Affordable Homes Near Fort Meade include hundreds of detached homes in the community of FOUR SEASONS ESTATES in Gambrills, Maryland, about fifteen minutes east of the post.

While SEVEN OAKS and PINEY ORCHARD appeal to many civilian and military personnel stationed in the area because homes are a little newer and closer to the post, others much prefer to find an Affordable Home Near Fort Meade and NSA that's NOT a townhome or condo. 

Detached homes in FOUR SEASONS ESTATES are older, but they're also priced in the same range as townhomes and condos of other nearby communities.  Many of them have updated kitchens, bathrooms, windows, etc., and those that need improvement usually come with lower pricetags - perfect for the handyman who wants to grow property value with sweat equity.

FOUR SEASONS ESTATES is the perfect place to find your next home if you're looking for an affordable DETACHED home Near Fort Meade.

They were built with 1400-1800 sq. ft. in the seventies by Washington Homes.  Most of them have gas heat, but homes on the south side of Waugh Chapel Road have heat pumps.  A few of them are duplexes, but the majority are detached homes... and there are no townhomes or condos in this community.

For recreation, many residents join the Waugh Chapel Swim Club, within walking distance of many homes in FOUR SEASONS ESTATES.  And, with so many recreation opportunities on post at Fort Meade, there's plenty to do nearby.

REAL ESTATE in FOUR SEASONS ESTATES:

At this moment (7/25/09) there are just thirteen affordable homes Near Fort Meade in FOUR SEASONS ESTATES, Gambrills, MD on the market for sale:

• Detached Homes:  Eleven homes, priced from $275,000 to $399,900
  Note:  My listing (pictured above) is the lowest priced detached home in Four Seasons Estates. 
• Duplexes:  Two homes, priced at $265,000
• Townhomes and Condos: None

You will find information about Four Seasons Schools at Schools in Crofton (Gambrills is considered part of the "Greater Crofton Area").   If you want to figure out which school is assigned to any home you're considering, just click on this FOUR SEASONS SCHOOL LOCATOR.  Additionally, the regional Parochial School, School of the Incarnation, is located t Symphony Lane and Waugh Chapel Road, within walking distance of many homes in FOUR SEASONS ESTATES, including my listing (pictured above).

FIND HOMES FOR SALE IN FOUR SEASONS ESTATES

Don't miss the earlier posta in this series: Affordable Homes Near Fort Meade - SEVEN OAKS and PINEY ORCHARD.  Coming later this week:  THE KNOLLS in Crofton.

More must-read information for anyone relocating to the Fort Meade area:

• Fort Meade - What to Expect When You Arrive - 02/10/08
  Families of civilian employees and military personnel relocating to Fort Meade will find a post that covers 5,415 acres, with nearly 70 miles of roads ...  
  
  
• Commuting Guide for Fort George G. Meade and NSA - 04/24/09 
  If you have PCS orders to Fort George G. Meade in Maryland, a map of the huge D.C. – Baltimore area may seem a bit overwhelming as you try to decide where to look for a home when you arrive.
  

• Welcome to Fort Meade! - 12/12/07
  I'm sure you have already checked out the website for Fort Meade, so I won't attempt to tell you about the base or its services.  Instead, let me tell you about the surrounding area and five critical steps for Fort Meade-area home buyers.

To view other posts tagged "Fort Meade" just click on this link:  Relocating to Fort George G. Meade Maryland

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Thank you for your service to our country! 
I look forward to having an opportunity to serve you and your family. 

As a Navy wife, I experienced several PCS moves myself - not to mention finding, buying and moving my family into a new home while my husband was deployed. I "get" military pay and how the various allowances impact your qualifying to buy a home.  And I know how to help military families move into their own home without any cash "up front" - something you cannot do as a renter. 

I serve military families throughout the, D.C. - Baltimore - Annapolis area, specializing in Anne Arundel, Howard and Prince George's Counties, Maryland. You can contact me online or by cell/text at 301-346-2923 to help your family relocate to Fort Meade, Andrews AFB, the U.S. Naval Academy, or any other military installation in D.C. or Maryland.