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Benning is a small neighborhood full of community organizations
Situated in Washington’s Ward 7, the tiny triangle that comprises Benning may not look like much on a map. Stroll the streets, though, and you’ll see there’s more than meets the eye. From longtime residents that know and look out for one another to a wide range of community resources, Benning is a community that cares. Within its borders are the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington leadership offices, the DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, a Unity Health Care Center and the Marshall Heights Community Development Organization, a nonprofit promoting home ownership and community development.
Many Benning residents have lived there for decades, choosing to renovate rather than move. And it’s no wonder given the neighborhood’s friendly suburban feel, walkability, easy freeway access and ample public transport, including the Benning Road Station Metro where you can pick up the Blue and Silver lines.
Two-story brick row homes line the streets of Benning and make up most of the housing stock.
The Boys and Girls Club in Benning has programs for kids to blow off some steam.
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Rowhouses and semi-detached single-family houses
Benning is primarily residential with most of the urban amenities located at the northern tip and several apartment complexes occupying the eastern section of the neighborhood. Midcentury modern brick rowhouses and semi-detached homes ranging from around 1,000 up to 2,000 square feet comprise much of the housing market. Characterized by simple architecture and flat roofs, many of these homes are dressed up with painted facades, recessed or enclosed porches, brightly colored awnings and tidy fenced yards. Most homes, including a selection of single-family homes, were built between 1940 and 1960, but the neighborhood wears its age well, as mature trees create an inviting greenway along the wide, sidewalk-lined streets.
For homebuyers, Benning’s price points are hard to beat. “Overall, I feel like this neighborhood is one of just a few in the city where you’ve got solid, single-family, non-condo product options for under $500,000 right now which is a really desirable price point for DC,” says Harrison Beacher, a Realtor and Managing Partner with Coalition Properties Group. While larger or more elaborately updated homes sell over the $500,000 mark, Beacher points out, “You can still find bang for your buck with homes that have at least two full bathrooms and over 1,000 square feet of living space above grade.”
Semi-detached brick row homes are popular in Benning and come in many different styles.
A few single-family homes, often colonial or farmhouse style, can be found in Benning.
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DC Prep Public Charter Schools or District of Columbia Public Schools
Families also have a special advantage thanks to the neighborhood’s premier charter schools, DC Prep Benning Elementary and Middle Schools. The elementary school serves children through third grade and boasts high marks from Niche, including an A-minus rating for academics and an A-plus for teachers. Likewise, DC Prep Benning Middle School has an B-plus and A rating for academics and teachers respectively with a college-focused curriculum and personalized high school placement for fourth through eighth graders. Applications are required, so if you prefer the noncharter route, Smothers Elementary, Kelly Miller Middle and Woodson High School are nearby.
Both DC Prep PCS elementary and middle schools are located in the same building in Benning.
Smother Elementary School near Benning has an 8-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio.
Kelly Miller Middle School teaches Benning students from grades 6-8.
HD Woodson High School near Benning has a 82% graduation rate.
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Parks
When it comes to activities, the Dorothy I. Height Neighborhood Library delivers. This modern building features local art, study/meeting rooms, computers, special events and, of course, plenty of books. If it's green space, walking trails or playgrounds you’re looking for, head to nearby Fort Chaplin Park, Fort Mahan Park or the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail.
Dorothy I. Height Neighborhood Library in Benning is housed in a beautiful modern building.
Fort Mahan Park near Benning has heavily forested trails to walk along.
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Soul food, murals and essentials in Benning
Want local flair? Be on the lookout for Benning’s brightly colored murals or head to the historic “Shrimp Boat,” a 1950s hotspot for fresh seafood. Today, Shrimp Boat Plaza is a neighborhood landmark, carrying on its seafood and soul food legacy while welcoming new clientele with a Ledo’s Pizza. Locals also stop at Yum’s Carryout for traditional Chinese dishes and specialty items like the Steak and Cheese Egg Rolls. Additional options include burgers and subs, most with a price tag under $10.
For shopping, the East River Park Shopping Center, also in the Minnesota Avenue corridor, offers a Safeway, a CVS and other retail staples. You can even stock up on farm-fresh fruits and vegetables when the Minnesota Avenue Farm Stand sets up in the center’s parking lot on Thursday afternoons from June to November. Northeast Heights, a new development with mixed-use retail and office space brings even more vitality and convenience to the area.
Yum's Carry Out near Benning is a casual Chinese stop that also serves sandwiches.
Safeway is Benning's only grocery store option within the neighborhood.
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Festivals and Ward 7 Day in downtown Ward 7
For a more festive feel, the Minnesota Avenue corridor at Minnesota Avenue and Benning Road Northeast is home to downtown Ward 7. As one of the largest historic commercial districts in the area, you’ll find community events like the annual Ward 7 Day celebration and visual and performing arts festivals.
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Benning Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Benning, Washington sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Benning, Washington over the last 12 months is $360,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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