East Corner
Upcoming Capitol Gateway Marketplace development
East Corner is part of Ward 7, which the city has marked to receive new supermarkets to give more residents access to fresh food. Most D.C. residents live at least a mile or more from the nearest grocery store. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development intend to develop the Capitol Gateway Marketplace area in East Corner, which currently has modern condo complexes, to include retailers and a supermarket. The mayor announced the plan in 2022, and the project is ongoing.Rowhouses, century-old bungalows and new condos
Home values in East Corner range from $250,000 to about $650,000, varying by age and square footage. The area's original homes were built from the 1920s through the 1970s, including modest bungalows, Greek Revivals and brick duplexes. "All the neighbors [in these houses] have been there for 50-plus years. You're finding now a lot of great grandparents who've passed the homes down to the parents, children and grandchildren," says Yates. Many single-family homes and rowhouses feature terraced yards designed to fit the hilly landscape and are shaded by large trees. The Capitol Gateway development covers 11 acres of land centered around East Capitol Street and is the hub for much of the neighborhood's new home construction over the last twenty years. Scattered amid the neighborhood's original homes and more recently built apartment buildings are sidewalk-lined blocks featuring Contemporary single-family homes, duplexes and townhouses selling for around $500,000 with an average of 1,800 square feet with three or four bedrooms. "There is a lot of new construction [in this area], but many of the older homes and buildings are actually being rehabbed," says Melissa Melendez, a 19-year Realtor with the Keller Williams EmpowerHome Team. "Homeowners and developers have kept a lot of the charming architectural features and worked around them and made some really nice things happen."Quick eats at America's Best Chicken & Waffles
Several local restaurants are spread along Eastern Avenue Northeast. Folks can grab entrees like turkey wings, ribs and mac and cheese at Addie Love's, a fast-casual soul food spot. America's Best Chicken and Waffles also serves a wide-ranging menu, from shrimp and cornbread to pizza or Indian dishes like tandoori lamb and chicken tikka masala. Across the street on the Maryland side is Jerry's Carryout for Chinese food or cheesesteaks. Though the area lacks a defined retail center, folks can head 2 miles west along East Capitol Street to get groceries from Safeway in the East River Park strip mall. Upon completion, the upcoming Capitol Gateway Marketplace will bring a small shopping district and supermarket directly to East Corner.Marvin Gaye Rec Center is where locals go to exercise
East Corner's main green space is Marvin Gaye Recreation Center, located on a grassy triangular campus in the southeast end of the neighborhood. Named after D.C. native and the legendary "Prince of Soul," the recreation center boasts a music room, teaching kitchen, art gallery, tech lounge and fitness center inside, and athletic courts and expansive green space outdoors. The center's piano-shaped playground hits all the right chords, with brightly colored musically themed play equipment, a splash pad for keeping cool and a performance space where budding musicians can hone their skills. The city renovated the rec center in 2018. There's also Watts Branch Playground beside the campus, which has a walking path.Several D.C. public schools are close to home
Students in East Corner attend District of Columbia Public Schools, including Drew Elementary and Kelly Miller Middle School, which both receive a C-rating by Niche. Nearby H.D. Woodson High is rated a C-minus. Woodson High hosts several Advanced Placement courses and STEM academies and is part of the Advancement Via Individual Determination program to increase college readiness for students. The D.C. Scholars Public Charter School is just across East Capitol Street in neighboring Capitol View. This school teaches grades pre-K through eighth grade and offers before and after-school care.Capitol Heights Metro for trains or a bus
The Capitol Heights Metro station has Blue and Yellow Line access just a block south of East Corner. "[The] Capitol Heights Metro is busy, though there's not as much foot traffic," says Yates. "It's [got] a huge bus depot as well, so that's popular for folks here. You can go to a number of places from there." Metrobuses stop along East Capitol Street and Dix Street Northeast for greater public transit access. Folks can also drive along East Capitol Street to reach downtown D.C. in 8 miles, taking 30 to 40 minutes depending on rush hour traffic. Since Maryland is just across the street, Prince George's County's points of interest can be reached in minutes. Locals can catch a Commanders game at Northwest Stadium just 4 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Vernessa Broddie
Vernessa Broddie
Coldwell Banker Realty
(202) 932-9064
82 Total Sales
1 in East Corner
$260,000 Price
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Ray Valentine
Ray Valentine
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(240) 704-8955
24 Total Sales
1 in East Corner
$279,405 Price
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Melvin Yates
Melvin Yates
EXP Realty, LLC
(202) 318-2601
72 Total Sales
2 in East Corner
$133K - $143K Price Range
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SEAN PERKINS
SEAN PERKINS
Knot6 Real Estate Services
(202) 883-7279
45 Total Sales
1 in East Corner
$519,000 Price
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Stephanie Cooper
Stephanie Cooper
RLAH @properties
(202) 883-6205
78 Total Sales
1 in East Corner
$410,000 Price
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Russell Carter
Russell Carter
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(202) 856-9138
180 Total Sales
1 in East Corner
$10,000 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
Marvin Gaye Park
Marvin Gaye Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
Marvin Gaye Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Woody Ward Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Kelly Miller Recreation Center
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Harris Recreation Center
- Soccer
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Corner | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East Corner Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Corner, Washington sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Corner, Washington over the last 12 months is $295,900, down 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$310,000
Median Sale Price
$295,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$295,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$160
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
307
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1945
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,437
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,192
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
638
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
929
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613
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
1,811
Median Age
40
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,250
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,842
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.9%
College Graduates
36.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
51.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
69
/ 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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