Neighborhood guide · I-270 Corridor, Montgomery County MD
Clarksburg
Montgomery County’s new frontier — 2000s construction, 3,700 acres of park, and room to grow.
The vibe
Clarksburg is Montgomery County’s newest town — master-planned in the 1990s–2000s around a historic village core, with newer construction (colonials, townhomes, condos) that you can’t find closer in. Little Bennett Regional Park — 3,700 acres of forest, streams, and trails — is the green anchor; the Clarksburg Town Center and Outlets cover retail. This is where MoCo buyers go when Bethesda and Rockville price them out but they won’t leave the county.
Homes & prices
The median sold price sits near ~$640K, up about 1.5% year over year. The structure: townhouses ~$599K; single-family ~$777K; condos ~$440K–$482K. About 3 months of supply — balanced, with homes moving in ~40 days.
Who it’s for
Buyers looking for newer construction in Montgomery County who are comparing home size, ownership costs and commute options. Commuters who drive — this is an I-270 play, not a Metro one.
Getting around
No Metro — the honest trade-off. I-270 is the lifeline (Germantown MARC is the nearest rail, ~15 minutes). Downtown DC runs ~45–60 minutes driving; the ICC (MD-200) connects east. Remote and hybrid workers are the sweet spot.
Schools
Clarksburg High anchors the local cluster. Confirm assigned schools for the specific property address using the district’s school locator.
School information: School assignments, boundaries, programs and third-party ratings may change. Confirm current assignments and enrollment requirements directly with the school district for the specific property address. Admission to charter, magnet, immersion or other application-based programs is not guaranteed by purchasing a nearby home. Ratings reflect the named provider’s methodology and are only one factor to consider when evaluating a school.
Life here
Little Bennett Regional Park (hiking, camping, 25+ miles of trails), the Clarksburg Town Center, and the Premium Outlets cover weekends. Black Hill Regional Park (lake, kayaking) is minutes north.
Where it is
Solomia’s take
Clarksburg is MoCo’s value frontier — newer homes, strong schools, and 3,700 acres of park at ~$640K. The reported year-over-year change is +1.5%; individual property results and future market conditions may differ. If you drive to work and want the county without the premium, start here.
Thinking about Clarksburg?
Tell me your timeline and budget — I’ll send homes matched to your priorities.
Market: ~$640K median sale price, +1.5% year-over-year, 40 days on market (EffectiveAgents, Clarksburg MLS records, most recent rolling period; accessed October 2026: source). Figures move with the market. School ratings are point-in-time and change year to year — always verify assigned schools for a specific address. Photo: Little Bennett Regional Park — CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.