Neighborhood Spotlight
College Park,
Maryland
A vibrant and diverse Prince George's County city where historic neighborhoods, the University of Maryland, Metro and MARC rail access, connected trails, local parks, and a lively mix of shops and restaurants create a distinctly connected suburban community just outside Washington, D.C.
The Neighborhood
A connected city shaped by education, history, and innovation
College Park is a distinctive Prince George's County city located just north of Washington, D.C. and home to the flagship campus of the University of Maryland. The city has more than 35,000 residents and is organized into 17 distinct neighborhoods, each with its own history, housing patterns, civic associations, and local identity. The result is a community that feels larger and more varied than its geographic footprint might suggest.
College Park's history stretches back more than 150 years. The Maryland Agricultural College was founded here in 1856 and eventually became the University of Maryland. The city also played an important role in aviation history: the Wright Brothers selected the College Park airfield in 1909 for flight experiments and military pilot training. Today, the College Park Aviation Museum and historic airport continue that connection to the city's past.
The city's neighborhoods include Old Town, Berwyn, Lakeland, Calvert Hills, Hollywood, North College Park, College Park Woods, Yarrow, Sunnyside, and others. Historic districts, established residential streets, university-oriented areas, newer development, and commercial corridors give College Park a broad range of architectural and lifestyle options within a relatively compact community.
Dining & Shopping
A lively local scene with university energy
College Park's dining and shopping scene benefits from the University of Maryland and the city's concentration of students, faculty, staff, families, and longtime residents. Baltimore Avenue and the surrounding commercial districts feature restaurants, coffee shops, casual dining, services, groceries, and locally owned businesses.
Old Town College Park provides one of the city's most recognizable pedestrian-oriented commercial areas, while the Hollywood Shopping Center and surrounding north College Park corridor provide additional everyday shopping and dining options. The Hollywood Farmers Market operates on Saturdays at the Hollywood Shopping Center, adding a seasonal local-food and community component.
Architecture & Character
Historic neighborhoods meet a modern college-town landscape
College Park's housing stock reflects more than a century of residential development. Buyers can find classic brick colonials, Cape Cods, cottages, ranch-style homes, split-levels, mid-century residences, townhomes, condominiums, and newer construction.
Old Town and Calvert Hills contain some of the city's most historically significant residential architecture, while Berwyn, Lakeland, Hollywood, North College Park, and College Park Woods each have their own distinctive streetscapes and housing patterns. The city's neighborhood pattern is closely connected to the historic railroad, streetcar, and Route 1 transportation corridors that helped shape its development.
Why Buyers Love It
The College Park Advantage
Connected Neighborhoods
College Park's 17 neighborhoods offer distinct identities, from historic Old Town and Calvert Hills to Berwyn, Lakeland, Hollywood, North College Park, and established residential communities farther west.
Metro & Rail Access
The College Park-UMD Metro station provides Green Line service, while the College Park MARC station connects the city to Washington and Baltimore along the Camden Line.
Parks & Trails
Lake Artemesia, the Paint Branch Trail, Trolley Trail, Indian Creek Trail, Northeast Branch Trail, and numerous neighborhood parks create an extensive network for walking, cycling, recreation, and outdoor exploration.
University Energy
The University of Maryland anchors College Park's identity, bringing education, research, athletics, arts, innovation, employment, and a steady calendar of cultural and community activities.
Historic Character
Old Town College Park and Calvert Hills preserve important historic landscapes, while Lakeland, Berwyn, and other neighborhoods reflect the city's evolution from streetcar suburb to modern university community.
Regional Access
Route 1, the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Green Line Metro, MARC rail, Shuttle-UM, and regional bus service provide multiple options for reaching Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Silver Spring, and surrounding Maryland communities.
What You Can Expect
Property Snapshot
College Park's housing market includes detached single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and other attached residences, with significant variation between neighborhoods. Redfin reports a median sale price of approximately $486,178 over the three months ending August 2026, with a median sale price of approximately $286 per square foot. Zillow's August 2026 College Park-area data places the typical home value at approximately $433,425. These figures use different methodologies, so individual properties can vary substantially based on neighborhood, proximity to the University of Maryland, lot size, condition, renovations, property type, and location.
Condos & Townhomes
$250K–$450K+
Attached residences can provide an entry point into College Park while offering proximity to Metro, the University of Maryland, shopping, restaurants, trails, and major transportation corridors.
Single-Family Homes
$400K–$650K+
Detached homes make up an important part of College Park's residential landscape, with traditional colonials, Cape Cods, ranches, split-levels, and mid-century homes throughout the city's neighborhoods.
Larger & Updated Homes
$650K–$900K+
Larger floor plans, substantial renovations, premium lots, newer construction, and highly desirable locations near Old Town, the University, or major transportation can place individual properties well above the city median.
Getting Around
Commute Times
College Park offers several transportation options that distinguish it from many suburban communities in the Washington region. The city is served by the College Park-UMD Metro station on the Green Line, the College Park MARC station on the Camden Line, Shuttle-UM, and regional bus service. Walk Score gives College Park an average citywide Walk Score of 53, with substantially higher scores in neighborhoods such as Old Town and Calvert Hills.
Schools
Prince George's County Public Schools
College Park is served by Prince George's County Public Schools, with assignments determined by the student's exact residential address. The broader College Park area includes multiple elementary and middle schools, along with Eleanor Roosevelt High School and College Park Academy Public Charter School. The University of Maryland also provides a major higher-education presence within the city. Buyers should always verify the current school assignment for a specific property before making a decision, as attendance boundaries can vary by address.
Could College Park Be Home?
Whether you're drawn to the historic neighborhoods, University of Maryland connection, Metro and MARC access, trails and parks, local restaurants, or the energy of one of Prince George's County's most connected communities, let's talk about what you're looking for in your next home.
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