Mahaning Heights
Affordable houses attract first-time buyers
Cottages and shotgun-style houses border the sidewalk-lined residential streets. Houses are often surrounded by trees and chain-link fences, often with stone or cement stairs connecting the sidewalks to houses on elevated tracts of land. Housing styles range from duplexes and multifamily homes to quaint bungalows with welcoming front porches. Many of the buildings are unadorned brick, but the occasional pastel paint job or eye-catching dormer window spruces up the streets.The homes in this neighborhood are generally considered more affordable than the DC average, particularly when considering the size. “It’s very much a place where residential properties are a decent size, and you still have that DC address,” Scott says. Single-family home prices range between $400,000 and $500,000, although some “fixer-upper” bungalows may sell for around $300,000. A standard brick rowhouse with a simple facade and level roof may sell for between $385,000 and $465,000. A renovated five-bedroom, single-family brick home may sell for more than $550,000.
Few shopping and dining options
Mahaning Heights currently has little commercial development within the neighborhood, although community groups are pushing for new businesses to be built in the area. The nearest grocery store is a Safeway in East River Shopping Center, which is less than one mile from the center of the neighborhood and provides residents with the essentials to fill their refrigerators and pantries. Convenience stores like the Loyal Market near Minnesota Avenue at the neighborhood’s western boundary offer a place for residents to stop and grab a few items on their way home from work. Minnesota Avenue also offers a scattering of casual take-out restaurants as well as fast-food chains. Eclectic Cafe, a Jamaican restaurant on Minnesota Avenue, serves traditional Caribbean dishes like curried chicken and oxtail.DC public schools serve Mahaning Heights
Students living in Mahaning Heights may attend one of four elementary schools, including Smothers Elementary School, which has an updated building that includes the addition of a cube-shaped wing and rooftop play space. The school has a C-minus grade on Niche. Sixth through eighth-grade students can join the competitive step team at Kelly Miller Middle School, which has a C rating. High schoolers may attend H.D. Woodson High, which has a C-minus on Niche and is housed in a three-level building that also serves as a community space. The neighborhood also includes a campus of Friendship Public Charter School, which offers rigorous academic programs for information technology and engineering, arts, and health sciences. The school also offers an Early College program where students take advanced placement classes and dual-enrollment courses and has a C-plus rating.Public amenities for learning and recreation
Manhaning Heights is home to Fort Mahan Park, the former site of an earthwork built to defend the area around Benning's Bridge across the Anacostia River. Today, the park is a popular destination for dog-walkers and residents seeking a quiet place to work out or just enjoy the natural setting. Community organizations often host clean-up events at the park, while the open fields and natural landscaping make it an ideal place for bird- or butterfly-watching.Other public amenities make the neighborhood inviting for residents. About a mile to the west, River Terrace Park is a popular recreational stop on the miles-long Anacostia Riverwalk trail. A playground, flower garden, and picnic area make this park along the river a prime destination for families. The Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library at the southern end of the neighborhood provides residents with access to computers, study rooms, meeting rooms and of course, books. The library hosts group story times, workforce training sessions, and stargazing meet-ups.
Public transit connects residents
The accessibility of the Mahaning Heights neighborhood makes it a prime location for commuters. The Minnesota Avenue Metro Station at the western end of the neighborhood gives residents access to the Orange Line, which runs west through downtown Washington, D.C. all the way to Vienna, Virginia. Bus stops along Benning Road to the south and N H Burroughs Avenue to the north can take residents around the area, but there are no bus stops within the heart of the neighborhood. Residents will have to travel into D.C. to access a full-service hospital, but the Unity Health Care group operates multiple clinics within one mile from Mahaning Heights. The CAP Index gives the neighborhood a crime score of 8, compared to the national average of 4.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Bob Mathew
Bob Mathew
MXW Real Estate
(202) 558-4565
86 Total Sales
1 in Mahaning Heights
$632,000 Price
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Catrina Jackson
Catrina Jackson
RLAH @properties
(240) 775-2559
62 Total Sales
2 in Mahaning Heights
$850K - $950K Price Range
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Sam Jobi
Sam Jobi
Crown Realty International Ltd
(202) 902-9061
42 Total Sales
1 in Mahaning Heights
$505,000 Price
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Russell Carter
Russell Carter
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(202) 856-9138
180 Total Sales
1 in Mahaning Heights
$560,000 Price
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Lakeesha Washington
Lakeesha Washington
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(667) 225-5321
112 Total Sales
1 in Mahaning Heights
$439,000 Price
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Jimmy Okunola
Jimmy Okunola
EXP Realty, LLC
(202) 875-7297
71 Total Sales
2 in Mahaning Heights
$220K - $434K Price Range
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
Fort Mahan Park
- Trails
Kenilworth Park
- Football
- Pool
- Soccer
Parkside Playground
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Walking Paths
Fort Chaplin Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Kelly Miller Recreation Center
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Benning Stoddert Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Playground
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
17 min drive
Subway
Minnesota Avenue
Bus
Minnesota Ave NE & Hunt Pl NE
Bus
Minnesota Ave NE & Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE
Bus
Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE & 44th St NE
Bus
Minnesota Ave NE & Hayes St NE
Bus
Benning Rd NE & 42nd St NE
Bus
Minnesota Ave Sta & Bus Bay N
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mahaning Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 10 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mahaning Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mahaning Heights, Washington sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mahaning Heights, Washington over the last 12 months is $935,000, up 276% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$829,900
Median Sale Price
$935,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$813,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$935,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$828,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
276%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$383
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
439
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1940
Months of Supply
12.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,374
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,191
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
743
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
557
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,629
Median Age
38
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,100
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,996
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.2%
College Graduates
17.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.9%
% Population in Labor Force
51.6%
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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71
/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
79
/ 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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