12203 Backus Dr, Bowie, MD 20720
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OFF MARKET

$618,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,464 sqft (on 0.31 acres)

12203 Backus Dr, Bowie, MD 20720

Est. Refi. Payment $3,805/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 7, 2013 for $359,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$618K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-0.8%)
Since last year
Increased$3K (+0.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$258K (+71.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +46% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$617K
August 2026$617K
July 2026$622K
June 2026$634K
May 2026$638K
April 2026$635K
March 2026$632K
February 2026$621K
January 2026$614K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
12005 Backus Dr, Bowie, MD
0.27
Single-Family Home
$650,000
06/26/26
4
3.5
2,936
8424 Spruill Dr, Bowie, MD
0.22
Single-Family Home
$745,000
04/10/26
4
4.5
3,270
8629 Park Ave, Bowie, MD
0.29
Single-Family Home
$655,000
05/08/26
4
4.5
2,976
8623 Park Ave, Bowie, MD
0.31
Single-Family Home
$442,000
07/29/26
4
3
1,066
8411 Spruill Dr, Bowie, MD
0.29
Single-Family Home
$490,000
07/15/26
4
3
1,130
8204 Driscoll Dr, Bowie, MD
0.56
Single-Family Home
$260,000
05/07/26
4
2.5
2,488
8406 Bates Dr, Bowie, MD
0.37
Single-Family Home
$630,000
06/30/26
4
2.5
3,708
11718 Backus Dr, Bowie, MD
0.55
Single-Family Home
$600,000
10/14/25
4
3.5
3,652
11818 Frost Dr, Bowie, MD
0.57
Single-Family Home
$625,000
09/30/25
4
3
3,752
11903 Bracken Ct, Bowie, MD
0.44
Single-Family Home
$820,000
06/30/26
4
3.5
4,856

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
8704 Ross St, Bowie, MD 20720
0.09
$629,300
4
3
3,304
Off Market
12116 Backus Dr, Bowie, MD 20720
0.07
$627,400
5
3.5
2,464
Off Market
12204 Stanfield Ct, Bowie, MD 20720
0.14
$625,000
5
3.5
2,464
For Sale
12101 Duckettown Rd, Laurel, MD 20708
0.19
$750,000
4
3.5
2,882
For Sale
12003 Thackeray Ct, Bowie, MD 20720
0.21
$589,000
4
2.5
2,232
Off Market
8424 Spruill Dr, Bowie, MD 20720
0.22
$745,000
4
4.5
3,270
Recently Sold
8507 Bates Dr, Bowie, MD 20720
0.24
$600,000
4
2.5
2,128
For Sale
8629 Park Ave, Bowie, MD 20720
0.29
$655,000
4
4.5
2,976
Recently Sold
12338 Lanham Severn Rd, Bowie, MD 20720
0.27
$200,000
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-
-
Recently Sold
8623 Park Ave, Bowie, MD 20720
0.31
$442,000
4
3
1,066
Recently Sold
8411 Spruill Dr, Bowie, MD 20720
0.29
$490,000
4
3
1,130
Recently Sold
12005 Backus Dr, Bowie, MD 20720
0.27
$650,000
4
3.5
2,936
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1990
0.31 acre lot
2,464 sqft
$251/sqft
Garage

About this House

Back on Mkt..contract falling thru ..MUST SEE THIS SPACIOUS COLONIAL W/ 3FINISHED LEVELS, 5 BEDROOM, 3.5 BATHS, FIREPLACE, 2 CAR GARAGE, DECK, WALK-OUT LOWER LEVEL IS FINISHED AND CAN BE GREAT IN-LAW SUITE, WITH KITCHEN, LAUNDRY,BEDROOM,DEN, FULL BATH. KITCHEN W/ NEW CERAMIC TILE FLOOR, FORMAL LIVING & DINING ROOMS WITH NEW WOOD FLOORS, NEW CARPET! COMMUNITY POOL, TENNIS COURTS, PLAY AREAS ETC.
12203 Backus Dr, Bowie, MD 20720 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,464 sqft single-family home built in 1990. It last sold for $359,000 on Oct 7, 2013. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $618,400, with a rent estimate of $4,380/month.

Home Details for 12203 Backus Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticTypes of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherDeckExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1990
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.31 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 7, 2013
Source: N/A
Sold
$359,000
Jul 31, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$369,500
Price decreased by 5%
Jul 13, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$389,950

Market trends in Bowie

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$495K
$3.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$241
$0MoM
Available listings
282
6MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Bowie

At least 480 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

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 39 % Say there are community events

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  • LaKeshia L Contee
    "People letting their pets use the bathroom in your yard. And then they want to argue with you when you tell them you have chemicals and Lawn treatment on your lawn. Please don’t let their dogs use the bathroom in your yard."
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  • neighbor
    "I have lived here for over 20 years, and I appreciate how safe, welcoming, and family-oriented the area is. The neighborhood has grown over the years while maintaining its strong sense of community, which makes it a great place to call home."
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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. "
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  • 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 "
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  • 8fcb7bhkdw
    "Not enough police presence, people run stop signs, someone is always tailgating and have no respect for the speed limit’s . "
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  • 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."
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  • 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."
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  • Keston Lee
    "Great place to live. Love Bowie very convenient to stores gas stations, great neighborhood food options "
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  • 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 "
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  • Nds22
    "Bowie Festival, Food and Wine Festival, International Festival, Juneteenth Celebration, couple venues with outdoor movies, Bowie Baysox Games "
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  • Sandra Lewis-Hall
    "They will like everything because it’s a beautiful well light and very peaceful and quite neighborhood "
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  • Realestate0521
    "Neighbors are friendly and homes are well maintained. Location is convenient to DC, Baltimore, and Annapolis. "
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  • Dbrichardson2000
    "Housing prices are reasonable but school options are limited unless you pay for private school. Many send their kids to private school. "
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  • 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. "
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  • Malinda Fernando
    "Voluntary fire department events and the Santa on the firetruck through the city Many other city events. "
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  • Prncghk7j7
    "Senior Center and events at Bowie Town Center every month. Allen Pond has free concerts as well especially during the spring/summer months. "
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  • 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. "
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  • Teenipp
    "It’s a very friendly & well maintained neighborhood. The majority of the residents take care of their property...have a sense of pride! "
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  • Msaldana75
    "Very friendly neighbors, very safe for kids to play outside. Everybody keep their property clean and nice."
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  • Rochellemckinney
    "Short compared to other areas. Flexible use park and ride or drive to New Carrollton station. "
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  • 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."
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  • 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."
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  • 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. "
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  • Danyelle S.
    "Bowie is a safe modern area to raise a family, though there is little to limited things to do in this city."
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  • Dominique D.
    "Has a near by dog park. Other dog owners. All dog owners seem to clean behind their pets.............."
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  • Rn4children
    "I love the school, the community activities, team sports, and the friendly community. There is local shops."
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  • Lauraliddie
    "See other dogs being walked often and owners cleaning up after there pets. There is a dog park down the street."
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  • Simone W.
    "they would love it here. the are is nice and convient to everything. Safe are and neighbors are friendly "
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  • Bvlavern
    "Safe and carefully planned neighborhood. There are two ways out of your space and you can always call for help "
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  • Bvlavern
    "The dogs are well behaved for the most part! They are kind and will sometimes come and be friendly... "
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  • 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."
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  • Xavier S.
    "The community is safe, relaxing and comfortable. Most, if not all of the neighbors are genuinely friendly."
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  • Ogonwude
    "Security is the best things that is happening in the community. Good event, yard sale. Society gathering social distancing "
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  • Takesha P.
    "Great commute never a lot of traffic. Most traffic is when kids are getting out of school or near the highways"
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  • Monique P.
    "In the community center there are several events that go on throughout the year. Normally geared towards children! "
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  • 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. "
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  • 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."
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  • 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."
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  • 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. "
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  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 12203 Backus Dr

  • What is 12203 Backus Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 12203 Backus Dr in Bowie, MD is $618,400.
  • What is the price history for 12203 Backus Dr?
    12203 Backus Dr in Bowie, MD last sold for $359,000 in October 2013.
  • Is Bowie a buyer's or seller's market?
    Bowie is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Bowie?
    The median sale price in Bowie is $495K. That is up $3.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 12203 Backus Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 12203 Backus Dr in Bowie, MD has air conditioning.
  • Does 12203 Backus Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 12203 Backus Dr in Bowie, MD has in-unit laundry.

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