Neil Bacchus
EXP Realty, LLC
(301) 281-6383
128 Total Sales
2 in Old Town College Park
$1,040,000 Price Range
Old Town College Park
Suburban Neighborhood in College Park, Maryland
Prince George's County 20740
The city of College Park, established in 1845, is perhaps best known as home to the University of Maryland College Park, a public institution with an undergraduate enrollment of over 30,000 students. At the heart of this bustling college town, you’ll find the community of historic Old Town College Park. Located just south of the University of Maryland College Park campus and bordered to the west by US Route 1 and to the east by the B&O railroad, Old Town College Park encompasses the 25-block area north of Calvert Hills.
Comprised of nearly 300 buildings, Old Town College Park offers prospective buyers a diverse assortment of home styles dating from the early 19th century to the present day. Here you’ll find Victorian and Queen Anne styles complete with spires, turrets and wrap-around porches; as well as Colonial revivals and even Arts and Craftsman-influenced bungalows. The average sales price here is $530,000 but price points can vary depending on the age, size and condition of the property. It is also important to note that the community of Old Town College Park abides by a robust set of design guidelines, intended to preserve the original character and historic nature of this community.
Students here attend Prince George’s County Public Schools like Riverdale Elementary, Hyattsville Middle and the College Park Academy (a high school serving grades 9 through 12). The College Park Academy serves over 650 students and was received a ‘B-’ ranking from Niche.com. For higher learning opportunities, the University of Maryland College Park campus spans 1340 acres and offers an expansive assortment of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs across a wide range of topics.
For some time outdoors, Paint Branch Stream Valley Park offers residents over 1,200 acres of trails, wetlands and wildlife. While the nearby, Lake Artemesia Natural Area offers a 38-acre lake complete with fishing piers and trails perfect for hiking or biking. Or for a unique outing, check out the College Park Aviation Museum, which details the history of College Park’s Airport, the world's oldest continuously operated airport. Active since 1909, this airport was founded by the Wright Brothers and was used to instruct military personnel on how to fly aircraft.
Another perk of living in Old Town College Park? Your proximity to an abundance of employers. Not only do you have the University of Maryland, but you also have the US National Archives and Records Administration the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the FDA, among others. And of course, another big draw to this area is its proximity to Washington DC. Commuters will enjoy their direct access to the Capital Beltway and US Route 1, as well as the Metro and MARC train stations, to get them to and from the District, and surrounding areas fast.
Welcome to Old Town College Park, a historic community with proximity to Washington DC.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Neil Bacchus
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Laura Bacchus
Laura Bacchus
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC
(240) 453-4112
40 Total Sales
1 in Old Town College Park
$1,040,000 Price
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Danny Troupos
Danny Troupos
Responds QuicklyLong & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 433-5755
44 Total Sales
2 in Old Town College Park
$1,040,000 Price Range
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Michael McKenna
Michael McKenna
Weichert Realtors - McKenna & Vane
(240) 690-6578
168 Total Sales
1 in Old Town College Park
$650,000 Price
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Dixie Meadows
Dixie Meadows
RE/MAX Professionals
(240) 624-7460
77 Total Sales
3 in Old Town College Park
$520K - $912K Price Range
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Tamara Beauchard
Tamara Beauchard
RE/MAX Professionals
(240) 621-1315
82 Total Sales
3 in Old Town College Park
$520K - $912K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lake Artemesia Natural Area
- Fishing
- Lake
- Trails
Berwyn Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Calvert Park
University Park Town Park
Paint Branch Stream Valley Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Calvert Road Park Disc Golf
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Old Town College Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 9 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old Town College Park, College Park sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Old Town College Park, College Park over the last 12 months is $800,000, up 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$800,000
Median Single Family Price
$900,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$457
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Months of Supply
48.00
Median List Price
$900,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
169
Median Year Built
1937
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,020
On par with the national average
1,935
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,396
Median Age
23
Population Density
22 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
1.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$20,750
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,298
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.7%
College Graduates
59.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.6%
% Population in Labor Force
35.7%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
93
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
81
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
63
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Calvert Hills
Well-built traditional homes near the University of Maryland College Park campus
Adelphi
Census-designated residential community with easy access to the Capital Beltway
Berwyn Heights
Southern Maryland suburb 15 miles from Washington D.C.
North College Park
A suburb offering proximity to Washington DC
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