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Mount Pleasant and Columbia Heights Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., is widely renowned for its political and historical sites, cultural venues, world-class dining and the seemingly non-stop special event calendar. A closer look at Washington, D.C., however, also reveals beautiful, livable neighborhoods peppered with unique shopping districts, historic homes and urban parks. For planning purposes, the D.C. government has defined neighborhood clusters, each of which includes three to five sub-communities. Centrally located Cluster 2 contains the neighborhoods of Mount Pleasant, Columbia Heights, Pleasant Plains and Park View. Adjacent to the National Zoological Park and Rock Creek Park, the Cluster 2 neighborhoods enjoy urban conveniences and a proximity to outdoor recreational facilities. The 163-acre National Zoo is a leader in animal conservation science as well as a popular attraction for Washington’s families. Rock Creek Park is used for sports play, hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding and inline skating. The population of the Cluster 2 neighborhoods is roughly 46,700 and the available housing is diverse. Detached, single-family homes and apartment buildings increasingly cater to higher income families looking for properties in the city. Public education is provided by District of Columbia Public Schools. The district manages more than 165 campuses and serves about 65,000 students. The student-to-teacher ratio as last measured was a low 13.3. Park View Elementary School in the Park View neighborhood is recognized as one of Washington’s best elementary schools.
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Price Range of Mount Pleasant and Columbia Heights Houses
The neighborhoods of Mount Pleasant, Columbia Heights, Pleasant Plains and Park View offer home seekers centrally located, urban residential properties. Row houses, traditional homes, apartments and condos characterize the property offering, but the bulk of residences available are condominiums, apartments and townhouses. Pricing ranges from about $350,000 up to $1.5 million. Detached, single-family homes start at a higher price point, about $600,000, because there aren’t as many available. The selection of homes and condominium and vintage townhouse units ranges in age, some dating back to the early-20th century and others being more modern. Floor plans vary as well, from cozy to expansive. If you are thinking of buying or selling your home, just fill out the FREE REAL ESTATE INFORMATION REQUEST FORM. Then, top real estate agents Kathy Petersen & Drew Gagliano will provide you with any information or assistance with your home. All contents on this and related web sites are provided by Kathy Petersen & Drew Gagliano, the home and property specialists, specializing in Mount Pleasant and Columbia Heights real estate, homes for sale and home values in District of Columbia County, Washington, D.C. |
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