8519 Chestnut Avenue • Bowie, MD 20715

$1,239,000 Beds: 6 • Baths: 2 full 2 partial • Sq. Feet: 6055 • MLS ID: MDPG2204736 • Subdivision: BOWIE • School Dist: PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Rare multi-generational or premium live-work opportunity in the heart of historic Old Bowie with 11 parking spaces! Fully renovated from top to bottom in 2026!! This expansive, fully renovated residence boasts over 6,000 square feet of meticulously finished space, seamlessly combining premier residential comfort with incredible lifestyle flexibility. Whether you are looking to comfortably house an extended family, design the ultimate premium home-office wings, or enjoy a perfect layout for modern living, this versatile home adapts beautifully to your vision. Offering ultimate peace of mind, a comprehensive top-to-bottom renovation includes a brand-new roof, new siding, high-efficiency windows, a new HVAC system, a new water heater, fresh paint, modern flooring, and brand-new appliances throughout. Classic wrap-around porches provide a warm, inviting entrance to this beautiful estate. The highly functional layout features separate front and rear entrances, ensuring effortless privacy and excellent flow between the living zones. One entrance opens into a welcoming hallway leading to a generous formal dining room, a grand living room, a half bathroom, and a huge, fully updated kitchen that easily accommodates a breakfast table setup. The other side of the home opens into a vast, flexible open great room with soaring ceilings—perfect for an expansive family room, home theater, or a grand hobby space. Just five steps up is an additional large lounge area adjacent to another convenient half bathroom. The upper level provides a total of 6 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, smartly divided into two separate wings (each with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath), with a private connecting door that can be locked for complete privacy if desired. One wing also features its own staircase leading up to an immense third-level attic offering incredible storage space or future expansion potential. Outside, the property features a rare, massive private driveway with ample dedicated parking spaces—ideal for large family gatherings, car enthusiasts, or storing an RV/boat—along with a substantial backyard storage structure. Strategically located for maximum convenience, this home is a commuter's dream with effortless access to US-50 and US-301, putting Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Annapolis all within easy reach, and is just minutes from the Bowie State MARC Train Station. Local amenities abound, sitting just steps from Town Green Park and the Old Town Bowie Welcome Center. Don't miss this generational residential asset—schedule your private tour today! View this listing at: http://jimhafer.com/mls=MDPG2204736

Property Features

  • Taxes: $9,967
  • Basement: Yes
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding,Frame
  • Parking Notes: 11 Total Parking Spaces
  • Lot Size: 0.23 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.23 Acre(S)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Fuel Type: Propane - Owned
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Stories: 3.5
  • Municipality: Bowie
  • Additional Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 11
  • Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Basement: Interior Access,Windows
  • SQFT Total Finished: 6055
  • SQFT Above Finished: 6055

School Information

  • High School: BOWIE
  • Middle School: SAMUEL OGLE
  • Elementary School: ROCKLEDGE
  • School District: PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Printed July 21, 2026


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