and some popular hang out spots, like The Board and Brew. “Proteus Brews [The Board and Brew]–is a bike shop and coffee spot. It’s a local gathering place. We have our Sunday coffee socials there, and whenever our county or state reps come into the area for open town halls we normally gather there too.”

Another perk of living in North College Park? Your proximity to an abundance of employers. Not only do you have the University of Maryland, but you also have the US National Archives and Records Administration the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the FDA, among others.

And of course, for some time outdoors, residents have their pick of parks. Local pocket parks like the Cherry Hill Neighborhood Park features a playground and open green spaces, while further south, establishments like the Paint Branch Golf Complex offer a 9-hole course, a pro shop, and a driving range.

And when it's time for a change of pace, remember this community offers direct access to the Capital Beltway, and US Route 1, as well as the Greenbelt Metro and MARC stations, to get you where you need to go fast.

Welcome to North College Park, a suburban community with proximity to Washington DC.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

31 min drive

Train

Greenbelt

Bus

Edgewood Rd & Rhode Island Ave

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Courtyards #500

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Baltimore Avenue & Cherry Hill Road

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Rhode Island Ave & Apache St

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Seven Springs Village & #9308

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Baltimore Ave & Hollywood St

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Rhode Island Ave & Muskogee St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime North College Park US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

North College Park Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$561,999
Median Sale Price
$426,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$425,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$750,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$670,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
46
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$365

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,229
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,656
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,534
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,192
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,187

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
17,382
Median Age
28
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$70,954
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,453

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
44.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.1%
% Population in Labor Force
62.2%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

31 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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