Washington Homes for Sale

The Washington neighborhood features homes primarily built in the late 1940s and early 1950s, including cottages, ranch styles, Cape Cods and bi-levels. Homes often have single-car detached garages and sit on lots averaging under a quarter of an acre, with shaded sidewalks lined by mature oak trees. Local dining options include Old Abe, known for its vegan dishes, and Grandma’s Kitchen, a long-standing favorite for hot sandwiches. For groceries, residents frequent Hy-Vee in Barlow Plaza and Silver Lake Foods. The neighborhood association collaborates with Lowertown for outdoor movie nights in Cook Park during the summer. Kinney Creek Brewery offers trivia nights and live music. Downtown Rochester hosts events like Thursdays Downtown and Rochester Honkers games at Mayo Field. Cook Park, located at the neighborhood's southern edge, features a playground, pickleball courts and volleyball nets. Indian Heights Park offers nature trails and city views. Rochester's extensive park system is interconnected by paved walking and bike paths. Commuting is convenient, with public transit stops located along 7th and 11th avenues, while the Mayo Clinic and St. Mary’s Hospital are within a short drive. Highway 52 provides access to Rochester International Airport, located 10 miles away, as well as Minneapolis and Saint Paul, which are less than 90 miles north. Schools in the area include Elton Hills Elementary, John Adams Middle and John Marshall High School. Rochester Public Schools also offers Newcomer Services and concurrent enrollment opportunities through RCTC.