Washington, DC

Brightwood

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Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$150K - $1.6M
For Sale on Trulia:
16 homes
Rent:
$1.3K - $5.53K
For Rent on Trulia:
151 homes
To "Downtown Washington:
30 minutes
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What Locals Say about Brightwood

At least 54 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 83 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 69 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say car is needed

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 56 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 55 % Say parking is easy

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 39 % Say there are community events

  • 39 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Rick T.
    "Great place to live, secret little corner of DC. Quite location, yet close to many amenities. Public transportation is readily available. "
    5
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  • Natalie S.
    "It’s and oh ok commute in the morning and evening. In the morning they just need more lighting on the streets"
    0
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  • Estefany F.
    "It is a wide ranged neighborhood with many transportation & a beautiful forest near by & stores and fast foods near by."
    0
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  • Tom W.
    "There are other dog owners and open areas to walk pets."
    0
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  • Cody M. a.
    "It has good sidewalks, but most of the people in Brightwood have dogs."
    0
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  • Cody M. a.
    "Anytime I walk outside, my neighbor says hello and I say hello back and we shake hands and talk about the news and what is going on."
    0
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  • Tom W.
    "Easy access to freeways -- number of entry and exit points plus public transportation for your commute."
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  • Tom W.
    "Architecture, quiet neighborhood, mixture of businesses and homes make this place unique."
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  • Cody M. a.
    "It has family-based homes and good playgrounds for children."
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  • Tom W.
    "Good schools, most areas are safe. Friendly children."
    1
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  • Cody M. a.
    "It's really urban so parents should not expect any quiet when there."
    1
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  • Black J.
    "I think that dog owners would not like the neighborhood since the dog park is a little broken down."
    0
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  • Black J.
    "Brightwood is a peaceful and beautiful neighborhood with no conflicts surrounding it. And the people there are very friendly. When I moved there, I was greeted with lots of nice people."
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  • Tammy P.
    "Park across the street is nice. I enjoy the City Recreation Department pools and playgrounds and splash pakts as well as the diversity"
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  • Fanan2u
    "Safe, clean and beautiful neighborhood with friendly people. Not crowded and easy access to groceries, gas stations and laundromats."
    3
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