12005 Backus Dr, Bowie, MD 20720
NEW
COMING SOON 5/15
0.25 ACRES

12005 Backus Dr
Bowie, MD 20720

  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 2,936 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$649,900

Est. Mortgage $3,918/mo*

$649,900

Est. Mortgage $3,918/mo*
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,936 sqft
(on 0.25 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Expected on market date is Friday 5/15/26. More photos and floorplan to be updated by COB 5/14/26. Lovely home with over 4,500 sq. ft. on 3 finished levels. Features include a 2-story foyer, hardwood floors, private office, crown and chair moldings, a bay window, formal living & dining rooms, a spacious kitchen with quartz counters, double ovens, a newer refrigerator and a separate breakfast area. The step-down family room offers a wood burning fireplace with a mantle and has 2 French doors that lead to the rear entertaining space. The large primary suite has cathedral ceilings, a separate sitting room, a walk-in closet, a jetted tub, a walk-in shower and private water closet. There are three more bedrooms and another full bath with a tub/shower combo down the hall. The finished basement has a recreation room, a game room, storage room, utility room and a full bath. The rear entertaining space has a large deck with a drip water system to water plants, a level tranquil yard with lovely landscaping. Updates include: roof (2020), windows (2020), in home sprinkler heads (2025), solar panels (2021), garage door (newer) and opener (2025). The neighborhood boasts walking trails, pet stations, a tot lot, picnic areas, a community pool with award winning swim team and so much more. All this is convenient to commuter routes, great shopping, gourmet restaurants, BWI Airport, Baltimore, Annapolis and DC. The solar panels are owned. Owner gets a yearly rebate check for power not used.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
$79/Monthly
Price/Sqft
$221
Listed
1 day ago

Home Details for 12005 Backus Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partial,Full,Heated,Improved,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Rear EntranceNumber of Rooms: 20Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Primary Bathroom, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath, Game Room, Half Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2936 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone AvailableAppliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric, Cooktop, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Ice Maker, Double Oven, Microwave, Oven, Water Heater, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Main Level,Washer In Unit,Dryer In Unit,Laundry RoomMicrowaveWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump,Active Solar,Solar,Electric,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Brick, Glass Doors, Mantel(s)Spa: BathHas a FireplaceHas a Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Bay/BowDoor: French Doors, Storm Door(s)Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: ThreeAccessibility: NoneFloors: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Garden, Trees/Woods
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Porch, DeckOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: Sidewalks, Street LightsFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 4No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Garage Faces Front,Garage Door Opener,Inside Entrance,Concrete,Private,Attached,Driveway,On Street
Pool
Pool: Community
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2936 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1994
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Brick FrontNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: ExcellentParcel Number: 17141663822

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $649,900Price Per Sqft: $221
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: COMING SOON

Location

Direction & Address
City: BOWIECommunity: Springfield Manor
School Information
Elementary School District: Prince George's County Public SchoolsJr High / Middle School District: Prince George's County Public SchoolsHigh School District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: MDPG2195824

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2936 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: PoolNot Senior Community

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Pool(s)HOA Name: SPRINGFIELD MANOR HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATIONHas an HOAHOA Fee: $79/Monthly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10758 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: MDPG2195824Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2936

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Basketball Court,Bike Trail,Common Grounds,Jogging Path,Picnic Area,Pool,Security,Tennis Court(s),Tot Lots/PlaygroundSource Internet Entire Listing Display: Y
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Susan Lambert, (301) 919-0452
EXIT First Realty, (301) 352-8100
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#MDPG2195824
Also Listed on Bright MLS.

Price History for 12005 Backus Dr

DatePriceEventSource
05/23/1997$229,900Sold
N/A
10/21/1996$235,000Sold
N/A
01/07/1994$269,800Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$7,276
Assessment$583,600
Home facts updated by county records

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What Locals Say about Bowie

At least 479 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 87 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 78 % Say it's quiet

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say there's wildlife

  • 64 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say kids play outside

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 39 % Say there are community events

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  • Kristin.mrozek
    "Tulip Grove Elementary School is newer and the teachers/staff are attentive and friendly. Our neighborhood makes me feel safe. "
  • Rbsing12
    "Lived here almost 19 years. I love this quiet neighborhood. Close to stores and restaurants . There is a nice neighborhood park for children and basketball hoops "
  • 8fcb7bhkdw
    "Not enough police presence, people run stop signs, someone is always tailgating and have no respect for the speed limit’s . "
  • Fasaravia2015
    "I had live in Bowie. For the past. Seven years and I think is. The most safest place that I had ever leaved before . Is growing more and more I’m happy from being a Bowie resident."
  • Colin Snyder
    "I’ve lived on Long Ridge Ln in Bowie, MD for 20 years. It is a very family friendly neighborhood full of young families. Occasionally, a car will get broken into. Maybe once every few years."
  • Keston Lee
    "Great place to live. Love Bowie very convenient to stores gas stations, great neighborhood food options "
  • Milton Aparixio
    "This is an amazing quiet area. If your family is looking for a quiet place without noise to live. This is your best option "
  • Nds22
    "Bowie Festival, Food and Wine Festival, International Festival, Juneteenth Celebration, couple venues with outdoor movies, Bowie Baysox Games "
  • Sandra Lewis-Hall
    "They will like everything because it’s a beautiful well light and very peaceful and quite neighborhood "
  • Realestate0521
    "Neighbors are friendly and homes are well maintained. Location is convenient to DC, Baltimore, and Annapolis. "
  • Dbrichardson2000
    "Housing prices are reasonable but school options are limited unless you pay for private school. Many send their kids to private school. "
  • Tiara Stephen
    "I live in a quiet neighborhood that seems very safe. I hear kids playing and laughing on the way to the bus stop everyday so I know there are a lot of kids around. Everyone I see on my walks seems friendly and neighborly. "
  • Malinda Fernando
    "Voluntary fire department events and the Santa on the firetruck through the city Many other city events. "
  • Prncghk7j7
    "Senior Center and events at Bowie Town Center every month. Allen Pond has free concerts as well especially during the spring/summer months. "
  • Trulia user
    "The area is quiet as friendly with great schools. Everything is also convenient to us. We can get anywhere rather quickly. It is also very clean. The neighbors are nice as well. "
  • Teenipp
    "It’s a very friendly & well maintained neighborhood. The majority of the residents take care of their property...have a sense of pride! "
  • Msaldana75
    "Very friendly neighbors, very safe for kids to play outside. Everybody keep their property clean and nice."
  • Rochellemckinney
    "Short compared to other areas. Flexible use park and ride or drive to New Carrollton station. "
  • Simone W.
    "My commute is never longer than 20 minutes. Everything is right in the area. I can even walk if I needed to. Such a nice neighborhood. I love it here."
  • Skbgyal
    "15 minute ride across rte 50 to the New Carrollton metro station. Park car for free at the Bowie park and ride and get on the metro bus. Bus takes HOV across rte 50. Very next stop is New Carrollton metro."
  • Wpowellsr
    "It’s a fairly affluent neighborhood with shared cultural values. Lots are around d an acre and properties are well kept with good landscaping. It’s fairly quiet. "
  • Danyelle S.
    "Bowie is a safe modern area to raise a family, though there is little to limited things to do in this city."
  • Dominique D.
    "Has a near by dog park. Other dog owners. All dog owners seem to clean behind their pets.............."
  • Rn4children
    "I love the school, the community activities, team sports, and the friendly community. There is local shops."
  • Lauraliddie
    "See other dogs being walked often and owners cleaning up after there pets. There is a dog park down the street."
  • Simone W.
    "they would love it here. the are is nice and convient to everything. Safe are and neighbors are friendly "
  • Kingjulian8805
    "Two years living in the neighborhood and I am happy we decided to move here. I love and have always loved the new housing since the were built a few years ago. "
  • Bvlavern
    "Safe and carefully planned neighborhood. There are two ways out of your space and you can always call for help "
  • Bvlavern
    "The dogs are well behaved for the most part! They are kind and will sometimes come and be friendly... "
  • Melanie A.
    "Dog owners can safely walk there dogs, and always pick up their dogs poo. I never see dog poop in my neighborhood. I hope it’ll stay that way."
  • Karin D.
    "Very dog friendly community; people walk their dogs 24/7; this place might even make you want to get a dog!! "
  • Xavier S.
    "The community is safe, relaxing and comfortable. Most, if not all of the neighbors are genuinely friendly."
  • Ogonwude
    "Security is the best things that is happening in the community. Good event, yard sale. Society gathering social distancing "
  • Takesha P.
    "Great commute never a lot of traffic. Most traffic is when kids are getting out of school or near the highways"
  • Monique P.
    "In the community center there are several events that go on throughout the year. Normally geared towards children! "
  • Monique P.
    "Great Character in the Q section of Bowie! I moved here about 3 years ago there are not many children in the area however it is a quiet, lovely, neighborhood to raise children in. "
  • Francisco.escalante
    "Really easy to get around town. Especially when there are events in some of the near by towns. Depending where you live in Bowie it is pretty easy to bike or walk where you need to go."
  • Happy Home
    "I love it here; I’ve been in Woodmore North Blvd for 6 years. Currently, I’m moving to Fairwood, which is close to Golds Gym. You can’t beat the location to DC, VA, and MD areas."
  • Dkboone8@yahoo.com
    "Allen Pond! The parks and recreation at Allen Pond are very good! The paddle boats and events at the park are great! Bowie Towne Center and the movie theater is right there. Very convenient for shopping and easy access to 50 and 301. Getting to Washington DC and Baltimore both are easily accessible. "
  • Leticiashaw983
    "Many parks and Community projects and outings. Also they have church events. Fast food and really good restaurants near by "

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Susan Lambert, EXIT First Realty, (301) 352-8100
Agent Phone: (301) 919-0452
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12005 Backus Dr, Bowie, MD 20720 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,936 sqft single-family home built in 1994. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Bright MLS on May 8, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# MDPG2195824.