Benning Ridge
Neighborhood in Washington, District of Columbia
District of Columbia 20019
Early 20th century homes and condos
Like most D.C. communities east of the Anacostia River, Benning Ridge’s development popped up around the 1930s and continued well through the 1960s. Echoes of these early constructions are still on the market today, and buyers can browse a market of ramblers, Cape Cods, colonials and split-levels. While it’s rare, there are also occasional Craftsman bungalow kit houses from the 1930s. Home values range from $300,000 to $625,000, with fixer-upper single-family homes, brick townhouses, duplex units and garden-style condos at the low end of the range, while newer renovated homes are towards the top. It’s not unusual for families to stay in Benning Ridge for generations, and homeowners often add additions rather than for sale signs. As Harrison Beacher, a Realtor and Managing Partner with Coalition Properties Group, says, “There is equity space to grow for single-family purchases.” Likewise, many homes are already updated with modern amenities and additions, bringing the square footage up from around 1,000 square feet closer to 1,500 or 2,000 square feet. Though lawn space is usually modest, residential streets often have back alleys for locals to be able to park behind their homes.Locals can hike at Fort Dupont Park
The Ridge Road Community Center is to the southwest, next to Fort Dupont Park. The center offers state-of-the-art facilities, including a full-sized gymnasium, a fitness area, dedicated senior and teen spaces, multi-purpose classrooms, a computer lab and locker rooms. Outside are basketball courts, a turf football field and a community pool featuring splash pads and concessions. A soft-surface playground provides modern climbing equipment, swings, slides and plenty of benches for tired parents. Benning Terrace Recreation Center has ball fields and indoor basketball courts and is best known for hosting the Benning Terrace Soldiers, a youth sports league with teams for football, baseball, basketball and cheerleading. Nearby Fort Dupont and Fort Chaplin are National Parks that were once defense fortifications for Washington, D.C., in anticipation of a Confederate invasion. Fort Dupont features more than 10 miles of trails to hike and see the eroded earthworks formed over 200 years ago, and a community garden that is free for locals to plant herbs and vegetables when open plots become available.D.C. Public Schools and charter options close to home
Plummer Elementary is within Benning Ridge and has a C-plus rating from Niche. Plummer offers community events like literacy nights, family workshops, dance and cheerleading competitions and theater performances. After Plummer, students can attend nearby Sousa Middle School and Anacostia High School, which both have C-minus Niche ratings. Benning Ridge also has three award-winning KIPP DC charter schools on a shared campus: KIPP DC LEAP Academy and KIPP DC Promise Academy PCS, which both teach kindergarten through 4th grade students, and KIPP DC KEY Academy, teaching grades 5 through 8. After eighth grade, students can move on to KIPP DC College Preparatory or another competitive high school in the area.Benning Ridge is built by community spirit
Benning Ridge’s community bonds are built through volunteer work and events at green spaces like Fort Dupont and Benning Terrace Recreation Center. The Benning Terrace Soldiers youth league welcomes kids aged 5 to 13 to learn to play competitive sports, and the community comes together to watch the games in the fall and spring. Folks also congregate at First Rock Baptist Church, which hosts Bible study for adults and children and back-to-school drives for kids who need supplies. The Woodlawn Cemetery Perpetual Care Association is a local organization where volunteers help keep the area clean and well-groomed to preserve the site for future generations. Fort Dupont hosts a summer concert series where folks can put blankets down on the lawn and listen to live music on a humid evening in D.C.Commuters can catch a train, bus or drive to downtown D.C.
The Benning Road metro station is in the northeast corner of Benning Ridge and offers Blue and Silver line access through D.C., Maryland and Virginia. East Capitol Street runs adjacent to Benning Road and can take residents to Capitol Hill in 20 minutes, just under a 5-mile drive. WMATA bus stops sit along East Capitol Street, Benning Road and Texas Avenue for public transit options close to home. Commutes present intricate vistas of the nation’s capital; as Beacher says, “There’s something about the view coming westbound on East Capitol Street over the hill where you get to see the entire D.C. skyline from a high point that makes living in Benning Ridge specifically a really cool experience.”Quick takeout eats, and groceries a short drive from home
Benning Ridge is mostly residential, and grocery and retail options are not within the neighborhood. Benco Shopping Center, a small strip mall along Benning Road, has spots like Yum’s Carryout, which serves Chinese dishes and a D.C. classic: chicken wings and fries with sweet mumbo sauce. Most locals take a short drive or bus ride to the Safeway along the Minnesota Avenue Corridor in Benning, while a couple blocks south is a Shoppers in Coral Hills Shopping Center in Maryland.Historic Woodlawn Cemetery
Woodlawn Cemetery is within Benning Ridge and was created in 1895 to make way for new residential developments that were encroaching on the older Graceland Cemetery. Woodlawn is the burial ground for over 36,000 Washingtonians, the majority Black residents of D.C.’s eastern neighborhoods. It’s a historic site, as it's the final resting place for Senator Blanche K. Bruce, the second Black man elected to the U.S. Senate, and John Langston, the first Black man elected to the House of Representatives.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Paul Jackson
Paul Jackson
G&G Group, LLC
(844) 771-9822
26 Total Sales
1 in Benning Ridge
$312,000 Price
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Nelson Fuentes
Nelson Fuentes
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(301) 804-0961
50 Total Sales
1 in Benning Ridge
$302,000 Price
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Tawnya Brown
Tawnya Brown
Chapman Hall Realtors Atlanta North
(202) 875-5082
19 Total Sales
1 in Benning Ridge
$485,000 Price
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Keisha Gray-Robinson
Keisha Gray-Robinson
Samson Properties
(202) 951-9803
72 Total Sales
1 in Benning Ridge
$340,000 Price
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India Hall
India Hall
HomeSmart
(202) 902-6417
99 Total Sales
1 in Benning Ridge
$335,000 Price
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Dale Mattison
Dale Mattison
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(844) 203-2172
95 Total Sales
1 in Benning Ridge
$495,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Woody Ward Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Fort Dupont Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Fort Chaplin Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Ridge Road Community Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Benning Terrace Recreation Center
- Basketball
- Football
- Trails
Benning Stoddert Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Benning Ridge | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Benning Ridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Benning Ridge, Washington sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Benning Ridge, Washington over the last 12 months is $380,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$385,000
Median Sale Price
$380,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$395,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$387,181
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$204,949
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$256
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,442
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
4.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,209
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,228
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
840
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 2:30pm
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Sunday, Jun 151 - 3pm
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Sunday, Jun 1512 - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,429
Median Age
41
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,269
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,863
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.7%
College Graduates
22.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.8%
% Population in Labor Force
60.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
28
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
60
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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