Love Live DC: Underrated Neighborhoods – River Terrace Edition

This weekly column is written and sponsored by D.C. real estate agent and Edgewood resident Jessica Evans. Email her questions at  [email protected].

If you’ve ever wondered “What will be the next hot neighborhood?” Or “Which neighborhood will see the next above-average appreciation?” or even “Where can I move to in order to escape crowds/traffic/$8 coffee/(insert annoyance of downtown life)?” You’re not alone!

In this series I’ll highlight lesser known DC neighborhoods that are gaining in popularity and have unique attributes that make them a great place to call home. Yes, many of these neighborhoods are “east of the river,” but don’t worry, you won’t be needing a boat! These neighborhoods are Metro and bridge accessible. Today, I’m focusing on River Terrace.

River Terrace

Location: Northeast DC, Benning Rd to the north, Anacostia River to the west, East Capitol to the South and 295 to the east.

Why it’s great:

• Waterside living without the typical price tag
• Anacostia Riverwalk Trail: Biker’s paradise + So much green space
  • 4 mile (off road) bike ride to Nats Park
  • 3 miles to Eastern Market
• Neighborliness, strong community vibes: Check out the River Terrace Community Organization
• Kingman Island

What’s in the future:

• RFK Stadium development: with plans for new pedestrian bridges, whatever ends up being built will be easily accessible
• (possible) streetcar extension: The Benning Rd extension would connect River Terrace to the existing H Street/Benning streetcar line and Benning Rd Metro

Ready to move to River Terrace? Here are a few available options:

For Sale: 3427 Clay St NE | 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 832 sq ft – $280,000

For Sale: 3438 Dix St NE | 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 1,260 sq ft – $395,000

For more on the River Terrace neighborhood, check out our full neighborhood profile at here!

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