The Douglass community of Washington, D.C., is named after the famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass, who lived just 2 miles away in the Anacostia neighborhood. As prices rise and new construction pops up, the community still maintains its rich culture.
Lush lawns, tree-lined sidewalks and murals in the parks give the neighborhood a refreshing brightness. There are a handful of older homes, but for the most part, the housing stock comprises townhomes built after 2000. The neighborhood's median price of $430,000 fetches a three-bedroom townhome with a little bit of yard space out front. Four-bedroom townhomes with about the same size yard as the three-bedroom sell for about $500,000. For $640,000, there are contemporary townhomes available, bearing exteriors that mimic the brick facades of historic properties. "These newer developments are becoming more popular, and there's more coming." says Sonya Abney, a Realtor who's sold multiple homes in the area. There are some detached single-family homes in the neighborhood built in the 1920s and ‘30s. These Craftsmans and Foursquares go for about $500,000 and typically have bigger yards than the townhomes nearby. The market here is hot. “Like every community in D.C., homes here go quick,” says Abney. “You have to put in an offer as soon as your heart is set on one.”
Students in Douglass are a part of the District of Columbia Public Schools system. They begin their education at Turner Elementary School and then move on to Johnson Middle School. Both schools get C-minus grades from Niche. They are also conveniently located within the neighborhood. Students round out their education a couple of miles outside the neighborhood at Anacostia High School, which also gets a C-minus grade. Anacostia’s Public Leadership Academy is an industry-based program that teaches students to be agents of social innovation through government and law.
There isn’t much recreational space in the neighborhood, so locals flock to the Douglass Community Center for outdoor amenities. The beautiful murals of civil rights leaders display the neighborhood’s vibrant sense of community. The center features a basketball court, playground, pool, and tennis court.
The Shops at Park Village is on the southern edge of the neighborhood. The shopping center has a Giant, a Chipotle and businesses including Like That 2 Barber Shop, a family-owned chain. The Like That barbershop family believes that supporting the community is key, so every year, they provide school supplies for local youth and distribute food baskets during the holidays.
Sur-Raun Calloway
KW Metro Center
(301) 923-4554
57 Total Sales
2 in Douglass
$185,000 Price Range
Michael Soper
Next Step Realty
(667) 213-1153
153 Total Sales
1 in Douglass
$450,000 Price
Mark Weiss
Taylor Properties
(443) 249-7300
42 Total Sales
1 in Douglass
$415,000 Price
Stephanie Cooper
RLAH @properties
(202) 883-6205
80 Total Sales
2 in Douglass
$450K - $490K Price Range
Russell Carter
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(202) 856-9138
172 Total Sales
6 in Douglass
$420K - $480K Price Range
Bruno Tarquinii
Fairfax Realty Premier
(240) 816-4610
130 Total Sales
1 in Douglass
$442,000 Price
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
18 min drive
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Congress Heights
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Bruce Pl SE & Stanton Rd SE
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12th Pl SE & Jasper Rd SE
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Bruce Pl SE & #3100
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Alabama Ave SE & Bruce Pl SE
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Jasper Pl SE & #1350
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Alabama Ave SE & Congress St SE
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Douglass | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 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
On average, homes in Douglass, Washington sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Douglass, Washington over the last 12 months is $416,000, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,613 - $2,311 per month
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Community at the edge of Washington with park and metro access
A suburb of D.C. with developments on the horizon
Midcentury homes and 21st century condominiums in a quiet corner of Southeast DC
Finding a community in the shadow of church steeples
A fast-growing D.C. suburb without the big city hassle.
Historic neighborhood east of the Anacostia River
