One of the three “green” towns planned in Maryland in 1935. Take that, San Francisco!
Greenbelt is a city in Prince George’s County, Maryland with a population of around 23,070
One of the three “green” towns planned in Maryland in 1935. Take that, San Francisco!
Greenbelt is a city in Prince George’s County, Maryland with a population of around 23,070. It’s known as being a public cooperative community that was founded in the New Deal Era. What does this mean, you ask? Basically, that the government would create a self-sufficient community that would operate in an ideal fashion – a utopia of sorts. It set out to help improve lives by having people cooperate with each other and help to ensure everyone had housing and work. The documentary “The City” filmed in 1939 is all about Greenbelt and the idea of this cooperative community.
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You can find rental apartments and houses for sale, but it’s best to plan a little extra time to look around because people are coming to the area in droves. For that reason it's also a good idea to make sure you have copies of all your necessary paperwork to provide for your landlord or broker in the event you find a hidden gem right away. This includes Identification, proof of income, credit reports, references, bank statements, records for any pets you might have. Units are in such high demand here that you might find yourself in a bidding war, so be prepared to offer a little bit on top of the asking price if you're able to do so.
Greenbelt is a small town with a number of different neighborhoods, here are a few of the popular neighborhoods in town.
Greenbriar: This is an apartment complex that feature 729 units. It features quite a few great amenities and can house anyone looking for a sizable apartment for rent.
Greenbelt Park: Living near Greenbelt Park allows you to take advantage of the wonderful park oasis, featuring a 174-site campground, nine miles of trails and three picnic areas! Hard to believe it’s only 12 miles from D.C.
Belle Point: This area is a great mix of residential and professional buildings. You can find one bedroom apartments for rent, apartment complexes or office spaces here.
Lakewood: Beautiful area with an upscale country club for those who like golfing. Lots of homes for rent and for sale in this area.
If you’re thinking about moving to Greenbelt, do it soon! The median value of houses has more than doubled since the year 2000! Residents are drawn in by its proximity to D.C. as well as the beautiful park that offers much to see and do. The idea of a cooperative community is pleasing to many, also, more and more so as time goes on.
