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Greater Landover

Greater Landover

$337,342 Average Value
$232 Average Price per Sq Ft
43 Homes For Sale

Major highways connect Greater Landover to Washington and nearby towns

The Greater Landover area in Prince George’s County Maryland is an unincorporated region situated ten miles outside of Washington 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.

Spacious new build town homes on Brightseat Rd in Greater Landover.
Spacious new build town homes on Brightseat Rd in Greater Landover.
The Palmer Park Community Center in Greater Landover has a fitness center and gym.
The Palmer Park Community Center in Greater Landover has a fitness center and gym.
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Cottages, ramblers and split-levels offer minimalist housing styles

Homes in Greater Landover consist of a variety of detached single-family homes, townhouses 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 townhouse 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.

Large new build colonials on Hamlin St in Greater Landover.
Large new build colonials on Hamlin St in Greater Landover.
An older brick colonial home next to a rambler on E Kilmer St in Greater Landover.
An older brick colonial home next to a rambler on E Kilmer St in Greater Landover.
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Large sporting venues are found in Greater Landover’s industrial area

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 house 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.

The playground at Kentland Park in Greater Landover.
The playground at Kentland Park in Greater Landover.
The mixed use field next to the Palmer Park Community Center in Greater Landover.
The mixed use field next to the Palmer Park Community Center in Greater Landover.
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Students attend public schools and a local magnet high school

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 nine 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.

Columbia Park Elementary offers education close to Greater Landover homes.
Columbia Park Elementary offers education close to Greater Landover homes.
Kenmoor Middle School's brand new building in Greater Landover is sleek and modern.
Kenmoor Middle School's brand new building in Greater Landover is sleek and modern.
Families in Greater Landover choose Elizabeth Seton High School for academics.
Families in Greater Landover choose Elizabeth Seton High School for academics.
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Landover Shopping Center has Aldi, Woodmore Town Center has Costco

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?

The pulled pork sandwich and ribs from Horace and Dickies in Greater Landover.
The pulled pork sandwich and ribs from Horace and Dickies in Greater Landover.
The Palmer Park Shopping Center in Greater Landover has grocery and convenience store options.
The Palmer Park Shopping Center in Greater Landover has grocery and convenience store options.
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The Metro Orange Line connects into downtown Washington

For those who commute, your proximity to the Landover Metro Station and the Orange Line, is your instant connection to downtown Washington. Plus with proximity to the MARC and Amtrak trains as well, you can be up or down the coast as needed.

The Landover metro stop runs blue and orange line trains going into DC.
The Landover metro stop runs blue and orange line trains going into DC.
A Greater Landover resident sits in a classic car.
A Greater Landover resident sits in a classic car.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

23 min drive

Subway

Landover

Bus

Ardwick Ardmore Rd & Whitetire Rd

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Barlowe Rd & Landover Rd

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Landover Station & Bus Bay C

Bus

Pennsy Dr & #3133

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Ardwick Ardmore Rd & #8440

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Ardwick-Ardmore Road & Extra Space Storage

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Pennsy Dr & 75th Ave

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Greater Landover US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 7 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Greater Landover Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$325,000
Median Sale Price
$330,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$399,999
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$314,950
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$175,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
148
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$232

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
3,816
Number of Homes for Sale
43
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
3.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,902
On par with the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,841
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,337
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
19,969
Median Age
37
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$64,180
Below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$75,148

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
82.9%
College Graduates
21.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.5%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

51 / 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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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
NEIGHBORHOOD
Greater Landover
Maria Hairston-Purcell
Prime Resource Realty & Property Management, INC
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