Araby · Photo: Preservation Maryland · CC BY-SA 2.020 homes sold in Potomac Heights in the last year, at a typical $129K
Most homes sold are condos. Below: what each kind of home sells for and a shortcut to every site where Potomac Heights homes are listed.
Every place Potomac Heights homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Potomac Heights.
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Houses are 40% of Potomac Heights’ sales, at a typical $202K
20 homes sold in the year to May 2026.
Townhouses: 10 sold, typical $114K
Condos: 2 sold, typical $85K
Houses: 8 sold, typical $202K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at 4.2 times the 2016 price
20 sales in the last year, against 34 in 2015 and a low of 22 in 2024. The typical sale went from $30K in 2016 to $129K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales.
Owning the typical Potomac Heights home costs about $789 a month
Price: Potomac Heights’ typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Potomac 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 Potomac Heights is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Five things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $129K home, about $1,390 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Potomac Heights, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Potomac HeightsTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Potomac 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; Indian Head, Bryans Road, Mason Neck, Woodbridge and Mount Vernon for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Potomac 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge | 378 | $453K | $268 | 32% | 44 |
| Bensville | 206 | $585K | $175 | 38% | 66 |
| Mount Vernon | 168 | $868K | $330 | 36% | 41 |
| Bryans Road | 126 | $427K | $199 | 34% | 73 |
| Indian Head | 54 | $332K | $206 | 33% | 64 |
| Mason Neck | 24 | $1M | $315 | 29% | 47 |
| Potomac Heights | 20 | $129K | $147 | 5% | 76 |
Redfin Data Center, June 2025 to May 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 Potomac Heights
What do homes sell for in Potomac Heights, MD?
20 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $129K, $147 a square foot.
Is Potomac Heights a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 5 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 1 sold, about 5 months of supply. Buyers paid 97.7% of asking on average, and 32% of listings cut their price.
How much are property taxes in Potomac Heights?
About 1.1% of a home’s value a year. On a $129K home that’s near $1,390.
Where can I see homes for sale in Potomac Heights?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Potomac Heights’ MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Potomac Heights.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). 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).