Landover

The Greater Landover area in Prince George’s County Maryland is an unincorporated region situated ten miles outside of Washington DC and located just south of the Town of Landover Hills. Bisected by both US Route 50 and the Maryland State Highway Route 704 (Martin Luther King Jr. Highway) Greater Landover encompasses the communities of Landover, Dodge Park, Palmer Park and Kentland. Homes in Greater Landover consist of a variety of detached single-family homes, town house and apartment options. Prospective buyers can choose from a variety of styles in minimalist designs like cottages, ramblers and split-levels, or opt for a town house or duplex model. The average housing cost here is $300,000 with price points varying depending on the age, size and condition of the property. While Greater Landover is primarily a residential area, it is also home to several industrial pockets along the north and southern portions of Route 50 which houses a variety of manufacturing and distribution centers and warehouses for a variety of brands. The Greater Landover area also abuts FedEx Field, home of the Washington Commanders football team and the neighboring Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex. Featuring a 190-acre campus and a stadium that seats over 58,000 people this is one of the area’s major attractions. Hosting concerts and sporting events throughout the year, there is rarely a dull moment at FedEx Field. Students here attend Prince George’s County Public Schools like Dodge Park Elementary, Kenmoor Middle School and Fairmont Heights High School. A public magnet high school, Fairmont Heights serves over 900 students in grades 9 through 12 and received an overall ranking of ‘C’ from Niche.com. For those looking for alternative options this area also offers a variety of private institutions, like the Highland Park Christian Academy. For all of your daily essentials, residents of Greater Landover will find plenty of commercial retailers, grocery stores and casual eateries along local thoroughfares. A quick trip down Route 202, will land you at the Landover Shopping Center which features an Aldi supermarket, a CVS drug store and a Ledo Pizza. Further north along Route 450, is the Grand Mart International Food store, a Value Village and an AMF Bowling alley. The Dodge Plaza Shopping Mall houses the local Post office. For a change of pace, you can head over to the Woodmore Town Center where you’ll find big box retailers like Costco and a Wegmans grocery store, plus local staples like The Silver Diner. Drop a quarter in the jukebox and wait for your tune to play, while you chow down on some good comfort foods, and heck why not order a milkshake or two? For those who commute, your proximity to the Landover Metro Station and the Orange Line, is your instant connection to downtown Washington DC. Plus with proximity to the MARC and Amtrak trains as well, you can be up or down the coast as needed. This is Greater Landover, an expansive mixed-use residential area in Prince George's County Maryland.

Located adjacent to the town of Landover Hills is where you’ll find the quiet community of Radiant Valley. A small neighborhood in Prince George’s County, Radiant Valley features hills, woodlands and cozy homes. Housing here consists of a variety of single-family homes and town house options. Prospective buyers can choose from minimalist designs like quaint cottages, Cape Cods and ramblers, or opt for the slightly larger Colonial designs. Many homes here were built in the ‘50s and feature red-brick facades, while others feature vinyl siding, and almost all include small front and back yards. Homes here line the local streets and are connected by communal sidewalks and a smattering of trees. With an average sales price of $320,000, price points vary depending on the age, size and condition of the property. Students here attend Prince George’s County Public Schools like Cooper Lane Elementary School, Charles Carroll Middle and Parkdale High School. A public magnet school serving nearly 2500 students in grades 9 through 12, Parkdale received an overall ranking of ‘C’ from Niche. For those looking for alternative options, private institutions like the New Hope Academy (grades 9 through 12) and St. Mary's Catholic School (prekindergarten through eighth) are also abundant in this community. For all your daily essentials you’ll find everything you need and more off of Landover Road. Featuring an Aldi grocery store, both a CVS and a Walgreens pharmacy, and several casual eateries, you can knock out all of your errands in one quick trip. Hungry? Be sure to stop in at local African-Caribbean-American restaurant, "De Ranch" for some tasty eats, like their jollof rice entree, jerk chicken and oxtails, or some crispy wings. For additional shopping options, head over to the nearby Capital Plaza Mall to explore their expansive Walmart store or the Grand Mart International Food market too. For some time outdoors, the Landover Hills Neighborhood Park features a playground, open green spaces and plenty of woodlands too. For a more action-paced outing head over to Annapolis Road and bowl your heart out at the local AMF Lanes. Or if you're a DMV fan through and through, then plan an outing to neighboring FedEx Field, the home of the Washington Commanders football team. Featuring a 190-acre campus and a stadium that seats over 58,000 people FedEx Field is one of the Greater Landover area’s major attractions. Hosting concerts and sporting events throughout the year, there is rarely a dull moment at this sports venue. Another perk of living in Radiant Valley? You’re located only one mile from the New Carrollton Metro Station (Orange Line) and the MARC station, and you’re just minutes from US Route 50 and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway too. Easy access to public transit is a huge draw in this community and affords you a suburban lifestyle with proximity to DC, its many employers, and the surrounding areas Welcome to Radiant Valley, a quiet community of Prince George’s County.