Fort Meade Real Estate in Maryland

Fort Meade Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Maryland

A semi-active U.S. Army Installation, Fort George G. Meade has been home to the National Security Agency since the 1950’s. But despite its military nature, Fort Meade is a lovely community unto itself. Encompassing nearly 5,500 acres, Fort Meade offers a full range of services and facilities including a credit union, a post office and more. Real estate near Fort Meade is affordable, with a variety of single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses available in a wide range of styles and prices. Fort Meade is situated in a picturesque area of Anne Arundel County, between Washington D.C. and Baltimore. Its ideal location in the Baltimore/Washington Corridor makes it part of America’s fourth largest marketplace. In fact, 44% of Maryland's population resides in the four corridor counties. The corridor area is also home to 47% of Maryland's jobs. Fort Meade-area students are part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, a top-notch school district that is home to five National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence. Fort Meade is near Bowie State University as well as strong community colleges. Additionally, a number of top-notch colleges such as Georgetown and University of Maryland are nearby as well. As part of Anne Arundel County, Fort Meade residents enjoy proximity to 540 linear miles of tidal shoreline, including scenic tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. The county is known worldwide for its boating and seafood. Anne Arundel County is also home to Annapolis, the capital of Maryland and home to the United States Naval Academy.