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Eckington

Eckington

$713,008 Average Value
$239 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Cool Washington, D.C. neighborhood with a mix of old and new

Young families walk their kids to school, pet owners take their dogs out to play at Alethia Tanner Park, and young professionals kick back and enjoy a beer at Lost Generation Brewing Company in Eckington, an urban neighborhood in northeast Washington, D.C. “It’s an up-and-coming, affordable neighborhood with people from all walks of life,” says Ashk Adamiyatt, a local real estate agent at RLAH Real Estate. “I’ve known people who’ve lived there for 40 years, and they’re the most wonderful neighbors you could ever expect. They’re all friendly. They love the neighborhood, and they like the improvements that have been done there.”
Eckington is an urban neighborhood of Washington, DC located in the northeast.
Eckington is an urban neighborhood of Washington, DC located in the northeast.
Most of the homes in Eckington are row homes like these on Todd Pl NE.
Most of the homes in Eckington are row homes like these on Todd Pl NE.
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Renovated row homes and condos

Eckington has a mix of renovated duplexes and row homes from the early 1900s and recently built condos and apartment buildings. “The row homes give you access to a backyard and parking, which I think is one reason that neighborhood is so popular,” Adamiyatt says. He also explains that many developers have bought up homes to do extensive renovations and sometimes convert them into multi-unit dwellings. “They redo row homes to have modern, open floor plans,” Adamiyatt says. Going for between $750,000 and $1.5 million, row homes with modern interiors often have colorful, freshly painted exteriors, fenced-in backyards, and original details like dormer windows and pointed spires. Two-bedroom condo units go for between $500,000 and $700,000.
A row of refurbished multi unit condo buildings on 2nd St NE in Eckington.
A row of refurbished multi unit condo buildings on 2nd St NE in Eckington.
A row homes with a porch on Summit Pl NE in Eckington.
A row homes with a porch on Summit Pl NE in Eckington.
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Alethia Tanner Park, MBT Trail and the Bouldering Project

Alethia Tanner Park opened in 2020 and is a popular gathering spot in Eckington, surrounded by apartment complexes. Murals add color to the area, featuring a lawn, playground equipment with shades and a dog park. “It’s a very pet-friendly neighborhood. A lot of people buy a place in a high-rise condo, and it’s important to them that they’re allowed to have pets. The dog park helps a lot towards that goal,” Adamiyatt says. The dog park and Alethia Tanner Park are also along the Metropolitan Branch Trail, an 8-mile paved pedestrian and bike trail that runs through D.C. to Silver Spring, MD. The Bouldering Project, a climbing and multi-purpose gym, is also in Eckington. “We always have people coming in from Virginia, Maryland, and definitely D.C., especially Eckington because we’re one of the closest gyms in the surrounding area,” says Mark Regini, Operations Supervisor at the facility.
The Metropolitan Branch Trail runs through Eckington, connecting the neighborhood.
The Metropolitan Branch Trail runs through Eckington, connecting the neighborhood.
Alethia Tanner Park is a green gemstone in an otherwise city-bound neighborhood.
Alethia Tanner Park is a green gemstone in an otherwise city-bound neighborhood.
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Union Market is just across New York Avenue

Union Market is just across New York Avenue from Eckington. This sprawling open-air marketplace with over 50 merchants attracts tourists and locals looking to grab a quick lunch, savor a coffee and pastry with old friends, or peruse goods from local artists and vendors. The Union Market District also has a Trader Joe’s for grocery runs. Eckington locals can take a quick detour off the Metropolitan Branch Trail to hang out and enjoy a glass of wine or beer on tap at Lost Generation Brewing Company or spend dinner and late nights at The Pub & The People, an intimate bar with exposed brick off North Capitol Street.
Bring you best friend to hang out at Lost Generation Brewing Co. in Eckington.
Bring you best friend to hang out at Lost Generation Brewing Co. in Eckington.
Eckington residents can shop for groceries at Trader Joe's in nearby NoMa.
Eckington residents can shop for groceries at Trader Joe's in nearby NoMa.
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Events at Alethia Tanner Park

Alethia Tanner Park hosts community events in Eckington, including weekly movie nights on the lawn in the spring and fall and Eckington Day in October. Eckington Day brings the neighborhood together to check out local artists and businesses on the lawn and listen to live music. The neighboring Union Market District also hosts events almost daily, including rooftop bingo, community yoga, FreshFarm Farmers Market on Sundays and weekly live music on Thursdays.
Enjoy free outdoor movies under the stars every Wednesday at Alethia Tanner Park in Eckington.
Enjoy free outdoor movies under the stars every Wednesday at Alethia Tanner Park in Eckington.
Get Cookies, produce and more at the NoMa Farmers Market in Eckington.
Get Cookies, produce and more at the NoMa Farmers Market in Eckington.
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District of Columbia Public Schools serve Eckington

Students in Eckington often attend Langley Elementary School, which earned a B-minus from Niche, and McKinley Middle School, which earned a C-plus. Students may continue to C-rated Dunbar High School or McKinley Technology High School, a B-plus-rated public charter school. McKinley Technology High School is a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School where students complete STEM tracks, including biotechnology, information technology or engineering, over their four years at the school.
Mckinley Middle School is part of a large campus in Eckington also encompassing the highschool.
Mckinley Middle School is part of a large campus in Eckington also encompassing the highschool.
McKinley Technology High School receives a B+ from Niche and has a large, impressive campus.
McKinley Technology High School receives a B+ from Niche and has a large, impressive campus.
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Howard University, Gallaudet University and downtown D.C. nearby

Adamiyatt explains that many people walk, bike, or take the Metro downtown to work. The Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood and NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Avenue Metro stations around Eckington connect residents with the Red Line to downtown D.C. Howard University is less than 1 mile northwest, and Gallaudet University, a preeminent school for deaf and hard of hearing students, is about 1 mile southeast. Eckington is bordered on the west by North Capitol Street, a busy road leading directly south to the Capitol Building, about 2 miles away. Eckington’s CAP Index Score is a 6 out of 10, indicating a higher risk of crime compared to the national average, with the risk of robbery in the neighborhood coming in at a 9 out of 10.
Eckington residents can take the short walk to the Rhode Island Ave Metro stop to get downtown
Eckington residents can take the short walk to the Rhode Island Ave Metro stop to get downtown
Gallaudet University for the deaf lies on the eastern side of Eckington.
Gallaudet University for the deaf lies on the eastern side of Eckington.
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WMATA Brentwood Rail Yard

North Capitol Street divides Eckington from the neighborhood of Bloomingdale on the west, and the WMATA Brentwood Rail Yard borders Eckington on the east. The Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood station in the neighborhood’s northeast corner runs through the Railyard. Trains run from 5 AM to midnight during the week and 7 AM to midnight on weekends, which can be noisy.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

13 min drive

Bus

3rd St NE & Randolph Pl NE

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4th St NE & Todd Pl NE

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4th St NE & W St NE

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Florida Ave NE & 2nd St NE

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3rd St NE & Seaton Pl NE

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R St NE & Eckington Pl NE

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2nd St NE & R St NE

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Eckington US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 9 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Eckington Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$423,500
Median Sale Price
$490,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$490,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$299,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
64
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$239

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,481
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1918
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,864
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,631
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,108
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
657
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,178

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
7,755
Median Age
36
Population Density
36 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$100,078
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$131,709

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.8%
College Graduates
72.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.6%
% Population in Labor Force
85.3%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''

Area Factors

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

82 / 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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