Why Live in Riverdale Park
Riverdale Park, a historic D.C. streetcar suburb in Prince George’s County, offers a blend of suburban and city lifestyles with its proximity to the University of Maryland College Park and a thriving arts scene. The neighborhood features a variety of home styles, including quaint cottages, bungalows, ranch-style houses, storybook Victorians, large colonials, and newly built farmhouses and Craftsman-style homes. Residents enjoy numerous things to do, such as shopping at Riverdale Park Station, dining at local eateries like Taqueria Los Perez and Busboys and Poets, and exploring the walkable Route 1 Arts District corridor filled with theaters, studios, and entertainment venues. Community events like National Night Out and the Festival of Lights Contest foster a strong sense of camaraderie. Outdoor activities are abundant with Riverdale Community Park, Riverside Neighborhood Park, Waggertail Dog Park, and the Riverdale Trolley Trail offering spaces for sports and recreation. The Riverdale Park Farmers Market provides fresh produce and live music every Thursday. Public transportation options include D.C. Metrobus, Prince George’s County TheBus, and MARC trains, with Route 1 connecting to Interstate 495 and leading into D.C., about 8 miles away. The neighborhood's public schools have mixed ratings, with Riverdale Elementary, Greenbelt Middle, and College Park Academy offering various educational opportunities. The University of Maryland College Park, just 3 miles away, adds to the area's vibrant academic atmosphere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Riverdale Park a good place to live?
Riverdale Park is a good place to live. Riverdale Park is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable. Riverdale Park has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.1 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $107,416 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 26.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Riverdale Park are renters, with 50.2% of residents renting and 49.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Riverdale Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Riverdale Park neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Riverdale Park?
The median home price in Riverdale Park is $454,990. If you put a 20% down payment of $91,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,350 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $101K a year to afford the median home price in Riverdale Park. The average household income in Riverdale Park is $107K.
What are the best public schools in Riverdale Park?
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Home Trends in Riverdale Park, MD
On average, homes in Riverdale Park, MD sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Riverdale Park, MD over the last 12 months is $547,500, down 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$547,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$349,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$399,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$264
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
41
Median List Price
$454,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-18%