Hawthorne
Suburban Neighborhood in Washington, District of Columbia
District of Columbia 20015
$1 million ranch homes
Unlike some high-end D.C. neighborhoods, Hawthorne isn’t known for large estates. Some of the earliest homes were colonial-style houses built in the ‘40s, but ranch homes constructed in the ‘50s are most common. In recent years, contemporary-style houses have been added along Oregon Avenue. Three-bedroom homes start around $1 million, and homebuyers may pay $1.6 million for homes with four-plus bedrooms or amenities such as swimming pools. Smith says the most expensive home sold in the neighborhood fetched $3.2 million, though it was newer and featured a bigger lot than most houses in Hawthorne. The CAP Index Crime Score is a 1 out of 10, with 10 indicating highest crime. The neighborhood crime score is lower than the national average of 4.Golfing and jogging at Rock Creek Park
Roughly half the neighborhood is covered by Rock Creek Park. Visitors to the national park can hike or cycle 32 miles of trails, check out the nature center or explore an 1800s mill. Portions of Beach Drive, a road that runs alongside Rock Creek, are closed to traffic, making it ideal for runs or bike rides, Smith explains. “You’re running with the woods on either side, and there are no cars coming through.” Due to the park’s size, Hawthorne residents would most likely need to drive to Rock Creek Park Golf Course, a public nine-hole course. Pinehurst Parkway Park, a skinny green space with a basketball hoop and a 4-mile trail, forms the neighborhood’s southern boundary.Lafayette Elementary School gets a grade of A
Hawthorne is within the District of Columbia Public Schools system, graded a B by Niche. Students have to travel to surrounding neighborhoods for classes, starting with Lafayette Elementary School. Graded an A-minus, Lafayette Elementary pairs its academic curriculum with the Peace of Mind program, which teaches children to manage their emotions and treat peers with compassion. Students progress to Deal Middle School and Jackson-Reed High School, both of which receive As. Two miles away, students can enroll in International Baccalaureate programs at District of Columbia International School, a public charter school for sixth through 12th graders that scores an A-plus.Annual block party
Hawthorne’s signature event is an annual block party in July with food and ice cream. The party is a testament to how close neighbors become in the cloistered community, Smith says. “Not every neighborhood has stuff like that.” Rock Creek Park keeps a busy calendar, with rangers giving talks about the park’s plants and wildlife and the planetarium screening occasional films.Bus stops along Oregon Avenue
The nearest Metro train station is 2 miles away in Friendship Heights, but a Metro bus line stops along Oregon Avenue. Riders can take it to shops and restaurants on Connecticut Avenue or in the Tenleytown neighborhood. By car, it’s 6 miles to downtown and 11 miles to Capitol Hill. The neighborhood is 3 miles from Interstate 495, Washington, D.C.’s Beltway.Shops, eateries located outside Hawthorne
Residents have to drive outside of the neighborhood to reach restaurants or stores. One of the closest businesses is Broad Branch Market a mile and a half away. The century-old grocer sells basic produce, carries a sizeable wine selection and runs a deli. Less than 2 miles from Hawthorne, Connecticut Avenue offers a walkable strip of shopfronts housing small bistros, a toy store and a record shop. On the avenue, locals can also catch movies at Avalon Theatre, which opened in 1923, and take care of shopping at Safeway supermarket.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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LaCrisha Butler
LaCrisha Butler
ButlerCook Real Estate
(202) 949-2655
27 Total Sales
1 in Hawthorne
$1,130,000 Price
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Sharyn Ahmad
Sharyn Ahmad
RE/MAX Realty Group
(301) 857-4885
93 Total Sales
1 in Hawthorne
$1,080,000 Price
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J.P. Montalvan
J.P. Montalvan
Responds QuicklyCompass
(240) 221-5229
168 Total Sales
1 in Hawthorne
$1,080,000 Price
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Coley Reed
Coley Reed
Responds QuicklyLong & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 541-5272
579 Total Sales
2 in Hawthorne
$984K - $1.6M Price Range
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Valerie Bluestein
Valerie Bluestein
Responds QuicklyLong & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(301) 381-2711
22 Total Sales
1 in Hawthorne
$984,000 Price
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Wendy Banner
Wendy Banner
Responds QuicklyLong & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 261-1798
545 Total Sales
1 in Hawthorne
$980,000 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
Shepherd Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Playground
Rock Creek Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Events
Pinehurst Parkway Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Rock Creek Park Holly Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Rock Creek Trail Juniper Trailhead
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Marvin Caplan Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hawthorne | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hawthorne Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hawthorne, Washington sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Hawthorne, Washington over the last 12 months is $1,382,500, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,382,500
Median Sale Price
$1,382,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,382,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$417
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
269
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1951
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,505
Above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 1512 - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
701
Median Age
48
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$248,765
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$247,276
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.4%
College Graduates
70.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
42.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36
/ 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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