Michigan Park
Mature trees often shade homes and winding roads
Michigan Park sits north of Brookland along Michigan Avenue. Parts of the two neighborhoods are often called "little Rome" because of the large number of longstanding Catholic colleges and seminaries in the area. Michigan Park starts west from John McCormick Road and runs east to the D.C.-Maryland line. Its northern borderland is largely formed by Fort Circle Park, which adds even more greenery to an area already bursting with chlorophyll. It's an old neighborhood of streets shaded in mature alder trees, which shroud the tops of many row houses in a wide variety of styles, from Spanish Mission to Tudor style. But there are also some new townhouses popping up in the center of the neighborhood. Compared to a lot of D.C., Michigan Park has some competitive home prices, though they can vary quite a bit. Some can sell in the low $300,000 range, but some have sold for just under $1 million.The area’s public schools earn C grades or higher
When compared to school districts in the counties surrounding D.C., Michigan Park's schools seem below average. But, they offer attributes that help facilitate a more personalized learning experience and further embolden the neighborhood's sense of community. Bunker Hill Elementary receives a Niche score of C-plus and has highly regarded teachers who work with small class sizes of an average of eight students per teacher. "The staff is so loving," says Realtor Silvana Dias of Cupid Realty Group, whose husband used to teach physical education at Bunker Hill. "It has a very tight-knit feel." Brookland Middle comes next, and like Bunker Hill it both earns a C-plus rating from Niche and has smaller-than-average class sizes. Finally, Dunbar High School gets an overall score of C from Niche. It offers students many programs for career and college development, from AP classes to a career planning Saturday school program.Green spaces and seminaries coexist in Michigan Park
Like many of D.C.'s outer neighborhoods, Michigan Park's personality and lifestyle is defined by its greenery and park access. "The Garden Club also extends into Michigan Park, like we do for our annual House and Garden Tour, which I think is probably one of the larger community events for this area," says Abbott. To the neighborhood's north end, visitors can immerse themselves in Civil War history by visiting the remnants of D.C.'s complex system of fortifications. At the heart of the neighborhood sits St. Joseph's Seminary, which has a public jungle gym on its grounds for children to climb on. Or you can walk around to the other side of the building to the tree-spotted green space and check out a statue of Saint Joseph, which you ought to do if one helped sell your last home. But when the weather turns gloomy, you can still get a workout in by visiting the North Michigan Park Recreation Center's weight room or indoor basketball courts. The center also has a baseball diamond and picnic area for days with better weather.Locals have easy access to Metro stations and Mount Rainer
Michigan Park only has a few dining and retail options within. But the bright side is that its location in D.C. is to be envied. Two metro stations right on the neighborhood's western edge make getting to downtown D.C. a breeze. You're also right across the border from a hip arts district in Mount Rainier, Maryland. And with multiple universities a stone's throw from the neighborhood, residents only have to travel about a mile to reach trendy shopping and dining locations off Monroe Street. "If you look at any of the communities that have universities within D.C., they're thriving communities," says Dias. Though not in the neighborhood, many Michigan Park locals head to the Dew Drop Inn down on Franklin Street to catch up with their neighbors over a pint of beer and a game of cornhole. "It's in this old, almost medieval-looking building that's kind of hidden behind the train tracks – it's a really nice vibe in there," says Dias.
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Mary Katheryn Luther
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lymar Curry
Lymar Curry
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Preferred Properties
(571) 749-2295
53 Total Sales
1 in Michigan Park
$799,900 Price
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Traci Johnson
Traci Johnson
Compass
(202) 856-9881
94 Total Sales
2 in Michigan Park
$603K - $915K Price Range
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Kevin Hughes
Kevin Hughes
Compass
(667) 771-3884
144 Total Sales
1 in Michigan Park
$607,800 Price
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Julie Grandon
Julie Grandon
EXP Realty, LLC
(202) 937-3525
24 Total Sales
1 in Michigan Park
$700,000 Price
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Francisco Landaverde
Francisco Landaverde
Jason Mitchell Group
(240) 478-6525
57 Total Sales
1 in Michigan Park
$699,000 Price
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Brent Jackson
Brent Jackson
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(855) 918-0477
288 Total Sales
1 in Michigan Park
$844,900 Price
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
Neighborhood Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Fort Totten Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Hiking
Dwight Mosley-Taft Field and Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Michigan Park Community Playground
Keene Field
- Baseball/Softball
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
17 min drive
Subway
Fort Totten
Bus
Sargent Rd NE & Crittenden St NE
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12th St NE & Buchanan St NE
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Gallatin St NE & South Dakota Ave NE
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Michigan Ave NE & 14th St NE
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South Dakota Ave NE & Farragut Pl NE
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Sargent Rd NE & Gallatin St NE
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Michigan Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Michigan Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Michigan Park, Washington sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Michigan Park, Washington over the last 12 months is $327,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$335,000
Median Sale Price
$327,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$319,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$359,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$168,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
53
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$329
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,552
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1949
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,405
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,405
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,012
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
998
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049
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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,166
Median Age
44
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$101,998
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$124,929
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.7%
College Graduates
49.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
58
/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
70
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
Fort Totten
Named for a former Civil War fort, now an in-progress creative community
Pleasant Hill
Small condo community beside Fort Totten Park and Catholic University of America
Brookland
D.C.'s "Little Rome" with Catholic University and age-old Franciscan Monastery
Chillum
Maryland neighborhood features multiple housing style options
Mount Rainier
Victorian houses and bungalows amid a hip Prince George's arts community
Petworth
NW D.C. community with pocket parks and unique diners along Upshur Street NW
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