Surrounded by several George’s County public schools, Chapel Forge offers suburban convenience tucked away from Bowie’s bustling thoroughfares. Though Washington, D.C., to the west, and Baltimore, to the north, are both nearby, highways don’t cut through the neighborhood. However, Stephanie Cooper, a Realtor with RLAH Real Estate who has sold several homes in the city, says this location is essential for school walkability. “Kids only walk to school if the school is in their neighborhood. Because of commuters, Bowie can get pretty traffic-heavy before and after school, so it’s safest for kids not to cross any major streets.” Whitehall Elementary School, Samuel Ogle Middle School and Bowie High School are all within walking distance. Locals can also easily access several green spaces, like Whitemarsh Park, and shop at grocery stores along Annapolis Road.
Samuel Ogle Middle School in Chapel Forge, serves grades K-5.
Whitehall Elementary School in Bowie has a Niche Grade of B.
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Midcentury homes in Chapel Forge
Houses built throughout the 1960s dot Chapel Forge’s cracked asphalt roads. Red-brick and beige vinyl split levels, cape Cod cottages and ranch styles often sit on quarter-acre lots. Houses usually have three to four bedrooms and attached garages, and many yards have white oak or magnolia trees. Prices tend to be similar to a Bowie home’s average $500,000 selling price. Buying here can cost between $450,000 and $550,000.
Cape Cod homes offer plenty of space in Chapel Forge.
Many Ranch homes in Chapel Forge benefit from cross gable roofs.
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B grades for Prince George’s County Public Schools
Children can attend Whitehall Elementary School, graded a B by Niche. They can continue to Samuel Ogle Middle School and Bowie High School, both earning B-minus grades. The high school offers Career and Technical Education pathway programs in teaching, criminal justice and food and beverage management. Samuel Ogle Middle School is in the neighborhood on Chelmont Lane, while Whitehall Elementary School and Bowie High School are less than a half-mile away. Prince George’s County Public Schools also operates the Chapel Forge Early Childhood Center on Milan Way. St. Pius X Regional School on Annapolis Road earns a B rating and serves prekindergarten through high school students. Bowie State University is less than 3 miles north of the neighborhood.
With over a 90% graduation rate, Bowie High School is above average.
Samuel Ogle Middle School in Chapel Forge is right in the middle of the neighborhood.
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Locals commute to D.C. and Baltimore
Though kids can walk to school, Chapel Forge is a car-dependent community. U.S. Route 50 is about 5 miles south of the neighborhood. Another 15-mile drive west on the highway leads to D.C. Baltimore is a 27-mile drive north via nearby Interstate 97. Cooper warns that driving to either city may take a while. “You’d think traffic to D.C. would be worse, but getting to Baltimore can take just as long during rush hour.” Depending on traffic, driving to either city can take 45 minutes to an hour. The neighborhood also has several Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority bus stops. A Maryland Area Regional Commuter train station is less than 3 miles north at Bowie State University. It follows the Penn Line, reaching downtown D.C. in 30 minutes. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 25 miles west, while the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 20 miles north. The University of Maryland Bowie Health Center is less than 5 miles southwest of the neighborhood.
The Metro bus will take you to Bowie State or New Carrollton Station from Chapel Forge.
Commute along route 3 towards Baltimore or route 50 towards Annapolis and DC.
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Hiking at Whitemarsh Park or the Patuxent Research Refuge
Several green spaces surround Chapel Forge, including the 18-hole Bowie Golf Club, about 2 miles west. The city’s largest green space, 182-acre Whitemarsh Park, is 3 miles south. Hiking trails weave through oak forests and around sports facilities like baseball diamonds and the turf football field. Locals can watch plays and musicals at the Bowie Playhouse, located at the park’s core since 1976. Cooper says visiting the Patuxent Research Refuge, 9 miles northwest, is also popular. “It’s technically in Laurel, not Bowie, but it’s a massive piece of land,” she says. “People all across Prince George’s [County] drive up to hike there.” The refuge’s 25 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails stretch across hardwood forests, meadows and wetlands.
Whitemarsh Park features a variety of recreational activities for Bowie residents.
Patuxent Research Refuge is more than 13,000 acres of protected land in Jericho Park.
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Groceries at Free State Shopping Center, restaurants at Hilltop Plaza
The Free State Shopping Center on Annapolis Road has chain restaurants, like Starbucks and Chick-fil-A and several national retailers, like T.J. Maxx and Five Below. There’s also a Harris Teeter and Giant for grocery shopping. Down the street, a Planet Fitness, an Aldi and several locally owned eateries fill the Hilltop Plaza. Ramen and sushi are on the menu at Sakura, while Mi Pueblito Bakery is known for its tamales and caramel flan. Bowie Town Center, less than 4 miles south, is an open-air mall with over 70 stores, like Macy’s, Best Buy and Barnes & Noble.
Find organic options near Chapel Forge, Mom’s Organic Market is right next door.
Chapel Forge has many grocery store shopping options nearby including Aldi.
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Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
35 min drive
Bus
Old Chapel Rd & Chalford Lane
Bus
Old Chapel Rd & Wakefield Ln
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Race Track Rd & Yorktown Dr
Bus
Old Chapel Rd & Welsley Lane
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Chapel Forge
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chapel Forge, Bowie sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Chapel Forge, Bowie over the last 12 months is $515,076, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,437
Median Age
45
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$120,515
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$130,954
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
41.4%
Advanced Degrees
20.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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