12005 Backus Dr
Bowie, MD 20720
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 2,936 sqft (on 0.25 acres)
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
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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) |
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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 |
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Days on Market: 1 |
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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 |
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Price List Price: $649,900Price Per Sqft: $221 |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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MLS Status: COMING SOON |
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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 |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: MDPG2195824 |
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Building Area Building Area: 2936 Square Feet |
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Community Features: PoolNot Senior Community |
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HOA Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Pool(s)HOA Name: SPRINGFIELD MANOR HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATIONHas an HOAHOA Fee: $79/Monthly |
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Lot Area: 10758 sqft |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
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Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: MDPG2195824Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2936 |
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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
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 05/23/1997 | $229,900 | Sold | N/A |
| 10/21/1996 | $235,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 01/07/1994 | $269,800 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $7,276 |
| Assessment | $583,600 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 12005 Backus Dr
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $625,000 | 07/25/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,728 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $630,000 | 07/28/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,464 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $745,000 | 04/10/26 | 4 | 4.5 | 3,270 | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $625,000 | 09/30/25 | 4 | 3 | 3,752 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $600,000 | 10/14/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,652 | |
0.38 | Single-Family Home | $635,000 | 08/13/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,512 | |
0.48 | Single-Family Home | $381,000 | 06/23/25 | 4 | 4.5 | 2,976 | |
0.82 | Single-Family Home | $463,000 | 06/30/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,180 | |
0.41 | Single-Family Home | $590,000 | 05/30/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 3,324 |
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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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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.

