Prince George's County, Maryland · Route 1 Corridor · Green Line & Purple Line
College Park MD Homes for Sale
College Park has lived in the University of Maryland's shadow for so long that most outside buyers don't realize how distinct the residential neighborhoods are from the campus itself. Old Town College Park, Calvert Hills, the Hollywood neighborhood, and Berwyn each have their own architectural personality and price profile. Add in the Green Line, MARC, and the incoming Purple Line — and the result is a remarkably well-connected piece of the Route 1 Corridor.
The neighborhoods
College Park isn't one place — it's at least five, each with a different buyer profile:
Old Town College Park
Directly west of campus. Bungalows, Foursquares, and Colonial Revivals mostly built 1910–1940. Investor-heavy in places, strongly owner-occupant in others. Block-by-block variation is significant — condition and tenant mix can differ dramatically within a few streets. Do not buy here without walking the specific block.
Calvert Hills
Small, tightly knit, with Tudor Revival and English Cottage-style homes on quiet streets. Some of the most desirable real estate in College Park — consistently the highest per-square-foot neighborhood in the city. Owner-occupant dominated with strong community identity and meaningful resistance to investor conversion.
Hollywood
North of campus, primarily mid-century single-family homes on mature, tree-lined streets. More residential and less student-driven than Old Town. Attracts faculty, staff, and professional buyers who want neighborhood stability and walkable access to campus without the rental-property density of Old Town.
Berwyn / North College Park
Older bungalows and Cape Cods on larger lots, often more affordable than Calvert Hills or Hollywood for comparable square footage. Quieter, more suburban in feel. A good starting point for first-time buyers who want into College Park without paying the Calvert Hills premium.
Lakeland
One of Prince George's County's oldest African American communities, with deep historical roots and ongoing neighborhood investment. East of US-1, with its own distinct identity separate from the university-adjacent neighborhoods. Community-driven development has been active here in recent years.
Housing stock
The mix varies by neighborhood: pre-war bungalows and Foursquares in Old Town and Berwyn; Tudor Revival and English Cottages in Calvert Hills; mid-century single-family homes on quarter-acre lots in Hollywood; and modern townhomes and condos near the Metro station and Purple Line corridor. The older stock in Old Town ranges from beautifully maintained to significantly neglected — condition matters more here than in any other neighborhood on the corridor.
The student-rental question
UMD-area rentals can produce strong cash flow, but the City of College Park has rental licensing requirements you'll need to comply with.
Owner-occupant neighborhoods — Calvert Hills, Hollywood — push back hard against investor conversion, both culturally and through zoning. Old Town has a mix of long-time owner-occupants and absentee investors; transaction patterns and neighborhood conditions reflect that split.
Commute and connectivity
College Park has the best public transit access in the Route 1 Corridor:
Final rail was laid in May 2026. Service is expected to begin in late 2027. The College Park-UMD station will be a Purple Line stop, connecting to Bethesda (~30 minutes), Silver Spring (~20 minutes), and New Carrollton in the other direction. College Park is already well-served by the Green Line; the Purple Line adds east-west connectivity that makes the city meaningfully more accessible from Montgomery County.
Right for you if
You want exceptional transit access — the best on the corridor — combined with architectural character and neighborhood variety. You're a faculty or staff buyer who wants to live close to UMD without being surrounded by student rentals. Or you're an investor who understands the rental licensing landscape and can navigate Old Town's block-level variation.
Wrong for you if
You're assuming College Park is uniform — it isn't. The difference between a strong Old Town block and a weak one is visible but not obvious to outside buyers. And if you're planning to convert an owner-occupant home in Calvert Hills or Hollywood to a rental, expect significant community pushback.
Current Listings — Updated Daily From Bright MLS
Homes for sale in College Park, MD 20740 and 20783 — Old Town, Calvert Hills, Hollywood, Berwyn, and Lakeland.
What buyers ask about College Park
What neighborhoods are in College Park, Maryland?
College Park includes Old Town (directly west of campus — the most mixed owner/investor neighborhood), Calvert Hills (small, tightly knit, Tudor Revival homes, highest per-square-foot prices), Hollywood (north of campus, mid-century single-family, strong owner-occupant base), Berwyn / North College Park (older bungalows and capes at more affordable price points), and Lakeland (historically Black community east of US-1, with deep roots and active community investment).
Is College Park a good place to buy an investment property?
It can be, particularly near the University of Maryland — but College Park has rental licensing requirements that apply citywide, owner-occupant neighborhoods (Calvert Hills, Hollywood) that actively resist investor conversion both culturally and through zoning, and meaningful block-level variation in Old Town. Old Town has the most investor activity historically, but condition varies dramatically by block. Do not buy based on the neighborhood name alone.
How is College Park connected to DC and other Maryland cities?
College Park has the best transit access on the Route 1 Corridor. The College Park-UMD station is on the Green Line, approximately 25 minutes from downtown DC. The MARC Camden Line serves College Park station with connections to BWI Airport and Baltimore. The Purple Line, expected to open in late 2027, will add direct east-west light rail to Bethesda, Silver Spring, and New Carrollton. Bike infrastructure is also strong, including the Anacostia Tributary Trail System and campus paths.
What is the difference between College Park and the University of Maryland?
The University of Maryland (UMD) is the academic institution; College Park is the surrounding municipality. UMD occupies a significant portion of the city's land area, but College Park's residential neighborhoods — Calvert Hills, Hollywood, Berwyn, Lakeland — are administratively and culturally separate from the university. The university campus is not a residential neighborhood; College Park's housing market serves faculty, staff, students, and unaffiliated residents.
What kinds of homes are common in College Park?
The stock varies significantly by neighborhood. Old Town and Berwyn have pre-war bungalows and Foursquares, mostly built 1910–1940. Calvert Hills has Tudor Revival and English Cottage-style homes — distinctive and well-preserved. Hollywood has mid-century single-family homes on quarter-acre lots with mature trees. Near the Metro and Purple Line corridor, there are modern townhomes and condos. Condition across all neighborhoods varies considerably — College Park rewards buyers who look at individual properties carefully rather than buying on neighborhood name alone.
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