In the quiet NE DC area is the popular Washington DC neighborhood known as Brookland.  The Brookland neighborhood is most notable for being the home of Catholic University and the various Catholic Instititions in the area.

Brookland is centered along 12th Street NE and is bounded by 9th Street NE to the west, Rhode Island Avenue NE to the south, and South Dakota Avenue to the east and to the North, Michigan Avenue.

President Lincoln had a cottage in the area which was mostly farmland in the 19th century. In 1840 Colonel Jehiel Brooks built a mansion which was referred to as Brooks Mansion. This "Brookland" came into bring.  The DC street cars helped this part of the city grow and then in the late 1800s, the Roman Catolic Church bought large tracts of land.  Now home to Cathlic Universoty of America (CUA), Trinity Universty, the Mount St. Sepulchre Franciscan Monastery, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center which opened in 2001.

In this neighborhood you will find different styles of rowhouses, small condo buildings and condo converstions as well as many Queen Anne style and other Victorian homes. 

Of course with any college area, there are also sveral dorm-like apartments and low-rise buildings to accomdate the students of the area.

Brookland has its main retail area along 12th street NE. Evertthing from Art Galleries and Beauty Shops to Coffee Shops and an Animal Hospital.  Here is a great LINK to see the Brookland Businesses.

The METRO, DC's subway system serves the Brookland Neighborhood at the Brookland/CUA Metro stop; on the Redline.  ZIP CARS are also readily available at the Metro Station. Rent a car for a couple hours or the day!

The location of Washington DC's Brookland Neighborhood has many benefits for its residents.  Less than a mile from the Maryland border; it is reasonable 12 miles to the NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and 21 Miles to Ft Meade. It is located close (about 7 miles) from the very convenient Washington National Airport; about a 15 minute drive or a bit farther to BWI Airport, about 30 Miles.  For the spots enthusiasts; the BRAND NEW Washington Nationals Baseball Stadium a short 4 miles away or a quick subway ride.

Home prices in Brookland are some of the most reasonable in the District. Currently ranging in price from $175,000 for a good-sized 800 sq. ft. 1-bedroom condo; to $750,000 for a beautiful - NEW 4000 sq.ft. single family, 5 Bedroom, home.

In March '08; the Average Sold Price for a home was $369,343, with an average Days on the Market of 121.  A bit lower price than DC ($535,645) and 80 Days on the market.

        Brookland House - 5 BR / 3 Baths                                  Brookland Condo - 2 BR / 1 Bath

           Cost: Approx. $569,000                                                  Cost: Approx. $275,000

RELOCATING to Washington DC?  Here is a list of great WEBSITES to help your move.

BROOKLAND 

• Minutes from National Airport; Subway and Train Stations.
• Walking Distance to Great Retaill shops and restaurants. 
• Tree-Lined Streets and Dog-Friendly Parks.
• 4 Miles to US Coast Guard Headquarters; 7 Miles to the Pentagon or Bolling Air Force Base.
• Short Metro ride to the National Baseball Stadium or RFK Stadium to watch the DC United Soccer Team.
• Flexible Housing; from 1 Bedroom Condos, to Large Single Family Homes.
• Some of the most inexpesive homes in the District.

 

 

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