Twining is a small pocket of brick homes and tree-lined streets in Southeast Washington. Home prices here tend to fall below the citywide median, making it a good fit for buyers who want room to grow without leaving the city. Public transit and major highways keep things connected, and Fort Dupont Park is a short walk away for trails and picnic spots. The Anacostia River waterfront is close to home, too.
Buyers will find several housing options here. Rowhomes and semi-detached twins line some blocks, while fully detached single-family homes fill others. Most of the housing stock dates back to the mid-20th century, and you'll see plenty of renovated interiors behind the classic brick facades. Yards are narrow and fenced in, and you're more likely to score off-street parking with a detached home.
The median sale price sits in the low $400,000s, making Twining an entry-level pick compared to nearby neighborhoods like Hillcrest and Dupont Park. Rowhomes and twins usually sell from the low $200,000s to the high $300,000s, while detached homes run from the low $400,000s to the low $600,000s. The owner-renter split is roughly 50-50, partly because a lot of the multi-family homes here are investment properties that people rent out.
Twining is part of District of Columbia Public Schools, and the citywide My School DC lottery lets families apply to public and charter schools across the District. “The school district offers a lot. It's part of the goal to grow the people, not just the neighborhood,” says Jessie James, public information officer at the Department of General Services. The neighborhood's assigned schools are Randle Highlands Elementary School, Sousa Middle School and Anacostia High School.
In nearby Congress Heights, Bard High School Early College DC is a selective, application-based option where students earn up to 60 transferable college credits and a free associate degree alongside their diploma. “It's an incredible program,” Jessie says. For a private route, Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Academy is right in the neighborhood.
You're about 6 miles from Downtown DC. Twining isn't right on a Metro line, but you've still got solid options for getting around. Bus routes do a lot of the heavy lifting, and the highway access makes driving pretty manageable. Here's the rundown on commuting from Twining:
Twining sits right next to the Randle Circle picnic area at Fort Dupont Park. It's a quieter corner of the park with picnic tables, a grill and a playground for the kids. Wander deeper in, and you'll find an indoor ice rink, basketball courts and a community garden, plus the Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail. An outdoor amphitheater hosts concerts during the annual Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series. Anacostia Park is another nearby favorite, with a roller-skating pavilion and a boat ramp right off the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail.
You'll find a handful of corner stores and casual restaurants along Pennsylvania and Minnesota avenues. Martha's Market covers the basics, and you can grab a quick bite at spots like Moruss Seafood & Crab House, Mario's Pizza House and Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen. For bigger shopping and dining runs, Twining is a few miles from:
Russell Carter
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(202) 856-9138
181 Total Sales
2 in Twining
$250K - $635K Price Range
Jinean L. Carter
Compass
(240) 363-0398
35 Total Sales
1 in Twining
$474,500 Price
Demetra Rice
Rice Premier Properties LLC
(240) 621-5883
41 Total Sales
1 in Twining
$305,000 Price
Traci Johnson
Compass
(202) 856-9881
85 Total Sales
1 in Twining
$610,000 Price
Pauline Quartey
Richardson Realty
(240) 269-2647
12 Total Sales
1 in Twining
$368,000 Price
Steve Washington
Cliftine Jones, Ltd.
(833) 437-9434
14 Total Sales
1 in Twining
$240,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Twining | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Twining, Washington sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Twining, Washington over the last 12 months is $402,500, down 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$375,000
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Median Sale Price
$402,500
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$507,500
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$245,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$297,500
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
8
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-21%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$226
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Number of Homes
385
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Number of Homes for Sale
2
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Median Year Built
1941
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Months of Supply
3.00
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,557
Below the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,158
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
765
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
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Number of Homes for Rent
3
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Median Rent
$1,300
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$4,567
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,500
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,800
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,800
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Median Condo Rent
$1,293
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Median 1 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,293
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Total Population
1,454
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Median Age
43
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Population Density
15 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
21.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$48,833
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$63,922
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High School Graduates
79.8%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
28.8%
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Advanced Degrees
20.3%
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% Population in Labor Force
52.8%
Below the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
42''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
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Annual Snowfall
13''
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Bikeability
Walkability
Transit
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A scenic neighborhood convenient to Washington, D.C.
A park-adjacent residential community in Southwest D.C.
An extension of the Capitol Hill neighborhood bordered by the Anacostia River
Suburban feel with detached homes near parks and Skyland Town Center
Near Anacostia Park and the Bridge District's growing riverfront development
Residential pocket of Southeast Washington with fully detached single-family homes
