Inside Fort Washington's Highest Fall Home Sales (Bonus: The Complete Fort Washington Fall Market Guide)

This bonus post builds on the Complete Fort Washington Fall Market Guide from Donnell Williams Jr. and DMV Prime Properties, spotlighting the highest-priced fall sales in Fort Washington since 2023 and what drove each one.

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Quick answer: The highest-priced home sold during fall in Fort Washington, MD since 2023 was a $1,250,000 waterfront Cape Cod on Hatton Point in the Swan Creek Club community, which closed in September 2023. It remains the top fall sale in the local closed-sale data, ahead of a $1,000,000 waterfront contemporary in Tantallon on the Potomac later that same fall.

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Figures below are based on closed-sale data from Bright MLS for Fort Washington, MD (20744), fall (September–November) sales from 2023 through 2025.

The Top 10 Fall Sales in Fort Washington Since 2023

September 21, 2023 — $1,250,000

Address: 12339 Hatton Point
Subdivision: Swan Creek Club
Beds/Baths: 3 bd / 2 ba
Square Feet: 2,117
Style: Cape Cod
Waterfront: Yes

October 10, 2023 — $1,000,000

Address: 12216 Candle Light
Subdivision: Tantallon on the Potomac
Beds/Baths: 5 bd / 4 ba
Square Feet: 7,047
Style: Contemporary
Waterfront: Yes

September 22, 2025 — $985,000

Address: 12525 Monterey
Subdivision: Tantallon on the Potomac
Beds/Baths: 6 bd / 4 ba
Square Feet: 7,632
Style: Raised Ranch
Waterfront: No

November 13, 2024 — $921,415

Address: 11805 Sun Valley
Subdivision: Gallahan Estates
Beds/Baths: 4 bd / 3 ba
Square Feet: 4,898
Style: Colonial
Waterfront: No

November 10, 2025 — $920,425

Address: 12102 Sun Valley
Subdivision: Gallahan Estates
Beds/Baths: 4 bd / 3 ba
Square Feet: 4,828
Style: Traditional
Waterfront: No

September 15, 2023 — $900,000

Address: 12537 Monterey
Subdivision: Tantallon on the Potomac
Beds/Baths: 4 bd / 4 ba
Square Feet: 6,300
Style: Colonial
Waterfront: No

September 8, 2023 — $900,000

Address: 907 Raad
Subdivision: Tantallon North
Beds/Baths: 5 bd / 5 ba
Square Feet: 4,187
Style: Colonial
Waterfront: No

October 17, 2025 — $899,990

Address: 12001 Empire
Subdivision: Gallahan Estates
Beds/Baths: 4 bd / 3 ba
Square Feet: 4,669
Style: Traditional
Waterfront: No

October 24, 2025 — $899,900

Address: 9506 Stoney Harbor
Subdivision: Steed Estates
Beds/Baths: 5 bd / 4 ba
Square Feet: 6,760
Style: Colonial
Waterfront: No

October 2, 2025 — $877,490

Address: 12009 Empire
Subdivision: Gallahan Estates
Beds/Baths: 5 bd / 4 ba
Square Feet: 4,592
Style: Colonial
Waterfront: Excellent condition

Source: Bright MLS closed-sale data, Fort Washington, MD (20744), fall sales 2023–2025.

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The Record Holder: 12339 Hatton Point, Swan Creek Club

At $1,250,000, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Cape Cod remains the highest fall sale in the local data going back to 2023, and it isn't the largest home on the list by square footage. At 2,117 square feet, it sold for nearly $591 per square foot, more than double the price per square foot of most homes in this top 10. The differentiator: waterfront access on the Swan Creek Club community, a premium that clearly outweighed square footage in this sale. It also carried a 30-day market time, showing that even a standout waterfront property in Fort Washington isn't always a same-week sale.

Waterfront Commands a Real Premium, But It's Rare at the Top

Only two of the top 10 fall sales carried a waterfront designation, the record-setting Hatton Point Cape Cod and the $1,000,000 Candle Light contemporary in Tantallon on the Potomac. Both sold in the same fall season (2023) and both commanded a meaningfully higher price per square foot than the non-waterfront homes on this list, reinforcing that direct water access remains one of the strongest single price drivers in the Fort Washington market, even more than raw square footage or bedroom count.

Gallahan Estates Shows Up Four Times in the Top 10

New construction in Gallahan Estates accounts for four of the ten highest fall sales, all from 2024 and 2025, and all in the $877,000–$922,000 range. Unlike the waterfront sales at the top of the list, these are priced more in line with their square footage (roughly $185–$190 per square foot), reflecting new construction's consistent, less negotiable pricing compared to the wider variance seen in resale luxury homes.

What the Highest Sales Have in Common

Size alone doesn't win. The top sale on this list, at 2,117 square feet, is smaller than every other home in the top 10, some by more than triple. Waterfront access made the difference.
Tantallon on the Potomac produced three of the top 10 sales, more than any other subdivision besides Gallahan Estates, reinforcing its position as Fort Washington's primary luxury resale market.
New construction pricing is more predictable. The four Gallahan Estates sales cluster tightly in both price and price per square foot, while the resale luxury sales vary more widely based on lot, water access, and condition.
Even luxury listings aren't always fast sales. Market times among the top 10 ranged from 1 day (new construction) to 43 days, showing that price point alone doesn't guarantee a quick sale for resale luxury homes.

What This Means If You're Buying or Selling at the Top of the Fort Washington Market

For buyers: Waterfront access and larger, established lots in communities like Tantallon on the Potomac and Swan Creek Club continue to drive the highest sale prices in Fort Washington. If a luxury budget is on the table, these are the subdivisions to watch first.

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For sellers with a high-end home: A well-positioned waterfront or large-lot resale property can outperform even large new construction homes on price, but expect a longer market time than a comparably priced new build. Pricing and marketing should account for a smaller, more selective buyer pool at this end of the market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest price a home has sold for in Fort Washington, MD in the fall?

$1,250,000, for a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom waterfront Cape Cod on Hatton Point in the Swan Creek Club community, which closed in September 2023.

Does waterfront property sell for more in Fort Washington?

Yes. The two waterfront sales in the top 10 fall sales since 2023 both commanded a significantly higher price per square foot than comparably sized or larger non-waterfront homes.

Which subdivision has the most high-value fall sales in Fort Washington?

Tantallon on the Potomac and Gallahan Estates each appear multiple times among the top 10 highest fall sales since 2023, representing Fort Washington's primary luxury resale and new construction markets, respectively.

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