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Living in Oxon Hill

Mid-century houses, townhouse communities and garden condominiums along the Capital Beltway in southern Prince George’s County, beside National Harbor and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, less than two miles from the Washington DC line.
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Living in Oxon Hill

An overview of Oxon Hill’s housing mix, parks, retail centers and its position beside the Beltway.
Oxon Hill is one of the closest-in communities in southern Prince George’s County, lying along the Capital Beltway just east of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and less than two miles from the Washington DC line. The census-designated place described here extends from the Indian Head Highway and Oxon Hill Road corridor east along Brinkley Road and Henson Creek toward Temple Hills and Camp Springs. One point confuses many buyers: most homes inside it carry Fort Washington or Temple Hills mailing addresses, not Oxon Hill ones. National Harbor, immediately to the west on the Potomac, is a separate place with its own housing market. The housing is varied. About half of the past year’s 135 sales were detached houses, mostly ramblers, split-levels and colonials from the 1950s through the 1970s in subdivisions such as South Lawn, Rosedale Estates and Apple Grove. Townhouses made up roughly thirty percent, and garden-style condominiums such as Huntley Square and Devon Hills supplied the rest. Median prices step up by type: about $160,000 for condominiums, about $330,000 for townhouses and about $435,000 for detached houses. Green space follows Henson Creek, where a paved hiker-biker trail runs for about five and a half miles through stream-valley parkland. The Tucker Road recreation complex includes an ice rink, Henson Creek Golf Course is a nine-hole public course, and Rosecroft Raceway is a harness racing track that opened in 1949. Rivertowne Commons on Oxon Hill Road is the main grocery and big-box center, and Tanger Outlets, MGM National Harbor and the National Harbor waterfront are minutes to the west. Oxon Hill has no Metrorail station. Southern Avenue on the Green Line is the usual rail connection, and Metrobus P97 and TheBus P95 both link the Oxon Hill park-and-ride lot to that station. By car, the Beltway and Indian Head Highway interchange puts Alexandria just across the bridge and Interstate 295 a direct route into DC. I’m glad to help you sort out the mailing-address question, compare condominium fees and townhouse communities, and identify which streets fit your commute.

Key Highlights:

  • Housing character — 1950s to 1970s detached houses, townhouse communities from the 1970s through the 1990s, and garden-style condominiums
  • Green space — Henson Creek Trail and stream-valley park, Tucker Road recreation complex, Henson Creek Golf Course
  • Daily essentials — Rivertowne Commons on Oxon Hill Road; Tanger Outlets and National Harbor just to the west
  • Transit — no Metrorail; buses and TheBus P95 to Southern Avenue station; Beltway, MD 210 and I-295 by car
  • Schools — Prince George's County Public Schools; assignments vary by address and include Oxon Hill, Crossland and Friendly high schools
  • Market character — about 135 sales a year at a median near $355,000, from $160,000 condos to $435,000 houses
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Oxon Hill Real Estate FAQs

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

Oxon Hill is known for its close-in location beside the Capital Beltway and Woodrow Wilson Bridge, the Henson Creek Trail, Rosecroft Raceway and its position next to National Harbor.
It lies in southern Prince George’s County along the Capital Beltway, just east of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and less than two miles south of the Washington DC line.
National Harbor began as a development in the Oxon Hill area and is now its own census-designated place. This guide and its market figures cover Oxon Hill and do not include National Harbor.
No. The nearest Metrorail service is the Green Line at Southern Avenue, reached by bus or car, and TheBus P95 serves the Oxon Hill park-and-ride lot.
Detached houses from the 1950s through the 1970s account for about half of sales, with townhouse communities and garden-style condominiums making up the rest.
The median sale price was about $355,000 over the past twelve months. By type, medians were about $435,000 for detached houses, $330,000 for townhouses and $160,000 for condominiums.
The median time on market was 25 days, up from 17 a year earlier, and sellers received about 97 percent of original list price on average.
Oxon Hill is in Prince George’s County Public Schools. Assigned schools depend on the address, so check any property with the district’s school boundary locator.

Location & Neighborhood

Along the Capital Beltway in southern Prince George’s County, just east of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and National Harbor.

The Oxon Hill census-designated place begins near the Indian Head Highway (MD 210) and Oxon Hill Road interchange with the Capital Beltway and extends east along Brinkley Road and the Henson Creek valley to the Temple Hills and Camp Springs lines. National Harbor lies to the west and Fort Washington to the south. Oxon Hill Road and the Beltway interchange hold the largest retail; Brinkley Road, Tucker Road and Bock Road lead to the residential subdivisions, and Henson Creek parkland runs through the middle.

Beltway Access, Close to DC

The Capital Beltway, Indian Head Highway and Interstate 295 meet at the western edge of Oxon Hill, giving direct drives to Alexandria across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and north into Washington DC. There is no Metrorail station; Southern Avenue on the Green Line is the usual rail connection, and TheBus P95 stops at the Oxon Hill park-and-ride lot.

Rivertowne Commons on Oxon Hill Road handles most grocery and household shopping. Tanger Outlets, MGM National Harbor and the National Harbor waterfront sit immediately to the west with restaurants, hotels and entertainment. Recreation is close as well, including the Tucker Road ice rink, Henson Creek Golf Course and the paved Henson Creek Trail through stream-valley parkland.

Neighboring Area:

  • National Harbor — west, the Potomac waterfront district beside the Woodrow Wilson Bridge
  • Fort Washington — south, along Indian Head Highway toward the river fort
  • Temple Hills — northeast, along Brinkley Road and St. Barnabas Road
  • Camp Springs — east, along Allentown Road toward Branch Avenue
  • Glassmanor — north of the Beltway, toward the Washington DC line

A Day In The Life - Snapshot

The quick details buyers ask about most.

Metro Access
No Metrorail station. Southern Avenue on the Green Line is the usual connection by bus or car, and TheBus P95 serves the Oxon Hill park-and-ride lot near the Beltway.
Walkability
Limited. Some townhouse and condominium communities are near shopping on Oxon Hill Road, but most errands require a car. The Henson Creek Trail offers miles of paved walking and cycling.
Typical Home Types
Detached ramblers, split-levels and colonials from the 1950s to 1970s, townhouse communities from the 1970s through the 1990s, and garden-style condominiums such as Huntley Square.
Parking
Detached houses have driveways, and some have garages or carports. Townhouse and condominium communities rely on surface lots, often with assigned spaces, so check the allocation for each home.
Vibe
Low-rise and suburban, with tree-lined subdivision streets and stream-valley parkland, and heavier traffic and large-format retail near the Beltway interchange and National Harbor.
Best For
Buyers who want a close-in house, townhouse or condominium near the Beltway and Woodrow Wilson Bridge, and who accept older housing stock and no Metrorail station.

Oxon Hill Market Snapshot

A high-level look at current pricing, demand, and sales activity in the Oxon Hill real estate market.
$355,000

Median Sales Price

$204

Median Price Per Sq Ft

25

Median Days On Market

135

Annual Closed Sales

+1.4%

YoY Median Price Change

Oxon Hill is a mixed market: detached houses account for about half of sales, townhouses for roughly thirty percent and garden-style condominiums for the remainder. The snapshot covers every closed sale inside the Census-defined Oxon Hill boundary over the trailing twelve months through September 2026 — 67 detached houses, 41 townhouses and semi-detached homes, and 27 condominiums. Price per square foot uses interior living area.

Across all home types the median sale was $355,000 at about $204 per square foot, with a median of 25 days on market and sales averaging 97% of original list price. The median was essentially flat compared with the prior twelve months. Within segments, the detached median held near $435,000 and the townhouse median rose about 5% to $330,000.

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

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Oxon Hill Market Insights

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

Inventory & Absorption

Oxon Hill recorded 135 closed sales in the twelve months ending September 30, 2026, down from 153 the year before. Detached houses accounted for 67, townhouses for 41 and condominiums for 27. Detached volume fell from 88, while townhouse and condominium counts held steady. The median time on market lengthened from 17 days to 25, with detached houses at 20 days, condominiums at 18 and townhouses at 26.

Pricing Dynamics

The overall median sale price was about $355,000, up about 1.4 percent from $350,000. Detached houses had a median near $435,000, townhouses about $330,000 and condominiums about $160,000. The median price per square foot eased from $216 to $204. Sellers received about 97 percent of original list price on average, and condominium sellers about 95 percent, so negotiation is common, particularly on condominiums.

Buyer Profile

Demand is spread across three products at three price tiers. Townhouses were the one segment where the median rose noticeably, from about $312,000 to about $330,000. Condominiums sold faster than a year earlier, with the median time on market falling from 35 days to 18, at prices from $65,000 to $379,000. Detached houses topped out at $675,000, and 68 of the 135 sales closed at or above the original list price.

Strategic Outlook

Prices have been essentially flat while marketing times have lengthened and fewer detached houses have changed hands. That combination points to a steady, price-sensitive market rather than a rising one. The lower-priced condominium and townhouse segments have shown the most consistent activity. Future direction depends on mortgage rates and on how much detached inventory returns; I would not project price gains from the past year’s figures.

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

Oxon Hill Housing & Architecture

Oxon Hill offers three distinct products at three price tiers: mid-century detached houses, townhouse communities and garden-style condominiums.
Mid-Century Detached Houses
Ramblers, split-levels and colonials from the 1950s and 1960s line the older subdivisions, including South Lawn and Rosedale Estates. Detached houses had a median near $435,000 over the past year and sold in a median of 20 days.
1970s Subdivisions
The 1970s were the most common decade of construction among recent sales, with 54 of 135. Split-foyers, colonials and townhouses from this period sit on curving streets off Brinkley Road and Tucker Road, and Apple Grove and Pinewood Hill were among the more frequently traded subdivision names.
Townhouse Communities
Townhouses account for roughly thirty percent of sales, at a median near $330,000 and a range from about $185,000 to $415,000. Most date from the 1970s through the 1990s and come with assigned or shared surface parking.
Huntley Square
Huntley Square, off Brinkley Road, is the most active condominium address in the area, with garden-style buildings and Temple Hills mailing addresses. Review the monthly fee, what it covers and the association’s finances before making an offer.
Garden Condominiums
Beyond Huntley Square, communities such as Devon Hills offer some of the lowest entry prices in the area. Condominiums had a median near $160,000 over the past year, and sellers accepted about 95 percent of original list price on average.
Mailing Addresses
Most homes in this area carry Fort Washington or Temple Hills mailing addresses even though they sit inside the Oxon Hill census-designated place. Search by map or subdivision name so listings are not missed.

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