Prince George's County, Maryland
Forestville Real Estate and Local Guide
Forestville is a census-designated place in Prince George's County made up of garden apartments, single-family homes, and shopping centers built mostly from the 1930s through the 1970s, with a majority African-American population. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Forestville best.
About the area
Living in Forestville, MD
Known as "Long Old Fields" during the War of 1812, the area served as an American military encampment before the Battle of Bladensburg in August 1814.
The housing market
Homes in Forestville
- About 65% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 53% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $324,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Forestville home
Penn Mar Shopping Center
Longtime community shopping center anchored by Shoppers, Burlington, and Petco
North Forestville Community Center
M-NCPPC community recreation center on Ritchie Road
Neighborhoods
Forestville areas to know
North Forestville
Northern section of the community, served by North Forestville Elementary and community center
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.