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Eckington

Eckington

Urban Core Neighborhood in Washington, District of Columbia

District of Columbia 20002

$721,031 Average Value
$490 Average Price per Sq Ft
39 Homes For Sale

Cool Washington, D.C. neighborhood with a mix of old and new

Young families walk their kids to school, pet owners take their dogs out to play at Alethia Tanner Park, and young professionals kick back and enjoy a beer at Lost Generation Brewing Company in Eckington, an urban neighborhood in northeast Washington, D.C. “It’s an up-and-coming, affordable neighborhood with people from all walks of life,” says Ashk Adamiyatt, a local real estate agent at RLAH Real Estate. “I’ve known people who’ve lived there for 40 years, and they’re the most wonderful neighbors you could ever expect. They’re all friendly. They love the neighborhood, and they like the improvements that have been done there.”

Eckington is an urban neighborhood of Washington, DC located in the northeast.
Eckington is an urban neighborhood of Washington, DC located in the northeast.
Most of the homes in Eckington are row homes like these on Todd Pl NE.
Most of the homes in Eckington are row homes like these on Todd Pl NE.
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Renovated row homes and condos

Eckington has a mix of renovated duplexes and row homes from the early 1900s and recently built condos and apartment buildings. “The row homes give you access to a backyard and parking, which I think is one reason that neighborhood is so popular,” Adamiyatt says. He also explains that many developers have bought up homes to do extensive renovations and sometimes convert them into multi-unit dwellings. “They redo row homes to have modern, open floor plans,” Adamiyatt says. Going for between $750,000 and $1.5 million, row homes with modern interiors often have colorful, freshly painted exteriors, fenced-in backyards, and original details like dormer windows and pointed spires. Two-bedroom condo units go for between $500,000 and $700,000.

A row of refurbished multi unit condo buildings on 2nd St NE in Eckington.
A row of refurbished multi unit condo buildings on 2nd St NE in Eckington.
A row homes with a porch on Summit Pl NE in Eckington.
A row homes with a porch on Summit Pl NE in Eckington.
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Alethia Tanner Park, MBT Trail and the Bouldering Project

Alethia Tanner Park opened in 2020 and is a popular gathering spot in Eckington, surrounded by apartment complexes. Murals add color to the area, featuring a lawn, playground equipment with shades and a dog park. “It’s a very pet-friendly neighborhood. A lot of people buy a place in a high-rise condo, and it’s important to them that they’re allowed to have pets. The dog park helps a lot towards that goal,” Adamiyatt says. The dog park and Alethia Tanner Park are also along the Metropolitan Branch Trail, an 8-mile paved pedestrian and bike trail that runs through D.C. to Silver Spring, MD. The Bouldering Project, a climbing and multi-purpose gym, is also in Eckington. “We always have people coming in from Virginia, Maryland, and definitely D.C., especially Eckington because we’re one of the closest gyms in the surrounding area,” says Mark Regini, Operations Supervisor at the facility.

The Metropolitan Branch Trail runs through Eckington, connecting the neighborhood.
The Metropolitan Branch Trail runs through Eckington, connecting the neighborhood.
Alethia Tanner Park is a green gemstone in an otherwise city-bound neighborhood.
Alethia Tanner Park is a green gemstone in an otherwise city-bound neighborhood.
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Union Market is just across New York Avenue

Union Market is just across New York Avenue from Eckington. This sprawling open-air marketplace with over 50 merchants attracts tourists and locals looking to grab a quick lunch, savor a coffee and pastry with old friends, or peruse goods from local artists and vendors. The Union Market District also has a Trader Joe’s for grocery runs. Eckington locals can take a quick detour off the Metropolitan Branch Trail to hang out and enjoy a glass of wine or beer on tap at Lost Generation Brewing Company or spend dinner and late nights at The Pub & The People, an intimate bar with exposed brick off North Capitol Street.

Bring you best friend to hang out at Lost Generation Brewing Co. in Eckington.
Bring you best friend to hang out at Lost Generation Brewing Co. in Eckington.
Eckington residents can shop for groceries at Trader Joe's in nearby NoMa.
Eckington residents can shop for groceries at Trader Joe's in nearby NoMa.
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Events at Alethia Tanner Park

Alethia Tanner Park hosts community events in Eckington, including weekly movie nights on the lawn in the spring and fall and Eckington Day in October. Eckington Day brings the neighborhood together to check out local artists and businesses on the lawn and listen to live music. The neighboring Union Market District also hosts events almost daily, including rooftop bingo, community yoga, FreshFarm Farmers Market on Sundays and weekly live music on Thursdays.

Enjoy free outdoor movies under the stars every Wednesday at Alethia Tanner Park in Eckington.
Enjoy free outdoor movies under the stars every Wednesday at Alethia Tanner Park in Eckington.
Get Cookies, produce and more at the NoMa Farmers Market in Eckington.
Get Cookies, produce and more at the NoMa Farmers Market in Eckington.
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District of Columbia Public Schools serve Eckington

Students in Eckington often attend Langley Elementary School, which earned a B-minus from Niche, and McKinley Middle School, which earned a C-plus. Students may continue to C-rated Dunbar High School or McKinley Technology High School, a B-plus-rated public charter school. McKinley Technology High School is a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School where students complete STEM tracks, including biotechnology, information technology or engineering, over their four years at the school.

Mckinley Middle School is part of a large campus in Eckington also encompassing the highschool.
Mckinley Middle School is part of a large campus in Eckington also encompassing the highschool.
McKinley Technology High School receives a B+ from Niche and has a large, impressive campus.
McKinley Technology High School receives a B+ from Niche and has a large, impressive campus.
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Howard University, Gallaudet University and downtown D.C. nearby

Adamiyatt explains that many people walk, bike, or take the Metro downtown to work. The Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood and NoMa-Gallaudet U New York Avenue Metro stations around Eckington connect residents with the Red Line to downtown D.C. Howard University is less than 1 mile northwest, and Gallaudet University, a preeminent school for deaf and hard of hearing students, is about 1 mile southeast. Eckington is bordered on the west by North Capitol Street, a busy road leading directly south to the Capitol Building, about 2 miles away. Eckington’s CAP Index Score is a 6 out of 10, indicating a higher risk of crime compared to the national average, with the risk of robbery in the neighborhood coming in at a 9 out of 10.

Eckington residents can take the short walk to the Rhode Island Ave Metro stop to get downtown
Eckington residents can take the short walk to the Rhode Island Ave Metro stop to get downtown
Gallaudet University for the deaf lies on the eastern side of Eckington.
Gallaudet University for the deaf lies on the eastern side of Eckington.
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WMATA Brentwood Rail Yard

North Capitol Street divides Eckington from the neighborhood of Bloomingdale on the west, and the WMATA Brentwood Rail Yard borders Eckington on the east. The Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood station in the neighborhood’s northeast corner runs through the Railyard. Trains run from 5 AM to midnight during the week and 7 AM to midnight on weekends, which can be noisy.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

13 min drive

Bus

3rd St NE & Randolph Pl NE

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4th St NE & Todd Pl NE

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4th St NE & W St NE

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Florida Ave NE & 2nd St NE

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3rd St NE & Seaton Pl NE

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R St NE & Eckington Pl NE

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2nd St NE & R St NE

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$655,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,199,000
Median Townhouse Price
$880,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$607,450
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$415,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$490
Number of Homes for Sale
39
Last 12 months Home Sales
80
Months of Supply
5.90
Median List Price
$650,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,336
Median Year Built
1917
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,928
On par with the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,615
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,119
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
657
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,178

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Apr 27
    2:30 - 4:30pm

    113 U St NE Unit A, Washington, DC 20002

    $650,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,136 Sq Ft
    • 113 U St NE
    • Unit A
    • New 1 day ago

    OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 04/27 FROM 2:30 PM TO 4:30 PM.Welcome to this modern duplex condo with 2 Bed 2.5 baths with 1,136 sq ft. located in a two-unit boutique building on a very quiet street of Eckington. Completely reconstructed in 2019. This property includes one parking space for added convenience. Low condo fee: $297. Pets are welcome! It features an open concept on the main level with generous

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  • Sunday, Apr 27
    1 - 3pm

    114 Todd Place NE Unit 1, Washington, DC 20002

    $625,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,262 Sq Ft
    • 114 Todd Place NE
    • Unit 1
    • New 1 day ago

    Spacious and updated townhouse condo with private back deck and parking in the heart of the city! Brand new in 2019, this two-level home offers an open main level that is perfect for entertaining with white oak hardwood floors; a true chef's kitchen with a large island, pantry, and stainless steel appliances; a large living room that steps out to the private back deck; a dining area with sunny

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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    1 - 3pm

    148 Quincy Place NE, Washington, DC 20002

    $875,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,867 Sq Ft
    • 148 Quincy Place NE
    • New 1 day ago

    Stylish Semi-Detached 3BR/2.5BA in Eckington with Designer Finishes and Outdoor Oasis. Welcome to this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath semi-detached home in the heart of vibrant Eckington - just one half-mile from the NoMa-Gallaudet Metro and minutes from the dining and culture of Bloomingdale, Union Market, and NoMa.Inside you’ll discover newly installed hardwood floors that flow

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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

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Demographics

Total Population
7,755
Median Age
36
Population Density
36 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$100,078
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$131,709

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.8%
College Graduates
72.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.6%
% Population in Labor Force
85.3%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score®

94 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

68 / 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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