Washington, DC

Mount Vernon Square

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Buy:
$320K - $3M
For Sale on Trulia:
51 homes
Rent:
$1.2K - $7.45K
For Rent on Trulia:
444 homes
To "Downtown Washington:
10 minutes
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What Locals Say about Mount Vernon Square

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 100 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 100 % Say there are community events

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 100 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 50 % Say car is needed

  • 25 % Say neighbors are friendly

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  • Maria Sylvia
    "Farmers market, several MVT summer & fall events in the parks. Good food & close to several public transit. "
  • Trulia User
    "Awesome!!! Like Washington Dc downtown!! Where you can see all people around walking!! Noce vibe whatsoever."
  • Trulia User
    "Straight shot to National Mall with either Metro TS, community rental scooters or nice walk. Decent Safeway also."
  • Michael C.
    "Dogs are common and welcome. There’s a dog park not far. It’s turf, next to a soccer field. There’s a lot of green space in the area as well. "
  • BreAnn H.
    "Not a ton of public green space. Some of the dog parks are just dirt - May need to walk a bit out of the neighborhood to find larger green areas. "
  • Ashrai2
    "Great residential area with lots of delicious food places walking distance. Also easy to get to downtown dc from here without having to drive. "
  • Valmicek
    "Dogs being walked everywhere and a great neighborhood feel at the local bakery (a baked joint). Also great access to transit. "
  • Julia R.
    "I mainly commute ob foot and using the Metro as well, I find it to be a great neighborhood to live in."
  • Ngokwumabua
    "They would like it because it’s cool. They can even walk dogs with other people in the neighborhood."
  • Lovelyn
    "It's historic, super close to downtown, the Convention Center, restaurants, coffee shops, gyms, etc. It has a surprisingly "village" feel. Neighbors are friendly."
  • Rachael N.
    "There are few (if any) safe parks to take children to- a small one south of Dunbar High w/a playground, but it’s too close to busy and noisy New York Ave. "
  • Nate N.
    "There isn't a full dog park in the immediate vicinity but there is one about a 15-20 minute walk away. There are plenty of green spaces and a few poo bag stations on the sidewalk which are helpful if you forget your own."
  • Nate N.
    "I walk to work every day. It takes about 15 minutes."
  • Nate N.
    "There are plenty of shops and restaurants within short walking distance. You're still right in the heart of the city but far enough from the tourist hubs that it feels relaxing."
  • Nate N.
    "It's a very safe neighborhood and there are plenty of places to get a quick bite to eat. There are grocery stores within short walking distance and access to public transportation."
  • F_saqui
    "It is perfectly located in the DC Downtown area with easy access to most of the amenities that are needed for convenience and dog friendly "
  • Kathryn W.
    "the neighborhood has great access to the circulator bus route, within reasonable walking distance to several metro lines and Union Station. walkable to shops and restaurants. "
  • Soreta W.
    "There are quite a variety of dogs and the owners are more respectful here than in Georgetown by cleaning up after their walks."
  • Soreta W.
    "Metro is the fastest to most offices traveled."
  • Soreta W.
    "Multi-cultural and relaxed. All services are available on every corner."
  • Soreta W.
    "All neighborhoods contain crime. Never be off guard, even though it is an eye appealing neighborhood."
  • Dramsted
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 4years. It is very convenient to Metro, Chinatown, grocery and restaurants. "
  • A J.
    "Dog owners would absolutely love living in Mount Vernon Square. The dog park is within walking distance. Over 50% of the community has pets. Dog owners are welcomed with open arms."
  • A J.
    "The commute is absolutely ridiculous. Route 66 is always a jam and it's four lanes. It makes no sense really."
  • A J.
    "The people make this place unique. Everyone thinks of Washington DC being a hustle and bustle place. However the area I reside in is not."
  • A J.
    "Mount Vernon Square is a community that cares. The people not only care about the children but all families. There's always something that is family oriented for us to do."
  • Nicholas M.
    "There are a lot of animals in the area and almost everybody has a dog or cat. I think there is a local dog park close to Mount Vernon Square as well."
  • Nicholas M.
    "It takes 10-15 minutes to get to work. Traffic can be bad or good depending on the time of day. Streets are very easy to memorize and it won't be hard to get lost."
  • Nicholas M.
    "The community is very diverse. People are very friendly and welcome you to the neighborhood."
  • Nicholas M.
    "Don't stay out too late at night because there is some very bad people that roam the streets around that time of night. There are a lot of kids that get into fights as well."
  • Dramsted
    "Close to grocery, shopping, restaurant and bars. Metro within blocks. Very convenient to everything. "
  • Lynn S.
    "Close to Everything. Verizon Center just steps away."
  • Alejandro G.
    "Mt Vernon Triangle and Chinatown have quickly become DC's new center. The density of restaurants, bars, public transport options, all kinds of shops and large supermarkets make this location perfect for the urban life. Everything at a walking distance."

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