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Civil War fort to creative haven
Originally established during the American Civil War, Fort Totten is named for the former earthwork at its center. Today, Washington, D.C. natives know the neighborhood’s name from its Metro stops along the red, green and yellow lines. This is a community in progress – Art Place, an under-construction mixed-use facility, will be a haven for artists and creatives, featuring a maker’s space and performing arts venue.
Fort Totten is a tiny neighborhood in Northeast Washington, DC.
Art Place is a mixed use development area in Fort Totten, with a mix of apartments and retail.
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What's happening at Art Place
“There’s a lot of new development in that area,” says Randy Louis, CEO of Block Shoppers, a local organization aimed at empowering people to build generational wealth through real estate. “It’s a good place to live for anyone, with a lot of redevelopment and construction going on.” Art Place is an in-process, mixed-use development that, once finished, will provide a multicultural artistic living space. As it stands, Art Place includes The Modern – an apartment complex and the Fort Totten Metro Station. Once completed, the plaza will include a 35,000-square-foot venue for touring artists and other performances, a maker’s space for resident artists and guests, a children’s museum, grocery stores and more dining and retail options.
Most of Fort Totten consists of new build apartment buildings with street level retail.
Fort Totten residents take a stroll among the new build row homes by the Fort Totten Metro.
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Fort Totten Park, Catholic University and more
Fort Totten Park, from which the neighborhood gets its name, was built by the Union Army to defend against the Confederacy during The Civil War. Sitting at the top of a hill, the park’s earthworks are still visible today. Cyclists appreciate the neighborhood's proximity to the Washington Metropolitan Branch Trail, which runs 8 miles from the Silver Springs Metro Station in Maryland to Union Station in Washington, D.C. Nearby Keene Field offers a spot for active recreation, with a baseball diamond and multi-purpose field. The neighborhood’s proximity to the Catholic University of America and its athletic fields also provides locals with things to do, from sporting events to theatre performances.
Fort Totten Park is the perfect place for a jog, with a path that runs in a full circuit.
Those with a green thumb can get a plot in Fort Totten's Keene Field Community Garden.
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Transportation hub
Fort Totten is known throughout D.C. for being a transportation hub. “The Metro is right there,” Louis says. “It’s very transit friendly – it’s a short ride into Silver Spring, and it’s easy to get to Capitol Hill or other parts of the city.” The Fort Totten Metro Station leads locals throughout the city on the green, red and yellow lines. There are also numerous Metrobus routes sprinkled throughout the neighborhood, as well as the 8-mile Washington Metropolitan Branch bike trail. In case of emergency, the MedStar Washington Hospital Center and the Children’s National Hospital are about 2 miles south. And when it’s time to fly, the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is about 9 miles south.
The Fort Totten Metro stop is a big connection hub, with both Green and Red Line trains.
Largely defined by it's Metro stop, Fort Totten also has bike trails, restaurants and more.
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Summer concerts during Fridays at Fort Totten
Every Friday in the summer, neighbors gather on the corner of Galloway Street and South Dakota Avenue, eat food from local food trucks and listen to live music floating through the air.
Amenities in-progress
Once completed, Art Place will bring new dining and retail options to the neighborhood. For now, Fort Totten is heavily residential. “There’s a lot of new development,” Louis says. “They built a new Walmart not too long ago.” The neighborhood is also surrounded by several communities with more amenities, like breweries and nightlife near Catholic University and restaurants lined along Georgia Avenue.
Fort Totten is home to a large Walmart, which serves as the local grocery store.
Hellbender Brewing Company on 2nd St in Fort Totten has a wide variety of beers.
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Renting and buying options
Most properties in Fort Totten are apartments, and most residents are renters. However, those looking to buy a townhouse or duplex can find one in the $400,000 to $600,000 range or a condo in the $150,000 to $400,000 range. Single-family homes were typically constructed in the early 1900s and feature updated interiors. These properties run in the $500,000 to $900,000 range depending on size, condition and age.
Semi detached brick row homes Line one side of South Dakota Ave NE in Fort Totten.
Two-story brick row homes are the most common style of home in Fort Totten.
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School days
Students are zoned for District of Columbia Public Schools and can attend Barnard Elementary School, which gets a B-plus from Niche. Then, they can attend MacFarland Middle School, which receives a C-plus, before finishing their public education at Roosevelt Senior High School, which gets a C. Roosevelt offers an International Academy serving students who have recently immigrated to the United States, as well as a Spanish Dual Language program. The Catholic University of America, the only higher education institution founded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, borders Fort Totten and has athletic fields in the neighborhood.
Barnard Elementary School in Petworth near Fort Totten has a B+ from Niche.
Theodore Roosevelt High School was founded in 1932 and gets a C from Niche.
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Parks in this Area
Riggs-LaSalle Community Center
Baseball/Softball
Football
Soccer
Fort Totten Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Hiking
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool
Legacy Memorial Park
Walking Paths
Fort Slocum Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Keene Field
Baseball/Softball
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
18 min drive
Bus
New Hampshire Ave NE & Madison St NE
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New Hampshire Ave NE & Longfellow St NE
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Riggs Rd NE & North Capitol St NE
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Fort Totten, Red Line Center Platform
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Hawaii Ave NE & Allison St NE
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Hawaii Ave NE & First St NE
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North Capitol St NE & Crittenden St NE
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fort Totten
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fort Totten, Washington sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Fort Totten, Washington over the last 12 months is $557,937, down 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Well maintained, detached single-family home nestled in a highly desirable neighborhood just walking distance from Fort Totten Metro. This inviting three-bedroom two full bath home has an optional fourth bedroom. It offers timeless charm and tons of potential. It offers a beautiful screened-in front porch for enjoying warm evenings without the bugs. The four-way split layout is very functional
Convenient location, nice features, and so much more. Living at Northwood Gardens Apartments is where you will want to be. High speed internet, limited onsite parking, beautiful hardwood floors and the laundry facility. The Fort Totten Metro Station is just a short walk from the community.
In the heart of Brookland neighborhood, the Hawaiian Apartments abound with comfort and convenience. These spacious and sunny apartment homes feature bright, modern kitchens, beautiful hardwood floors, individually controlled air conditioning and heating,—all surrounded by a meticulously manicured park like setting.Enjoy the convenience of free parking and Metrobus access just outside your
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,390
Median Age
36
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,629
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,885
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
27%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.2%
% Population in Labor Force
67.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
79/ 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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