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Historic Anacostia
Washington
About the neighborhood
Historic Anacostia offers excellent access to public transportation, with around 10 bus lines and nearby stops that facilitate commuting and daily activities. The neighborhood features convenient bike-share stations just blocks away, encouraging alternative methods of travel. Residents find a variety of dining options and cozy cafes within close range, providing appealing choices for meals and socializing. Green spaces such as Fort Stanton Park are easily accessible, creating peaceful outdoor environments. Educational facilities for primary and secondary levels are scattered throughout the area, supporting convenient learning opportunities. Housing options include lofts, duplexes, and more spacious residences, complementing the neighborhood’s calm and welcoming atmosphere.
Highlights
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Characteristics
Transportation
Historic Anacostia offers property owners several alternative means of transportation. Historic Anacostia is a very pleasant part of Washington for moving around by public transit due to Anacostia with access to the Metrorail Green Line, and approximately 30 nearby bus lines. People who want to reside in a compact area will also enjoy the rather pedestrian-friendly character of Historic Anacostia; running daily errands is convenient without the need to get in a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Moving around by bicycle is easy in this part of Washington as bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a short distance away.
Services
It is very easy to access the nearest grocery store as a pedestrian from any home in Historic Anacostia. Moreover, there is generally a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. House buyers can find a fair number of nearby clothing stores. When it comes to education, in Historic Anacostia, home buyers will almost always be able to reach both primary and secondary schools without a vehicle.
Character
Historic Anacostia is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this part of the city, the vibe can still be quite energetic around its busier streets, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighborhoods, it is very hard to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located very far. Most areas in Historic Anacostia are very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic close to Anacostia Freeway. Green spaces, including Anacostia Fitness Center and Section C, are very well-distributed and there are approximately 30 of them close by for residents to visit, making them very easy to get to from the majority of locations within this part of Washington.
Car friendly7.2
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly6.2
Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly7.2
Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly8.2
Near rapid transit and frequent bus lines
Restaurants7.8
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries7.2
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping5.4
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes6.4
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Quiet8.0
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife7.0
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Vibrant4.4
Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $23,279
- Median Household Income
- $38,903
Housing Type
- 14.7% SINGLE DETACHED
- 20.9% SEMI DETACHED
- 14.5% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 39.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 10.8% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 14.7%
- Semi detached
- 20.9%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 14.5%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 39.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 10.8%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 29.3%
- 0 to 4
- 12.4%
- 5 to 9
- 9.8%
- 10 to 14
- 6.9%
- 15 to 19
- 10.1%
- 20 to 24
- 3.7%
- 25 to 29
- 10.7%
- 30 to 34
- 7.8%
- 35 to 39
- 5.0%
- 40 to 44
- 4.6%
- 45 to 49
- 3.1%
- 50 to 54
- 6.7%
- 55 to 59
- 7.1%
- 60 to 64
- 5.0%
- 65 to 69
- 2.0%
- 70 to 74
- 1.8%
- 75 to 79
- 0.7%
- 80 to 84
- 1.5%
- 85 and over
- 0.8%
Education Level
- 16.6% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 32.1% HIGH SCHOOL
- 27.7% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 3.6% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 11.6% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 5.1% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.2% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.9% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 16.6%
- High School
- 32.1%
- Some college, no degree
- 27.7%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 3.6%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11.6%
- Master's degree
- 5.1%
- Professional degree
- 1.2%
- PhD
- 1.9%
Commute Mode
- 1.2% FOOT
- 0.4% BIKE
- 37.7% TRANSIT
- 45.2% DRIVE
- 5.9% OTHER
- Foot
- 1.2%
- Bike
- 0.4%
- Transit
- 37.7%
- Drive
- 45.2%
- Other
- 5.9%
- None
- 9.7%
Comparable Listings in Historic Anacostia
Updated
Pending
Updated
1520 W ST SEWASHINGTON, DC 20020
3
2
1,957 SQ FT
Listing by District Realty Inc
MLS® #: DCDC2257768
New Listing
2226 CHESTER ST SEWASHINGTON, DC 20020
4
3
1,498 SQ FT
Listing by Spring Hill Real Estate, Llc.
MLS® #: DCDC2284814
Updated
2236 CHESTER ST SEWASHINGTON, DC 20020
3
2
1,652 SQ FT
Listing by Aegis Realty Company, Llc
MLS® #: DCDC2232828
1358 VALLEY PL SEWASHINGTON, DC 20020
3
3
1,364 SQ FT
Listing by Remax Advantage Realty
MLS® #: DCDC2272810
Updated
Pending
1420 V ST SEWASHINGTON, DC 20020
2
2
976 SQ FT
Listing by Keller Williams Preferred Properties
MLS® #: DCDC2201934
Updated
1616 W ST SEWASHINGTON, DC 20020
6
3
2,316 SQ FT
Listing by Samson Properties
MLS® #: DCDC2206610
2323 GREEN ST SEWASHINGTON, DC 20020
12
N/A
2,888 SQ FT
Listing by Greysteel Company Llc
MLS® #: DCDC2273332
New Listing
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