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Metro-accessible enclave in Southeast DC
Congress Heights rests in Southeast D.C., close to the Potomac River and beside the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, a naval base. It's a neighborhood with a stalwart community bond and housing prices lower than the city average. The neighborhood has experienced much of its recent growth from its new housing developments, like the Residences at St. Elizabeth’s East. The neighborhood is ripe with recreational opportunities and new entertainment venues.
Congress Heights station is the public transportation hub in Congress Heights.
Congress Heights has an abundance of outdoor recreation.
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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.
Tune your tennis skills at the Southeast Learning and Tennis Center located in Congress Heights.
Entertainment & Sports Arena in Congress Heights hosts NCAA tournaments and G-League basketball
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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.
The Shops at Park Village are conveniently located near the Congress Heights neighborhood.
Giant Food is the closest grocery store available to Congress Heights residents.
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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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Ave in Congress Heights hosts numerous businesses
A variety of retail and dining options are along Martin Luther King Jr. Ave in Congress Heights.
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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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Congress Heights features a large portrait of M.L.K.
Ballou High School in Congress Heights has a grand entrance with walls made of glass.
Ballou High School in Congress Heights offers an excellent football program to its students.
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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.
Newer rowhomes are starting to pop up in the Congress Heights neighborhood.
Congress Heights features many apartment complexes throughout the neighborhood.
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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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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Congress Heights
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Congress Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Congress Heights, Washington sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Congress Heights, Washington over the last 12 months is $415,000, up 34% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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