Yolanda Muckle
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 363-1736
124 Total Sales
2 in Lincoln Heights
$325K - $391K Price Range
Lincoln Heights
Neighborhood in Washington, District of Columbia
District of Columbia 20019
In the eastern corner of DC, Lincoln Heights has long served as one of the capitol’s central public housing areas. Revitalization efforts are currently underway, and an increasing number of people are turning to this neighborhood to join a longstanding community with its own identity and convenient ties to DC. “In the district, there’s not a lot of land,” says Brian Marzo, real estate agent for Keller Williams Preferred Properties. “A lot of people are getting out of the high-rise buildings and moving to areas like Lincoln Heights for more room to move around and have more of a small community experience close to the city.”
The community began with a collection of low-rise apartment buildings, but Craftsman-style bungalows have spread across the area for diversified designs along tree-lined sidewalks. These tight and winding roads also have duplexes and town house properties providing increased square footage and lower price points. New developments continue to bring modernized town houses and apartment buildings to Lincoln Heights under the guidance of DC’s revitalization plans, including the conversion of the historic Stands Theater into a brand-new high-rise apartment complex. Prices in Lincoln Heights range from $250,000 for a duplex unit requiring minor renovations to $600,000 for a fully upgraded bungalow-style build.
Lincoln Heights sits only nine miles outside the cultural mecca of DC, so you can reach the city center while avoiding interstate traffic by driving over the Whitney Young Memorial Bridge or hopping on the Capitol Heights metro stop nearby. But Lincoln Heights can provide a day of fun all on its own. Marvin Gaye Park frequently hosts community events and festivals, and people often visit to hike along nature trails and let the kids play on the water-themed playground. The Riverside Center sits next to the park, and community leaders regularly organize programs promoting urban sustainability and cultural celebrations, like their model urban farm and weekly African drum and dance class.
This neighborhood keeps you close to convenient shopping options that meet most everyday needs. Connect with Martin Luther King Jr. Highway to easily reach Discount Mart or Save a Lot for essentials close to home, and convenience stores like A-1 Grocery and Dollar Plus provide even faster stops. DC might be one of the food capitals of the country, but you can stay in your neighborhood for a tasty meal from local businesses. China Café specializes in Chinese classics from its humble storefront that regularly has a line out the door during lunchtime, and Addie Loves Soul brings soul food favorites to the neighborhood and has filled local stomachs for more than 25 years.
Kids in Lincoln Heights learn from the District of Columbia Public School district, which keeps your assigned schools close to home. Drew Elementary School sits along Eads Street, and Kelly Miller Middle School is a short commute over to 49th Street. Niche gives both schools a C grade. All roads lead to H.D. Woodson High School right in the heart of the area, a C- school from Niche, known for its extensive athletic programs that have created numerous state champions in boys’ football and girls’ basketball, plus popular programs for track, softball and many more specialty sports.
“It's an easy zip code,” Marzo says. “Lots of new buildings, and you usually get a better price point when you move in early, so it’s up and coming with commutability. Moving here is a functional play.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Yolanda Muckle
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Kadjologo Coulibaly
Kadjologo Coulibaly
Maison RZK
(844) 328-1326
74 Total Sales
1 in Lincoln Heights
$389,000 Price
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Toun Olunlade
Toun Olunlade
Samson Properties
(240) 453-4064
92 Total Sales
1 in Lincoln Heights
$475,000 Price
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Ray Valentine
Ray Valentine
Keller Williams Capital Properties
(240) 704-8955
23 Total Sales
1 in Lincoln Heights
$235,000 Price
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Mandy Hursen
Mandy Hursen
Responds QuicklyRLAH @properties
(240) 363-3738
177 Total Sales
1 in Lincoln Heights
$350,000 Price
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Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Chantilly Ventures, LLC
(202) 883-5936
91 Total Sales
1 in Lincoln Heights
$420,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Marvin Gaye Park
Marvin Gaye Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
Marvin Gaye Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Woody Ward Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Kelly Miller Recreation Center
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Harris Recreation Center
- Soccer
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lincoln Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lincoln Heights, Washington sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lincoln Heights, Washington over the last 12 months is $385,285, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$356,000
Median Single Family Price
$365,000
Median Townhouse Price
$400,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$238
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Months of Supply
4.60
Median List Price
$400,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-11%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
676
Median Year Built
1945
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,342
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,230
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049
Open Houses
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Sunday, Apr 2712 - 2pm
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Saturday, May 101 - 2:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,295 - $1,552 per month
- Dix Street Residences
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 650+ Sq Ft
- 5717 Dix St NE
- Washington, DC
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,781
Median Age
34
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,352
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,871
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.7%
College Graduates
22.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.4%
% Population in Labor Force
53.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
46
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
64
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Fairmount Heights
An intimate suburb with as much history as its neighbor in Washington D.C
Hillbrook
Affordable detached homes and community gardens in northeast D.C.
Marshall Heights
Residential D.C. neighborhood with 1940s houses and longtime residents
Capitol View
Deeply rooted community east of the Anacostia River
Burrville
Residential neighborhood that offers a short commute and tons of parks
East Corner
Established homes with new development on D.C.'s eastern corridor
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