DC Neighborhoods
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO THRIVE?
4 QUADRANTS
Washington DC locations are definied by Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest. These quadrants center around the US Capitol, the city’s focal point.
131 NEIGHBORHOODS
Every home, neighborhood and client is different. The DC real estate market is quicksilver. It demands close attention, flexibility, and creativity.
ENDLESS EXPERIENCE
1,100 miles of streets, 241 bridges, 16 tunnels, and 1,959 miles of sidewalks. The District also has 85 miles of bicycle lanes, and 60 miles of multi-use trails.
Northwest
Northwest DC neighborhoods are found north of the National Mall & west of North Capitol Street, in the northwest quadrant. It is the largest of the four quadrants in the District. The Northwest DC neighborhood represents a bit more than 42% of the city.
Southwest
Southwest DC neighborhoods are sited within the Southwest Quadrant, which spans the area south of south of the National Mall and west of South Capitol Street. Southwest is made up of five neighborhoods; The Southwest Waterfront, Southwest Federal Center, Bellevue, Buzzard’s Point and Anacostia.
Northeast
Northeast DC neighborhoods are located in the Northeast Quadrant, north of E Capitol Street and east of N Capitol Street. A section of the Northeast Quadrant dubbed ‘Near Northeast’ is bordered by North Capitol Street to the west, Florida Avenue to the north, F Street to the south, and 15th Street to the east.
Southeast
Southeast DC neighborhoods are located in the Southeast Quadrant, south of East Capitol Street and east of South Capitol Street. You’ll find Capitol Hill and Hill East, the Navy Yard and Yards Park, Anacostia River waterfront and Hillcrest. The western portion is referred to as “Near Southeast.” The portion to the river’s east is “River East.”