Prince George's County, Maryland
University Park Real Estate and Local Guide
A small planned residential community of single-family homes just north of the University of Maryland, developed from 1923 with a longstanding rule against commercial development.
Living in University Park
Developed as an all-residential town that has kept its original promise of no commercial properties. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in University Park
- About 96.9% of housing units are owner-occupied, one of the highest ownership rates in Prince George's County.
- Roughly 98.7% of the housing stock is detached single-family homes, reflecting the town's original all-residential plan.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes University Park home
Bloomfield (Deakins House)
Brick house from the 1820s-1830s listed on the National Register of Historic Places
University Park Historic District
Planned residential district added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997
University Park public park
Town park with a sunken garden, trails, playground, tennis courts and picnic area