Love Live DC: Underrated DC Neighborhoods – Woodridge 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].

Woodridge (not to be confused with its VA counterpart WoodBRIDGE) is a neighborhood that doesn’t get much attention as a DC destination. The unassuming residential vibe of the neighborhood is one of the features that attracts residents to the quiet tree lined streets and numerous parks.

Location: Northeast DC, along the Maryland border of Eastern Ave, west of Brookland with Rhode Island Ave running through the middle.

Why it’s great:

• Single family homes, with yards, and alleys = the best of both urban/suburban living
• 5 miles from downtown!
• Barnard Hill Park: one of the lesser known Fort Circle parks, while it lacks a website you can’t miss the large grassy expanse.
• DC Brau: DC’s first craft brewery which recently celebrated it’s 5 year anniversary
• Community centric, spirit of neighbors helping neighbors. Check out Good Food Markets from Oasis Community Partners, helping to minimize inequalities in access to food.
• Home to one of the few DC Rita’s water ice locations

What’s in the future:

• With its wide sidewalks and commercial zoning, Rhode Island Avenue is a prime location for new restaurants
• For more on Rhode Island Avenue Corridor development, aka RIA, check out this awesome resource from Friends of RIA
• Revitalization of Rhode Island Avenue Main Street

Ready to move to Woodridge? Here are a few available options:

For Rent: 1800 Shepherd St NE | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | $1,100

For Sale: 2121 Quincy St NE | 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom | 1,680 sq ft $399,000

For Sale: 3009 Otis St NE | 3 bedrooom, 3.5 bathroom | 2,150 sq ft $575,000

Or check out all active listings in Woodridge here

For more on the Woodbridge neighborhood, read our full neighborhood profile here