Greenbelt, MD
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$325 Avg asking sale price
$479 Avg asking lease rate
16,452 SF Avg unit lease size
25,172 SF Avg building size for sale
7.42% Average cap rate

Greenbelt's Demographic Profile

Greenbelt has 9,970 households and a median income of $79,574, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 24,577
# Households 9,970
Median age 38
Median household income $79,574
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 5,532
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Greenbelt $455 25,210 SF
College Park $455 14,177 SF
Seabrook $880 2,428 SF
Riverdale $255 14,083 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Greenbelt $533 3,558 SF 7.33%
Lanham $174 61,334 SF 6.44%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Greenbelt

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

9821 Greenbelt Rd

Lanham Seabrook, MD 20706

  • 1,281 SF Office Building
  • $259,990
For Sale

5209 Holland Dr

Beltsville, MD 20705

  • 8,500 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,985,000
For Sale

4700 Erie St

College Park, MD 20740

  • 6,810 SF Office Building
  • $3,000,000
For Sale

10730-10752 Baltimore Ave

Beltsville, MD 20705

  • 15,880 SF Office Building
  • $979,275
For Sale

The Alhambra

College Park, MD 20740

  • 3,558 SF Multifamily
  • 7.33% Cap Rate
  • $1,895,000
For Sale

Greenbelt Commons 1

Greenbelt, MD 20770

  • 15,562 SF Office Building
  • $1,500,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Greenbelt pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Greenbelt $325 25,172 SF
New Carrollton $210 30,037 SF
College Park $428 9,968 SF
Seabrook $465 28,484 SF
Riverdale $430 8,370 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Greenbelt alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Greenbelt or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Greenbelt 24,577 9,970 38 $79,574 2 5,532 -2%
New Carrollton 12,759 4,112 38 $72,566 3 2,150 -4%
College Park 34,407 9,118 26 $61,254 3 5,936 -2%
Seabrook 18,234 5,614 39 $91,557 3 2,302 -3%
Riverdale 23,862 6,437 35 $84,138 4 3,166 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Greenbelt, MD and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Greenbelt

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Is Greenbelt a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Greenbelt offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Greenbelt?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Greenbelt. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Greenbelt?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Greenbelt. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Greenbelt compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Greenbelt. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Greenbelt acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Greenbelt, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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