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Kenilworth

Kenilworth

Neighborhood in Washington, District of Columbia

District of Columbia 20019

$443,265 Average Value
$297 Average Price per Sq Ft
The Anacostia River Trail is a multipurpose path that runs through Kenilworth.
The Anacostia River Trail is a multipurpose path that runs through Kenilworth.

Parkside living within the District

Dominated by the public housing complex of Kenilworth Courts and the expansive marshland of Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens, the neighborhood of Kenilworth sits tucked on the border of Maryland. "Access to public transportation, recent new bike trails, relatively low housing prices, and of course the beauty of lilies and lotus makes Kenilworth a desirable location for new housing," notes Joe Lapp, past resident and writer of 'A DC Neighborhood by the Anacostia River'. The Park and Aquatic Gardens are a flurry of activity throughout the spring and summer season, and are a center for activity for residents, offering quiet refuge only minutes from downtown Washington D.C. Getting to downtown is made easier thanks to the ease of bicycling and access to Washington’s Metro system, with service across the capitol.

Limited inventory means homes move fast

Parked under shade trees, passenger vehicles line the streets of Kenilworth. The fenced yards set the homes of the neighborhood back from the sidewalks, homes that cover a wide range of influences, from brick bungalows and raised ranch-style homes to flat-fronted, vinyl-sided Federal revival houses. This includes single-family units, as well as semi-detached and duplexes. With the aforementioned housing complex and park, the housing inventory is fairly limited, with only a handful of homes going on the market each year. With a median price of $445,000, the majority of homes sell for between $400,000 and $550,000.
Several federal-style houses can be found throughout the Kenilworth neighborhood of DC.
Several federal-style houses can be found throughout the Kenilworth neighborhood of DC.
Multifamily homes are less the norm than single-family homes in Kenilworth.
Multifamily homes are less the norm than single-family homes in Kenilworth.
Traditional ranch-style homes are a common sight in the Kenilworth neighborhood.
Traditional ranch-style homes are a common sight in the Kenilworth neighborhood.
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Kenilworth is located on the eastern bank of the Anacostia River also known as ward 7.
Kenilworth is located on the eastern bank of the Anacostia River also known as ward 7.

Fulfilling the DC Promise

Thanks to the DC Promise Neighborhood Initiative, children may attend school throughout the city. For students who stay within the area, they might attend Thomas Elementary School for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, which gets a grade of C-minus from Niche. From there, students move on to Kelly Miller Middle School that is graded a C by Niche. H.D. Woodson High School offers the NAF program for information technology and computer science, as well as a STEM thread of education, and is graded a C-minus by Niche. The school is known for being a football powerhouse, with 10 DCIAA football championships since 2001 as well as alumni who have played in the NFL.

Diverse eatery options and big box convenience across the Anacostia

Kenilworth itself doesn’t have shopping or dining within its borders, but just to the south, the East River Park shopping mall features a Safeway for groceries, a CVS, and a range of dining options from national chains including Papa Johns and McDonald’s, to locally owned Eclectic Cafe and Sharks Fish & Chicken. Crossing the Anacostia takes residents to the Shops at Dakota Crossing, with big box stores including Costco and Lowe’s.
Eclectic Cafe brings caribbean vibes to the Kenilworth Neighborhood.
Eclectic Cafe brings caribbean vibes to the Kenilworth Neighborhood.
Stop by Sharks Plaza for the popular fish dinner at Sharks Fish and Chicken.
Stop by Sharks Plaza for the popular fish dinner at Sharks Fish and Chicken.
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Washington Metro takes residents across the city

With numerous bus stops along Kenilworth Avenue as well as the Deanwood station for the Metro Line just across the freeway and accessible by footbridge, Kenilworth is served well by public transit, and many residents can get around the city without a vehicle for daily errands and travels. Washington Hospital is 8 miles or so to the west of the neighborhood and is the closest option for residents seeking emergency treatment. Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport is 9 miles south, offering national and international flights.

A place to live and learn

Kenilworth Recreation Center is less than a half mile away, and features D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation’s largest fitness center. The center is replete with a boxing room, a demonstration kitchen, a gymnasium and an outdoor pool. Built with sustainability in mind, it features a green roof, an electric vehicle charging station and a bike repair station. Programs at the center include Young Ladies on the Rise and seniors’ events.
The Kenilworth Recreation Center is part of the Whitlock Elementary School in Kenilworth.
The Kenilworth Recreation Center is part of the Whitlock Elementary School in Kenilworth.
The Kenilworth Recreation Center in the Kenilworth neighborhood is full of color and life.
The Kenilworth Recreation Center in the Kenilworth neighborhood is full of color and life.
The demo kitchen at the Kenilworth Rec Center allows Kenilworth residents to test their skills.
The demo kitchen at the Kenilworth Rec Center allows Kenilworth residents to test their skills.
The boxing room is one of the most popular features of the Kenilworth Recreation Center.
The boxing room is one of the most popular features of the Kenilworth Recreation Center.
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A unique park right on the doorstep

Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens takes up a major percentage of the land in the neighborhood. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the park covers nearly 700 acres of land and is the only national park devoted to aquatic plant life. The park sees peak activity from May until August, which is blooming season for the lotuses and lilies. Residents make their way to the park to take in the peacefulness and rejuvenate.
In late summer look for beaver dams in the center of the Aquatic Gardens in Kenilworth.
In late summer look for beaver dams in the center of the Aquatic Gardens in Kenilworth.
Great Blue Herons can be found stalking the trails of the Aquatic Gardens in Kenilworth.
Great Blue Herons can be found stalking the trails of the Aquatic Gardens in Kenilworth.
The ponds at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Kenilworth were purchased in the 1880s.
The ponds at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Kenilworth were purchased in the 1880s.
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Fresh food and flowery festivals

From June through late November, the recreation center hosts a FRESHFARM farmers market, where local farmers bring their crops, baked goods and more to sell to the local community. In Kenilworth Park, the Lotus and Water Lily Festival every July spreads activity across four weekends. Locals and tourists alike flock to paint flowers from the garden, swing under the rhythm of steel drums and sharpen their yogi techniques. The nearby Anacostia Riverwalk Trail is home to the annual Water Lily 5K, a non-competitive event where residents represent their communities in a journey along the trail.
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    (888) 963-3319

    9 Total Sales

    1 in Kenilworth

    $525,000 Price

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    Wendy Vasquez

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    Smart Realty, LLC

    (301) 215-3411

    35 Total Sales

    1 in Kenilworth

    $520,000 Price

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  • Millissa Lee

    Millissa Lee

    Samson Properties

    (202) 933-1546

    51 Total Sales

    2 in Kenilworth

    $220K - $225K Price Range

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  • Kathy Mason

    Kathy Mason

    Capital Area Realtors of DC

    (571) 200-5158

    50 Total Sales

    2 in Kenilworth

    $120K - $135K Price Range

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    Tracie Honemond

    Keller Williams Capital Properties

    (240) 557-8540

    26 Total Sales

    1 in Kenilworth

    $520,500 Price

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    Anabel Hering

    Samson Properties

    (202) 980-2953

    57 Total Sales

    1 in Kenilworth

    $100,000 Price

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

19 min drive

Bus

Kenilworth Ave NE & Douglas St NE

Bus

Kenilworth Ave NE & Quarles St NE

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Kenilworth US
Homicide 10 4
Sexual Assault 9 4
Assault with Weapon 9 4
Robbery 10 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Kenilworth Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Kenilworth, Washington sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Kenilworth, Washington over the last 12 months is $530,000, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$530,000
Median Sale Price
$530,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$530,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$297

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
119
Median Year Built
1945
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,388
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,307
Median Age
36
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$34,404
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,508

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.3%
College Graduates
27.9%
Advanced Degrees
5.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
54.9%
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®

60 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

65 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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