Brentwood
Neighborhood Reviews
Established homes in Brentwood
Early to mid-20th century rowhomes dominate most of the housing stock in Brentwood, though there are some colonials, bungalows and new builds that freckle the byways. Terraced stairways link the entryways to tree-lined sidewalks. With minimal driveways and garages, on-street parking is common here. Condos are also available for those who want to avoid lawn maintenance. Price points range from $218,000 to $575,000, which Dougherty says “is more affordable compared to adjoining neighborhoods like Ivy City, Brookland and Langden.” Homes in those neighborhoods can sell for $800,000 to $1.5 million.Historic Union Market and big box stores nearby
Rhode Island Place is a shopping center that rounds up a bevy of national retailers. Locals pick up groceries from Giant Food and can find other essentials at Ross Dress for Less and Home Depot. While here, grab a bite at District Rico. The purveyors of this Peruvian chicken outpost still follow their Peruvian grandmother’s recipe. Along the neighborhood’s east border, Zion Café offers West African cuisine. Locals also make the 1-mile trek south to Union Market, with roots in the city dating back over 150 years. The massive food hall features everything from dumplings to shrimp n’ grits and artisan doughnuts.Event space for concerts and themed parties
Whitfield Entertainment Group Studios offers amenities for the community’s creative minds. The 22,350-square-foot production and event space holds a state-of-the-art recording studio, soundstage, and film production facility. The space hosts a calendar of events, including concerts headlined by top-charting artists. Past events include the Bridgerton Ball, a 90-minute immersive experience transporting attendees into the magic of the small screen by recreating imagery from the Regency-era TV series. And if it’s music locals are interested in, Echostage and Karma DC are walkable live music venues just one neighborhood over in Langdon.Studying at District of Columbia Public Schools
Neighborhood students are served by District of Columbia Public Schools. They’ll begin their education at Noyes Elementary School, which earns a C-plus from Niche and is an arts integration school in the district’s Turnaround Arts: DC program. They’ll later filter into C-plus-rated Brookland Middle School and C-rated Dunbar High School. The high school offers five academies to students, allowing them to focus on a future career path. Those academies include leadership, bioscience and engineering, law and public policy, Black studies and sports management.Afternoons spent at Brentwood Recreation Center
Brentwood Recreation Center is a home base for athletics in the neighborhood where kids can run around the playground, play baseball or shoot hoops. Brentwood is also just 2 miles away by car from one of Washington DC’s greatest treasures — the US National Arboretum. This 440-acre botanical site is home to countless gardens and collections people could spend years exploring, from herbs to bonsais to magnolias and more. Meander the paths, take a Saturday morning yoga class, and enjoy the sights and smells.Navigating the D.C. metro
On Brentwood’s southern end is a large rail maintenance facility for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority, which could make for more noise in the neighborhood. The neighborhood’s location makes getting around the greater D.C. area easy. The Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood metro is tucked in the neighborhood's northwestern corner, and several bus stops are dotted along Brentwood Road and Rhode Island Avenue. Locals who commute to the heart of the city can travel along Rhode Island Avenue for roughly 3 miles. Interstate 395 will connect them to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, just over 7.5 miles away.Crime
According to the CAP Index, Brentwood has an overall crime score of 8, higher than the national score of 4.
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Sara Ferguson
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kevin Carlson
Kevin Carlson
Responds QuicklyCompass
(202) 517-2883
155 Total Sales
1 in Brentwood
$550,000 Price
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Olivia Dorieux
Olivia Dorieux
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(844) 572-0330
13 Total Sales
1 in Brentwood
$285,000 Price
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Monique Malabet
Monique Malabet
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(202) 866-3233
45 Total Sales
2 in Brentwood
$369K - $720K Price Range
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Rick Woler
Rick Woler
Responds QuicklyCompass
(445) 455-2350
171 Total Sales
1 in Brentwood
$525,000 Price
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Andrew Riguzzi
Andrew Riguzzi
Compass
(866) 970-6311
214 Total Sales
1 in Brentwood
$550,000 Price
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Roby Thompson
Roby Thompson
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(202) 929-5866
161 Total Sales
1 in Brentwood
$382,900 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
Alethia Tanner Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Carter G. Woodson Memorial Park
- Walking Paths
Brentwood Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
Noyes Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Loomis Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Bryant Street Dog Park
- Dog Park
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
15 min drive
Subway
Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood
Bus
Brentwood Rd NE & W St NE
Bus
Brentwood Rd NE & Bryant St NE
Bus
Rhode Island Ave NE & 12th St NE
Bus
Rhode Island Ave NE & 10th St NE
Bus
Rhode Island Ave NE & Brentwood Rd NE
Bus
Rhode Island Ave Sta & Bus Bay C
Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/19/2014
Niche Review
I live in Washington, DC so sometimes it can be crazy when it comes to transportation and sometimes people can drive and some can't. But the city is putting up more speeding cameras.
3/30/2016
Niche Review
I just love the city, its teh Nation Capital.
3/20/2015
Niche Review
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Brentwood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Brentwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brentwood, Washington sell after 239 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Brentwood, Washington over the last 12 months is $731,500, up 189% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$290,000
Median Sale Price
$731,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$731,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$254,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
9%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
189%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$279
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
589
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1942
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,593
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,235
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
792
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
650
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
100
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,025 - $4,565 per month
- Rhode Island Row
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 709+ Sq Ft
- 2300 Washington Place NE
- Washington, DC
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,304
Median Age
36
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,899
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,544
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.3%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.9%
% Population in Labor Force
64.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
67
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Eckington
Cool Washington, D.C. neighborhood with a mix of old and new
Edgewood
An artistic neighborhood in Ward 5 filled mainly with townhomes
Ivy City
Former industrial area with simple rowhouses that mend well with incoming hipsters
Langdon
Still close to downtown, but Langdon is a little quieter and more relaxed
Trinidad
A Caribbean-inspired neighborhood making new waves
Brookland
D.C.'s "Little Rome" with Catholic University and age-old Franciscan Monastery
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