$353,873Average Value$231Average Price per Sq Ft27Homes For Sale
Marshall Heights blends comparative affordability and new investment
In Southeast Washington, Marshall Heights is a residential neighborhood where older homes and newer construction sit side by side. You’ll find semi-detached brick houses alongside contemporary townhomes, all at price points that are still well below the citywide median. That makes it a practical option for buyers looking to break into the Washington market. Ongoing reinvestment, including new residential and mixed-use development, continues to shape the neighborhood. While there’s no Metro station directly in Marshall Heights, nearby stops help keep the neighborhood connected to Downtown DC and beyond.
New builds and twin homes at starter-friendly prices
Many people are drawn to Marshall Heights for its relatively low home prices. The median sale price sits in the high $300,000s, about half the citywide median, and closer to that of Southeast neighborhoods like Deanwood and Benning Ridge. Housing options range from newer construction to more traditional semi-detached twin homes, and affordable housing developments are woven throughout the neighborhood, including rental apartments and townhouse communities designed to support first-time buyers. Many of these projects have been developed in partnership with the Marshall Heights Community Development Organization, a local group that has played a key role in shaping the neighborhood’s growth.
That long history of community-led development is still visible today. As former MHCDO chair Keith Hasan-Towery puts it, “Our community was so forthright in getting things done that other people noticed. Two first ladies and the Queen of England came to our community.” Ongoing mixed-use and residential projects continue to bring gradual change and reinvestment to the area. Common housing options and price ranges include:
Modern townhouses: low $400,000s to mid-$600,000s
Semi-detached twin homes: high $200,000s to low $400,000s
Condos: under $100,000 to high $200,000s
Single-family homes: low $400,000s to mid-$600,000s
On the Maryland border and 8 miles from Downtown D.C.
You won’t find a Metro stop right in Marshall Heights, but Benning Road station is just outside the neighborhood. It serves the Silver and Blue lines, which reach Capitol Hill in under 15 minutes and downtown in about 20. You can also take the Metro to Maryland or Northern Virginia suburbs like Rosslyn. Metrobuses run through the neighborhood, but driving is still a common way to get around. The Capital Beltway is a few miles away, making it easy to head to other parts of Washington, Maryland or Northern Virginia. Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and Joint Base Andrews are both within 10 miles of Marshall Heights.
DCPS schools and public charter schools near Marshall Heights
Marshall Heights is served by the District of Columbia Public Schools system, and students are zoned to either C.W. Harris Elementary School or J.C. Nalle Elementary School, both within walking distance of most homes. From there, they typically attend Kelly Miller Middle School and H.D. Woodson High School. Families can apply to out-of-boundary DCPS schools and public charter schools through the My School DC Lottery. Nearby charter options include KIPP DC Promise Academy and KIPP DC Key Academy.
Most shops and restaurants are a short drive away
Marshall Heights is mainly residential, with limited shopping and dining nearby. You can grab takeout at Bird’s Kitchen or pick up basics at Benco Shopping Center, but most other options are a short drive away. The closest full-service grocery store is the Safeway in Benning, about 2 miles from the neighborhood, and there are a handful of shops and restaurants around the Benning Road Metro station. For a wider selection, many residents head into Maryland, where shopping centers in Forestville include stores like Target, Dollar Tree and JCPenney.
Close to parks, trails and a neighborhood library
Marshall Heights is close to several community hubs and outdoor spaces, with plans to add even more. The former Fletcher-Johnson Middle School and Recreation Center is set to be redeveloped into a mixed-use campus with additional green spaces, though the first phase isn’t expected to wrap up until 2032. "We wanted to see something happen there that would encourage economic development," Hasan-Towery says. For now, day-to-day recreation around the neighborhood includes:
Woody Ward Community Center, with a playground, pool and indoor space
Capitol View Library, a neighborhood staple offering programs for all ages
Texas Avenue Dog Park, where big and small dogs can play off-leash
Fort Circle Hiker-Biker Trail, linking several historic Civil War forts
Fort Dupont Park, known for its annual summer concert series
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The newest employer to this area just built a new build only to accommodate employees working at their old build due to space. It did not actually bring jobs to the area. Other employers in this area have very limited job offers due to the increase need of jobs for local residents.
3.0Niche User
1/16/2015Niche Review
The stores in the local area are okay, most try to accommodate to the wants of the neighborhood but sometimes the wants are not what is actually needed.
5.0Current Resident
8/3/2019Niche Review
I moved here in May, 2018 and love it. I was amazed at how safe and welcoming the neighborhood is. It's a hidden gem in Washington, DC. I'd totally recommend the neighborhood if you like a safe, quiet residential neighborhood in the City. It would be improved if there were a supermarket, Walmart, Target, Aldi's, etc. But thankfully there are are very few liquor stores or dollar stores so folks generally just live their lives quietly and peacefully.
3.0Niche User
5/31/2015Niche Review
The apartments here are very nice and are sold at a very good price.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Marshall Heights
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Marshall Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Marshall Heights, Washington sell after 93 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Marshall Heights, Washington over the last 12 months is $392,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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