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Lakefront living in Washington, DC.
Named after John Mercer Langston, the first African-American elected to public office in the United States, the lakefront community of Langston is a cove of history, education and immediate access to a 4 mile commute to the downtown amenities of Washington, DC. The community boasts a rich history, seen in its name, 1920s architecture and community events like the monthly farmers market. Residents of Langston spend their time outdoors hiking on Kingman Lake, learning at the nature exhibits at The U.S. National Arboretum and taking advantage of the immediate transportation options via Maryland Avenue NE. “The Langston community is modernizing and becoming more walkable every day as major development continues to come in from the West,” says long-time resident and Sales Manager at Murrell Inc. Realtors, Carl Allen.
Kingman and Heritage Islands Park has beautiful walking paths.
Sit and relax on one of the benches surrounding Kingman Lake in Langston.
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Two-story brick facade townhomes
Langston features a range of housing options from traditional colonial revival styles and multi-family apartment buildings to two-story single-family townhomes. Homes in the area date back as early as the 1920s and many have undergone modernizing due to investors increasing the price points within the community. Homebuyers are interested in investing in the area because of the rise in new development and the opportunity for investment return. “Developers are attracted to the low-entry-cost here — from small renovations to complete tear-downs and restructuring,” says Allen. With a median sales price of $400,000, price points here can range from the mid 300,000s to upwards of $800,000 depending on the age, size and location of the property. For example, a two-bedroom townhouse fixer-upper costs around $345,000, while a fully renovated four-bedroom townhouse with a brick facade and covered porch can go for around $760,000. Homes are typically fronted by small yards and paved sidewalks.
Two-story brick homes with Cape Cod styling can be found in Langston.
Brick facade row homes line a block in Langston.
Brick facade homes in Langston
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Shopping at Hechinger Mall
Residents here are within walking distance of Hechinger Mall, which offers a variety of department stores and retailers to choose from, like Dollar Tree, Rainbow Shops and Ross Dress for Less. Groceries and other everyday essentials are also available at Aldi, Safeway and CVS. When dining in the area, locals often head to Langston Clubhouse Grille for mouth-watering fried fish and chicken wings on the Langston Golf Course. Or visit Tony's Breakfast for a hearty family-style breakfast, meat and seafood dishes. For Indian cuisine, residents can head to Daru for creative curry dishes and cocktails on their patio.
Hechinger Mall in Langston serves all of your shopping needs.
Langston Clubhouse Grill, located on the Golf Course, has fried fish and chicken wings.
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Education at Washington schools
Students in the Carter/Langston area can attend schools like Browne Education Campus, Eliot-Hine Middle School and Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering High School, all three of which have earned a ranking of C or better from educational review site, Niche. Browne Education Campus serves kindergarten through Grade 8 and offers a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, while Eliot-Hine Middle offers the only radio broadcast media program run by students in the city. Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering High School is known for powering its buildings with renewable energy sources and students are encouraged to monitor and maintain components of this system as a part of their coursework. Charter institutions like Two Rivers Public Charter School are also common here for those looking for alternative schooling options.
Browne Education Campus serves students in Langston and the surrounding areas.
Two Rivers Public Charter School - Young Elementary serves elementary-age students in Langston.
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Plant education at the United States National Arboretum
Within walking distance of the neighborhood, golf enthusiasts head to Langston Golf Course for 18 holes of greenery. Inclusive programs here cater to golfing improvement with less challenging tees, group lessons and junior camps. For outdoor adventure, residents head to Kingman And Heritage Islands Park for paved walking trails and tree-shaded bike paths on Kingman Island. Plant lovers visit the United States National Arboretum, an outdoor educational experience open to the public with over 400 acres of gardens, woodlands and meadows to educate visitors about plants.
Langston residents can visit Kingman & Heritage Islands for tree-shaded walking paths
The Langston Golf Course offers a well-maintained course for Langston residents.
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Monthly farmers markets at RFK Stadium
Within walking distance of the neighborhood, Residents of Langston head to parking lot 6 outside RFK Stadium every Thursday and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The weekly farmers market features fresh produce, meats, dairy and booths from local farm vendors and artisans. From local greens, squash and onions to spring strawberries, jams and ciders. For over 30 years, locals set up rows of tents throughout the year and offer seasonal produce, hand-made items and baked goods for the public to enjoy.
Transportation around Langston
Langston is situated next to Maryland Ave NE and provides residents with easy access to major highways and neighboring areas like Northeast Washington and Trinidad. Residents seeking public transit options can take the bus operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) for trips in and around DC starting at $2.00 for one-way. Langston riders can start their ride on route 33, which operates along Benning Road NE and stops throughout the community. For those seeking to travel longer distances, the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is only 10 miles away from Langston.
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On average, homes in Langston, Washington sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Langston, Washington over the last 12 months is $380,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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