D.R. Horton offers a variety of new homes for sale in La Plata, Maryland. Living here means you can choose to enjoy the slower pace of La Plata or the energy of the Washington DC area, while being close to work, outdoor activities, and entertainment. Our La Plata communities embrace their surrounding nature, and our new construction homes offer spacious open floorplans and smart home technology.

Why choose your new home in La Plata

D.R. Horton’s brand-new homes for sale in La Plata, Maryland are a great option for homebuyers seeking quality construction and a strong sense of community. La Plata combines the best of what makes a small town a great place to settle down in or raise a family with easy access to urban attractions and amenities. The area is home to more than 10,000 residents, numerous nearby parks, above average public schools, and a local theater and music scene. La Plata is located less than 40 miles from the United States Capital and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, making traveling or visiting the city simple. Whether you're drawn to its parks or local shops, La Plata is where comfort, community, opportunity, and convenience intersect.

Community life in La Plata, MD

La Plata’s community calendar keeps residents engaged year-round. The Summer Concert Series takes place on the lawn at La Plata Town Hall from May through August. The Fall Festival in October includes live music, kids’ activities, and craft and food vendors. The Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering celebrates the winter season with music, kid's activities, refreshments, horse-drawn carriage rides, a visit from Santa, and an official Christmas tree lighting at Town Hall. Homeowners and businesses can also enter a holiday lights contest called “Light Up La Plata.” The Port Tobacco Players, a theater group supported in part by the Charles County Arts Alliance, the Maryland State Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts, has staged quality productions for more than 70 years. The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society performs concerts featuring musical masterworks from the past to the present. For something entirely different, the La Plata Bed Races offer teams the chance to take part by decorating rolling beds and racing them down La Grange Avenue in front of a cheering crowd.

Outdoor fun in La Plata, MD

While there are numerous parks in La Plata, residents also enjoy visiting the nearby Mallows Bay on the Potomac River. This marine sanctuary offers unique archaeological, recreational, and historical opportunities, as well as wildlife viewing areas, fishing, boating access, and a hiking trail. The Potomac and Patuxent Rivers also provide miles of hiking paths, where it's not uncommon to spot bald eagles, white-tail deer, wild turkey, and many other creatures that make the area their home. Golfers have two great options nearby. The Hawthorne Country Club, established in 1948, has stunning views that overlook the Port Tobacco Valley. Members can enjoy golf, tennis, pickleball, swimming, and a restaurant and bar. The White Plains Golf Course, with its challenging and fair layouts, lush Bermuda grass fairways, and manicured greens, is open to the public and hosts the Charles County Open and WMGA Junior Golf Championship. Charles County is a favorite destination for cyclists. You can enjoy biking along the 13-mile Indian Head Rail Trail or through the Ruth B. Swann Memorial Park. In nearby Waldorf you and your family and friends can cheer on the local pro baseball team, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs as they compete in the Atlantic League.

La Plata, MD businesses and economics

The most common employment sectors in La Plata are public administration, retail, and health care. Major employers in the area include the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center; the College of Southern Maryland; Walmart/Sam's Club; Naval Support Facility Indian Head, an installation that conducts R&D and support programs that involve all branches of the military; and Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO). Working remotely is also popular, while others commute to Washington DC or Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia.

What makes La Plata a great place to live

La Plata, MD’s small-town charm and close proximity to more urban areas make it a desirable location for homebuyers with an active lifestyle that are seeking the best of both worlds. Professionals appreciate La Plata's short distance to major employment hubs, while retirees enjoy its recreational opportunities and its community and cultural events. Families benefit from reputable schools and family-friendly amenities, including festivals, parks, and a calendar of year-round activities. La Plata offers a variety of dining options, from family-style comfort food to authentic Indian food to farm-to-table restaurants that source their ingredients from local farmers and growers across southern Maryland. Since 1978, people have been coming from miles around to The La Plata Farmers Market, which runs April through November. The area enables homeowners to have a lifestyle where tradition meets modern living. Consider D.R. Horton’s well-designed new homes. Whether enjoying a local celebration or strolling in town, La Plata invites you to join a community that values connection and growth and provides a welcome place to settle down.

New construction La Plata, MD

D.R. Horton's new home construction in our La Plata communities offers homeowners a small-town feel along with proximity to recreation and modern conveniences. Browse our listing of homes for sale La Plata, MD to find a D.R. Horton home that fits your lifestyle. You can also stop by to visit our new construction and Model Open House.