Lake Arbor offers suburban living near the DC metro
Lake Arbor, nestled within the DC metropolitan area, underwent significant changes in the 1980s when community developers built 2,000 luxury houses featuring two-car garages and brick exteriors. Today the area remains a suburban oasis of single-family houses on spacious lots and a wide variety of parks. As a suburb, Lake Arbor consists of cul-de-sacs and winding roads of single-family houses. Known for being a master-planned community, the area offers plenty of sidewalks and well-groomed landscaping. “It’s a really nice area for families. The houses are on the larger side. There are a lot of trees growing there,” says Tommy Sowole, Realtor with Delta Exclusive Realty, LLC. Lot sizes within Lake Arbor average around 18,000 square feet. Much of the architecture features Colonial Revivals, town houses and Dutch Colonials. As for sales prices, prospective buyers can expect a range between $295,000 for a smaller town house to $615,000 for a four-bedroom Colonial Revival.
Many of the homes in Lake Arbor have multi-car driveways and attached garages.
Flowers and blooming trees line the winding streets of Lake Arbor.
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Parks, playgrounds and trails offer year-round outdoor fun
For recreation, Lake Arbor has many great places to enjoy the outdoors, no matter what time of year it is. You can go for a scenic stroll or run next to Northampton Lake. At Arbor Park, bring children to the playgrounds and play tennis or basketball at the courts. In the spring, the nearby Lake Arbor Community Center hosts a community Easter egg hunt as well as summer camps for children. The community center also has the annual Lake Arbor Jazz Festival to enjoy live music and bands. The Lake Arbor Elementary School’s playground is open to all children in the area.
Residents and visitors enjoy local landmarks while exploring Lake Arbor. The historic Newton White Mansion is considered one of the most beautiful places in Prince George's County and is used as a wedding venue. Its neo-Georgian style architecture is known for an abundance of detail. You’ll also be near the prestigious FedEx Field, home of the Washington Commanders National Football League team. Living this close to the NFL action, you can choose to enjoy the stadium’s photo ops, tailgating, food trucks and fireworks shows.
Basketball courts are one of the many amenities at the Lake Arbor Community Center.
Arbor Park is nearby for Lake Arbor kids to let off some steam.
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Prince George's County Public Schools serves students
Students in Lake Arbor attend Prince George's County Public Schools. According to Niche, the district earns an A rating in diversity and a B in clubs and activities. Schools include Lake Arbor Elementary School, graded B by Niche, and Ernest Everett Just Middle School, rated C-minus. Largo High School is graded C. The district’s career-readiness programs offer special features like language immersion and dual enrollment.
Ernest Everett Just Middle School serves grades 6 to 8 and earns a C minus on Niche.
Lake Arbor Elementary is rated a B by Niche.
Largo High School has a large and modern campus.
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Centrally located between DC and Baltimore for commuters
With the population increasing and many job opportunities nearby, Lake Arbor is a community on the rise. Major employers such as the federal government, Danaher Corporation, Fannie Mae, Amtrak and Lockheed Martin are close to the suburb. It’s an ideal location for commuters since it’s centrally located between Baltimore and DC. Two major hospitals, Bowie Health Center and the University of Maryland’s Capital Regional Medical Center are also close by.
Lake Arbor is about 15 miles from DC, but travel times vary depending on whether you commute by car, metro or bus. Sometimes traveling 10 miles can take an hour in rush hour traffic or in a busy traffic corridor.
Public transportation through WMATA makes it easy to get around Lake Arbor and surrounding areas.
UM Capital Region Medical Center is a major hospital for Lake Arbor residents located in nearby Largo.
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Lake Arbor is close to major retailers and fast-food chains
Lake Arbor is home to many local businesses and restaurants, as well as several major retailers. The Lake Abor Village Shopping Center offers essential services including a barbershop, nail salon, hair studio, orthodontics, bank and daycare. The community is also within a short drive to Largo Town Center’s wings or seafood restaurants and clothing stores — as well as a Lowe’s, Target and more at Largo Plaza. The neighborhood is also close to a bevy of familiar fast-food fare.
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