Navy Yard
Neighborhood Reviews
Retail and recreation along the Anacostia River
Despite being in the middle of the city, residents can enjoy green spaces year-round at The Yards Park. An innovative take on an urban beach, The Yards offers grassy plots, fountains and splash pads for kids to play in during the warm summer months. The Yards has a boardwalk and bridge that provides views of the churning Anacostia River. Residents can have their grocery needs met at the local Harris Teeter or Whole Foods Market. Explore Navy Yard’s extensive dining sector along Tingey Street Southeast, hosting well-known brands like Nando’s or Potbelly or reservation-only Middle Eastern cuisine at Albi. Closer to Nationals Park is All Purpose Riverfront, a fast-casual spot known for its pizzas and drink selection. Residents can grab some tacos at Las Placitas or sip and socialize at The Brig’s open-air biergarten. For more outdoor activity, the nearby Anacostia Riverwalk Trail provides over 10 miles of trails and scenic views on both sides of the river. This route is 10 feet wide and designed to be multi-use to accommodate cyclists, runners, skaters and walkers. The Riverwalk has bike racks, interactive maps and benches along the way.
Catch a Nats game or Petalpalooza at The Yards
Residents of the Navy Yard will have no shortage of things to do. Nationals Park, home to the Washington Nationals baseball team, draws big crowds. With the capacity to seat over 41,000 people, this stadium hosts games, concerts and events throughout the year. Less than a mile west of Navy Yard is the brand-new Audi Field, a stadium that hosts pro soccer games with D.C. United and the Washington Spirit, and more recently, pro football games for the UFL’s DC Defenders. Padgett mentions, "People flock to Petalpalooza in Navy Yard when the cherry blossoms bloom.” The Yards Park hosts Petalpalooza, a spring festival centered around the blooming of DC’s famous cherry blossom trees. Festival goers can get food and drinks from vendors and cherry blossom-themed merch. One of Nationals Park’s biggest annual events is Enchant @ Nats Park. Enchant hosts holiday-themed light shows, ice skating, and a holiday village with vendors so residents can buy a hot chocolate and warm up on D.C.’s frosty December evenings.
DCPS hosts programs for postgraduation success
Students here attend District of Columbia Public Schools like Van Ness Elementary, rated a B-plus overall on Niche, Jefferson Middle School Academy, rated a B, and Eastern Senior High, rated a C. Serving over 50,000 students at 115 locations across the district, D.C. public schools offer a wide variety of academic programs ranging from Advanced Placement courses to Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways and an emphasis on Arts Education, including dance and drama.
Contemporary apartments and luxury condos
Home values in Navy Yard range from $500,000 to over $1.5 million, varying by the square footage of the properties. Options consist primarily of high-rise condominiums, ranging in size from one to three bedrooms and offering luxury amenities like state-of-the-art appliances, floor-to-ceiling windows, secure parking and a 24/7 concierge. Buyers can also find semi-detached homes and townhouses in Navy Yard. The neighborhood is nationally known for its multitude of Contemporary-style apartment complexes and is responsible for almost a quarter of DC’s new apartment constructions from 2016 to 2021.
Navy Yard - Ballpark metro station for Green Line access
City buses run along main roads like M Street Southeast for public transit; there’s also the Navy Yard-Ballpark metro station residents can use to take a Green Line train throughout the city. Residents can walk or bike through Navy Yard for most errands and dining, but taking the metro is popular for commuters.
Washington Navy Yard gives the neighborhood its name
As the name implies, the Washington Navy Yard is home to 16,000 employees and occupies 2.2 million square feet of this neighborhood. The base is the oldest naval facility in the country since it was established in 1799. Explore naval history and heritage at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy or the National Naval Aviation Museum, or visit one of the Navy Yards’ many attractions, like the Navy Yard Railroad Gun. This massive piece of artillery is the last of five built by the U.S. and was developed during World War I.
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Maxwell Olarinde
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Francesco Basti
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Michele Barrera
Michele Barrera
Compass
(832) 589-1556
119 Total Sales
2 in Navy Yard
$440K - $485K Price Range
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Chantal Winstead
Chantal Winstead
Realty ONE Group Capital
(571) 556-7853
84 Total Sales
1 in Navy Yard
$385,000 Price
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Dale Mattison
Dale Mattison
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(844) 203-2172
92 Total Sales
1 in Navy Yard
$290,000 Price
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Brent Jackson
Brent Jackson
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
(855) 918-0477
288 Total Sales
46 in Navy Yard
$540K - $1.6M Price Range
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Michael Schaeffer
Michael Schaeffer
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
(202) 902-7317
118 Total Sales
1 in Navy Yard
$1,319,900 Price
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Samantha Haberlach
Samantha Haberlach
Century 21 Redwood Realty
(571) 749-2080
42 Total Sales
1 in Navy Yard
$884,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 3rd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Randall Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Virginia Avenue Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Washington Canal Park
- Picnic Area
- Events
- Ice Skating Rink
The Yards Park
- Picnic Area
- Events
- Amphitheater
Diamond Teague Park
- Boating
- Kayak/Canoe
- River
Joy Evans Park
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Playground
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
12 min drive
Subway
Navy Yard
Bus
M St SE & 10th St SE
Bus
11th St SE & O St SE
Bus
8th Street And L Street SE
Bus
M St & New Jersey Ave SE (Navy Yard)
Bus
M St & Half St SE
Bus
New Jersey Ave SE & L St SE
Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/27/2024
Niche Review
I like the location. It is very easy to access metro areas of the DMV. Very diverse area as well. I would like to see more parking
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Navy Yard | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Navy Yard Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$329,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$329,000
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$171
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
584
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
2018
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,394
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,687
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,081
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
748
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
594
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
871
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jul 315 - 7pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
15,260
Median Age
34
Population Density
40 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
3.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$145,631
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$168,554
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.7%
College Graduates
88%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
42.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
93.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
64
/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
81
/ 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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