Fort Totten Homes for Sale

Originally established during the American Civil War, the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of Fort Totten is steeped in history. The area is known for its namesake park, Fort Totten Park, where remnants of Civil War earthworks are still visible. The neighborhood is currently undergoing significant redevelopment, with Art Place set to become a major mixed-use facility featuring a maker’s space, performing arts venue, children’s museum and various dining and retail options. The Modern, an apartment complex within Art Place, is already operational, and the Fort Totten Metro Station provides convenient access to the red, green and yellow lines. Cyclists can enjoy the nearby Washington Metropolitan Branch Trail, which stretches 8 miles from Silver Spring Metro Station to Union Station. Keene Field offers a baseball diamond and multi-purpose field, while the Catholic University of America hosts sporting events and theatre performances. Every Friday in the summer, locals gather for a concert series at the corner of Galloway Street and South Dakota Avenue, enjoying live music and food from local trucks. The neighborhood is primarily residential, with a mix of apartments, townhouses, duplexes and single-family homes, most of which were built in the early 1900s and feature updated interiors. Students in Fort Totten attend Barnard Elementary School, which is highly rated. Essential services like MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Children’s National Hospital are about 2 miles away. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is approximately 9 miles south, providing further connectivity.