Suitland is a growing community with diverse housing and Metro access
Located along the Maryland-Washington, D.C. border, Suitland offers a variety of housing near major employers and public transportation. “It has access to Washington, D.C., access to the Capital Beltway, lots of connections to the surrounding area,” says local Realtor Jason Miller of Samson Properties. “Just being nestled in there, it has a lot of great neighborhoods that are being overlooked. It’s growing.” Suitland has diverse housing, from midcentury ranch-style homes to apartments with modern amenities. Nearby employers like the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Maritime Intelligence Center and Joint Base Andrews attract new residents, who can also commute to D.C. easily on the Metro’s Green Line, which stops at Suitland Station.
A variety of housing to buy or rent
Suitland’s ranch-style, bi-level and Cape Cod homes sit among low- and mid-rise condo complexes, townhouse communities and apartments. Many single-family houses have grassy lawns, paved driveways and brick exteriors. Prices typically range from around $280,000 to $690,000, and fixer-uppers can range from $190,000 to $280,000. Townhouses often have colonial influences, and those built since 2000 can have ground-floor garages. These generally cost between $240,000 and $500,000, plus monthly homeowners association fees of around $70 to $490. Condos generally range from around $90,000 to $310,000, plus monthly HOA fees between $300 and $610. The community also has many rental options. "They’re developing a lot in the area," Miller says. "They actually demolished a lot of the stretch along Homer Avenue and built the new Drew Freeman Middle School there, as well as some luxury apartments." This area is now the Towne Square at Suitland Federal Center, which has newer housing and plans to add commercial and entertainment spaces.
Near several restaurants and shopping areas
Silver Hill Road and Pennsylvania Avenue are home to most of the community’s shopping centers, malls and restaurants. Many are fast-food options, like McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A, or chains like Crafty Crab Seafood, which has nautical decorations and specializes in seafood boils. Silvestre Chicken is a locally owned eatery that serves Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken alongside Mexican and El Salvadorian dishes. The Shops at Iverson is an indoor mall anchored by Shoppers World, and The Centre at Forestville is another nearby mall anchored by JCPenney and Target. Grocery stores include Giant, Tiger Supermarket and Dollar Tree. Each Sunday from June through October, The Capital Market, which is an outdoor farmers market, sets up at Creative Suitland to sell locally grown produce, food products and art.
Kids excel in the visual and performing arts at Suitland High
Kids can start school at Suitland Elementary and then go to Drew Freeman Middle; both earn a C-minus from Niche. At the C-minus-rated Suitland High, students can apply to the Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, which is open to all high schoolers in Prince George’s County and headquartered in Suitland High. Students in the program can major in subjects like dance and music. Nearby private schools include the A-minus-rated From the Heart Christian School for pre-kindergarten through Grade 12.
Parks, community centers and an art center provide recreation
Suitland Community Center is one of several places where kids can burn off some energy. The center has sports fields and indoor and outdoor basketball courts. It also hosts summer camps, after-school programs and the community celebration SuitlandFest each summer, which features live music, vendors and kids’ activities. Creative Suitland is an arts center that offers free arts programs for teens and dance classes. Pocket parks like Park Berkshire and Suitland Community Park have playgrounds and green space, and the roughly 60-acre Suitland Bog Natural Area has walking trails and is known for its rare plants.
Car, train and bike routes into D.C.
Pennsylvania Avenue leads about 6 miles to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and Suitland Parkway leads 6 miles to Navy Yard. Joint Base Andrews is a roughly 5-mile drive down Suitland Road. Interstate 495, also known as the Capital Beltway, is nearby and forms a loop around D.C. Commuters can hop on the Metro’s Green Line at the Suitland Station near Silver Hill Road. The train heads directly into D.C., reaching the L’Enfant Station near the National Mall in about 20 minutes. The Metro’s bus also stops throughout the community. Pennsylvania Avenue has dedicated bike lanes, and sidewalks make the area pedestrian friendly. Houses of worship here include the Ali Khan Islamic Center and Galilee Baptist Church. Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is about 5 miles away, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is a 10-mile trip.
Three cemeteries in the community’s west
Suitland is home to three cemeteries, all near the Maryland-Washington, D.C. border. Cedar Hill Cemetery is the oldest and is across the street from Washington National Cemetery. Lincoln Memorial Cemetery is a historically Black cemetery where many notable African Americans are buried.
Written By
Annie Franklin
