Kenilworth Community Guide Real Estate An up and coming neighborhood close to downtown.

Updated 3/24/2023
History and Flavor
Kenilworth, an up-and-coming neighborhood in Northeast Washington, D.C, is a residential neighborhood located along the Anacostia River. The road that became Kenilworth Avenue (and then the Kenilworth Avenue Freeway portion of DC Route 295) began in the 1750s as Eastern Branch Road. This road connected a ferry across the Potomac at Alexandria to Bladensburg town, founded in 1742 at the head of navigation on the Anacostia (then known as the Eastern Branch of the Potomac).
Kenilworth is home to a large public housing complex, Kenilworth Courts.
Kenilworth Courts are conveniently in the Northeast quadrant of the District. This development is unique due to a resident management corporation managing one section of the public housing units. Kenilworth Courts comprise townhouses that offer two- to five-bedroom units. The low-rise apartment buildings provide two to three bedrooms.
The nation’s eyes turned to Kenilworth in 1988 when the government-constructed Kenilworth Courts were sold to the residents. This was the first time public housing had been offered to those who had traditionally rented. The initiative did not go through but was progressive for the time.
The Deanwood Metro Station is located nearby, along with Metrobus stops. There are nearby recreation centers, as well as the National Park Service’s Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.
Most people rent their homes here, but single-family homes are for sale.
Entertainment
Parks & Sights
- Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens/Boardwalk – Deep within Kenilworth is an oasis. Open 362 days a year, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens welcomes visitors with blanketed white snow in winter, fresh green sprouts in spring, lush green hot summers, and painted foliage during the fall. There are a variety of activities and experiences for ALL to enjoy throughout the year.
- Kenilworth Recreation Center – Situated in a former Kenilworth Elementary School section, Kenilworth Recreation Center features DPR’s largest fitness center and one of the agency’s largest multipurpose rooms. Another notable feature is a new lavish kitchen for teaching nutrition, cooking, and meal preparation.
- Kenilworth-Parkside Recreation – From walking trails to basketball courts, Kenilworth-Parkside Recreation offers a little bit of everything for everyone. Also, on-site, you’ll find a football/soccer field, open space, an athletic track, and a tennis court.
Shopping/Restaurants
Popular Shopping and Eats
- Shops at Dakota Crossing – 430,000 square feet of retail services, including —Costco, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Marshalls.
- Marshalls – Many reasonably priced name brands all under one roof.
- Kenilworth Market – Grocery store shopping.
- Mechos Dominican Kitchen – Spanish, African, and indigenous Taino foods merge into a cuisine that satisfies all appetites. See our delicious menu for yourself.
- Naked Lunch – Organic bowls and healthy juices. A vegetarian’s dream, located in Mom’s Organic Market
Schools
Best Public High Schools
- Croom Vocational High School 98 students, 5:1 student-teacher ratio
- Tall Oaks High School 90 students, 5:1 student-teacher ratio
Best Public Elementary Schools
- Thomas G. Pullen 744 students, 15:1 student-teacher ratio
- Margaret Brent Regional Center 73 students, 5:1 student-teacher ratio
Public Transportation
Buses/Trains
Kenilworth Ave NE & Quarles St NE
Median Home Value
$480,000 as of 2023
Renters: 65%
Owners: 35%
Demographics
Population – 2,352
Median household income – $35,057
Median age: 34
Families with children – 30%
High school diploma or equivalent – 33%
College Degree: 50%
97% African American
3% Hispanic/White/Other
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