Largo has grown in the last couple decades, and many residents commute
The suburban subdivisions and sleek shopping centers of Largo were developed in the mid-1990s, and since the opening of the Downtown Largo Metro Station in 2004, the community has seen continuous growth, both in development and population. "There’s a lot to do in the area," says Debbie Berger, a Realtor with Century 21 Millennium who has six years of real estate experience in the Greater D.C. region. “It’s a great central location in the Maryland area, with easy access to the main beltways." Bordered by the Capitol Beltway, which loops around the D.C., Maryland and Virginia region, Largo is also right beside Prince George’s County Community College, two malls and Northwest Stadium, home to big-name concerts and the NFL's Washington Commanders.
According to the census, Largo’s population in 2020 was around 11,600, a 38% increase from 2000, when the area’s major developments were underway. Largo shares a zip code with Upper Marlboro, which is the county seat, and the community hosts several county government offices, making for an easy commute to these employers. Many locals also live in Largo and commute to federal employers in Washington, D.C., or to biotech jobs in neighboring Montgomery County, while Northern Virginia hosts the East Coast's largest collection of data centers for IT and tech workers.
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Locals explore Watkins Regional Park or hike at Southwest Branch Stream Valley Park
Southwest Branch Stream Valley Park offers a scenic outdoor experience where wooded trails stretch past a small branch of the churning Patuxent River. Although this park is in the neighborhood, Berger notes that most people head to Watkins Regional Park in Kettering to get outside. It's great for families, with two playgrounds, one with a farm motif and one "Wizard of Oz"-themed. Kids can also ride a mini train throughout the park while families and first dates play mini golf on an 18-hole course. The Chesapeake Carousel, built at the turn of the century and operating at Chesapeake Beach until 1972, still spins riders around and around. The carousel is wheelchair accessible and open seasonally. There’s also the Old Maryland Farm, where visitors can look at animals on display; it offers insights into Prince George’s County’s agricultural history. Largo gets four distinct seasons, with balmy summers and mild winters.
Just 4 miles north of Largo is Northwest Stadium, home turf for the Washington Commanders since 1997. Games are well attended in the fall and winter, and folks from all around the DMV come out to tailgate. The stadium seats over 67,000 people and serves as a venue for nationally touring artists, from Metallica and AC/DC to Beyonce, Post Malone and Kendrick Lamar.
Bring your best friends out for a run at Watkins Park in Largo Md.
Watkins Park in Largo has many miles of paved trails as well as playgrounds and camping.
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Many commuting options in Largo
Commuters can take U.S. Route 50 to reach the nation’s capital after a 17-mile drive west, while Annapolis is a 27-mile drive east on the same thoroughfare. The Capitol Beltway loops around the DMV region and borders Largo to the west, allowing for convenient access. “The neighborhood’s location near the Commanders’ stadium definitely increases traffic during game days, but there are multiple exits to get there," Berger notes. "They’ve tried to make it manageable.” When it’s time to fly domestically or internationally, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is about 20 miles west. The Downtown Largo Metro Station is a mile north of town, offering access to Silver and Blue Line trains through D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Largo is also served by regional WMATA Metrobuses and Prince George's County’s TheBus down main roads like Harry S. Truman Drive and Largo Road.
Catch the Blue or Silver Line at the Downtown Largo Metro Station.
Commuting is easy with the Downtown Largo Metro Station.
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Single-family homes, condos and brand-new townhouses
Largo’s residential streets are wide and walkable. Some subdivisions have sidewalks and two-lane, yellow-lined roads. But all streets in Largo maintain the same mature tree canopy. “They’re building some new homes in the area due to low inventory,” Berger explains, adding that "investors are looking to revamp properties, while first-time homebuyers want something that’s move-in ready.” Colonial Revival, split-level and ranch-style properties from the 1970s and 1980s typically cost between $500,000 and $750,000. New builds mainly consist of Craftsman-style townhouses, which run from $500,000 to $650,000 and offer three to four bedrooms. Condos are also available in Largo, and these units typically cost between $180,000 and $230,000. Recent crime statistics for Largo are not readily available.
Traditional Split Level homes can be found in Largo, Maryland.
Large apartment complexes are plentiful in Largo due to it's proximity to DC.
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Prince George’s County Public Schools and Prince George’s Community College
Prince George’s County Public Schools is the community’s main school district, earning a C-plus overall rating from Niche. Largo is also home to Prince George’s Community College, which offers associate’s degrees and certification programs in education, health care and technology. Its Center for Performing Arts features classrooms, a radio station, dance studios and performances for the public.
Largo High School has a large and modern campus.
Center for Performing Arts at PGCC in Largo Maryland, houses Performing Arts academic programs.
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Three malls within 2 miles of home
Largo Plaza offers a supermarket and big-box stores. Just north of home is Boulevard at the Capital Centre, an outdoor mall featuring a movie theater, as well as name-brand retailers and chain restaurants. There’s even more shopping at Largo Town Center.
Yolanda Muckle is an award-winning, top-producing Realtor for Long and Foster Real Estate, working in the company’s Tapestry at Largo office. She is among the most successful and recognizable Realtors in the Washington metro region.
Muckle began her real estate career in 2003 after spending 17 years in radio and television advertising sales as an account executive, working for major stations in Baltimore and Washington where she frequently handled some of her employer’s most lucrative accounts. Since devoting her full attention to real estate in 2007, she has consistently ranked among the brokerage’s top producers in their Southern Maryland region including eight consecutive years at number one within her office. Much of her success was achieved through an extensive marketing and branding campaign – utilizing the slogan “Focused on Your Family – featuring ad placements in numerous outlets, publications and high visibility locations throughout Prince George’s County. The effort also featured several appearances on HGTV’s Get It Sold which drew the attention of prospective home buyers and sellers, many of whom are prominent professionals and entrepreneurs residing in Prince George’s County.
She began to receive accolades for her work as early as 2007 when she won the Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce’s Entrepreneur of the Year. Two years later, she earned the Maryland REALTORS® Shining Star Award which identifies up-and-coming agents likely to achieve greater success. Yolanda has fulfilled the promise by continuing her ascent at the local and state levels when she joined the board of directors for both the Prince George’s Association of Realtors (PGCAR) in 2011 and the Maryland REALTORS® (2018). She was active in committee work within both organizations - working on PGCAR’s Communications and Awards Gala committees and Maryland REALTORS® Communications and Conference committee.
Muckle entered PGCAR’s officer ranks in 2018, eventually serving a one-year term as President in 2020-21 when she was also chosen as the association’s 2020 Realtor of the Year. Her selection led to an automatic Realtor of the Year nomination at the state level (which she ultimately won later that year). Yolanda entered Maryland REALTORS leadership in 2020 and ascended to become the association’s 75th President, and only the second African-American woman to hold the position, in 2023.
Mrs. Muckle has been equally as involved in community service through local municipal and County agencies and non-profit associations. Her participation features service as a Prince George’s County Historic Preservation Commissioner, current chair of the Bowie Economic Development Corporation, board member for the Prince George’s County Arts and Humanities Council, and former board member of the ARC of Prince George’s.
Yolanda received her undergraduate degree (magna cum laude) in mass media from Hampton University. Her professional educational achievements include graduation from the REALTORS® Institute (GRI), the National Association of Realtors Leadership Academy (2017), the Maryland REALTORS® Leadership Academy (2008) and the Dale Carnegie Sales program.
She resides in Bowie with her husband Craig and their three children.
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