Congress Heights
Southeast Tennis and Learning Center designed by Venus Williams
Southeast Tennis and Learning Center offers programming for residents of all ages. Designed in part by tennis legend Venus Williams, the space is equipped to cultivate the sport’s next big names. The 48,000-square-foot indoor facility includes six hard courts, a computer room and an engineering room. The nearby Bald Eagle Recreation Center offers sports amenities for all interests. Locals can brush up on their batting practice on the 60-foot softball diamond, practice their jump shot on the basketball court or perfect their jab in the boxing center. Congress Heights Arts and Culture Center is the community’s nexus for creative events and programming. Many events are designed to promote mindfulness and engagement, from wellness retreats to vinyasa yoga sessions. Visitors will find that the center provides several opportunities to engage in crafts and art therapy. The CHACCrafts series invites curious artists to cultivate hands-on skills, including terrarium building and textile upcycling.The Shops at Park Village host several recognizable brands
This walkable neighborhood contains stores and restaurants like The MLK Deli, part of The Capital City Restaurant Group, known for its spicy wings and D.C.-inspired sandwiches. Residents can fulfill their shopping needs at nearby The Shops at Park Village. National chains include a Chipotle and IHOP. Longtime Congress Heights resident Briana Padgett, says, “The Giant that’s in our neighborhood is closing soon, so I usually get groceries from other neighborhoods.” In the absence of the Giant, there's a Safeway 2 miles north in Anacostia for grocery needs.
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Small Business Saturday boosts local shops across Congress Heights
The center’s marquee event, Small Business Saturday, brings established artisans together to display their creations. Ward 8’s finest aestheticians, fashion designers, hairstylists and muralists pile into the center to display their elaborate works. Outside of the visual arts, the center also draws in visitors with the occasional community concert or voter registration drive. The newly built Entertainment and Sports Arena is within Congress Heights and brings out crowds for events. The Arena is the home of the Washington Mystics WNBA team and the Capital City Go-Go, DC’s NBA G-League basketball team. Residents can catch the occasional MMA or boxing match here or take in a concert in the same venue that’s hosted acts like Mary J. Blige. Padgett says, “The Arena by the metro brings a ton of people out from different neighborhoods for events, so it can get crowded over there some nights.” The Entertainment and Sports Arena lies beside the Congress Heights metro station for more convenience.
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DCPS schools prioritize extracurriculars
Students enroll in various District of Columbia Public Schools, including three high schools, two middle schools and six elementary schools. Young learners can attend King Elementary School, rated a C-plus on Niche and offering extracurricular activities like science and percussion clubs and a championship cheerleading squad. Students at the C-minus-rated Hart Middle School enjoy enrichment programs in dance, robotics and health education. Finally, Ballou High School, rated a D-plus, is known for its marching band that has appeared in the Tournament of Roses Parade and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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From condos and detached homes to DC classic rowhouses
Home values in Congress Heights range from $175,000 for a one-bedroom condo or auction opportunities for fixer-uppers to over $700,000 for duplexes or single-family detached homes with around 2,000 square feet. The architecture of Congress Heights is defined by brick duplexes and semi-detached rowhouses, often with metal awnings topping windows or plain but colorful facades and compact front yards. Multifamily buildings range from midcentury, garden-style apartment complexes to condos and townhouses built in the 1970s and later. Single-family houses include bungalows, colonial-style and Victorians -- remnants of the neighborhood’s early days as a streetcar suburb. For newer housing, apartment complexes like the Residences at St. Elizabeth’s East have been developed from older buildings to expand mixed-income rental housing in the area. Potential residents should be advised that this neighborhood holds a 7 out of 10 crime score on the CAP index.
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Congress Heights metro and I-295 access to downtown DC
For transportation, residents can walk to the Congress Heights metro station and take Green Line trains through much of DC. Several city buses run along roads like MLK Avenue SE and Alabama Avenue SE. For car travel, I-295 runs adjacent to Congress Heights for greater access to points of interest in Maryland and northern Virginia.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nelson Fuentes
Nelson Fuentes
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(301) 804-0961
52 Total Sales
1 in Congress Heights
$520,000 Price
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Chantal Winstead
Chantal Winstead
Realty ONE Group Capital
(571) 556-7853
84 Total Sales
1 in Congress Heights
$197,500 Price
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Marcus Jackson
Marcus Jackson
Responds QuicklyRLAH @properties
(301) 918-5115
33 Total Sales
1 in Congress Heights
$595,000 Price
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Russ Brown
Russ Brown
Realty One Group Performance, LLC
(240) 839-6555
89 Total Sales
2 in Congress Heights
$836K - $865K Price Range
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Regina Parker
Regina Parker
Weichert Realtors - Blue Ribbon
(240) 851-4096
48 Total Sales
1 in Congress Heights
$485,000 Price
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Ray Valentine
Ray Valentine
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(240) 704-8955
24 Total Sales
1 in Congress Heights
$375,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Fort Greble Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
Oxon Run Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Congress Heights Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Ferebee-Hope Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Congress Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Congress Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Congress Heights, Washington sell after 87 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Congress Heights, Washington over the last 12 months is $565,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$495,000
Median Sale Price
$565,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$476,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$447,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
78
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$253
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,333
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1946
Months of Supply
0.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,525
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,474
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
851
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
645
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484
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
9,064
Median Age
38
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$50,045
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,411
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90%
College Graduates
18.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.3%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.9%
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®
73
/ 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.
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