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Naylor Gardens offers budget-friendly co-op living in Southeast DC
In Southeast Washington, Naylor Gardens is a quiet residential pocket known for its WWII-era cooperative development. Garden-style apartment buildings from its large housing co-op sit on tree-shaded grounds, and the Naylor Gardens Cooperative Housing Association oversees the community. It's home to both owners and renters looking for affordability within the city, with a median sale price well below the citywide median. Easy Green Line access makes it convenient for commuters crossing the Anacostia River, while nearby shopping centers and outdoor spaces keep daily essentials close to home.
Naylor Gardens was built in 1943 as a housing cooperative for World War II defense workers.
An artsy alphabet Wall in the Naylor Gardens Neighborhood.
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Single-family homes come in all kinds of styles, including Tudor Revival.
From garden-style co-ops to classic single-family homes
The original co-op development consists of 45 Colonial Revival-style brick buildings. It’s a garden-style community, so you’ll see mature trees, grassy lawns and walking paths in front of each building. According to local Realtor Nora Burke, that green space makes Naylor Gardens stand out. “Most rental-heavy places don’t have yards, especially well-maintained ones,” she says. One- and two-bedroom units are the most common, but there are a few three-bedroom options for residents who need a bit more space. Purchasing here means buying into a cooperative that requires board approval. Monthly, all-inclusive co-op fees cover utilities, and street parking is the norm.
Co-op units typically sell for under $100,000, so affordability is a big draw, but they don't hit the market often. “The apartments are well-built and low-priced,” Burke says. She adds that these factors contribute to the neighborhood's low inventory. “It's the kind of place where people live their whole lives. Units get passed down to family members. Once you rent or buy here, you're probably not leaving.” In the eastern half of the neighborhood, you'll find blocks of single-family homes. Bungalows, Colonial Revivals and Cape Cods are common styles, and the median sale price for single-family homes is in the high $600,000s.
Green Line, Metrobus and highway access from Naylor Gardens
There are a few convenient ways to get around from Naylor Gardens. The Naylor Road Metro station is a short walk or bus ride away, and the Green Line gets you to Navy Yard in under 15 minutes before continuing on to L'Enfant Plaza for connections to Capitol Hill and Downtown DC. Several Metrobus routes run nearby, too. Drivers can take Pennsylvania Avenue SE or Interstate 695 across the Anacostia River, though the roughly 6-mile trip downtown can stretch closer to an hour during rush hour. “The second you get on I-695, there's almost always standstill traffic,” Burke says. “That's what makes the drive take longer.” The Capital Beltway is also close by for commutes around the region.
The Green Line's Naylor Road station is less than a mile from the neighborhood.
Locals can catch the bus at stops along Naylor Road.
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What to know about District of Columbia Public Schools
Naylor Gardens is part of District of Columbia Public Schools. Its assigned schools include Anne Beers Elementary School, which earns a B-minus rating from Niche and partners with several cultural institutions, including The Kennedy Center and the National Gallery of Art's Art Around the Corner program, as well as the Embassy Adoption Program for global learning. Families can apply to other district and charter schools through the My School DC lottery.
Lidl is a popular spot for Naylor Gardens residents to pick up groceries.
Naylor Gardens has walkable shopping centers near The Yards
You can walk to a couple of local shopping centers. Good Hope Marketplace sits right in Naylor Gardens with a post office, banks and a Safeway for groceries, plus casual bites like Quickway Japanese Hibachi and Subway. Just across the street, Skyland Town Center brings in Lidl, CVS and more quick-service restaurants.
Still, locals often drive for bigger shopping and dining trips. “There aren't many notable shopping centers in southeast D.C. Most people drive to places on the river, or they just go downtown for restaurants,” Burke says. It’s a short trip to riverfront hubs like The Yards, a walkable stretch of restaurants near Nationals Park.
Rec centers, trails and parks around Naylor Gardens
The Hillcrest Recreation Center is a community hub with a fitness center, computer lab and gym. Outside, there’s a playground, spray park and a community garden with rentable plots. An indoor aquatic facility is expected to open in 2028. Beyond the Hillcrest Recreation Center, green spaces near Naylor Gardens include:
Fort Stanton Park, with a rec center, basketball courts and an urban farm
The Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail, which spans roughly 7 miles
Fort Dupont Park, home to a popular summer concert series
Anacostia Park, best known for the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
The Hillcrest Recreation Center has indoor and outdoor spaces to explore.
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Naylor Gardens Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Naylor Gardens, Washington sell after 112 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Naylor Gardens, Washington over the last 12 months is $277,500, down 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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