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A residential enclave near the park
Dupont Park is a quiet wooded suburb in eastern Washington D.C. close to parks, community centers and D.C. attractions. The neighborhood is still considered one of the more affordable areas of the greater D.C. area, and the nearby Fort Dupont Park offers plenty of outdoor recreation options. “It’s still convenient to Capital Hill, and it’s more affordable than the more upscale areas,” says Brian Thomas, an agent with eXp Realty who has sold homes in the neighborhood. “There are more detached homes in the Dupont area than in others.”
Like most neighborhoods in southeast D.C., Dupont Park is primarily residential, with little commercial development. The lack of business presence makes for quieter neighborhood streets, but the distance from major shopping can be an inconvenience for residents. Bus stops along Pennsylvania Avenue on the southern end of the neighborhood can take residents into downtown D.C. and connect to the Potomac Avenue metro station two miles west of the neighborhood. Residents can enjoy the nightlife and resources of the nation’s capital city, including the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport 7 miles away. While the nearest full-service hospital is west across the river in D.C., there is a scattering of health care clinics within 2 miles.
A large brick Cape Cod-style home in the Dupont Park neighborhood of DC.
Children in Dupont Park enjoy playing at the playground at Pope Branch Park.
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Wildlife and gardens in Fort Dupont Park
Fort Dupont Park gives the neighborhood its name and the majority of its community culture. At more than 376 acres, the park was formerly the site of a Civil War-era fort. “People will come from all over the area and use the park for baseball and softball games,” Thomas says. “It’s very pretty, and there’s lots of trails.” During the summer, the Dupont Park pavilion is the site of the Dupont Summer Concert Series, operating since 1972, where musical acts perform for crowds under the twilight sky. Visitors can sign up for one of the park’s free community garden plots in order to grow flowers or vegetables, while wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy the array of creatures that call the park home. “The birds tend to migrate around May, so there will be a lot of bird-watchers in the park around then,” Thomas said. Wild turkeys and white-tailed deer can often be spotted in the park. West of the neighborhood, the Anacostia Park along the river offers access to trails, waterfront activities and a skating rink offered by the National Parks Service. There’s even a pirate-themed playground for kids to enjoy.
A butterfly on milkweed at Fort Dupont Park in Washington DC.
Flowering trees liven up the Dupont Park neighborhood in early spring.
An entrance to the community garden at Fort Dupont Park in Washington DC.
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Residential streets with brick homes
Dupont Park offers brick single-family homes with manicured lawns along tree-lined streets. Most of the homes were built prior to the 1960s, and the predominant architectural styles are American Craftsman and, fittingly, Federal style. Many of the homes are more than 2,000 square feet, making them larger than the average houses in many other southeast D.C. neighborhoods. A three-bedroom home may sell for between $490,000 and $650,000.
A brick cottage with a large yard stands out in Dupont Park.
Smaller homes like this can be found in the Dupont Park neighborhood.
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Public schools and the library offer learning opportunities
Dupont Park is served by D.C. Public Schools, and students may attend Randle Highlands Elementary, which offers a competitive cheerleading program and has a C-plus grade from Niche. Sousa Middle School, which has a C-minus rating, teaches students to “become change agents in their communities and the world at large,” according to the school’s website. Anacostia High School offers career- and college-preparatory coursework, as well as a variety of extracurricular programs including a world cultures club. The school has a C-minus rating.
Learning doesn’t end with K-12 education, and the Francis A. Gregory Library at the southern end of Dupont Park provides plenty of opportunities to learn something new. The library hosts events to research family histories, learn American Sign Language, or take an introductory yoga class.
Anacostia High School
The front of Randle Highlands Elementary School in Washington DC.
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Penn Branch provides shopping essentials
Dupont Park is considered a food desert, with no full-service grocery stores within two miles of the neighborhood. The closest store is a Safeway on 14th Street SE, about 2.5 miles from the neighborhood. There’s also a Giant Food Stores about 2.5 miles south of Dupont Park. Convenience stores like a 7-11 at the Penn Branch shopping center and the A to Z grocery store across Pennsylvania Avenue offer limited inventory closer to home. The shopping center also includes a CVS drug store, a Planet Fitness, and fast-food staples like Chipotle and Subway. The Highlands Cafe and Grill in the shopping center is a hidden gem for residents, serving full breakfasts as well as Southern classics like fried green tomatoes. Bluerock Care clinic offers full primary care services for senior citizens.
The Shops at Penn Branch in Dupont Park include a mix of national and local retailers.
Grab a quick bite to eat at Chipotle in the Penn Branch Shopping Center in Dupont Park.
The Shops at Penn Branch in Dupont Park have a variety of retail and dining options.
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On average, homes in Dupont Park, Washington sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Dupont Park, Washington over the last 12 months is $615,000, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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