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Living in National Harbor

On the Potomac River just south of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, National Harbor offers waterfront condominiums and newer townhouses beside a resort and retail district, plus older detached houses on the streets around it.
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Living in National Harbor

National Harbor is a Potomac waterfront district with condominiums, newer townhouses and older detached-house streets.
National Harbor is a waterfront development on the Potomac River in Prince George’s County, just south of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and across the river from Alexandria, Virginia. It opened in 2008 with the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center and has since added the Capital Wheel, a 175-foot observation wheel on a pier, along with hotels, shops and restaurants. This page follows the Census-designated place, which also takes in some older streets of detached houses with Oxon Hill mailing addresses, so the area described here is approximate. That mix shows in the housing. Of 96 closed sales in the past 12 months, 51 were condominiums, 26 were townhouses and 19 were detached houses. Condominium choices include One National Harbor, completed in 2008, and Boulevard Flats at National Harbor, a newer elevator building by Pulte. Townhouses include Potomac Overlook, a gated community in the waterfront district, and about a third of all sales were built in the 2020s. The 28 sales built in the 1950s and 1960s come from the older streets outside the development. Daily life in the waterfront district is walkable, with restaurants, shops and a riverside promenade close to the condominium buildings. MGM National Harbor, which opened in 2016, and Tanger Outlets, which opened in 2013, sit uphill about a mile from the waterfront, near Oxon Hill Road at the area’s northeastern edge. Grocery shopping for most households means a short drive. There is no Metrorail station. Metrobus route C11 runs to L’Enfant Plaza, and route P90 crosses the Wilson Bridge to King Street-Old Town station; a seasonal water taxi also links the waterfront with Old Town Alexandria. Drivers reach the Capital Beltway (I-95/I-495), I-295 and Oxon Hill Road (MD 414) by ramps at the north end, with Indian Head Highway (MD 210) close by. I’m glad to explain how condominium fees, building rules and location within the area shape the numbers on any home you are considering here.

Key Highlights:

  • Housing character — Waterfront condominiums, newer townhouses including the gated Potomac Overlook, and older detached houses on surrounding streets
  • Green space — A riverside promenade and piers along the Potomac, with wooded slopes between the waterfront and older streets
  • Daily essentials — Restaurants and shops in the waterfront district, Tanger Outlets uphill near Oxon Hill Road, and groceries a short drive away
  • Transit — No Metrorail; Metrobus C11 to L'Enfant Plaza and P90 to King Street-Old Town, plus a seasonal water taxi
  • Schools — Prince George's County Public Schools; Fort Foote Elementary, Oxon Hill Middle and Oxon Hill High serve the area, so confirm with the boundary locator
  • Market character — A three-part market with a median near $524,500 overall and a median of 27 days on market
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National Harbor Real Estate FAQs

Insight into the nuances of buying and selling in one of the country’s most complex urban markets.

National Harbor is known for its Potomac waterfront district, which includes the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, the Capital Wheel, restaurants and shops, with MGM National Harbor and Tanger Outlets uphill near Oxon Hill Road.
National Harbor is in Prince George’s County, Maryland, on the Potomac River just south of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and the Capital Beltway. Alexandria, Virginia, is directly across the river.
No. Metrobus route C11 runs to L’Enfant Plaza and route P90 crosses the Wilson Bridge to King Street-Old Town station, and a seasonal water taxi serves Alexandria. Most commuters drive, using the Capital Beltway, I-295 or Indian Head Highway.
The waterfront district has condominiums, such as One National Harbor and Boulevard Flats, and newer townhouses, including the gated Potomac Overlook. The wider area on this page also includes older detached houses outside the development.
Over the past 12 months the overall median was about $524,500. Condominiums had a median near $425,000, townhouses near $812,500 and detached houses near $450,000.
The median time on market was 27 days over the past 12 months, down from 35 days the year before. Detached houses sold fastest, with a median of 15 days.
The waterfront district has restaurants and shops within walking distance of the condominium buildings. Tanger Outlets is about a mile from the waterfront near Oxon Hill Road, and grocery stores are a short drive away.
National Harbor is in Prince George’s County Public Schools. Fort Foote Elementary, Oxon Hill Middle and Oxon Hill High serve the area; confirm any address with the district’s boundary locator.

Location & Neighborhood

On the Potomac River in Prince George’s County, just south of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge

The area on this page is the National Harbor Census-designated place, which is wider than the waterfront development. The Potomac River forms the west side, and the Capital Beltway and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge approach mark the north. On the east the line reaches Oxon Hill Road (MD 414), taking in MGM National Harbor and Tanger Outlets near its edge along with some older streets of detached houses. The waterfront district, with its condominium buildings, hotels and retail, sits at the river, and newer townhouse sections stand on the slopes above it.

Getting Around National Harbor

Road access comes from ramps at the north end that tie into the Capital Beltway (I-95/I-495), I-295 and Oxon Hill Road, with Indian Head Highway (MD 210) nearby. The Woodrow Wilson Bridge puts Alexandria a few minutes away outside peak hours. There is no rail station; Metrobus routes C11 and P90 connect to Metrorail, and a seasonal water taxi crosses to Old Town Alexandria.

Within the waterfront district, restaurants, shops, hotels and the riverside promenade are a short walk from the condominium buildings. Tanger Outlets and MGM National Harbor stand on the hill about a mile from the river. Grocery stores, pharmacies and everyday services are a short drive away, which is how homeowners on the older streets handle most errands.

Neighboring Area:

  • Oxon Hill — east, across Oxon Hill Road (MD 414)
  • Fort Washington — south, along the Potomac shoreline
  • Forest Heights — north, across the Capital Beltway
  • Alexandria, VA — west, across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge

A Day In The Life - Snapshot

The quick details buyers ask about most.

Metro Access
No Metrorail station. Metrobus C11 runs to L’Enfant Plaza and P90 crosses the Wilson Bridge to King Street-Old Town station; a seasonal water taxi also serves Old Town Alexandria.
Walkability
High inside the waterfront district, where restaurants, shops and the promenade are close to the condominium buildings. The older detached-house streets rely on a car for errands.
Typical Home Types
Condominiums in elevator buildings, newer townhouses with garages such as the gated Potomac Overlook, and older detached houses on the streets outside the development.
Parking
Parking varies by condominium building, so confirm whether a space is assigned or deeded. newer Potomac Overlook townhouses include two-car garages, and detached houses on the older streets have driveways.
Vibe
A resort and retail waterfront that is busiest on weekends and during conventions, with river views and event activity. The older residential streets nearby are low-rise, wooded and quiet.
Best For
Buyers who want a low-maintenance condominium or newer townhouse near the river, dining and the Beltway, and who accept association fees, event traffic and no rail station.

National Harbor Market Snapshot

A high-level look at current pricing, demand, and sales activity in the National Harbor real estate market.
$524,500

Median Sales Price

$304

Median Price Per Sq Ft

27

Median Days On Market

96

Annual Closed Sales

+11.6%

YoY Median Price Change

National Harbor is primarily a condominium market, with a newer townhouse segment at higher prices and a smaller group of older detached houses on the surrounding streets. The snapshot covers every closed sale inside the Census-defined National Harbor boundary over the trailing twelve months through September 2026 — 51 condominiums, 26 townhouses and semi-detached homes, and 19 detached houses. Price per square foot uses interior living area.

Across all home types the median sale was $524,500 at about $304 per square foot, with a median of 27 days on market and sales averaging 97% of original list price. The median rose about 12% from the prior twelve months. Within segments, the condo median rose about 18% to $425,000 and the townhouse median fell about 8% to $812,000.

Market data reflects recent 12-month activity. Individual buildings may vary.

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In-Depth Market Analysis

National Harbor Market Insights

How pricing trends, absorption rates, and inventory levels are shaping buying and selling

Inventory & Absorption

National Harbor recorded 96 closed sales in the past 12 months, close to the 99 of the year before. Condominiums accounted for 51, townhouses for 26 and detached houses for 19. About a third of the homes sold were built in the 2020s, reflecting continued new construction in the development, while 28 date from the 1950s and 1960s. Two condominium addresses, on Kinsale Place and Potomac Passage, produced more than a quarter of all sales.

Pricing Dynamics

The overall median was about $524,500, up roughly 12 percent from $470,000 a year earlier, a change driven largely by the mix of what sold. Condominiums had a median near $425,000, up from $360,000, at about $407 per square foot. Townhouses had a median near $812,500, down from about $880,000. Detached houses had a median near $450,000. Sales ranged from under $100,000 to just over $1 million.

Buyer Profile

Demand is spread across three distinct products. Condominiums sold in a median of 26 days, well below the prior year’s 46, and 20 of 51 closed at or above the original list price. Townhouses, with a median near $812,500, took a median of about 31 days. The older detached houses moved fastest at a median of 15 days, though only 3 of 19 closed at or above the original list price.

Strategic Outlook

Over the past year the condominium segment has firmed, with a higher median and shorter marketing times, while townhouse and detached medians edged lower. Overall, sellers received about 97 percent of the original list price at the median. Because the three segments behave differently and new construction continues to add supply, the useful comparison for any home here is within its own building or product type.

Market Position Overview:

Inventory Level: Balanced with selective competition

Negotiation Environment: Moderate flexibility

Typical Days on Market: 25-45 (well-priced units)

Rental Demand: Consistent due to transit proximity

Long- Term Outlook: Stable, walkability-driven value

National Harbor Housing & Architecture

Housing here falls into three groups: waterfront condominiums, newer townhouses above the river, and older detached houses on the surrounding streets.
One National Harbor
One National Harbor, at 155 Potomac Passage, was completed in 2008 with 243 condominium units in the waterfront district. It is one of the most active resale buildings here, close to the promenade, restaurants and shops.
Boulevard Flats at National Harbor
Boulevard Flats at National Harbor is a new-construction condominium by Pulte on Kinsale Place, with single-level units and elevator access. Its address recorded 15 sales in the past 12 months, the most of any single address.
Potomac Overlook Townhouses
Potomac Overlook is a gated townhouse community in the waterfront district; townhouses released there by Integrity Homes in 2026 include two-car garages. Townhouses overall had 26 sales and a median near $812,500, the highest of the three product types.
Other Waterfront Condominiums
Condominiums made up 51 of 96 recent sales, with a median near $425,000 and about $407 per square foot. Several buildings add to the choice, so compare fees and amenities building by building.
Older Detached Houses
Outside the development, older streets with Oxon Hill addresses hold detached houses, including sections labeled River Ridge Estates in MLS records. The 19 detached sales had a median near $450,000 and sold in a median of 15 days.
2000s and 2010s Construction
Thirty of the past year’s sales were built in the 2000s and 2010s, covering the first phases of the development. These homes sit between the newest 2020s construction and the older detached streets in age and price.

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