Photo: Roberto221 · CC BY-SA 4.0122 homes sold in Hillcrest Heights in the last year, at a typical $316K
Most homes sold are condos. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Hillcrest Heights homes are listed.
Every place Hillcrest Heights homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 32% of Hillcrest Heights’ sales, at a typical $404K (year to May 2026)
122 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 41 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $235MD $239
- Days to sell
- 44
- Sold over asking
- 41%
- Listings with a price cut
- 37%
Townhouses: 83 sold, typical $296K
Condos: 4 sold, typical $90K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at twice the 2016 price
122 sales in the last year, against 249 in 2018 and a low of 138 in 2024. The typical sale went from $163K in 2016 to $316K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $300K buys in Hillcrest Heights
Check a listing against what Hillcrest Heights homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Hillcrest Heights are back to pre-pandemic levels, but 16% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of Hillcrest Heights’ home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 122 sales.
If you’re buying in Hillcrest Heights
- Shop in August. It brings about 22 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (32% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.9% of the list price on average; 36% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 38% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 50 days.
Spring brings the homes; summer brings the bidding wars
May has the most new listings (about 23 a month), but July is the most competitive: 47% of July sales close over asking. August offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (32%). February has the least competition (28%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like Maryland as a whole
| Hillcrest Heights now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MD now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 36% | 32% | 51% | 32% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 38% | 32% | 59% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.9% | 98.8% | 101.1% | 99.7% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 50 | 35 | 28 | 46 |
37 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.4 times the 2021 low (27), 16% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 80.
Since 2019, houses are up 47%, condos 52%
A house typically sold for $404K in the year to May 2026 (41 sales), a condo for $90K (4).
Median sale price, weighted by sales each month. Years with fewer than 4 sales of a type are left out.
Hillcrest Heights ranks 93rd of 193 busy Maryland markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Hillcrest Heights is in the middle of the pack.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Hillcrest Heights home costs about $1,936 a month
Price: Hillcrest Heights’ typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Hillcrest Heights’ 1.1% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Hillcrest Heights is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in May
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 16.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $316K home, about $3,440 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Hillcrest Heights, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Hillcrest HeightsTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Hillcrest Heights.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
No busy market nearby sells for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Hillcrest Heights, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Springs | 168 | $443K | $236 | 36% | 46 |
| Suitland | 133 | $342K | $212 | 43% | 57 |
| Hillcrest Heights | 122 | $316K | $211 | 36% | 50 |
| Glassmanor | 83 | $376K | $249 | 26% | 59 |
| Temple Hills | 44 | $344K | $225 | 40% | 70 |
| Silver Hill | 38 | $284K | $210 | 38% | 75 |
| Marlow Heights | 31 | $379K | $212 | 43% | 68 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Hillcrest Heights
What do homes sell for in Hillcrest Heights, MD?
122 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $316K, $211 a square foot.
Is Hillcrest Heights a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 46 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 11 sold, about 4.1 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.9% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Hillcrest Heights?
May brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Hillcrest Heights?
About 1.1% of a home’s value a year. On a $316K home that’s near $3,440.
Where can I see homes for sale in Hillcrest Heights?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Hillcrest Heights’ MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Hillcrest Heights.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).