Relocation Help Needed near Greenbelt (Bowie, Olney: houses, transfer to, neighborhoods)

[keesh_j]

Hi everyone! So my fiance has the ability to either transfer to DC or Greenbelt, MD for his job. After looking at prices in NOVA, and the horror that is the traffic, we're starting to lean towards MD. Any ideas of nice areas to live near Greenbelt? Really don't want a commute longer than 45 minutes. We do prefer the suburbs as we have a 5 year old and are planning to have more which also means that great schools are important. As far as cost is concerned we really want to stay under $500,000 for a home. Any and all suggestions would be great! We're coming from southern VA so the jump in prices is a shock haha. Thanks in advance.

[goldenage1]

Originally Posted by keesh_j

great schools are important. As far as cost is concerned we really want to stay under $500,000 for a home. Any and all suggestions would be great!

Greenbelt itself has some very good schools zones. Otherwise, look at North Laurel, Fulton or Elkridge in Howard County or Crofton in Ann Arundel County. Maybe parts of Montgomery County, like Olney, are in the commute range. Your budget should get a pretty good house if you shop carefully.

[DoughLow805]

Greenbelt, Beltsville, College Park, University Park, Hyattsville all fine areas to live too, some schools are better than others...for me it was ideal to be zoned into university park elementary if you can find something under 500k in that zone, you'll be good

[lookingbutnotlost]

People seem to love old town greenbelt

[neirbod]

Originally Posted by DoughLow805

Greenbelt, Beltsville, College Park, University Park, Hyattsville all fine areas to live too, some schools are better than others...for me it was ideal to be zoned into university park elementary if you can find something under 500k in that zone, you'll be good

Agreed. All of these towns have some nice neighborhoods and good schools.

I live in Greenbelt in the historic part of town (Old Greenbelt) which is quite nice and zoned for Greenbelt Elementary, which is a good school. The local high school has a good tech magnate program which is also very good. The only school concern in Greenbelt Middle, but between the TAG program and potential for private school if necessary we have options.

You didn't say what kind of home you are looking for. Old Greenbelt has a neighborhood of town houses (built in the 40s mut updated) that are small but cute and very affordable, e.g., in the range of $150-250K. For single family homes near the center, most in the area go for less than $500. I'd check out Boxwood Village (on and around Lastner Ln.)

[WhoDatInMD]

In addition to the areas already recommended, I'll throw in north Bowie (north of Route 50), specifically the neighborhoods filled with the older Levitt style homes. All of the homes in this area are older homes, with many that are updated before selling, that go for less than $500k. Whitehall Elementary and Tulip Grove Elementary are the two top rated elementary schools in this area (Heather Hills Elementary is great too in south Bowie) and Samuel Ogle middle school is the better middle school out of the two in the area. There is only one high school that is overcrowded however, but as the previous poster said, you have other options than the zoned school.

North Bowie is a 15-20 min drive to Greenbelt.

[lookingbutnotlost]

Originally Posted by neirbod

Agreed. All of these towns have some nice neighborhoods and good schools.

I live in Greenbelt in the historic part of town (Old Greenbelt) which is quite nice and zoned for Greenbelt Elementary, which is a good school. The local high school has a good tech magnate program which is also very good. The only school concern in Greenbelt Middle, but between the TAG program and potential for private school if necessary we have options.

You didn't say what kind of home you are looking for. Old Greenbelt has a neighborhood of town houses (built in the 40s mut updated) that are small but cute and very affordable, e.g., in the range of $150-250K. For single family homes near the center, most in the area go for less than $500. I'd check out Boxwood Village (on and around Lastner Ln.)

What area code is Old Greenbelt?

[goldenage1]

Originally Posted by lookingbutnotlost

What area code is Old Greenbelt?

It is not an area code and not even a whole zip code. It is in zip code 20770, roughly inside Ridge Road and Crescent Road. Look for homes built in the 1930's or 40's.

[lookingbutnotlost]

Originally Posted by goldenage1

It is not an area code and not even a whole zip code. It is in zip code 20770, roughly inside Ridge Road and Crescent Road. Look for homes built in the 1930's or 40's.

I meant zip code. Thanks

[Mos82]

Move to the Glen Dale, MD area. Its an non incorporated area near Greenbelt