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Bowie Maryland Real Estate Delightfully Charming and Cosmopolitan
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If you want to live in a growing, friendly, historic yet progressive community, you want Bowie, Maryland. Distinctive homes for sale and tree-lined properties project a distinctive southern charm yet are within minutes of many of the hubs of modern life.
Bowie’s Past
Founded in 1870, Bowie has grown from a small agricultural and railroad stop to the largest municipality in Prince George's County, and the fourth largest city in the State of Maryland. Situated within 12 miles of the nation’s capital and twenty miles from Baltimore, Bowie is a dream community for students of American history, not to mention people looking for real estate for sale. Just a few hours drive will deliver the sights of colonial Philadelphia, the excitement of New York City or the captivating magic of Richmond, Virginia.
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Bowie’s Present: Cultural and Activities
Bowie, MD is home to the luxurious Belair Estate, a beautiful five-part Georgian plantation house of Governor Samuel Ogle and his son Governor Benjamin Ogle. Restored to reflect its 250-year-old legacy, the Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Belair Stable was part of the famous "Belair Stud," one of the premier American racing stables from 1930-1960. It is said that the blood of Belair horses flows through the veins of every American race horse of distinction.
Throughout the year, the City of Bowie sponsors a variety of special community events. There's something for everyone --parades, fireworks, history and more. Come out, meet your neighbors, and enjoy all that Bowie has to offer! If you're planning to relocate, nothing can be better than the properties for sale in Bowie Maryland.
Bowie’s Present; Employment and Education
The Washington Metropolitan Area's Transit Authority ("Metro") provides transit access from Bowie to anywhere in the Washington, D.C area.
In and around Bowie are eight renowned colleges and universities, including the US Naval Academy, Georgetown University and the Catholic University of America. Bowie also boasts 13 public and 10+ private elementary and secondary schools
Prince Georges County employment opportunities include careers in education, health and social services, public administration, professional, science, and various administrative and management services.
The median income for a household in the city is $76,778, and the per capita income for the city is $30,703.
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Bowie’s Present: Neighborhood and Community
Bowie, MD is a dynamic, family-oriented community whose residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life. With some 50,000 residents, Bowie has nearly 2,000 acres set aside as parks or open space. 72 ball fields, three community centers, an ice arena, a theatrical playhouse, a golf course, and three museums keep residents and tourists active.
Bowie has recently added a state-of-the-art senior citizens center and gymnasium for community programs and has been recognized nationally as a winner in Tree City and Plant City USA competitions.
Bowie’s Future
Bowie’s motto of "Growth, Unity and Progress" provides a fitting description of this municipality at the start of a new century. The future of Bowie, Maryland, is as bright and vital as its fascinating past. Bowie Maryland Real Estate is very prime, with lots of homes for sale to choose from.
As property values grow and both new construction properties and existing homes continue to enter the real estate market, realtors and real estate professionals of all kinds will gladly compete for your business. Whether you’re looking to list, sell or buy a new home, our team of realty professionals are excited about helping you and your family become an integral part of that future.
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For more information about Bowie and Maryland, visit…
City of Bowie, Maryland
Bowie Performing Arts Center
Moving to Bowie
Bowie Chamber of Commerce
Bowie (Maryland) community encyclopedia
Google map of Bowie, MD
Maryland (State of) encyclopedia
Bowie jobs and employment
Bowie answers
MSN Encarta info on Bowie, Maryland (touring info)
D.C. Metro on Maryland.com
Bowie Area Guides
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