Why Live in Heather Hills
Heather Hills in Bowie, Maryland, is a charming neighborhood featuring 1960s ranch-style, bi-level and Cape Cod homes on spacious quarter- to half-acre lots shaded by mature white oak trees. Most homes offer three to four bedrooms and attached garages, creating a classic suburban feel.
Outdoor recreational highlights include the amenities-filled New Town Park, which connects to the East Coast Greenway, a scenic trail for walking and biking. Nearby Foxhill Park offers tennis and basketball courts, a fishing pond and a historic stone bridge. Allen Pond Park, about 2 miles away, features a skate park, indoor ice arena, stocked fishing pond and amphitheater for seasonal events.
Shopping and dining are convenient, with nearby Bowie Gateway Center home to Target, Michaels and a variety of restaurants. Bowie Town Center, less than a mile away, offers more than 70 retailers, including Macy’s, Barnes & Noble and Safeway.
Young residents can attend Heather Hills Elementary School, rated B-plus by Niche.
Commuters enjoy easy access to Route 50, with Washington, D.C. about 20 miles west. Residents can also take the bus to nearby transit stations, and the Bowie State University MARC Station is about 6 miles away. Both Reagan National and BWI airports are within 30 miles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heather Hills a good place to live?
Heather Hills is a good place to live. Heather Hills is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with minimal transit options. Heather Hills has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 46. The average household income is $151,741 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 52.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Heather Hills are home owners, with 12.6% of residents renting and 87.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Heather Hills can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Heather Hills neighborhood guide.
Is Heather Hills, MD a safe neighborhood?
Heather Hills, MD is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Heather Hills?
The median home price in Heather Hills is $499,995. If you put a 20% down payment of $100,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.15%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,440 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $105K a year to afford the median home price in Heather Hills. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Heather Hills is $152K.
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Home Trends in Heather Hills, MD
On average, homes in Heather Hills, Bowie sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Heather Hills, Bowie over the last 12 months is $497,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$497,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$499,995
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$263
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$499,995
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%