Anacostia Real Estate, Washington DC

Yes, there are still homes for sale in Washington, DC, with low prices, a proximity to a major body of water and retro-chic Craftsman styles. Anacostia may be on the other side of the river by the same name, but it has been attracting socially conscious urban hipster buyers in droves. So much so that the inventory is way down. Yet, if you’re willing to dig a little, you can still find some incredible deals here. 

What kinds of deals? Try row houses, charming bungalows and Art Deco apartment buildings that have converted to perfect Washington DC condos for sale, ranging from the high-five figure to mid-six figure range. In fact, there have been recent short sales here where single-family homes have actually closed for under $100,000. For more information about Anacostia real estate for sale or other Washington DC real estate opportunities, give District Partners at Compass a call today at (202) 798-3600.

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2400-2406 Minnesota Ave Se, WASHINGTON

$1,299,000

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2400-2406 Minnesota Ave Se, WASHINGTON

0 Beds 0 Baths 4,865 SqFt Multi-Family MLS® # DCDC2197800

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2400-2406 Minnesota Ave Se, WASHINGTON

$1,299,000

↓ $1,000

2400-2406 Minnesota Ave Se, WASHINGTON

0 Beds 0 Baths 4,865 SqFt Commercial Sale MLS® # DCDC2197754

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1216 W St Se, WASHINGTON

$1,050,000

1216 W St Se, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 1 Bath 0 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2202794

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2333 Fairlawn Ave Se #1, WASHINGTON

$1,049,000

2333 Fairlawn Ave Se #1, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 5 Baths 2,800 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2209998

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2308 Minnesota Ave Se, WASHINGTON

$895,740

2308 Minnesota Ave Se, WASHINGTON

0 Beds 0 Baths 1,292 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2038130

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2336 Green St Se, WASHINGTON

$875,000

2336 Green St Se, WASHINGTON

0 Beds 0 Baths 11,654 SqFt Commercial Sale MLS® # DCDC2185218

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2333 Fairlawn Ave Se #2, WASHINGTON

$849,950

2333 Fairlawn Ave Se #2, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 4.5 Baths 2,000 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2210170

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2109 Fairlawn Ave Se, WASHINGTON

$784,900

2109 Fairlawn Ave Se, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,176 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2193328

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1629 U St Se, WASHINGTON

$750,000

1629 U St Se, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 1 Bath 1,748 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2205608

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1956 Fendall St Se, WASHINGTON

$750,000

1956 Fendall St Se, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 3 Baths 864 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2199694

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2528 Elvans Rd Se, WASHINGTON

$749,900

↑ $900

2528 Elvans Rd Se, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 3 Baths 3,448 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2196256

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1337 Se U St Se, WASHINGTON

$729,999

↓ $69,951

1337 Se U St Se, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 5.5 Baths 2,783 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2190352

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1616 W St Se, WASHINGTON

$710,000

1616 W St Se, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 3 Baths 2,316 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2206610

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2326 Nicholson St Se, WASHINGTON

$650,000

↓ $100,000

2326 Nicholson St Se, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 2 Baths 2,633 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2198408

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2441 Shannon Pl Se, WASHINGTON

$650,000

2441 Shannon Pl Se, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 3.5 Baths 1,879 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2198404

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2015 13th St Se, WASHINGTON

$650,000

↓ $25,000

2015 13th St Se, WASHINGTON

0 Beds 0 Baths 3,042 SqFt Multi-Family MLS® # DCDC2195664

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1339 U St Se, WASHINGTON

$630,000

↑ $30,000

1339 U St Se, WASHINGTON

6 Beds 3 Baths 2,832 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2203982

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1778 W St Se, WASHINGTON

$629,900

1778 W St Se, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,316 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2205902

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1756 W W St Se, WASHINGTON

$600,000

1756 W W St Se, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,524 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2184504

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1617 Q St Se, WASHINGTON

$599,000

1617 Q St Se, WASHINGTON

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,720 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2147824

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1358 Valley Pl Se, WASHINGTON

$579,888

1358 Valley Pl Se, WASHINGTON

3 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,364 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2202580

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Anacostia Neighborhood Information

To put this into better perspective, a little history is in order. Anacostia was developed in the mid-1800s as “Uniontown”—a blue collar suburb geared toward workers who were employed on the other side of the river at the Navy Yard—once the military’s largest shipbuilding facility. Residences tended to be modest—wood-framed bungalows and Italianate-styles, along with a few larger Queen Anne homes, brick row houses and low-rise apartment buildings.

In time, the blue-collar community took on the name of its adjacent river. Time also brought changes to the shipyard which switched to the manufacture of armaments and gradually rolled back those operations altogether—downsizing into administrative offices. By then, the river had become fouled with industrial pollution and the surrounding area on both sides had fallen into decline and decay.

More About Today's Anacostia Community in Washington DC

In more recent years, the Navy Yard has gone through a massive revitalization process, including a Superfund river cleanup and lots of upscale commercial development. As for Anacostia itself, a transformative process has been slower, but is evident nonetheless. A lot of the underpriced Craftsman cottage fixer-uppers have been snapped up and the downtown Historic District features numerous renovated storefronts. New developments include the announcement that a Busboys and Poets will soon be opening on Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue SE.

 A Closer Look at Real Estate in Anacostia

Homes and condos for sale in Anacostia may not be as plentiful as in recent years but the prices are still incredibly competitive—especially if you’re willing to roll up your sleeves and rehab one of the remaining foreclosure listings. And for those looking to move into an already-renovated home, you’ll still spend considerably less than you would on the other side of the river. 

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