20770: Greenbelt, MD

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Basic Information about Greenbelt, Maryland

The City of Greenbelt is a suburb of Washington, D.C., located within Prince George's County, one of the largest and fastest growing counties in the country. Greenbelt is the intersecting point for four major highways, including the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and the Capital Beltway.


Why people live here

Here's what Greenbelt has to offer prospective residents.


The Realty Institute Index

The Realty Institute Index calculates the buyer-seller balance for this zip code based on the previous month's real estate sales activity. The index varies from 0 (very cold) to 100 (extremely hot).

Current index:

32

Market characteristics:

Somewhat slow

What this means:

This market favors buyers, with properties selling at a moderately slow pace.


Real Estate Supply and Demand Analysis

Last month

Active home listings:

144

New contracts/mo:

25

Days inventory: (wt avg)

173


Home Sales Price Appreciation Analysis

Avg home price:

$234,360

vs. Year ago home price:
$234,691



254 homes for sale identified in this zip code

This chart displays the number of homes in Greenbelt listed by local realtors, agents, and real estate brokerages within each home price range and type. Click on the matrix to view these real estate listings.

$0-$250k

11

Detached

40

Townhouses

114

Condos

$250k-$400k

6

Detached

49

Townhouses

14

Condos

$400k-$600k

18

Detached

Townhouses

Condos

$600k-$800k

2

Detached

Townhouses

Condos

$800k-$1.2mm

Detached

Townhouses

Condos

$1.2mm+

Detached

Townhouses

Condos


Facts about Greenbelt

Total Population:

22,038

Ages 0-14(%):

18.29%

Female(%):

51.86%

Ages 15-24(%):

15.63%

Male(%):

48.14%

Ages 25-44(%):

36.42%

Median Hshld Income:

$49,814

Ages 45-54(%):

13.94%

Avg Hshld Size:

2.25

Ages 55plus(%):

15.72%

Avg Hshld Income:

$72,416

HS Diploma(%):

13.68%

Owner Occp(%):

46.96%

Bachelor's Degree(%):

15.9%

Tenant Occp(%):

53.04%

Professional Degree(%):

13.5%


Information and links for Greenbelt

Greenbelt Community web site

A host of helpful links about everything that is related to Greenbelt, Maryland including parks, history, and more

Virginia and Maryland Top List for Percentage of Out-of-County Commutes

Washington area workers are more likely to travel to jobs outside their home counties than commuters in any other region in the nation, according to a new study.

The demise of condo flipping.

Over the years, a lot of easy money has been made by flipping condos. Today, this is behind us, and a lot of flippers will be losing money.

Get the latest on the Intercounty Connector

After much controversy and debate, the Intercounty Connector is finally moving forward. It will have a big impact on several Maryland suburbs and will fuel growth. Get the latest info here.

A Purple Line from Bethesda to New Carrolton?

Momentum seems to be quickly gathering behind some type of transportation link between Montgomery and Prince George’s County.

The Greenbelt Museum

Greenbelt Museum

National Harbor's housing boon may bolster county

Prince George's National Harbor Housing Boon- High-End Homes May Bolster County

Prince George's County Receives Third Straight Bond Rating Increase

Standard & Poors (S&P), one of three bond rating agencies, upgraded the county’s general obligation bonds from AA to AA+ for $113 million in bonds to finance capital improvements. The improved bond rating lowers the county’s cost of building roads, public safety facilities and schools, saving taxpayers millions of dollars.

Information about visiting Prince George's County

There are days and days worth of exciting, fun, and interesting things to do and see in Prince George's County, Maryland.

All about Maryland - from sports to education to agriculture and more


Other Greenbelt links

All about Maryland - from sports to education to agriculture and more

Prince George's County Public Schools website

Prince George's County Government web site

Parks & Recreation: Places to Go in Prince George's County

Prince George's Public Schools web site

Prince George's County official demographic information

Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington

A Maryland State guide to attractions throughout the state

A guide to outdoor activities in Maryland

Greenbelt Recreation

Prince George's County Parks and Recreation - community centers, aquatic centers, trails, & more

Six Flags America Theme Park

Things to see and do in Prince George's County

Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation

Metro and Metro Bus web site and trip planner

Calendar of events throughout the state of Maryland

The State of Maryland's guide to local Farmer's Markets

Washington Parent Magazine website

The Tech Council of Maryland

Maryland Metro Transit Authority - bus and train routes, schedules and information

Farmers Markets in Maryland

The Boy Scouts of America, National Capital Area

Lists of tourist attractions in Maryland

A resource guide to festivals in Maryland

Maryland's Department of Human Services - home energy programs


Zip codes near Greenbelt

20705: Beltsville, MD

20706: Lanham/Seabrook, MD

20740: College Park, MD


The largest neighborhoods in Greenbelt

Greenbriar

Greenbelt Homes Inc.

Glen Ora

Greenbelt Park

Chelsea Wood

Green Holly Woods

Hunting Ridge

Chelsea Woods

Greenbrook

Boxwood Village

Chelsea Woods Courts

Charlestowne Village

Greenbelt Lake

Greenbelt

Greenbelt Homes


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Map of Greenbelt, 20770

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Greenbriar

$215,000

2BR 2FB 0HB
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Greenbrook

$400,000

5BR 4FB 1HB
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