The Best Place To Go Camping in Upper Marlboro MD - Watkins Regional Park

If you love camping and live in the Largo-Kettering Upper Marlboro area, there’s a hidden gem almost in your backyard.  Watkins Regional Park is well known for its annual Festival of Lights during Christmas season, but relatively unknown for its camping opportunities.

Watkins Regional Park also boasts 30 primitive campsites.  Primitive meaning there is no electric, water, or waste hookups for recreational vehicles (RV).  However, there is a facility with restrooms and showers inside the campsite area.

According to the park’s website, pop-up tent/trailer campers and self-contained “Winnebago” are allowed.  A Winnebago is actually a recreational vehicle (RV), but the website says no RV’s.  Sounds very conflicting to me. 

I camped here with my family this past summer.  We rented two campsites for only $12 (each) per night for residents and $20 per night for non-residents.  We set up 6 tents on both sites.  It was very comforting seeing the Park Police and maintenance crews making their rounds every few hours.  Other than the racoons lurking at night and the daddy long-leg spiders, we had a great time!  Here are a few photos from our two night stay at the campground.

 

 

 

Asphalt Paving Road Resurfacing on Rosaryville Rd Upper Marlboro MD

Always a pleasure to see my county tax dollars at work again.  A few months ago "The County"  (Prince Georges's County, MD Government) installed new sidewalks, curbs, and driveway aprons in the neighborhood of Hollaway Estates.  Four months later they are resurfacing/paving Rosaryville Rd with new asphalt.  Hats off to "The County" for road improvements and infrastructure upgrades!  Also a shout out to the heavy equipment operators on the steam roller, asphalt finisher paver, Bobcat and dump trucks.  The worked at least two days in hot, humid, 100 degree weather. 

Prince George's County Maryland Property Taxes at Work

Over the last few weeks the county has been repairing sidewalks, curbs, and driveway aprons on Rosaryville Rd. in Upper Marlboro, MD (Hollaway Estates).  As a Prince George's county taxpayer I'm glad to see my dollars at work!  The contractors were truly skilled professionals.  They worked diligently and rapidly as they poured and laid the concrete each day.  The Bobcat operator whipped that vehicle around scooping up gravel, dirt and drilling holes like it was nothing to it.  Here are some photos I captured......

 

BALMORAL - Homes for Sale in Upper Marlboro MD | #GOWITHANGELO

Located at Route 301 and Governor's Park Lane, BALMORAL is an upscale community of luxury, elegant homes on ¼ acre lots in Upper Marlboro, MD.  Several amenities include a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, toddler lot, picnic area walking trails and athletic field. 

Recent homes sales in this neighborhood average $560K with prices ranging from  $480K to $700K.  The builder has sold out, however a few homes will come on the market in 2021 as re-sales.  

3802 Tudor Rose Ct	$679,990
3901 Chancelsors Dr	$480,000
3712 Chancelsors Dr	$550,000
3805 Chancelsors Dr	$564,000
3905 Perthshire Pl	$699,863

Take a look at my YouTube video as I drove through Balmoral to capture the beauty and essence of the neighborhood.

If you have questions or are interested in buying or selling your home contact me at 240-535-1855.  Angelo Rhodes, Realtor.

Houses for Rent in Bowie MD and Upper Marlboro, MD #GOWITHANGELO

Here's a list of properties for rent in Bowie and Upper Marlboro, MD as of January 1, 2021.    Contact me at 240-535-1855 for more details.  #GOWITHANGELO

 

Bowie:

$850	4506 Doctor Beans Legacy Cir	FAIRWOOD
$1,750	15620 Everglade Ln #403	BOWIE TOWERS CONDO
$1,800	15612 Everglade Ln #301	BOWIE TOWERS CONDO
$1,800	2275 Prince Of Wales Ct	LAKE VILLAGE MANOR
$1,825	3505 Emperor Ct	EVERGREEN ESTATES
$1,875	15334 Norwalk Ct	ALLEN POND TOWNHOUSES
$2,095	847 Saint Michaels Dr	ENTERPRISE KNOLLS
$2,100	4743 River Valley Way #64	GLENSFORD CONDO
$2,490	12339 Quarterback Ct	NORTHRIDGE
$2,495	1801 Plymouth Ct	POINTER RIDGE AT
$2,650	2913 Needlewood Ln	NORTHVIEW AT BELAIR VILL
$2,695	3517 Madonna Ln	MEADOWBROOK AT BELAIR
$2,700	16304 Elkhorn Ln	PIN OAK VILLAGE
$2,800	6314 Gwinnett Ln	HIGHBRIDGE PLAT 11
$2,975	11701 Bishops Content Rd	BISHOPS CONTENT VILLAS A
$3,000	1408 Golf Course Dr	NEWBRIDGE PLAT SIX
$3,500	12604 Nichols Promise Dr	FAIRWOOD

 

Upper Marlboro:

$1,300	6306 Johensu Dr	EQUESTRIAN ESTATES -PLAT
$1,350	4428 Lord Loudoun Ct #13-8	LORDS LANDING VILLAGE CO
$1,725	8961 Town Center Cir #1-305	LARGO TOWN CENTER CONDO
$1,800	9805 Lake Pointe Ct #104	LAKE POINTE AT THE TOWNE
$1,900	13907 Courtland Ln	VILLAGES OF MARLBOROUGH
$1,950	2 Cameron Grove Blvd #308	CAMERON GROVE CONDO III
$1,950	9716 Lake Pointe Ct #201	LAKE POINTE AT THE TOWNE
$2,200	3302 Brookshire Ct	MARLBORO MEADOWS
$2,500	25 Joyceton Ter	KETTERING
$2,500	615 Halifax Pl	KINGS CREEK ESTATES-PLAT
$2,700	9302 Southmoor Ct	MARLTON
$3,200	528 Bolin Ter	OAK CREEK CLUB GOLF COUR
$3,200	14636 Hawley Ln	OAK CREEK CLUB GOLF COUR
$3,650	308 Pemberton St	KETTERING

 

 

Houses for Sale in Bowie MD

This 3 level townhome in Bowie, MD has two master-suite bedrooms each with their own bathrooms.  The seller is in the process of clearing out the property.  More photos will be available very soon.  I will have it listed on the market next week.  Contact me for more information at 240-535-1855.

Selling Fast! Capital Court Townhomes in Largo MD

These 2-4 bedroom townhomes have been selling rapidly since the developer began new construction in 2017.  Many units have been built and sold already and over 100 units are under construction as I write this blog post.  The builder (Stanley Martin) is offering three models:  The Hugo, The Jenkins, and The Everett priced from $359,990, $399,990, and $424,990 respectively.  

A really cool option is the upstairs loft which leads out to the rooftop terrace. 

Take a look at my video as I drove through this new construction neighborhood. 

Thinking about buying?  Call Angelo Rhodes at 240-535-1855 to schedule a showing.

Marlboro Meadows Upper Marlboro, MD Real Estate Market Update for 2020

Marlboro Meadows is an older neighborhood in Upper Marlboro, MD.   

Located at the intersection of Route 301 and Village Drive, the Marlboro Meadows neighborhood had 39 homes that sold in 2020. 

The median vs. average sold price was $308K-$315K, respectively.  Most homeowners sold their properties for full asking price after an average of 32 days on the market.  The top selling price was $385K for a 4 bedroom remodeled Split Foyer style home as noted in the photo.

Two homes were sold as “short sales” and only one home sold as a foreclosure.  All other homes in Marlboro Meadows sold as “standard sales” indicating seller equity. 

The average age of homes here is 42 years.  The Split-Foyer and Colonial style homes have basements and were built between 1969 and 1997.  Most are all-brick, have original hardwood floors and were built solid.  Many sellers made many upgrades to their property to gain top-dollar before selling. 

If you are a Buyer looking to purchase a home in Marlboro Meadows, your mortgage payment on a $315K home would cost you around $2,060 per month if you put down $11,000 towards the purchase.

If you plan to sell your home next year in 2021, you can expect a gain of up to an additional 3% as compared to the 2020 selling prices. 

If you are thinking of buying or selling in the Upper Marlboro area give me a call at 240-535-1855.

Is Your Upper Marlboro Home Worth More Than You Think?

Homes for sale in Prince George's county have been on the rise over the past 12 months.  Some properties have sold for more than the listing price and sellers are receiving multiple offers. 

As 2021 approaches, now is the time to begin asking questions while preparing to sell your home.  If you are interested in selling your home please give me a call at 240-535-1855.  I am offering a free Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to help you determine a listing price.

Deck Repair and Painting Costs

This deck in Upper Marlboro, MD was in need of repairs.  Several boards were warped and splintering.  I had the contractor replace 12 boards of pressure treated lumber (16 feet each),  2 cross sections, and a complete paint job which included the lattice below the deck.   I purchased a 5 gallon bucket of deck paint for $170.  We agreed on $850 total cost for materials, labor, and haul away old debris.  Good deal!  Here are some photos I took.