Temple Hills Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Temple Hills is a residential neighborhood in Southeast Washington, DC, known for its quiet, suburban feel within the city limits. It offers a strong sense of community with convenient access to major commuter routes into downtown DC and Maryland.
Housing & Real Estate
The neighborhood features primarily single-family homes, townhouses, and some apartment complexes, providing a range of options. With a median home value of approximately $332,300, it represents a more affordable entry point into the DC housing market.
Schools & Education
Families are served by District of Columbia Public Schools, including nearby elementary and middle schools. The area is also in proximity to several charter school options and higher education institutions in the wider metropolitan region.
Parks & Recreation
Residents enjoy outdoor spaces like the expansive Oxon Run Parkway, which features trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas. The nearby Bald Eagle Recreation Center provides sports fields and community programs for all ages.
Local Dining & Shopping
Daily needs are met by a variety of local strip malls and shopping centers along Branch Avenue, featuring grocery stores, salons, and casual eateries. For more diverse dining and retail, residents often take short drives to neighboring communities or downtown DC.
Who Lives Here
Temple Hills is a family-friendly neighborhood with a predominantly African American population. The median household income is around $79,381, reflecting a community of working professionals and established families.
Top Real Estate Agents in Temple Hills, Washington
Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by
Utah Division of Real Estate, maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with
10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have
5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.
9 agents met the full merit gate for Temple Hills, Washington, UT, selected from over 25,000 licensed Utah professionals.
5.0 stars
92+ verified reviews
License: 2066816
Coldwell Banker
27+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (949) 690-5159
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ballesterosgroup.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/BallesterosGroup
Why selected: Selected for her dedicated community involvement, including volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and supporting the Laguna College of Art + Design. She combines this with a top 1% performance ranking, a 5-star rating from 92 reviews, and elite CRS and GRI credentials.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
90+ verified reviews
License: 1180243
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty
31+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (949) 874-0935
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.explorehomesonline.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Fox%20Wilson%20Team
Why selected: Selected for their deep community leadership, including board positions and local engagement. They combine this with over 800 transactions and $750M in career sales, consistently ranking among the Top 50 agents.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
67+ verified reviews
License: 1357096
Engel & Volkers
23+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (949) 422-6122
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.hortonsinlaguna.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Horton%20Team%20RE
Why selected: Selected for her extensive community leadership roles and charitable work, which is our highest-ranking criterion. She combines this with a perfect 5-star rating from 67 reviews and professional credentials like SRES and ABR.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
54+ verified reviews
License: 1998593
Coldwell Banker Realty
35+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (949) 315-9326
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.homesalesorangecounty.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Amy%20Mosley
Why selected: Selected for her deep community engagement and leadership roles, combined with over 35 years of expertise, 1,500+ transactions, and 240+ five-star reviews.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
30+ verified reviews
License: 2234504
COMPASS
23+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (949) 533-6511
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.jamiecompass.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/jamieblakely
Why selected: Selected for her dedicated community involvement, including board positions and local charitable work. She combines this with a 4.9-star rating and over 200 transactions, demonstrating consistent, high-volume performance.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
26+ verified reviews
License: 1992989
Compass
10+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (949) 359-1804
Email: [email protected]
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/geoffdunlevie
Why selected: Selected for his exceptional community leadership, including serving as President-Elect of the Laguna Board of REALTORS and extensive local volunteer work. He combines this with a proven 5-star performance across 40 transactions and a decade of expertise.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
23+ verified reviews
License: 1390361
Coastal Trend Realty
22+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (949) 940-5143
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.coastaltrendrealty.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/coastaltrendrealty
Why selected: Selected for her perfect 5-star rating across 23 reviews and over 1,600 team transactions, backed by 21 years of professional experience as a California broker.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
21+ verified reviews
License: 1819847
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
13+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (949) 682-9090
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://linktr.ee/amirvhomes
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/AmirVHomes/
Why selected: Selected for his dedicated community involvement and leadership roles, combined with a perfect 5-star rating across 21 reviews. His advanced credentials, including an MBA and CIPS designation, further demonstrate his professional excellence.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
4.9 stars
20+ verified reviews
License: 1924533
COMPASS
12+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (949) 689-5415
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.gustavolugo.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Gustavo%20Lugo
Why selected: Selected for his deep community roots and leadership, Gustavo prioritizes helping local families. He combines this engagement with a strong record of client satisfaction to reliably achieve real estate goals.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.