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Anacostia

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Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$75K - $1.05M
For Sale on Trulia:
46 homes
Rent:
$900 - $8.1K
For Rent on Trulia:
92 homes
To "Downtown Washington:
24 minutes
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What Locals Say about Anacostia

At least 20 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 68 % Say parking is easy

  • 66 % Say car is needed

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say there's wildlife

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say there are community events

  • 50 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 41 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 39 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 32 % Say it's quiet

  • 25 % Say people would walk alone at night

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  • Trulia User
    "this neighborhood is convenience all around the area. yes they are noises and shooting and all night active and."
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  • Nesia R
    "There are areas where you can walk your dog and people in the neighborhood for the most, keep there dogs on a leash."
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  • T.n.k1981
    "Nothing to many deaths and gun fire everyday and innocent people get killed just by coming out the corner store bus stops and more we need a lot of police help badly.."
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  • Alvoid H.
    "they would like the neighborhood because most people have dogs or multiple dogs they might not like that most people have pit bulls"
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  • Phyllis F.
    "No Comment for y'all so I will tell it to whoever want to know after I leave from here okay the people live on this Street stay up all through the night partying and playing cards and fighting that all can say for now you know it now"
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  • Raven T.
    "Dog owners would like the view, the scenery and the parks."
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  • Raven T.
    "It's the home of African Americans and we can gladly say that we are serving with a good cause."
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  • Raven T.
    "The neighborhood commute is not far at all to or from your destination."
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  • Raven T.
    "It is important for parents to know that their kids are safe here."
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  • Camren M.
    "There are several parks and plenty of walking trails in the area."
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  • Camren M.
    "The people, businesses, walking paths, parks, Frederick Douglass Museum, and Big Chair make this area unique."
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  • Maggie B.
    "One of the neighborhood's most famous draws is Cedar Hill, the home of Frederick Douglass and now an historic site run by the National Park Service. Guided tours are your only way inside the home, which includes artifacts that belonged to the former slave-turned-nationally renowned abolitionist. In addition to that home, some 500 other buildings comprise the Anacostia Historic District, featuring unique two-story cottages, Italianate-style architecture and Queen Anne style homes."
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  • Camren M.
    "Quite easy commute -- not too much traffic. MLK Avenue is the main street for an easy commute."
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  • Maggie B.
    "For as well documented as its history is, Anacostia also provides a serene natural retreat for walkers, hikers and bikers. Hop on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail (it connects the east and west sides of the river at the 11th Street Bridge and South Capitol Bridge) and explore it from Poplar Point, part of National Capital Parks-East, northeast to the nearby Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens."
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  • Camren M.
    "Great library, walking parks, museums, and a lot of fun things to do."
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  • Amira W.
    "Dog owners would like the park space for their dogs to play around."
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  • Harry J.
    "There are fences covering the yards so that dogs can be outside."
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  • Amira W.
    "Anacostia is very diverse and different from other DC neighborhoods. It is a very nice place to live in my opinion."
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  • Harry J.
    "The people that live here are very unique in the way that they live."
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  • Amira W.
    "A typical commute is very traffic filled."
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  • Harry J.
    "The streets are old and the commute is confusing if you are new here."
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  • Harry J.
    "It's not a good place for children or teenagers because it is a dangerous place."
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  • Amira W.
    "I think parents need to know that even though Anacostia is better than what it used to be, they should still supervise their children."
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  • Amy w.
    "Dog parks, and dog playmates here -- it's a good place to live."
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  • Quintin B.
    "I don't think there are dog parks around here."
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  • Quintin B.
    "Anacostia is a historic community but close-knit as well. It has also been shut out from the rest of the city for years."
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  • Amy w.
    "It's by the water and it's a pretty place to live."
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  • Amy w.
    "I travel by bus and also use my car to drive everywhere."
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  • Quintin B.
    "I'm used to commuting so it doesn't bother me. To everyone else, it may be a hassle somewhat because of traffic."
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  • Amy w.
    "Good schools, and nice neighbors. It is a good place to live."
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  • Quintin B.
    "It's up and coming and improvements have been made. Be conscious of the history of the neighborhood."
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  • Catina N.
    "Anacostia is unique because of the great landscape of buildings and businesses that surround the community."
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  • Catina N.
    "Parents should know that the community looks out for each other."
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