Neighborhood Spotlight
District Heights,
Maryland
A close-in Prince George's County community where established residential neighborhoods, everyday shopping, mature landscapes, local parks, and convenient connections to Washington, D.C. come together in a compact suburban setting with a long local history.
The Neighborhood
An established community with deep roots and convenient access
District Heights is an incorporated Prince George's County city located just southeast of Washington, D.C. The community was incorporated in 1936 and developed as an elevated suburb of the nation's capital. Today, approximately 5,938 people call the city home, with established residential streets, local businesses, municipal services, parks, and community facilities creating a compact suburban environment.
The city's residential landscape reflects decades of development and includes brick colonials, Cape Cods, ranch-style homes, split-levels, townhomes, apartments, and other attached and detached residences. Many neighborhoods feature mature trees, established streets, front yards, and a traditional suburban layout that gives District Heights a distinctly residential character.
Marlboro Pike is one of the community's defining commercial corridors and historically played an important role in connecting District Heights with Washington, D.C. and surrounding Prince George's County communities. The city continues to focus on reinvestment along the corridor, including efforts to create additional opportunities for residents to live, shop, dine, and spend time locally.
Dining & Shopping
Everyday convenience along Marlboro Pike
District Heights' shopping and dining options are concentrated around Marlboro Pike and nearby commercial corridors. Penn Mar Shopping Center provides a convenient local shopping destination along Donnell Drive and Marlboro Pike, while additional restaurants, services, groceries, and everyday businesses are located throughout the surrounding area.
The community's location also puts residents within a short drive of larger shopping and dining destinations in Forestville, Suitland, Capitol Heights, Largo, and other nearby Prince George's County communities. Washington, D.C. is also readily accessible for residents seeking a broader range of restaurants, entertainment, and cultural destinations.
Architecture & Character
Classic suburban housing with an established feel
District Heights has a housing stock shaped by several generations of residential construction. Buyers can encounter traditional brick colonials, Cape Cods, ranches, split-level homes, townhomes, condominiums, and larger apartment communities throughout and around the city.
The city's older neighborhoods retain a traditional suburban character, while later residential development expanded the community toward surrounding Forestville, Suitland, Walker Mill, and Capitol Heights. Mature landscaping and established streets give many sections of District Heights a settled residential appearance.
Why Buyers Love It
The District Heights Advantage
Established Homes
District Heights offers a broad selection of established residential properties, including brick colonials, Cape Cods, ranches, split-levels, townhomes, and other homes from multiple generations of development.
Close-In Location
District Heights sits close to Washington, D.C. and central Prince George's County, giving residents access to major employment centers, shopping destinations, and regional transportation without being far from home.
Parks & Recreation
Nearby Suitland Park, Berkshire Neighborhood Park, Walker Mill Regional Park, and other recreational facilities provide access to green space, sports, walking, and community recreation.
Shopping & Dining
Marlboro Pike, Penn Mar Shopping Center, and surrounding commercial corridors provide convenient access to groceries, restaurants, retail, professional services, and everyday necessities.
Community Identity
District Heights has been an incorporated municipality since 1936, with its own city government, municipal services, recreation programs, community institutions, and long-standing residential neighborhoods.
Regional Access
Nearby bus connections, Suitland Metro, Branch Avenue Metro, Pennsylvania Avenue, Marlboro Pike, Suitland Parkway, and regional roadways provide multiple ways to reach Washington, D.C. and surrounding Maryland communities.
What You Can Expect
Property Snapshot
District Heights offers a comparatively accessible price point within the Washington metropolitan area, with a mix of detached homes, townhomes, condominiums, and other residential properties. Redfin reports a median sale price of approximately $344,772 over the three months ending August 2026, while Realtor.com reports a median sold price of approximately $310,000 for August 2026. Zillow's August 2026 data places the typical District Heights home value at approximately $339,583. Because these services use different datasets and methodologies, individual properties can vary significantly based on property type, neighborhood, condition, renovations, lot size, and location.
Townhomes & Attached Homes
$250K–$400K+
Townhomes and attached residences can provide an entry point into District Heights while offering access to nearby shopping, parks, public transportation, and major roads.
Single-Family Homes
$300K–$500K+
Detached homes represent an important part of the local housing landscape, with brick colonials, Cape Cods, ranches, split-levels, and other established suburban properties.
Larger & Updated Homes
$450K–$600K+
Renovated interiors, larger floor plans, additional living space, larger lots, newer construction, and desirable locations can place individual properties above the city's typical market range.
Getting Around
Commute Times
District Heights is largely car-oriented, although some portions of the community are more walkable and several Metro stations are accessible nearby. Walk Score gives one citywide District Heights location a score of 48, describing it as car-dependent, while individual neighborhoods can score substantially higher. Metrobus and TheBus service connect the surrounding area to Suitland, Branch Avenue, Southern Avenue, Naylor Road, and other regional destinations. Suitland Metro on the Green Line and Branch Avenue Metro provide rail connections into Washington, D.C. and beyond.