Bowie Town Center: Stores, What Closed and What’s Next
A practical guide to Bowie Town Center: where it is, the anchors open today, the stores that left, the plan for the old Sears site, and the homes and condos around it. Checked October 2026.
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| Address | 15606 Emerald Way, Bowie, MD 20716 |
| Opened | November 2001 |
| Owner | Washington Prime Group |
| Size | About 583,000 square feet |
| Anchors today | Safeway, Macy’s, LA Fitness, United Furniture Warehouse |
| Closed | Hecht’s (2006), Bed Bath and Beyond (2012), Sears (January 2019), Best Buy (September 2023) |
| Nearby | Prince George’s Stadium, home of the Bowie Baysox, less than 2 miles east |
Store lists change. Check the center’s directory before you go.
The old Sears site
The 10.8-acre Sears parcel is owned by Seritage. In September 2020, the County Planning Board approved a plan amendment, after the City recommended it, that allows homes, a hotel of up to 150 rooms, retail and optional office. The City’s condition caps housing at 600 units. The project still needs more approvals before anything gets built, and the City lists no recent activity. More on Bowie development.
Living near Bowie Town Center
The Town Center area isn’t just stores. The City counts 1,406 homes built there out of 2,165 planned, including condos and townhomes within walking distance of the shops. It’s also close to Route 50 for the drive toward Washington or Annapolis.
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Common questions
Where is Bowie Town Center?
Bowie Town Center is at 15606 Emerald Way, Bowie, MD 20716, near the Route 50 and Route 301 interchange.
What stores are at Bowie Town Center?
Current anchors include Safeway, Macy’s, LA Fitness and United Furniture Warehouse, along with smaller shops and restaurants. Check the center’s directory for the current list.
Did Best Buy at Bowie Town Center close?
Yes. The Best Buy at Bowie Town Center closed in September 2023. Sears closed earlier, in January 2019.
What is replacing Sears at Bowie Town Center?
A 2020 plan amendment allows homes (capped at 600 by City condition), a hotel of up to 150 rooms and retail on the old Sears parcel. It still needs more approvals, and the City lists no recent activity.
Are there homes near Bowie Town Center?
Yes. The City counts 1,406 homes built in the Bowie Town Center area out of 2,165 planned, including condos and townhomes near the shops.
Thinking about living near Town Center?
Bruno can show you the condos and townhomes within walking distance and what they’ve sold for. Call or text (240) 418-3809, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.