Why Live in Queensland
Queensland in Upper Marlboro features homes built between the 1980s and early 2000s, including ranch styles, Colonial Revivals, and New Traditional houses, typically on 2-acre lots adjacent to hardwood forests. These homes generally have three to five bedrooms and attached garages. The area is car-dependent, with no sidewalks, and Maryland state Route 4 providing an 18-mile drive to downtown D.C., though rush hour can extend travel time to about an hour. The neighborhood lacks metro stations and bus stops, but the closest bus stops are less than a mile north on Old Marlboro Pike, and the Largo Town Center Metro Station is 11 miles away. Local amenities include the Osborne Shopping Center with a Safeway and Petco, and fast-food options like Taco Bell and Popeye’s. For more extensive shopping, residents drive to the Centre at Forestville, less than 9 miles west, or Bowie Town Center, 14 miles northwest. Rosaryville State Park, less than a mile south, offers 27 miles of trails, guided mansion tours, and horse boarding at Rosaryville Stables. The Show Place Arena, less than 3 miles east, hosts rodeos and horse shows, while Patuxent River Park’s Jug Bay Natural Area, less than 10 miles east, provides waterfront trails and campgrounds. The neighborhood has a low crime risk compared to the national average. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is 8 miles southwest, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 19 miles west. Residents may occasionally hear noise from Joint Base Andrews, 8 miles west.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Queensland a good place to live?
Queensland is a good place to live. Queensland is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Queensland has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 50. The average household income is $122,259 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 43.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Queensland are home owners, with 17.5% of residents renting and 82.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Queensland can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Queensland neighborhood guide.
Is Queensland, MD a safe neighborhood?
Queensland, MD is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Queensland?
The median home price in Queensland is $462,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $92,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,400 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $103K a year to afford the median home price in Queensland. The average household income in Queensland is $122K.
What are the best public schools in Queensland?
The best public schools that serve Queensland are:
What are the best private schools in Queensland?
The best private schools that serve Queensland are:
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Home Trends in Queensland, MD
On average, homes in Queensland, Upper Marlboro sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Queensland, Upper Marlboro over the last 12 months is $475,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$475,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$517,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$450,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$149,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$394
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median List Price
$462,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%