This impressive Colonial, featuring a charming Victorian elevation, welcomes you with a covered front porch, a two-car garage, and outstanding curb appeal. With over 3,500 square feet of finished living space, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers a spacious and flexible floor plan ideal for modern living. Step into a dramatic two-story foyer flanked by formal living and dining rooms—perfect for entertaining. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, a center island, and a convenient mudroom with access from the garage. A well-placed powder room adds functionality, while the adjacent family room features a cozy gas fireplace and custom built-in bookcases. A stunning sunroom addition at the rear of the home provides year-round enjoyment, thanks to its dedicated mini-split heating and cooling system. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a spacious primary suite with a private bath and ample closet space. The finished lower level adds exceptional versatility with a large recreation room, a third full bath, a laundry area, and a full in-law kitchen—ideal for multi-generational living or extended guest stays. Fresh updates are underway, including newly painted rooms and new carpet on the staircase and upper level, making this home truly move-in ready.
For sale
$650,000
11718 Backus Dr, Bowie, MD 20720
4beds
3,652sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
0.3 Acres Lot
$648,700 Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$81/mo HOA
What's special
Cozy gas fireplaceFinished lower levelDramatic two-story foyerOutstanding curb appealCustom built-in bookcasesStainless steel appliancesIn-law kitchen
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 04, 2025 at 03:20am
Listed by:
Kyle McCarthy 301-910-7472,
RE/MAX Leading Edge 410-721-9600,
Co-Listing Agent: Patrick J Mccarthy 301-502-6190,
RE/MAX Leading Edge
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDPG2159064

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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, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Recreation Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, 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
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Lower
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring - Laminated
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Crown Molding, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Laminated
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - Laminated
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminated
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Lower
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Lower
Other
- Features: Flooring - Laminate Plank
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Ductless, Zoned, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Humidifier, Ice Maker, Instant Hot Water, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, 2nd Kitchen, Built-in Features, Primary Bath(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Cathedral Ceiling(s), 9'+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet, Laminate, Wood
- Doors: Six Panel, Sliding Glass
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Full,Finished,Heated,Improved,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,652
- Total interior livable area: 3,652 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,464
- Finished area below ground: 1,188
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Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Concrete, Off Street, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Storage
- Pool features: Community
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaped, Interior Lot, Private, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 17141662840
- Zoning: RR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Fiber Optic, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool
- Subdivision: Springfield Manor
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Common Grounds, Pool, Tot Lots/Playground
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Pool(s)
- HOA fee: $81 monthly
- HOA name: SPRINGFIELD MANOR HOA
Location
- Region: Bowie
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $178/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $576,300
- Annual tax amount: $7,945
- Date on market: 7/31/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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