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Brentwood

Brentwood

Neighborhood in Washington, District of Columbia

District of Columbia 20002, 20018

Neighborhood Reviews
4.0
$498,576 Average Value
$435 Average Price per Sq Ft
23 Homes For Sale

Amenity-rich suburb attracts creatives and professionals

It’s always showtime in Brentwood. Situated within this capital community is the D.C. Office of Cable, Television, Film, Music & Entertainment, which generates award-winning content for the district’s public access channels. A small but jam-packed enclave with an industrial feel, Brentwood lodges extensive amenities, including shopping complexes, recreation centers and major employers within walking distance of residential streets. “Convenience and community feel are the biggest draws,” says Ria Dougherty, a real estate agent with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. “You’ll see people walking their dogs throughout the neighborhood, and you’re close to a lot of amenities in Ivy City, like Union Market.”

Established homes in Brentwood

Early to mid-20th century rowhomes dominate most of the housing stock in Brentwood, though there are some colonials, bungalows and new builds that freckle the byways. Terraced stairways link the entryways to tree-lined sidewalks. With minimal driveways and garages, on-street parking is common here. Condos are also available for those who want to avoid lawn maintenance. Price points range from $218,000 to $575,000, which Dougherty says “is more affordable compared to adjoining neighborhoods like Ivy City, Brookland and Langden.” Homes in those neighborhoods can sell for $800,000 to $1.5 million.

Historic Union Market and big box stores nearby

Rhode Island Place is a shopping center that rounds up a bevy of national retailers. Locals pick up groceries from Giant Food and can find other essentials at Ross Dress for Less and Home Depot. While here, grab a bite at District Rico. The purveyors of this Peruvian chicken outpost still follow their Peruvian grandmother’s recipe. Along the neighborhood’s east border, Zion Café offers West African cuisine. Locals also make the 1-mile trek south to Union Market, with roots in the city dating back over 150 years. The massive food hall features everything from dumplings to shrimp n’ grits and artisan doughnuts.

Event space for concerts and themed parties

Whitfield Entertainment Group Studios offers amenities for the community’s creative minds. The 22,350-square-foot production and event space holds a state-of-the-art recording studio, soundstage, and film production facility. The space hosts a calendar of events, including concerts headlined by top-charting artists. Past events include the Bridgerton Ball, a 90-minute immersive experience transporting attendees into the magic of the small screen by recreating imagery from the Regency-era TV series. And if it’s music locals are interested in, Echostage and Karma DC are walkable live music venues just one neighborhood over in Langdon.

Studying at District of Columbia Public Schools

Neighborhood students are served by District of Columbia Public Schools. They’ll begin their education at Noyes Elementary School, which earns a C-plus from Niche and is an arts integration school in the district’s Turnaround Arts: DC program. They’ll later filter into C-plus-rated Brookland Middle School and C-rated Dunbar High School. The high school offers five academies to students, allowing them to focus on a future career path. Those academies include leadership, bioscience and engineering, law and public policy, Black studies and sports management.

Afternoons spent at Brentwood Recreation Center

Brentwood Recreation Center is a home base for athletics in the neighborhood where kids can run around the playground, play baseball or shoot hoops. Brentwood is also just 2 miles away by car from one of Washington DC’s greatest treasures — the US National Arboretum. This 440-acre botanical site is home to countless gardens and collections people could spend years exploring, from herbs to bonsais to magnolias and more. Meander the paths, take a Saturday morning yoga class, and enjoy the sights and smells.

Navigating the D.C. metro

On Brentwood’s southern end is a large rail maintenance facility for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority, which could make for more noise in the neighborhood. The neighborhood’s location makes getting around the greater D.C. area easy. The Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood metro is tucked in the neighborhood's northwestern corner, and several bus stops are dotted along Brentwood Road and Rhode Island Avenue. Locals who commute to the heart of the city can travel along Rhode Island Avenue for roughly 3 miles. Interstate 395 will connect them to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, just over 7.5 miles away.

Crime

According to the CAP Index, Brentwood has an overall crime score of 8, higher than the national score of 4.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

15 min drive

Subway

Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood

Bus

Brentwood Rd NE & W St NE

Bus

Brentwood Rd NE & Bryant St NE

Bus

Rhode Island Ave NE & 12th St NE

Bus

Rhode Island Ave NE & 10th St NE

Bus

Rhode Island Ave Sta & Bus Bay C

Bus

9th St NE & T St NE

Bus

9th St NE & V St NE

Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 12 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
7/19/2014 Niche Review
I live in Washington, DC so sometimes it can be crazy when it comes to transportation and sometimes people can drive and some can't. But the city is putting up more speeding cameras.
4.0 Niche User
3/30/2016 Niche Review
I just love the city, its teh Nation Capital.
4.0 Niche User
3/20/2015 Niche Review
they are great when you need help they is there to help
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Brentwood US
Homicide 8 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 9 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$417,000
Median Townhouse Price
$518,500
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$404,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$230,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$435
Number of Homes for Sale
23
Last 12 months Home Sales
37
Months of Supply
7.50
Median List Price
$418,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
546
Median Year Built
1942
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,609
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,213
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
791
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
658
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
100
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Apr 27
    12 - 2pm

    1007 Bryant St NE Unit 6, Washington, DC 20018

    $649,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,295 Sq Ft
    • 1007 Bryant St NE
    • Unit 6
    • New 10 days ago

    This chic & stylish 3BR/2BA Penthouse offers over nearly 1295 sqft of modern living, plus a huge 600+sqft private roofdeck, and off-street parking! Custom details throughout include wide plank white oak hardwood floors and custom lighting, while large windows flood the space with natural light. The open-concept living and dining areas provide ample room to relax, stretch out, or entertain in

    Justin Kitsch TTR Sotheby's International Realty

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    12 - 2pm

    1372 Bryant St NE Unit 2, Washington, DC 20018

    $376,500

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 800 Sq Ft
    • 1372 Bryant St NE
    • Unit 2
    • New 23 days ago

    LOW CONDO FEE! 2% RATE BUYDOWN! Welcome to 1372 Bryant Street NE, an exceptional new construction building near all the fun in DC! Each unit is punctuated with attractive details throughout, including Engineered Hardwood floors, dramatic custom lighting, and oversized windows delivering beautiful neighborhood views. Unit 2 features open concept living and dining areas with ample room to stretch

    Sam Sadeghi Samson Properties

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    12 - 2pm

    1372 Bryant St NE Unit 4, Washington, DC 20018

    $385,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 800 Sq Ft
    • 1372 Bryant St NE
    • Unit 4
    • New 23 days ago

    LOW CONDO FEE! 2% RATE BUYDOWN! Welcome to 1372 Bryant Street NE, an exceptional new construction building near all the fun in DC! Each unit is punctuated with attractive details throughout, including Engineered Hardwood floors, dramatic custom lighting, and oversized windows delivering beautiful neighborhood views. Unit 2 features open concept living and dining areas with ample room to stretch

    Sam Sadeghi Samson Properties

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
3,304
Median Age
36
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$44,899
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$81,544

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
85.3%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.9%
% Population in Labor Force
64.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

69 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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