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Collington Station

Collington Station

Neighborhood in Bowie, Maryland

Prince George's County 20721, 20774

$670,294 Average Value
$164 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Quaint bedroom community close to D.C., Baltimore and Annapolis

Collington Station is a serene suburban community south of Bowie, Maryland, that's about a 40-minute drive to three major commuter destinations: Washington, D.C., to the south, Baltimore to the north, and Annapolis to the east. "Most people who move to Bowie commute to D.C.," says Patrick McCarthy, a 16-year real estate agent with Re/Max Leading Edge. He adds that the location often outweighs other considerations. "Bowie tends to have higher property taxes but is more convenient to D.C. compared to surrounding cities like Crofton, which has cheaper taxes but higher [home] prices." In Collington Station, locals benefit from Bowie's commuter convenience, and they can enjoy HOA-run parks at home or drive five minutes to Bowie Town Center or Downtown Largo for shopping and dining. The neighborhood is also down the road from Six Flags America, one of Maryland's largest attractions, and bordered to the south by Oak Creek Golf Club.

Residents will love living so close to Bowie Town Center near Collington Station
Residents will love living so close to Bowie Town Center near Collington Station
For all of you thrill-seekers, Six Flags America has you covered near Collington Station.
For all of you thrill-seekers, Six Flags America has you covered near Collington Station.
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Down the street from Watkins Regional Park and Six Flags

The Collington Station Homeowners' Association maintains a playground, tennis court, swimming pool and clubhouse within the neighborhood; residents can rent the clubhouse for events. Collington Station Community Park is a large grass field for locals to play catch or take dogs for a walk. Just across a dense line of trees at the neighborhood's south end is Oak Creek Golf Club, a private course that's been operating since 2015. The club features Bowieville Manor, a historic 19th-century home, at its heart, as well as a pro shop and The Grove, a restaurant for folks to grab dinner after a day on the fairways. Six Flags America is just a mile west on Central Avenue, an amusement park with DC Comics and Looney Tunes-themed roller coasters. South of Six Flags is Watkins Regional Park, a popular draw in the county, with a Wizard of Oz-themed playground and a horse racing-themed playground, walking trails, an all-weather tennis facility and campgrounds.

The Wizard of Oz playground at Watkins Regional Park is a delight for children in Kettering.
The Wizard of Oz playground at Watkins Regional Park is a delight for children in Kettering.
Six Flags America, Thrills, chills, and unforgettable moments await at this ultimate theme park destination near Collington Station.
Six Flags America, Thrills, chills, and unforgettable moments await at this ultimate theme park destination near Collington Station.
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Mid-90s colonial-style homes along organized streets

The neighborhood has classic suburban grid-patterned streets and modest tree coverage over residents' lawns. The HOA website states that there are 528 single-family homes in the community, and McCarthy says, "Most of the homes there were built in the mid-1990s, so it's a lot of finished 3-level colonials." These homes are priced from $645,000 to $750,000, varying by square footage. Colonial Revivals are the most prominent style, and attached garages and brick siding are popular home features.

Collington Station has some great colonial homes to fit your needs.
Collington Station has some great colonial homes to fit your needs.
Stylish colonial homes with creative landscaping are common in Collington Station.
Stylish colonial homes with creative landscaping are common in Collington Station.
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Most folks shop at Bowie Town Center or Downtown Largo

Bowie Town Center is 6 miles north of the neighborhood on Collington Road and features a Macy's, Best Buy and Safeway for groceries. Stores line both sides of Emerald Way, making a walk through the outdoor mall feel like a stroll through a small town. Six miles west is Downtown Largo, a Metro-accessible shopping corridor with shopping options like Burlington and Marshalls, as well as an AMC movie theater. It also has dozens of chain eateries, including Longhorn Steakhouse and Ledo Pizza, which serves Maryland-style rectangular pies.

Enjoy a great flick at the Imax Amc Theaters near Collington Station.
Enjoy a great flick at the Imax Amc Theaters near Collington Station.
Residents will love living so close to Bowie Town Center near Collington Station.
Residents will love living so close to Bowie Town Center near Collington Station.
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Collington Station Community Day brings neighbors together

Every summer, the homeowners' association hosts Collington Station Community Day. This neighborhood get-together is a chance for friends and families to grab food and socialize while listening to a DJ and playing family-friendly games. Six Flags America offers seasonal events for Christmas and Halloween; the park transforms into a winter wonderland or a nighttime house of haunts. In the summer, the waterpark Hurricane Harbor opens for kids and adults alike to take on tall waterslides, swim in the wave pool or float down the lazy river.

Bowie High School prioritizes college prep

Prince George's County Public Schools serve the neighborhood. Locals can send their kids to Pointer Ridge Elementary, which has a C-plus rating from Niche, then Benjamin Tasker Middle and Bowie High School, which both get B-minus ratings. Bowie High offers Advanced Placement courses and is part of Prince George's County's College and Career Research and Development program, which helps students build career portfolios and develop financial literacy skills for their postgraduate plans.

Benjamin Tasker Middle School in Bowie has a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1.
Benjamin Tasker Middle School in Bowie has a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1.
With over a 90% graduation rate, Bowie High School is above average.
With over a 90% graduation rate, Bowie High School is above average.
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Drive to D.C. or Baltimore in around 40 minutes

Since Collington Station is a spacious suburb, residents need a car to access retail, dining and other nearby points of interest. Many of the neighborhood's commuters drive 7 miles west to the Downtown Largo Metro station for a 40-minute train ride into the nation's capital. Commuters can also take U.S. Route 50 21 miles west to reach downtown D.C.'s major government employers. Annapolis is 19 miles east, and Baltimore is 41 miles north. For domestic and international flights, residents can choose between two major airports: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 32 miles north of home, while Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 21 miles west.

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Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

36 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Collington Station US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$667,500
Median Single Family Price
$675,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$164
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Months of Supply
2.40
Median List Price
$675,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
509
Median Year Built
1995

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,504
Median Age
48
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$164,823
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$186,527

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.8%
College Graduates
67.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
38.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.3%

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®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

23 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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