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Space, value and location draw buyers to Good Hope
Good Hope is a quiet residential pocket of Southeast Washington, just east of the Anacostia River and less than 10 miles from Downtown DC. The neighborhood is known for its leafy streets, single-family homes with yards and a slower pace that feels more suburban than most of the city. New shops and restaurants at Skyland Town Center have added everyday convenience close to home, while parks and trails in just about every direction give residents plenty of room to get outside. With prices that still come in below the citywide median, Good Hope draws buyers looking for space and value without straying far from the rest of the city.
You'll find detached Colonial Revival-style homes in Southeast Washington's Good Hope neighborhood.
Where to find detached homes with yards in Southeast DC
Detached single-family homes come in a mix of styles. Colonial Revival, Cape Cod and Tudor Revival are the most common, with a few Craftsman-inspired bungalows scattered in. Most were built in the early to mid-20th century and sit on lots with fenced-in backyards, giving you more space and privacy than you'd get in many city neighborhoods. Off-street parking is another suburban perk for many residents. Homes typically sell from the high $400,000s to the mid-$700,000s. Closer to Skyland Town Center, new townhomes start in the high $500,000s and go up to the high $600,000s. A handful of apartment buildings near the town center round out the mix, giving Good Hope a blend of owners and renters.
Good Hope's median sale price lands in the low $600,000s, just below the citywide median and right in line with nearby Hillcrest. It's one of the pricier neighborhoods on this side of the river, but you'll still pay less than you would in similar-feeling communities across the Anacostia like Brookland. As local Realtor Jerry Johnson puts it, “Good Hope offers one of the last truly affordable areas in the Southeast for buyers. Homes that are in good condition sell quickly.”
Getting around Good Hope without a Metro stop in the neighborhood
Good Hope doesn't have a Metro station, but you've got plenty of Metrobus routes to work with. You can catch a bus to Anacostia Station for the Green Line or Benning Road Station for the Blue and Silver lines. Both stations are less than 5 miles away. For drivers, Pennsylvania Avenue connects to the Anacostia Freeway and the Capital Beltway, and it carries you over the river toward downtown. That 6-mile drive downtown usually takes anywhere from 20 to 50 minutes, depending on traffic. Capital Bikeshare stations dot the neighborhood, too. Good Hope is also convenient for trips into Maryland and Northern Virginia, with Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport less than 10 miles away in Arlington.
Public schools and citywide lottery options serve local families
The District of Columbia Public Schools system serves Good Hope. Neighborhood schools include Anne Beers Elementary School, which earns a B-minus rating from Niche and runs an outdoor learning garden in partnership with FRESHFARM FoodPrints, where students grow, cook and learn about fresh produce. The district offers school choice through the My School DC lottery, which allows families to apply for placement at district and public charter schools across the city.
Parks, trails and green spaces give Good Hope its leafy feel
Tree-lined streets and outdoor spaces are a big part of Good Hope's charm. “One more thing you can't overlook about Good Hope is that it has well-tended green space in just about every direction,” Johnson says. “People really enjoy the look and feel of this neighborhood.” Trails, parks and rec centers are all close by, including:
Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail, where locals run, bike and walk their dogs
Skyland Town Center Community Park, a new outdoor space with a natural playground
Hillcrest Recreation Center, with a playground, a spray park and an indoor gym
Fort Stanton Park, which has basketball and tennis courts, a pool and an urban farm
Anacostia Park, a riverfront green space with trails, a boat ramp and more
Anacostia Park is a riverfront green space near Good Hope.
Bikers enjoy riding down the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail.
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Walk to Skyland Town Center, with more shopping and dining close by
Skyland Town Center has brought a mixed-use hub of shops, restaurants and services to Good Hope, so you can run errands right in the neighborhood. The development is still wrapping up its final phase as of mid-2026, but stores and restaurants are already open for business. In a typical week, you might head to the town center and:
Pick up groceries at Lidl
Run errands at CVS
Get a haircut at Like That Barbershop
Grab a quick bite at &pizza
Sip a coffee at Starbucks
You're also right across the street from Good Hope Marketplace, where Safeway anchors a mix of everyday shops and casual restaurants. And when you want a bigger night out, Navy Yard is just across the river. It's close enough to catch a Nats game, grab dinner along the waterfront or explore The Yards without a long trip back home.
Mezeh is one of several fast-casual restaurants in Skyland Town Center.
In Skyland Town Center, Good Hope residents head to Starbucks for coffee.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Good Hope
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Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Good Hope Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Good Hope, Washington sell after 73 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Good Hope, Washington over the last 12 months is $635,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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