$418,529Average Value$264Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
People choose Benning Heights for value and city access
In Northeast Washington, Benning Heights is a residential neighborhood with home prices that tend to fall below the citywide median. You’ll see tree-lined streets with a mix of semi-detached twins, rowhomes and some fully detached single-family homes, a combination that can be hard to find in other parts of the city. The Benning Road Metro station is a short walk from most homes, so it’s easy to commute to Capitol Hill, Downtown DC and other neighborhoods across the Anacostia River.
Semi-detached twin homes line leafy, residential streets.
The Benning Road Metro stop is walkable for most Benning Heights commuters.
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Why Benning Heights offers strong price-to-value for homebuyers
With a median sale price in the low $300,000s, Benning Heights is often more affordable than nearby neighborhoods like Marshall Heights, Capitol View and Hillbrook. “The biggest draw to this area is the price-to-value,” says Juan C. Granados, a local Realtor who was born and raised in Washington. “Here, you can get a fully renovated home with three bedrooms, two and a half baths and 2,000 square feet — with two off-street parking spaces and only steps from a Metro line — for $500,000. That’s almost unheard of in D.C.” The neighborhood is mostly residential, with streets lined by semi-detached twins and small clusters of rowhomes. You’ll also find fully detached single-family homes, including bungalows, Colonial Revivals and ranch-style houses.
Benning Heights has fully detached single-family homes, including classic Colonial Revivals.
Brick twin homes have small front yards and patios.
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Lower home prices in Southeast Washington with room to grow
Twins and rowhomes typically sell from the mid-$200,000s to the low $500,000s, while detached homes tend to cost more and don’t hit the market as often. Newer construction has added some modern townhomes, usually priced in the low $200,000s. With its relatively lower price point and proximity to future development, some see long-term potential here. “One of the things I love about this area is that officials just approved legislation that will allow redevelopment of RFK Stadium with shops, retail and maybe even a new stadium — and that’s all a straight shot across the river. An uptick in this market is coming,” Granados says.
Commuting options include Metro, buses and driving
Benning Road station serves the Silver and Blue Lines and is within walking distance of most homes. The Metro gets you to Capitol Hill in about 10 minutes and downtown in roughly 20, with access to Arlington and Alexandria as well. Several Metrobus routes run along Benning Road and East Capitol Street, making the neighborhood even more transit-friendly. If you’re driving, the 9-mile trip downtown can take anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour in rush-hour traffic. And while transit is accessible, most residents still rely on a car for day-to-day errands.
Discover what schools serve Benning Heights
Benning Heights is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools system. Students can go to either Lorraine H. Whitlock Elementary School or Smothers Elementary School before heading to Kelly Miller Middle School and H.D. Woodson High School. The My School DC lottery allows families to apply for other DCPS or public charter schools. Nearby charter options include DC Prep’s highly rated Benning Middle Campus.
Smother Elementary School is just outside the neighborhood in Hillbrook.
Kelly Miller Middle School is one of Benning Heights's DCPS neighborhood schools.
Older students in Northeast Washington might attend H.D. Woodson High School.
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Recreation centers, parks and trails close to home
You’ll find plenty of ways to spend time outside, especially at nearby parks and green spaces. Kelly Miller Recreation Center is a go-to for locals, with basketball and tennis courts, an outdoor pool and a community garden that hosts the seasonal Kelly Miller Farmers’ Market. Other outdoor spaces near Benning Heights include:
Fort Mahan Park, with access to the Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail
Butterfly Park, which has benches and colorful murals by a busy bus stop
Texas Avenue Dog Park, the first and only dog park in Ward 7
Anacostia Park, a riverfront hub home to Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
The Kelly Miller Recreation Center near Benning Heights has a large baseball field.
At Fort Mahan, locals can access the Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail.
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Where Benning Heights residents go to shop and eat
Benning Heights is mostly residential, but it’s close to a few growing commercial corridors. “Right off Benning Road is a little bit more active. There are a lot more shops and different stores,” says Tim Dudley, a local Realtor and associate broker with Dudley Pro Realty. Around the Benning Road Metro station, you’ll find newer mixed-use developments like The Conway Center, a community-focused hub with affordable housing, a job training center and medical services through Unity Health Care. A handful of restaurants and convenience stores cover the basics, including:
Gigi’s Coffee Roasters, a neighborhood café with small bites
Capitol View Market, a small corner store for everyday essentials
The Shrimp Boat, a walk-up window that’s been around since the 1950s
For more options, head to nearby Minnesota Avenue, locally known as downtown Ward 7. You’ll find a Safeway at the East River Park shopping center, along with casual dining spots like Sala Thai and other quick takeout restaurants.
Shrimp Boat Plaza is home to the Shrimp Boat and Ledo Pizza.
Capital View Market is a popular neighborhood convenience store.
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Crime and Safety
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Benning Heights
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Benning Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Benning Heights, Washington sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Benning Heights, Washington over the last 12 months is $333,500, down 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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