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Accokeek

Accokeek

$564,987 Average Value
$192 Average Price per Sq Ft
64 Homes For Sale

Rustic residential area

Accokeek is a residential area with green space and new home construction. Subdivisions sit throughout this town of 14,000, which hugs the south side of the Potomac River across from Virginia. Locals play basketball and tennis on community courts, hike through the woods at a nearby national park and drive into Washington, D.C. in about 45 minutes.

Accokeek East Community Park has two half courts for playing basketball.
Accokeek East Community Park has two half courts for playing basketball.
Walkers and joggers love the local trails found in Accokeek.
Walkers and joggers love the local trails found in Accokeek.
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A mixture of subdivisions

Residential construction happened in Accokeek throughout the 20th century, and new homebuilding continues into the 2020s. Homes sit near each other on suburban streets behind perfectly maintained green lawns and white picket fences. The Saint James community consists of semi-custom-built homes like brick colonials costing nearly $1.2 million. Townhouses built in the late 2010s sit within the Scotland Heights subdivision for around $400,000, and Glassford Village features colonials with front-pointed gables and bay windows that can go for $640,000. Older homes include 1960s ramblers costing roughly $375,000. Prices range from $320,000 to $1.3 million.

Picket fences and Colonial homes are what Accokeek is all about.
Picket fences and Colonial homes are what Accokeek is all about.
Townhomes in Accokeek offer single family size with a community feel.
Townhomes in Accokeek offer single family size with a community feel.
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Massive national park

The 5,000-acre Piscataway National Park sits within Accokeek, providing the community with a vast forested land to explore. Free and open to the public, the park has boardwalks over a creek, a public fishing pier and several animal residents, including deer, fox, osprey and bald eagles. Inside the park is the 200-acre National Colonial Farm, an 18th-century barn dedicated to telling the story of early Marylanders. Kids play at Accokeek East Community Park, with its playground, basketball courts and picnic benches.

Residents of Accokeek can enjoy the scenic views along the shoreline at the Potomac River.
Residents of Accokeek can enjoy the scenic views along the shoreline at the Potomac River.
Piscataway Park features a colonial farm that Accokeek residents can visit.
Piscataway Park features a colonial farm that Accokeek residents can visit.
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Grocery stores and crab to go

Accokeek is a rustic area, but all the essentials of daily life are right in town. Locals can shop for groceries at stores like Weiss and Giant Food and grab a quick meal at Starbucks, Wendy’s or America’s Best Wings. Moe’s Crabs & Seafood serves bushels of freshly caught crabs inside a nondescript shack.

Giant Food provides Accokeek residents with these daily necessities.
Giant Food provides Accokeek residents with these daily necessities.
Weiss Market in Accokeek, can be a great place to run into an old friend.
Weiss Market in Accokeek, can be a great place to run into an old friend.
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Schools with career programs

Kids in Accokeek can attend Prince George’s County Public Schools. Accokeek Academy serves kindergarten through eighth grade and has a B-minus rating from Niche. Gwynn Park High School, rated C, has academic programs for computer science, environmental studies and cosmetology. The Prince George’s County school district has almost 129,000 students and a C rating from Niche.

Gwynn Park High School, Brandywine Md.
Gwynn Park High School, Brandywine Md.
Accokeek Academy is rated a B- from Niche for k-8 grades.
Accokeek Academy is rated a B- from Niche for k-8 grades.
Saint Mary's Piscataway School, Windbrook MD.
Saint Mary's Piscataway School, Windbrook MD.
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Why live in Accokeek? It is just 16 miles from Washington DC.
Why live in Accokeek? It is just 16 miles from Washington DC.

Near D.C. and the airports

Accokeek sits 21 miles south of Washington, D.C. Driving to the nation’s capital takes about 45 minutes. Its two main highways are Maryland Route 210, which runs north to Alexandria, and Route 373, an 8-mile highway known as Accokeek Road. Annapolis is an hour and 15 minutes away by car. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is about 40 minutes away, and the ride to Baltimore takes just under two hours.

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Accokeek Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$615,000
Median Sale Price
$578,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$615,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$487,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
136
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$192

Area Facts

Number of Homes
4,004
Number of Homes for Sale
64
Median Year Built
1996
Months of Supply
5.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,604
Significantly above the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,220
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Nov 2
    Open Sun 1PM - 3PM

    2504 Brandy Ln, Accokeek, MD 20607

    $700,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 4,372 Sq Ft
    • 2504 Brandy Ln
    • New 13 days ago

    Welcome to The Preserve at Piscataway — where luxury and comfort meet! This stately brick-front estate colonial makes a stunning first impression with a grand two-story foyer and an elegant spiral staircase that sets the tone for the rest of the home. From the detailed trim work and classic columns to the hardwood floors throughout the main level, this home blends timeless style with everyday

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    Russell Carter
    Keller Williams Capital Properties
    (227) 229-3560
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  • Sunday, Nov 2
    Open Sun 12PM - 4PM

    101 Whistling Wood Ct, Accokeek, MD 20607

    $900,000

    • 6 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 4,402 Sq Ft
    • 101 Whistling Wood Ct
    • New 4 days ago

    Welcome to 101 Whistling Wood Court, where architectural elegance and modern comfort converge in the prestigious gated enclave of Farmington Woods. Poised on a beautiful cul-de-sac lot and surrounded by tranquil woods, this custom estate is well over 6,000 sq ft and offers the sophistication and serenity of luxury living—just minutes from Washington, DC and Virginia. Step through the door into a

    Senora Grooms Samson Properties

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  • Saturday, Nov 1
    Open Sat 12PM - 2PM

    1212 Granada St, Accokeek, MD 20607

    $775,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 6,486 Sq Ft
    • 1212 Granada St
    • New 28 days ago

    Welcome to your private retreat in the heart of Accokeek! Set on nearly an acre, this 6,486 sq ft home offers 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and multiple living spaces designed for comfort and entertaining. A cherry tree planted by the current owners adds charm as you arrive, while inside, a grand foyer opens to formal living and dining rooms, plus a dedicated office. The backyard is your oasis—featuring

    Clarissa Lewis KW Metro Center

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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Accokeek Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
13,534
Median Age
46
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$141,235
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$162,381

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.2%
College Graduates
43.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.9%
% Population in Labor Force
77.4%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
14''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

18 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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