The Neighborhood

About Fox Hills West

Fox Hills West is a well-established community of 552 homes nestled in Potomac, Maryland. Built by Pulte Development Company between 1968 and 1973, the neighborhood is officially designated as "Potomac Commons" in property deeds and recorded covenants.

The community sits west of Route 270, east of Watts Branch Park, north of the Copenhaver and Cold Spring neighborhoods, and south of Rockville's Horizon Hills. This central location offers easy access to major commuter routes while maintaining the quiet, tree-lined character that defines Potomac living.

Fox Hills West is known for its mature landscaping, community trail system, and the red foxes that give the neighborhood its name. The Fox Hills West Citizens Association, incorporated in January 1971 as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, oversees community covenants, organizes events including an annual garage sale, and maintains the neighborhood directory. Annual membership dues are just $40.

Living Here

Location & Community

Fox Hills West is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools system. The neighborhood is currently zoned for Wootton High School, though MCPS has proposed boundary changes that may reassign Fox Hills West to Churchill High School starting in the 2027-2028 school year.

For current school assignments, visit MCPS School Finder. For our analysis of the proposed changes, read MCPS School Boundary Lines Are Moving.

Location

West of I-270 for easy commuting
Adjacent to Watts Branch Park and community trails
Minutes from Potomac Village shops and dining
Close to Falls Road corridor
Bordered by Copenhaver, Cold Spring, and Horizon Hills

Parks & Trails

Fox Hills West Neighborhood Park
Right in the community with walking trails
Falls Road Local Park
A quick walk from Fox Hills West
Community trail system with mapped routes throughout the neighborhood

Community

Fox Hills West Citizens Association (est. 1971)
501(c)(4) nonprofit governance
Annual membership dues: $40
Annual neighborhood garage sale
Resident directory for members
Community covenants since 1968

Architectural Heritage

12 Original Pulte Home Models

Fox Hills West features twelve distinctive home models designed by Pulte Development Company. Each model offers a unique layout and character, and many homeowners have expanded and renovated over the decades while maintaining the neighborhood's cohesive streetscape. All homes are bound by community covenants recorded in Montgomery County land records.

The Berwick

The Blair

The Classic Hampton

The Georgetown

The Hampton

The Hawthorne

The Maxwell

The Middleburg

The Nantucket

The Sheffield

The Westbridge

The Williamsburg

Fox Hills West