Fort Washington MD Real Estate
Homes for Sale Near Fort Washington Park, Tantallon Country Club & National Harbor. From Marc Dosik & the Fed City Team, your Maryland real estate experts.
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Living in Fort Washington
Dining & Daily Life
Fort Washington's dining scene is more limited than larger Prince George's County communities, but the area has steady options along Indian Head Highway (Route 210) and at Tantallon Plaza. National Harbor, just 10 minutes north, provides access to one of the largest restaurant districts in suburban Maryland with Bond 45, Grace's Mandarin, McCormick & Schmick's, and dozens of others along the waterfront. Tanger Outlets at National Harbor add further retail and dining options.
Parks & Outdoors
Fort Washington Park is the largest single park in the area, with 341 acres of riverfront, hiking trails, the historic fort itself, and direct access to the Potomac. The park provides one of the best views of the river and the Mount Vernon estate across the water. Piscataway Park has the National Colonial Farm site. The Henson Creek Trail provides paved bike trail access. The Tantallon Country Club's golf course runs along several miles of riverfront bluff.
Transit & Commute
Fort Washington has no Metro or commuter rail. Most DC commuters drive Indian Head Highway (Route 210) to the Beltway, with travel times of 30 to 50 minutes during peak hours. Some residents use the MTA bus system or commuter buses to DC. National Harbor is roughly 10 minutes north and provides another commuting option. Joint Base Andrews is roughly 15 to 20 minutes northeast. Reagan National Airport is roughly 25 to 35 minutes north.
What makes Fort Washington different.
Fort Washington takes its name from the Fort Washington Park, the historic military installation that has guarded the southern approach to Washington, DC since 1809. The fort itself, now a National Park Service site, sits on a bluff overlooking the Potomac River with direct sight lines to Mount Vernon across the water. The 341-acre park provides hiking trails, river access, and significant historical interpretation of pre-Civil War American military architecture.
The community of Fort Washington (technically a Census-Designated Place, not an incorporated city) developed primarily during the post-war suburban expansion of the 1950s through 1970s. Tantallon, the community's largest single planned development, was built by the Tantallon Country Club developers as one of the first golf-course-anchored residential communities in the broader DC metro. Subsequent decades added subdivisions like Friendly, Tantallon North, and Old Fort.
The Potomac River is central to the community's identity. Fort Washington has more direct waterfront residential access than nearly any other community in Prince George's County. Compared to Bowie, Fort Washington offers more waterfront access and a more established middle-class community. Compared to Waldorf, Fort Washington offers shorter commutes to DC and direct river access at the trade-off of less master-planned community amenities.
Explore Fort Washington Sub-Market by Sub-Market
Tantallon
The largest single residential development in Fort Washington, anchored by the Tantallon Country Club. Built primarily in the 1960s and 1970s. A mix of single-family homes ranging from modest mid-century ranchers to large custom homes on the country club. Pricing typically $525,000 to $900,000 for detached homes; waterfront and golf course frontage commands premiums.
Old Fort & the Riverfront
The neighborhoods immediately along the Potomac River, with direct waterfront and water-view properties. Some of the most distinctive homes in Prince George's County. Pricing typically $750,000 to $2 million for waterfront single-family homes; non-waterfront homes in the immediate river corridor typically $625,000 to $1 million.
Friendly
A 1960s and 1970s suburban subdivision in the central part of Fort Washington. Mid-century homes on quarter-acre to half-acre lots. Pricing typically $475,000 to $675,000. Strong appeal for buyers seeking established middle-class neighborhoods at an accessible price point with the Friendly High School pyramid.
Fort Washington Real Estate Market
$475K–$900K
Single-Family Range
$750K–$2M
Waterfront Range
$375K–$525K
Townhome Range
10 min
To National Harbor
Fort Washington pricing reflects its mix of established mid-century housing stock and newer construction. Single-family homes in established Fort Washington neighborhoods generally run $475,000 to $700,000 depending on size, condition, and lot. Premium waterfront single-family homes along the Potomac River typically run $750,000 to $1.5 million, with the largest waterfront estates exceeding $2 million. Newer master-planned community homes (Friendly Ridge, Tantallon Glen, the various 2000s and 2010s developments) typically run $575,000 to $850,000.
Townhomes are a smaller part of the Fort Washington market than in newer Prince George's County communities, but they exist in pockets, generally priced $375,000 to $525,000. Condos are limited primarily to a few smaller developments and the newer Wesley Plaza area, typically $200,000 to $375,000.
Several factors drive Fort Washington pricing. Waterfront access is the largest single variable for premium properties. Lot size matters substantially: many Fort Washington neighborhoods have generous half-acre to one-acre lots. School district matters: Friendly High School and Oxon Hill High School cover different parts of the area. Distance to National Harbor and Joint Base Andrews matters for commuters. Renovation status matters in the older mid-century housing stock.
For sellers preparing a Fort Washington home for market, our We Pay to Fix Your Home program covers renovation costs upfront so you can compete with fully renovated listings. We also handle estate sales for inherited properties that may need substantial updates before going to market.
Fort Washington agents who know the riverfront, the country club, and the established neighborhoods.
Our office is at 843 Upshur Street NW in Petworth, and our team has closed transactions across Fort Washington and the broader Prince George's County market. Marc Dosik has been selling real estate in DC, Maryland, and Virginia since 1998, and our agents understand the differences between Tantallon and the smaller subdivisions, the implications of waterfront ownership, the school pyramid landscape, and how to read pricing in a market that combines mid-century homes with newer construction.
For Buyers
Fort Washington offers exceptional value relative to comparable inner-suburban DC alternatives. We help buyers compare across sub-markets, weigh school district considerations, understand the implications of waterfront ownership, and identify the homes that will appreciate alongside the area's continued growth. We help first-time buyers access Maryland Mortgage Program first-time buyer assistance and other resources.
For Sellers
Our We Pay to Fix Your Home program is especially relevant in Fort Washington where the older housing stock often needs updates to compete with newer comps. We cover renovation costs upfront and you sell at a higher price with $0 out of pocket.
Fort Washington has direct Potomac River frontage, with views across to Mount Vernon and the historic Fort Washington Park.
Nearly 10 miles of Potomac River shoreline gives Fort Washington more direct waterfront residential access than any other community in Prince George's County. The Tantallon Country Club's golf course runs along several miles of bluff with river views, and dozens of waterfront homes line Old Fort Road and Fort Washington Road. We help buyers navigate the Critical Area Act, septic and well considerations, and the meaningful pricing differences between true waterfront, water-view, and the broader river-corridor neighborhoods. We help waterfront sellers position effectively against the limited inventory in the surrounding markets.
Fort Washington Real Estate FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a home in Fort Washington MD?
Pricing varies by neighborhood and property type. Older single-family homes in established Fort Washington neighborhoods typically run $475,000 to $700,000. Tantallon homes typically run $525,000 to $900,000. Waterfront properties along the Potomac River start in the $750,000 range and reach $2 million-plus for premium waterfront estates. Newer master-planned community homes run $625,000 to $900,000.
Are there waterfront homes in Fort Washington?
Yes. Fort Washington has more direct waterfront residential access than nearly any other community in Prince George's County. The Potomac River runs along nearly 10 miles of Fort Washington shoreline, with dozens of waterfront and water-view properties. Pricing typically starts at $750,000 for direct waterfront single-family homes and reaches $2 million-plus for premium estates.
What's the commute from Fort Washington to Washington, DC?
Fort Washington has no Metro or commuter rail. Most DC commuters drive Indian Head Highway (Route 210) to the Beltway, with travel times of 30 to 50 minutes during peak hours. Joint Base Andrews is much closer (15 to 20 minutes northeast), making Fort Washington popular for military and federal employees serving at Andrews. National Harbor is 10 minutes north and provides commute employment for the MGM National Harbor staff and various federal contractors.
Are Fort Washington schools good?
Prince George's County Public Schools serves Fort Washington. Friendly High School covers most of the area and is generally regarded as a solid public school. School zone analysis matters substantially in Fort Washington, with quality varying meaningfully between attendance zones. We help families confirm zones before making offers.
Is Fort Washington a good place for retirees?
Fort Washington has been one of the more popular retiree-attractive communities in Prince George's County for several decades. The combination of larger lots, mature landscaping, and established neighborhoods appeals to retirees who want a quieter community feel. Tantallon Country Club has been a retiree-attractive amenity for years. The proximity to National Harbor and the various retail and dining options makes Fort Washington practical for active retirees.
How does Fort Washington compare to other Prince George's County communities?
Fort Washington offers larger lots, more waterfront access, and a more established middle-class community than most of the newer Prince George's County developments. Bowie offers stronger schools and more master-planned community amenities. Hyattsville offers more urban density and Latin culture. Fort Washington offers Potomac River access, Tantallon Country Club, and a different community character that you don't find elsewhere in the county.
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