Is Fort Washington, MD 20744 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Fort Washington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Fort Washington, MD 20744 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 137 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 44%, homes sold more slowly (43 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $463,300. Overall, Fort Washington is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Prince George's County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Fort Washington ranks #130 of 241 MD ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Bowie 20720 (18% sold over asking) or Hyattsville 20783 (21% sold over asking), while Laurel 20708 (56% sold over asking) and Riverdale 20737 (47% sold over asking) are even more competitive.