$488,204Average Value$249Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
A central Bowie neighborhood with convenience to D.C., Baltimore and shopping centers
Surrounded by major highways and essential shopping centers, Heather Hills offers a prime location at the heart of Bowie. U.S. Route 50 on the neighborhood’s northern edge leads to Washington, D.C., while U.S. Route 301, to the east, reaches Baltimore. “Almost everyone in Bowie commutes to D.C. or Baltimore,” says Tina Marie Marshall, the broker-owner of MD Prime Realty Co., who has sold several homes in the area. “Houses near Route 50 and Route 301 are typically the most sought after because of that.” Shoppers have easy access to Bowie Gateway Center, home to the city’s only Target, and Bowie Town Center, which has over 70 nationally known retailers. But despite these city conveniences, Heather Hills maintains a quiet suburban character, with a namesake elementary school and nearby recreational spaces, like the East Coast Greenway and Allen Pond Park.
Heather Hills is a serene neighborhood ideal for families and outdoor lovers.
Just a short drive from Heather Hills, Bowie Town Center offers something for everyone.
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Heather Hills has midcentury homes at a reasonable price
Homes built throughout the 1960s dot Heather Hills’ winding roads. Ranch styles, bi-levels and Cape Cod cottages often sit on quarter-to-half-acre lots shaded by white oak trees. Houses typically have three to four bedrooms and attached garages. Prices tend to be similar to Bowie’s average $500,000 selling price. Buying here can cost between $450,000 and $550,000.
This bi-level house in Heather Hills offers modern living with ample space and style.
This charming Cape Cod style home in Heather Hills offers timeless elegance and comfort.
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The East Coast Greenway is easily accessible
New Town Park borders Heather Hills to the west. Kids can run around the playground and play soccer on the wide-open green space. The park also offers access to the East Coast Greenway, a 3,000-mile trail network stretching from Maine to Florida. Most of Bowie’s portion of the trail is on-road and recommended for bike riders only, but New Town Park is part of the short pedestrian section. Locals can follow the path a little over a mile north to reach Foxhill Park, home to tennis and basketball courts. A stone bridge circa the 1920s crosses over the park’s manmade pond, where anglers can catch bass from the shoreline. Allen Pond Park, Bowie’s largest green space, is 2 miles south of the neighborhood. A skate park, indoor ice arena and stocked fishing pond cover the 85-acre terrain.
Discover outdoor fun at New Town Park in Heather Hills with beautiful green spaces to enjoy.
Allen Pond Park is a beautiful bustling park, 5 minutes drive from Heather Hills.
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Heather Hills Elementary is within walking distance
Children can attend Heather Hills Elementary, earning a B-plus from Niche. They may continue to Benjamin Tasker Middle and Bowie High, both earning B-minus grades. The high school offers Career and Technical Education pathway programs in agriculture, health and business management. Though Heather Hills doesn’t have sidewalks, Marshall says it’s not uncommon for students to walk to the elementary school. “If a Bowie neighborhood has its own school, kids almost always walk to it.” The middle and high school are both over a mile and a half away, putting them outside Prince George’s County Public Schools district-designated walking zones.
Heather Hills Elementary offers a nurturing environment for young learners in the community.
The dedicated staff at Benjamin Tasker Middle School in Heather Hills fosters students.
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A park and ride lot is near Heather Hills
D.C. is a 19-mile drive west on Route 50. Marshall warns that the drive may take a bit. “If it’s not rush hour, the drive is like 30 minutes, but if it is rush hour, it can take over an hour.” The Northview Drive Park and Ride Lot, which has just over 650 spaces, is a half-mile west of the neighborhood. Commuters can park in the lot and hop on a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority bus, offering direct routes to Metro stations in Downtown Largo and New Carrollton and the Maryland Area Regional Commuter at Bowie State University, 6 miles north. The MARC station follows the Penn Line, reaching downtown D.C. in about 30 minutes and Baltimore in an hour. A 30-mile drive north on Route 301 also reaches Baltimore.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 23 miles west, and the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is just as close to the north. The University of Maryland Bowie Health Center is a mile and a half west of the neighborhood.
Target at Bowie Gateway Center and more shopping at Bowie Town Center
On the neighborhood’s eastern edge, The Bowie Gateway Center has stores like Target, Burlington and Michaels, plus fast food staples like McDonald’s and Wendy’s. A few restaurants are also on Major Lansdale Boulevard, including Smokey Jones, a regional barbecue chain, and Jerry’s Seafood, known for serving fresh crab cakes and other seafood dishes since 2008. Bowie Town Center is less than about a mile south of the neighborhood. “It’s basically Bowie’s mall and downtown area wrapped in one,” Marshall says. “It’s really nice. People from Upper Marlboro and Largo will drive up to shop there.” As shoppers walk around the open-air town center, they can pop into retailers like Macy’s, Barnes & Noble and Foot Locker.
Smokey Bones in Heather Hills serves up the best BBQ and comfort food in town.
Find everything you need at Bowie Town Center, a short drive from Fairwood.
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Parks in this Area
Heather Hills Park
Basketball
Playground
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
34 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Heather Hills
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Heather Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Heather Hills, Bowie sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Heather Hills, Bowie over the last 12 months is $465,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath rambler offering the ease of single-level living with thoughtful upgrades throughout. Situated on a spacious 1/3-acre lot in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood, this home combines comfort, style, and functionality—inside and out.Step inside to find a bright and airy 20x20 rear addition featuring a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
879
Median Age
46
Population under 18
20.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$111,413
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$151,741
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.9%
College Graduates
52.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22%
% Population in Labor Force
76.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
64/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
55/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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