Ressie Wallace Wilson
RE/MAX Allegiance
(877) 451-5957
77 Total Sales
1 in Fort Davis
$330,000 Price
Fort Davis
Neighborhood in Washington, District of Columbia
District of Columbia 20019, 20020
Where the famous Pennsylvania Avenue meets the Southeast border of D.C. sits Fort Davis, a historic corner of the city that offers the kind of amenities more often found 50 miles outside of a major city, rather than 5 miles.
“It’s a choice area of D.C. because of the lifestyle it offers,” says realtor Jeff Ganz of Century 21 Redwood Realty. “There’s a lot of access to parks, but you’re still close to downtown.”
Fort Davis is a narrow strip of quiet, crosshatched streets that stretches northeast between the border of D.C. and a string of urban parks positively brimming with both greenery and history. Wide sidewalks lined with mature and juvenile maple trees rise from grass dividers that run alongside rows of large, sloped front lawns. Peeking out from behind the trees are a vast collection of 1940s-era row homes and colonial revivals. While some of these homes have updated interiors and modern appliances, Ganz says that many of the homes in Fort Davis are older, “so buyers should be prepared to deal with all that comes from that.” Some are newer builds however, meaning the price range can be very wide; the current median for homes in Fort Davis sits around $400,000 but some get listed for just under $1 million.
Students in Fort Davis attend Anne Beers Elementary before moving on to Sousa Middle School. Once they reach Anacostia New Tech High School, students can enroll in their Public Leadership Academy, a National Academy Fund program that prepares students for careers in law, government, and emergency management. Parents seeking private school options have several to choose from both in the neighborhood and nearby.
The neighborhood’s centerpiece is the Fort Davis Recreation Center, which hosts many youth sports leagues throughout the year, such as flag football, baseball, and basketball. The center also has a tennis court, playground, indoor gym, and studio rooms for dance classes. But if you need a bit more space to spread out, the historic 400-acre Fort Dupont Park abuts the neighborhood to the northwest and provides a wealth of activities for locals to enjoy. This used to be the site of Fort Dupont – one of the six Civil War Defenses of Washington that were built to protect D.C. from southeastern attacks during the American Civil War. Visitors can immerse themselves in this history, or just take in the sights and sounds of wild turkeys crossing the nature trail. There’s even a free community garden and amphitheater, which has hosted a concert series since 1972.
If you need a change of scenery but still want history and nature, simply hop on the Fort Circle Hiker-Biker trail. This 7-mile passageway runs through the woods all the way from Fort Stanton in the south to Fort Mahan in the north and makes stops at each of the Civil War forts lying between. On an early morning ride, split off at Ridge Road for breakfast at the White Corner Restaurant, which serves hot stacks of pancakes every day of the week except for Sunday. If you’re looking to eat in or hit a drive-thru, the Coral Hills Shopping Center is a short drive away, offering hungry stomachs a grocery store and some fast-food options. Getting into the city doesn’t take long, but will require a vehicle, as the closest metro station is roughly 3 miles away.
Whether you’re looking to hit the town or spend the day near home, Fort Davis offers its own special corner of D.C. without sacrificing proximity to one of the country’s most vibrant metropolitan areas.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ressie Wallace Wilson
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O'Ranti Robinson
O'Ranti Robinson
EXP Realty, LLC
(240) 292-8896
91 Total Sales
1 in Fort Davis
$255,000 Price
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Yolanda Muckle
Yolanda Muckle
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 363-1736
124 Total Sales
1 in Fort Davis
$220,000 Price
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Ernestine Williams
Ernestine Williams
Keller Williams Preferred Properties
(888) 861-2335
23 Total Sales
1 in Fort Davis
$220,000 Price
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Melvin Yates
Melvin Yates
EXP Realty, LLC
(202) 318-2601
77 Total Sales
2 in Fort Davis
$275K - $585K Price Range
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Sur-Raun Calloway
Sur-Raun Calloway
KW Metro Center
(301) 923-4554
53 Total Sales
1 in Fort Davis
$142,000 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
Woody Ward Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Fort Dupont Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Hillcrest Recreation Center
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Fort Davis Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Ridge Road Community Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Benning Terrace Recreation Center
- Basketball
- Football
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fort Davis | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fort Davis Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fort Davis, Washington sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Fort Davis, Washington over the last 12 months is $350,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$385,000
Median Sale Price
$350,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$400,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$385,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$239
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
996
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Median Year Built
1947
Months of Supply
6.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,280
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,120
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
691
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
630
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 211 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 3pm
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Sunday, Jun 151 - 4pm
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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,668
Median Age
44
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,456
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,153
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.6%
College Graduates
17.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.5%
% Population in Labor Force
70.7%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Fort Dupont
Home of the popular Fort Dupont Summer Concert Series
Dupont Park
A park-adjacent residential community in Southwest D.C.
Hillcrest
Modern and historic homes reside along green hillsides in Southeast Washington
Fairfax Village
Natural beauty and plenty of green space in Southeast Washington
Benning Ridge
A suburban city neighborhood east of Anacostia River, beside two Civil War parks
Coral Hills
Prince George's County homes on rolling hills by the D.C. border
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