
Jinean L. Carter
Compass
(240) 363-0398
32 Total Sales
1
$410,000 Price
Located in Prince George's County
Just to the east of Washington D.C. sits Seat Pleasant, Maryland, an innovative suburb with a strong community atmosphere. Local events connect the neighborhood, but so do smartphones. Seat Pleasant has teamed up with IBM to become a Smart City, a community connected through technology to help improve public safety and conserve energy. Residents can use an app on their phone to process service requests, schedule garbage and snow removal and see a list of community events. “I call it the gateway to D.C.,” said Shameeka Price of Capital Structures Real Estate LLC. “It is a perfect place for people who want to have a foot in suburbia and still experience the big city. The local government is very involved, and they put together job fairs, community walks and educational development programs.”
The homes in Seat Pleasant range from ranch-style colonials going for just over $200,000 to two-story brick cottages over $500,000. Street parking is common for single-family homes while large brick townhouses, which typically sell for around $350,000 provide parking lots. Many of the homes feature large, fenced-in front yards perfect for gardening and benefit from some shade thanks to large, leafy trees. Many of the homes have been recently remodeled and renovated with environmentally friendly materials and fitted with energy-efficient appliances.
Innovation has found its way into the schools in Seat Pleasant, part of the Prince George’s County School System. Students will begin their education at Seat Pleasant Elementary School, a pre-K to sixth-grade institution that offers online learning resources for scholars to continue their studies after school hours. Next, kids may attend Walker Mill Middle School, which provides online resources for children and parents. Finally, students can enter a French Immersion or International Baccalaureate program at Central High School. Central is the only school in the district to offer the French Immersion program and its IB program prepares students for success in college and life beyond.
Goodwin Park offers a scenic place for families to come together as children can climb playground equipment amid thick cherry blossoms. Goodwin Park hosts community events throughout the year, and private parties can rent the pavilion and picnic area for events while the baseball diamond, tennis courts and basketball courts are always open to the public. For even more basketball, head to the Seat Pleasant Activity Center — NBA superstar Kevin Durant grew up in the area and has since donated new basketball courts and equipment to the center. The center also houses a full gymnasium, a game room and playgrounds. For a serious workout, check out Planet Fitness for full weight and cardio rooms.
You won’t need to search far for delicious soul food in Seat Pleasant. Keith & Sons boasts offerings from salmon to oxtail with homemade cakes to finish off the perfect meal. Dodah’s is just down the street, cooking up vegan soul food inspired by Afro-vegan traditions. Shopping is easy with a Harris Teeter and a Target just miles away. With D.C. just down the road, the options for foodies are endless. There is also no shortage of shopping and entertainment spots due to the proximity to the capital. “Many people take the metro into the city for date nights or to do shopping on the weekends. It is so convenient to be in the city without having to battle traffic.”
Between an innovative community that cares about your future and easy access to the nation’s capital, you’d be smart to check out Seat Pleasant.
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, an experienced agent in this area.Jinean L. Carter
Compass
(240) 363-0398
32 Total Sales
1
$410,000 Price
Jimmy Okunola
EXP Realty, LLC
(202) 875-7297
70 Total Sales
1
$222,000 Price
Alexander Diaz
Weichert, REALTORS
(202) 929-3606
97 Total Sales
1
$336,000 Price
Juan Umanzor
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 624-7972
520 Total Sales
3
$200K - $345K Price Range
Amanda Martinez
Gallery Realty LLC
(571) 520-9376
84 Total Sales
1
$358,000 Price
Neil Bacchus
EXP Realty, LLC
(301) 281-6383
134 Total Sales
1
$291,000 Price
Having grown up around the expansion of the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis railway through Seat Pleasant, Maryland in the early 1900s, Carmody Hills retains a nostalgic ambiance. You won’t find master-planned rows of lookalike houses here; rather, homes built in Carmody Hills have a generational character, each with its own unique structure and stories. Established trees and well-worn streets echo the heart of a hard-working hometown that continues to renovate. Harvey Dorsey, Facility Director for Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, says, “Carmody Hills is a family-oriented community, right next to Peppermill. So, we often call it Carmody Hills/Peppermill. Neighbors in both communities formed a civic association to help build our new community center. These families saw how much their children enjoyed being outside on what used to be a playground, so they proposed a civic center and attended all the budget hearings. They were really the backbone of representation to see it through.” This somewhat old-fashioned suburb is also well-supported by its faith institutions such as Carmody Hills Baptist and Victory Temple. You’ll find the HOPE Center of Carmody Hills here, which stands for Holistic Opportunities Propelling Everyone. HOPE serves as a government mediator to foster inspiration; and its counselors, social workers and psychologists collaborate with local churches to offer family seminars, parenting workshops and youth mentoring. And while some roads may need repaving, sidewalks on both sides make it easy to walk or bike to schools and stores. Convenient Metrobus stops connect to the Addison Station for public transportation in and around the area. Midcentury cottages and four-square homes prevail, many updated with additions and new shingle roofs. You can find a recently renovated three-bedroom 1950s cottage for around $335,000 or a 1960s four-bedroom brick rambler for around $390,000. Modest single-level homes with either siding or brick exteriors often have screened porches and window grates, which adds to Carmody’s down-home essence. Some of the side yards on smaller houses are roomy enough for a play area and swing set. You’ll also see two-story duplexes with flat fronts, small porticos and small yards. Three-story town houses built in the late ‘90s in Heritage Knolls are priced around $350,000. Carmody Hills’ public schools are within the Prince George County Public School System, which Niche gives an overall B grade. Kids start out at Carmody Hills Elementary, a community centerpiece since the late 1950s, before heading to G. James Gholson Middle. Teens move on to either Fairmont Heights or Central high schools, given a C and C-minus grade respectively, by Niche. The new Fairmont Heights High facility opened in 2017, providing a state-of-the-art facility for nearly 1,000 students. In celebration of its strong community spirit, the nearby Peppermill Community Center features a vibrant outdoor sculpture of local children’s artwork. Says Dorsey, “The mosaic was installed when we tore down the old facility and put in our new facility in 2019. It was put together because people in the community suggested it, and our kids made the blocks with their own creative minds. It’s all glass and it lights up at night, so it’s quite a remarkable sight.” The new Peppermill Community Center is a hub for the Boys and Girls Club’s home football games, and offers several sports courts and a walking track. Inside, says Dorsey, “We have teen programs on Friday and Saturday nights, a gym, meeting rooms, and activities for all ages from youth basketball leagues to adult sewing classes to older seniors’ programs.” Holidays always bring a special glow to the center, including a walk-through trick-or-treat event with kid-centric stations. Locals also enjoy recreation at the J. Franklyn Bourne Memorial Swimming Pool and playground in Peppermill. You’ll need to drive approximately 6 miles to reach a Walmart, but you can grocery shop in the neighborhood at Save A Lot next to Family Dollar. You can also grab a quick bite, convenience groceries and essentials at Friendly Market. At the end of a strip mall, within a short walk from the Addison Road Metro, Satterfield Café is a popular spot for decadent ribs and barbecue chicken. An up-and-coming community with strong connections, Carmody Hills could be where you feel right at home.
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