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Kenilworth

Kenilworth

Neighborhood in Bowie, Maryland

Prince George's County 20715

$487,002 Average Value
$261 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Part of Bowie's old Levittown

Kenilworth was part of the Belair at Bowie community designed by Levitt Homes in the 1950s and 1960s, known as one of the most prolific homebuilders in the Postwar era. Because Kenilworth’s housing is a bit older and more established, buyers can find some of the more cost-friendly single-family homes in the city here and can reach several parks and locally loved restaurants in just minutes.

Old Bowie is mostly residential with a few locally owned shops.
Old Bowie is mostly residential with a few locally owned shops.
Bowie Railroad Station Museum's Welcome Center invites visitors to explore the history of Old Bowie.
Bowie Railroad Station Museum's Welcome Center invites visitors to explore the history of Old Bowie.
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Affordable 1960s era homes

Levitt Homes communities, or “Levittowns,” are seen as the prototypical American suburbs since they were first built to accommodate a nationwide demand for homes during the baby boom. Kenilworth was part of the first Levittown in the D.C. Metro area and was prized by government workers and military servicemembers who needed to live within driving distance of the nation’s capital. Many of the neighborhood’s original homes remain today, and buyers can choose between Cape Cods, bilevels, Colonial Revivals and ramblers. “The Levitt houses around here go from $400,000 to $650,000, which is considered low for the city,” says Bill Franklin, a former Bowie local and Team Leader at Bill Franklin Real Estate Group with Long & Foster Real Estate. The median single-family home price in Kenilworth is $475,000, which is 11% lower than Bowie’s median home price.

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Close to swim clubs and Foxhill Park

“Kenilworth is right next to some parks and community centers, but also a few of the city’s private swim clubs are a quick drive away,” says Franklin. Foxhill Park, just north of the neighborhood, includes a playground, walking trails, ball fields and tennis courts. Just a mile north is Bowie Community Center, featuring a fitness center, basketball court and playground. Dance and yoga classes are also available here. Less than a mile west along Belair Drive, the Belair Bath & Tennis Club is a members-only center with a pool and tennis courts. The David Kerr Nature Trail is at the edge of the area and offers a forested hike close to home.

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Shopping at Bowie Gateway Center and Bowie Town Center

Just south of U.S. Route 50 is the Bowie Gateway Center, a strip mall with stores like Target and Burlington. For dinner, Franklin recommends Jerry’s Seafood, an upscale restaurant less than a mile south. Jerry’s is known for its Crab Bomb, a baked lump crab entrée seasoned with Old Bay. Farther south is Bowie Town Center, the city’s premier shopping mall, with over 70 retailers, including Macy’s and Best Buy, and a Safeway for groceries.

Locals enjoy the outdoor shopping at the Bowie Town Center near Heather Hills.
Locals enjoy the outdoor shopping at the Bowie Town Center near Heather Hills.
Bowie Town Center offers a variety of stores for eager shoppers.
Bowie Town Center offers a variety of stores for eager shoppers.
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Kenilworth Elementary is a short walk from home

Prince George’s County Public Schools is the school district overseeing Kenilworth. Students can attend Kenilworth Elementary, Benjamin Tasker Middle and Bowie High School, which all receive B-minus ratings from Niche. Kenilworth Elementary is the central point of the neighborhood, so it’s a walkable commute from just about any point in the community.

Kenilworth Elementary School, Bowie Md.
Kenilworth Elementary School, Bowie Md.
Kenilworth Elementary School, Bowie Md.
Kenilworth Elementary School, Bowie Md.
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Route 50 leads to Washington or Annapolis in half an hour

Route 50 is Kenilworth's southern border, and commuters can take it 18 miles west to Washington or 15 miles east to Annapolis. Baltimore is a 28-mile drive north along Crain Highway, while the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 21 miles north and offers domestic and international flights. The Bowie State University Train Station is 6 miles north, and locals can catch regional MARC trains or Amtraks which stop at major cities along the East Coast. Metrobuses stop along Kembridge Drive for citywide public transit options.

Commute along route 3 towards Baltimore or route 50 towards Annapolis and DC.
Commute along route 3 towards Baltimore or route 50 towards Annapolis and DC.
Drive a few miles South and hop on route 50 towards Annapolis or DC.
Drive a few miles South and hop on route 50 towards Annapolis or DC.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

35 min drive

Bus

Kembridge Dr & Kavanaugh Ln

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Kembridge Dr & Knighthill La

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Kembridge Dr & Kimble Ln

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Kembridge Dr & Kinderbrook Ln

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Kembridge Dr & Kresson Pl

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Kembridge Dr & Kenhill Dr

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Kembridge Dr & Kingsfield Ln

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Kenilworth US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$495,000
Median Single Family Price
$495,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$261
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
39
Months of Supply
0.30
Median List Price
$495,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
984
Median Year Built
1963

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 26
    12 - 2pm

    12615 Kilbourne Ln, Bowie, MD 20715

    $514,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,018 Sq Ft
    • 12615 Kilbourne Ln

    Experience the ease of single-level living in this beautifully upgraded home! Offering 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, this home features fresh interior paint and a converted 2-car garage, now a large great room or versatile bonus space. The fully fenced yard includes an inviting in-ground saltwater pool, a convenient storage shed, and a double-wide driveway, providing ample parking. With

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    Bill Franklin
    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
    (240) 775-2297
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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,513
Median Age
45
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$124,184
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$136,979

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.1%
College Graduates
47.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.5%

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®

18 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

8 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

25 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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