Multiple offers in hand. Offer deadline is Monday 5/18/26 at Noon. Lovely home with over 4,300 sq. ft. on 3 finished levels. Features include a 2-story foyer, hardwood floors, private office, crown and chair moldings, a bay window, formal living & dining rooms, a spacious kitchen with quartz counters, built in desk, double ovens, gas cooking, a newer refrigerator and a separate breakfast area. The step-down family room offers a wood burning fireplace with a mantle and has 2 French doors that lead to the rear entertaining space. The large primary suite has cathedral ceilings, a window bench, a separate sitting room, a walk-in closet, a jetted tub, a walk-in shower and private water closet. There are three more bedrooms and another full bath with a tub/shower combo down the hall. The finished basement has a recreation room, a game room, storage room, utility room, a full bath with another tub/shower combo and a private rear entrance. The rear entertaining space has a large deck with a drip water system to water plants, a level tranquil yard with lovely landscaping and beautiful views. Updates include: roof (2020), windows (2020), in home sprinkler heads (2025), rear solar panels (2021), garage door (newer) and opener (2025). The neighborhood boasts walking trails, pet stations, a tot lot, picnic areas, a community pool with award winning swim team and so much more. All this is convenient to commuter routes, great shopping, gourmet restaurants, BWI Airport, Baltimore, Annapolis and DC. The solar panels are owned. Owner gets a yearly rebate check for power not used.
Sold for $650,000
$650,000
12005 Backus Dr, Bowie, MD 20720
4beds
2,936sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
10,758 Square Feet Lot
$646,600 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$3,962 Estimated rent
Home value
$646,600
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Private officeBeautiful viewsWalk-in closetPrivate water closetSeparate sitting roomWindow benchWalk-in shower
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Listed by:
Susan Lambert 301-919-0452,
EXIT First Realty
Bought with:
Rex Thomas, 644032
Samson Properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDPG2195824
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Attached Bathroom, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Double Sink
- Level: Upper
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Tile, Breakfast Room
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding, Chair Rail, Formal Dining Room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface
- Level: Lower
Game room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Tile, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Tile, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Pantry, Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Crown Molding
- Level: Main
Office
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Basement - Finished
- Level: Lower
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area
- Level: Upper
Storage room
- Features: Flooring - Concrete
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Features: Flooring - Concrete
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Heat Pump, Active Solar, Solar, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric, Cooktop, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Ice Maker, Double Oven, Microwave, Oven, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Laundry Room
Features
- Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Bay/Bow
- Basement: Partial,Full,Heated,Improved,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Rear Entrance
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Glass Doors, Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,936
- Total interior livable area: 2,936 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,936
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Concrete, Private, Attached, Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: Community
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 10,758 Square Feet
- Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaped, Level, Open Lot, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 17141663822
- Zoning: RR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Front
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Springfield Manor
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Bike Trail, Common Grounds, Jogging Path, Picnic Area, Pool, Security, Tennis Court(s), Tot Lots/Playground
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Pool(s)
- HOA fee: $79 monthly
- HOA name: SPRINGFIELD MANOR HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Location
- Region: Bowie
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $221/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $604,733
- Annual tax amount: $8,672
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Sold | $650,000+0%$221/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDPG2195824 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2026 | Pending sale | $649,900$221/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDPG2195824 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,900+182.7%$221/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDPG2195824 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/1997 | Sold | $229,900-2.2%$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/1996 | Sold | $235,000-12.9%$80/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/1994 | Sold | $269,800$92/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,276 +20% | $583,600 +7.1% |
| 2024 | $6,061 +7.6% | $545,067 +7.6% |
| 2023 | $5,633 +8.2% | $506,533 +8.2% |
| 2022 | $5,204 +2.8% | $468,000 +2.8% |
| 2021 | $5,063 +2.9% | $455,267 +2.9% |
| 2020 | $4,921 -20.4% | $442,533 +6.4% |
| 2019 | $6,179 | $415,833 |
| 2018 | $6,179 +3.5% | $415,833 +3.5% |
| 2017 | $5,972 +16.5% | $401,867 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $5,126 | $387,900 +7.8% |
| 2015 | $5,126 | $359,833 +8.5% |
| 2014 | $5,126 | $331,767 +9.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $303,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $303,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $303,700 -41.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $521,960 +9.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $475,550 +10.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $429,140 +12.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $382,730 +11.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $342,962 +13.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $303,196 +15.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $263,430 |
| 2003 | -- | $263,430 +5.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $250,262 +11.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $223,930 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 20720
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Rockledge Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 7/10Samuel Ogle Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 5/10Bowie High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Prince George's County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Maryland
- Prince Georges County
- Bowie
- 20720
- 12005 Backus Dr
