$328,164Average Value$93Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
In Knox Hill, homes typically sell for less than the citywide median.
Why Washington buyers choose Knox Hill for lower-priced homes
Knox Hill is a small residential neighborhood in Southeast Washington. Brick rowhomes and apartment buildings line leafy streets, and a steady wave of investment has brought renovated properties to the community. Comparative affordability is a big part of Knox Hill's appeal. The median sale price is in the lower $200,000s, well below the citywide median, making it a popular pick for buyers who want to spend less without straying too far from the action. Downtown DC is less than 10 miles away, just across the Anacostia River.
Renter-heavy market with home prices below the citywide median
This is a renter-friendly neighborhood, but there are options for buyers, too. Classic rowhomes are the norm, along with a mix of semi-detached twin homes. Fully detached single-family houses are less common, though a few are scattered throughout Knox Hill. Most properties date to the mid-1900s, and many have been renovated over the years.
You won't find many Washington neighborhoods with a median sale price in the lower $200,000s. That's more affordable than in neighboring Woodland and Douglass. Inventory is limited by the neighborhood's small size, and when homes do come on the market, they tend to move fast. “This neighborhood offers one of the last truly affordable areas in Southeast D.C. for homebuyers,” says Jerry Johnson, a local Realtor with Re/Max Allegiance. “Homes that are in good condition sell quickly.”
A typical rowhome in the Knox Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Rowhomes are the bulk of the properties located in Knox Hill.
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Getting around Knox Hill and commuting to Downtown DC
Knox Hill can be a convenient spot for commuters. It borders Suitland Parkway, which connects to the Anacostia Freeway and Capital Beltway for trips across Washington, Maryland and Northern Virginia. The roughly 7-mile drive downtown usually takes 15 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic. MetroBus routes connect Knox Hill to the Green Line’s Anacostia Metro station and beyond. “The neighborhood is also convenient to so much,” Johnson says. “The Nationals ballpark, the river, the interstate … and you’re right on the border of Maryland and Virginia as well.” Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is less than 10 miles away in Arlington, and Washington Dulles International Airport is roughly 30 miles from home.
Public and charter school options for Knox Hill students
Knox Hill is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools system. Garfield Elementary School, John Hayden Johnson Middle School and Ballou Senior High School serve half the neighborhood, while Stanton Elementary School, Kramer Middle School and Anacostia High School serve the other half. Families can apply to other district and charter schools through the citywide My School DC lottery. Nearby charter options include KIPP DC Key Academy, which earns a B-plus rating from Niche and covers fifth through eighth grade in Benning Ridge.
John Hayden Johnson Middle School serves the Knox Hill area.
Students in Knox Hill might attend Anacostia High School.
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From Fort Stanton Park to the Hillcrest Recreation Center
Green spaces are close to Knox Hill, so residents don’t have to go far to get outside. Parks, recreation centers and trails near the neighborhood include:
Fort Stanton Park, with a playground, pool, recreation center and sports courts
The Suitland Parkway Trail, a paved path for walking and biking along the highway
Hillcrest Recreation Center, which has a fitness center, spray park and garden
Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail, a popular hiking route linking Civil War sites
The Hillcrest Recreation Center has opportunities for indoor and outdoor fun.
Trails are a nice escape from city life in Southeast Washington.
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Knox Hill residents run errands at Giant in The Shops at Park Village.
Where residents shop and dine along Alabama Avenue Southeast
Most shops and restaurants are a short drive away on Alabama Avenue Southeast. A cluster of shopping centers there covers everyday errands and quick bites. Within a few miles of Knox Hill, you can shop and dine at:
Skyland Town Center, a mixed-use hub with Lidl, CVS, Starbucks and &Pizza
Good Hope Marketplace, which has Safeway and chains like Quickway Japanese Hibachi
The Shops at Park Village, with Giant Food, IHOP, Dunkin’ and Chipotle
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Knox Hill
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
10
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Knox Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Knox Hill, Washington sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Knox Hill, Washington over the last 12 months is $223,250, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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