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Fairmount Heights

Fairmount Heights

$365,113 Average Value
$221 Average Price per Sq Ft
12 Homes For Sale

Originally a site of several small farms is now an intimate neighborhood load with just as much history as its neighbor, Washington, DC. The historic charm of Fairmount Heights began before it became officially incorporated in 1935. It’s known as one of the earliest planned neighborhoods for the African-American community in the DC area.
Within the streets of Fairmount Heights sits 18 historical markers, which form the Fairmount Heights Historic African-American Signage Trail. This trail allows visitors and residents to see the town’s engraved history and gather resources. Some notable markers include the Samuel Hargrove House and the William Sydney and Portia Washington Pittman House. Some of these spots are near two neighborhood parks. The Fairmount Heights Neighborhood Playground features a playground set and spacious grass area. Fairmount Heights Park includes basketball and tennis courts and a playground. The town is also registered on the National Register of Historic Places.
Kysha Merritt of Village Premier Collection says home buyers are drawn to the area because of the location, “It is centrally located with public transportation and schools,” says Merritt. A majority of the 1,500 residents own a home. Single-family colonial or ranch-style homes comprise most of the housing market here. These houses can come with attached garages, driveways and private yards. Prices range from $130,000 for one-to-two-bedroom homes to $530,000 for three-and four-bedroom homes. The median price for homes is around $360,000.
Indoor activities are a quick drive away at the Seat Pleasant Activities Center, nicknamed the home of NBA Champion Kevin Durant. Residents can use the basketball court, game room, and gym year-round. Additionally, the center holds after-school care and basketball leagues for kids ages five-13.
Students can start their education in the Prince George County Public School System at the Robert R. Gray Elementary School or Seat Pleasant Elementary School, teaching students until grade six. The G. James Gholson Middle School offers an environmental curriculum for students in grades sixth through eighth. That initiative earned them recognition as a Maryland Green School in 2022. The Fairmont Heights High School was remodeled in 2017 and offers grades nine through 12 students a wide range of subjects, including agriculture.
The Fairmount Heights Library is open daily to the public. One notable asset is the D.R.E.A.M. Lab. This lab features two iMac computers stacked with creative programs such as Photoshop or Final Cut Pro, allowing the public of all levels to develop projects such as music recordings or websites.
Fairmount Heights residents have a melting pot of cuisines to pick from. Fried Chicken and Fish meals are top menu items at the regional soul food chain Hip Hop Fish and Chicken. Just off 61st Street sits Addie Loves Soul, offering classic American breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes six days a week. T.E.A. Kitchen is a smaller restaurant serving African dishes such as Ghana Kenkey and Waakye.
It’s only a short drive from the primary grocers of Aldi and Giant Foods. Otherwise, Fairmount Heights has multiple convenience stores nearby to grab small items, including Family Dollar or the 24/7 Food Mart.
The numerous free museums within our nation’s capital are roughly 10 miles away. Residents can also explore DC even further by simply crossing the street of Eastern Ave. The amount of history at your fingerprints can turn a Fairmount Heights resident into a novice historian.

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Fairmount Heights Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$360,000
Median Sale Price
$345,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$360,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$345,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$221

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes for Sale
12
Months of Supply
5.00

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Fairmount Heights Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,530
Median Age
41
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$68,643
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,376

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
83.8%
College Graduates
12.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.6%
% Population in Labor Force
77.4%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
14''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

41 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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Fairmount Heights