Bowie Guide

The Bowie Resource Guide

Everything about living, buying and selling in Bowie, Maryland, in one place: neighborhoods, schools, taxes, city services, senior living, military moves and the monthly market numbers. Kept current by Bruno Tarquinii, REALTOR®, Fairfax Realty Premier.

See this month’s market reportText Bruno: (240) 418-3809
Start here: Bowie covers four ZIP codes, 20715, 20716, 20720 and 20721, and only part of that area is inside City of Bowie limits. That one fact changes your taxes, trash pickup and water bill. Our city limits guide explains how to check any address.
Market · Neighborhoods · Schools · Taxes and costs · City services · Senior living · Military · Things to do · Selling

Bowie market numbers

Updated monthly from Bright MLS sales in all four Bowie ZIP codes.

Bowie market report598 sales from April to September 2026, $500,000 median, broken down by neighborhood on a map.Home Value Pre-CheckA value range for your home built from nearby closed sales, reviewed by Bruno.Bowie homes by priceWhat each price range buys in Bowie, from condos to newer single-family homes.Homes for sale and listing alertsSearch active listings and save a search to get new matches by email.Homes in 20715Live listings plus the older Belair sections and Bowie State.Homes in 20716Live listings in South Bowie, Pointer Ridge and Northview.Homes in 20720Live listings, Fairwood and the Beechfield 55+ community.Homes in 20721Live listings in Bowie and Mitchellville, including Woodmore.Homes under $300,000Live listings at the entry price, plus condo buying tips.

Neighborhoods

Street-level guides to each section of Bowie, with prices, water provider and city limits.

All Bowie neighborhoodsEvery Belair section and newer community, with a map.Bowie Neighborhood MatchAnswer a few questions and see which areas fit your budget and commute.Levitt homes of BelairThe original 1960s Levitt houses: models, layouts and what to inspect.Accessible homesSingle-level and accessible options across Bowie.Bowie vs. MitchellvilleTaxes, services and ZIP codes compared.The other WoodmoresWoodmore Estates, Highlands and North compared.Evergreen Estates1989 townhomes in 20716 and the HOA.Bowie HOAsHOA vs civic association, Maryland resale rules.

Schools

Facts from Prince George’s County Public Schools, with no ratings. Always confirm an address in the PGCPS School Finder.

All Bowie schoolsEvery public elementary, middle and high school serving Bowie, by level.PGCPS School FinderThe official tool to check which schools serve a specific address.

Taxes and costs

The real monthly cost of owning in Bowie, beyond the mortgage.

Property taxes explainedCounty, City and state credits, with the math for a typical Bowie home.Cost of livingTaxes, water, insurance and the full monthly payment.Closing costsTransfer and recordation taxes and who pays what.Down payment helpFirst-time buyer programs available in Prince George’s County.Rent or buyWhen buying beats renting in Bowie.

City services and moving in

What to set up in your first week, and who to call.

New to Bowie kitTrash, recycling, permits, voting and the first-week checklist.Utilities and servicesWater, sewer, power and internet providers by area.Trash and recyclingCity and County trash days, holidays, bulk and appliance pickup.Water: City or WSSCWhich streets are on City water, bills and brown water.Building permitsWhen you need a County permit, a City permit, or both.MARC train stationBowie State station parking and Penn Line trains.Commuting to DCMARC times, 2025 bus routes and park-and-ride lots.Property tax rate$1.89 per $100 inside the City for fiscal 2027.Is Bowie a city?What the City does and what the County does.Bowie ZIP codesFour street ZIPs, three PO box ZIPs.Development trackerSix Flags site, South Lake, Melford and more.Bowie Town CenterAnchors, closures and the Sears site plan.Inside or outside city limitsHow to check an address and what changes.Commuting from BowieMARC, Route 50, 301 and 197, and routes to DC, Fort Meade and BWI.

Senior living

55+ homes, senior apartments, care communities and City programs.

Senior living in BowieBeechfield Manors, 62+ apartments, Collington, the Senior Center and senior rides.

Military moves

For service members PCSing to the DC area.

Military home baseGuides for every nearby duty station, with gates and commute routes.PCS Move PlannerA plan built around your report date.BAH in BowieHow far your housing allowance goes, using your duty station ZIP.VA loans in BowieZero-down VA buying, appraisals and assumable loans.

Things to do

Events, food, parks and local businesses.

Bowie eventsWhat’s happening in Bowie in the next few weeks.Parks and recreationTrails, pools, sports and outdoor spaces.Dining and shoppingTown Center, Annapolis Road and Old Town.Business spotlightLocal Bowie businesses worth knowing.

Selling in Bowie

Prep, pricing and timing for Bowie sellers.

Sell your Bowie homeHow Bruno prices, preps and markets a Bowie listing.Pre-listing checklistWhat to fix, what to skip and what buyers check first.Offer to closing timelineWhat happens each week once you’re under contract.Downsizing in BowieSell first with a rent-back, where to move, costs and the capital gains exclusion.Selling an inherited houseProbate in Prince George’s County, taxes heirs face and as-is options.Recently sold homesWhat Bowie homes sold for in 2026 and how to look up your street.Cost to sell in BowieTaxes, fees and a net sheet you can run yourself.Selling as-isMaryland disclosure rules and who buys as-is homes.Selling without an agentThe forms, the steps and where by-owner sellers lose money.“We buy houses” offersHow cash buyers and wholesalers work, and what to check.Estate sales and clean-outsClearing a house, bulk trash rules and timing the sale.

Common questions

Is all of Bowie inside City of Bowie limits?

No. The four Bowie ZIP codes include large areas of unincorporated Prince George’s County. Homes inside city limits pay a City property tax and get City services. Check any address with our city limits guide.

How do I find out which school serves a Bowie address?

Enter the exact address in the PGCPS School Finder at gis.pgcps.org/schoolfinder. Boundaries can split a neighborhood, so don’t go by the neighborhood name.

Where can I see what homes are selling for in Bowie?

The Bowie market report on this site is updated monthly from Bright MLS sales in ZIP codes 20715, 20716, 20720 and 20721, with a neighborhood-by-neighborhood map.

How do I get new Bowie listings by email?

Search homes on the listings page and choose Save Search and Get Alerts. Bruno can also set up a custom search for you.

Bowie numbers and commutes

Have a Bowie question that isn’t here?

Call or text Bruno at (240) 418-3809, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. If it’s a good question, it ends up in this guide.

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