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The hilly homes in the Palisades
Perched on the hilly, sloped streets of the Palisades area, residents of Kent are only about five blocks from the churning Potomac River. This residential community developed after the Civil War and up until the 1940s. There are no businesses within the neighborhood, but nearby MacArthur Boulevard has several dining options. The popular shopping district of Georgetown is a couple of miles east, accessible by car or bike. “It's kind of it's a step-up neighborhood for a lot of people where they begin more downtown, and then they end up moving farther out,” says Realtor Ben Roth of Washington Fine Properties. “People want more yard when they're trying to make that transition out here.”
Enjoy modern living in Kent's contemporary houses.
Enjoy modern living in Kent's contemporary houses.
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Battery Kemble Park for history and leisure
Palisades Rec Center hosts a playground and 60-foot softball diamond, as well as a splash park for the humid, D.C. summers. Kent residents can walk to Battery Kemble Park, which forms the neighborhood's eastern border. Battery Kemble was part of Northwest D.C.'s Civil War-era defenses, built-in 1862. In case of invasion, the position had two-hundred-pound cannons aimed toward Chain Bridge and the Virginia border. The cannons are still in good condition, and history buffs can explore the space strolling down the park's forested Battery Kemble Trail. Potomac Palisades Parkway, a lesser-known park with a dense, shady tree canopy, sits just across MacArthur Boulevard. Hikers can climb across large rocks to the other side of Maddox Branch, a creek flowing out from the Potomac. A stone's throw from the creek is Fletcher's Cove, which has access to the Capitol Crescent Trail and the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath. Fletcher's Cove offers bike rentals for the trails and kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards and rowboats for the Potomac River. They also have a Tackle Shack and a fishing area for anglers to catch channel catfish or bass. It’s rare to find a fishing spot in the nation's capital, which makes Fletcher's Cove even more valuable as a community institution.
Kent residents can take a peaceful moment away from the city life on the river.
Kent residents can stay active and score a few goals at Palisades Park soccer field.
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Prewar Colonials with new custom homes among the trees
Home values in Kent range from $1.3 million to well over $2.2 million. Much of the homes from the neighborhood's original developments from the 1920s through World War II are still available, taking Colonial-inspired styles. The neighborhood's east side has newer custom homes, usually with geometric modernist and New Traditional styles. Residential lots tend to come with plenty of trees, as zoning bylaws have preserved the foliage that adorns the local streets. There's a mix of on-street parking and straight driveways with attached garages for many homes. Robert Hryniewicki with HRLS Partners and TTR Sotheby's International Realty says, “One of my favorite streets of all time is located in Kent, and it is very tree-lined. Lowell Street commands one of the highest prices per square foot of land value in the entire capital region.”
Federal houses are easily found around Kent.
Beautiful and timeless Dutch Colonials can be found throughout Kent.
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Top rated city schools and one of the district's newest institutions
D.C. Public Schools serve Kent's youth for education. Students here are zoned to attend Key Elementary and Hardy Middle School, both of which have A-minus overall ratings from Niche. Students can end their grade-school journey at MacArthur High, one of D.C. Public Schools' newest institutions. It opened its doors in August 2023 and hasn't received a Niche score yet. Private options are all around the city, including D.C. River School, just east of Kent. River School educates students from Pre-K through 3rd grade, challenging them to think critically and work collaboratively with their peers.
Hardy Middle School is a comprehensive 6th through 8th grade school.
Key Elementary School faithfully serves the children of Kent and the surrounding areas.
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Claudio's Table offers Italian, and Chen's Gourmet has Chinese takeout
MacArthur Boulevard hosts a corridor of global cuisines, from fast-casual to fine dining options. The closest restaurant to Kent is Claudio's Table, which serves authentic Italian dishes like branzino and focaccia and unique entrees like smoked salmon pizza for brunch. Further east is Chen's Gourmet, serving Chinese carryout entrees for lunch or dinner on the go. It offers Lo mein, crispy beef, and even Kung Pao "veggie chicken" as a vegan-friendly dish. There's a Safeway for groceries less than 2 miles west on Macarthur Boulevard, just across the Maryland border. Mimi's Convenience is a neighborhood institution serving basic snacks, wine, and beer. Folks head to Mimi's for their variety of deli sandwiches for breakfast and lunch, from bagels with cream cheese and avocado burritos to hot steak and cheese subs or Italian cold-cut hoagies.
Grab a bite and enjoy the patio for a nice evening at Et Voila.
Come into Claudio’s Table a well prepared Italian but informal restaurant in Kent.
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The Crescent Trail leads to Georgetown, while MacArthur Boulevard leads Downtown
Hryniewicki says, "The other beauty of the neighborhood is [that] it's halfway to wherever you're going, whether that’s Downtown, Dulles Airport or Bethesda." Commuters working with the major employers in Downtown D.C. can take a 5-mile drive east along MacArthur Boulevard or Massachusetts Avenue NW. Dulles International Airport is 20 miles west while Ronald Reagan Airport is 7 miles east of home. Residents are also a couple of blocks away from the Maryland border. They can quickly reach Montgomery County employers and retail via MacArthur Boulevard or take Chain Bridge to explore northern Virginia. The nearest rail access is the Tenleytown—AU metro station, just 2 miles north of Kent. Cyclists can reach Georgetown after a 15-minute bike ride along the Capitol Crescent Trail, avoiding D.C. traffic entirely.
Bikers crossing the Arizona Avenue bridge on the Capitol Crescent Trail in nearby Palisades.
Fletchers Cove is popular for bikers and trail enthusiasts.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Kent
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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Crime Score
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Kent Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kent, Washington sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Kent, Washington over the last 12 months is $2,397,500, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This stunning, newly constructed single-family home is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, bathed in natural light and offering captivating views. Thoughtfully built with meticulous attention to detail, it features a spacious open floor plan highlighted by soaring 12-foot ceilings, wide-plank oak flooring, and tall, solid-core wood doors. The open gourmet kitchen is a showstopper, boasting
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NEW PRICE! WHAT A STEAL!Situated on a quiet tree-lined street in DC's sought-after Kent neighborhood, this spectacular TWO BEDROOM ONE BATH PLUS DEN, SEMI-DETACHED HOME is available for immediate move-in. The home is at the end of the cul-de-sac street. The main level boasts an ideal layout, with a spacious living room, leading directly to a separate dining room, ideal for
An architectural triumph in Washington, DC’s prestigious Kent/Palisades enclave, this exceptional detached residence by CIMA Design and Build redefines refined city living. Seamlessly blending sophistication with modern luxury, the home offers over 5,600 square feet of thoughtfully curated design, perfectly positioned within one of the city’s most coveted neighborhoods. A grand entry welcomes you
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