Living in Navy Yard
New condominiums and townhouses on the Anacostia River in Southeast DC, with Nationals Park, the Yards Park boardwalk, the Riverwalk Trail, and Navy Yard–Ballpark Metro all within a few blocks.
Living in Navy Yard
An overview of daily life in Navy Yard, what draws residents, and what sets it apart.
Navy Yard is the riverfront district of Southeast DC between the Southeast Freeway and the Anacostia River, stretching from South Capitol Street east to the historic Washington Navy Yard. Over the past two decades it has changed from warehouses and parking lots into one of the city’s newest neighborhoods, organized around Nationals Park and the river.
Almost everything here was built after 2000. Most residents live in mid- and high-rise buildings, and while the majority of those are rental apartments, a set of condominium buildings — including Capitol Hill Tower (2006) at 1000 New Jersey Avenue SE and The Velocity (2009) at 1025 1st Street SE — give buyers a choice of full-service living. East of New Jersey Avenue, the Capitol Quarter townhouses on I and L Streets SE offer brick rowhouse living on new blocks.
Daily life happens on foot. The Yards Park and its boardwalk, fountain, and lawn anchor the waterfront, restaurants line the blocks around 1st and 4th Streets and Tingey Street, and a Harris Teeter at 1st and M Streets covers groceries. The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail runs along the water toward the Wharf and Hill East, and ballpark and concert days bring a lively crowd to the streets.
Navy Yard–Ballpark station on the Green Line sits at New Jersey Avenue and M Street, one stop from Waterfront and a few minutes from L’Enfant Plaza and Gallery Place. Capital Bikeshare docks and the river trail make car-light living practical, and the Southeast Freeway gives drivers quick access to I-295 and I-395.
I enjoy showing Navy Yard because it offers something rare in DC: new-construction condos and townhouses, a riverfront park at the door, and a Metro stop, all in one walkable district.
Key Highlights:
- Housing character — condominiums from 2006 onward, including Capitol Hill Tower and The Velocity, plus Capitol Quarter townhouses
- Green space — The Yards Park, Diamond Teague Park, and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail
- Daily essentials — Harris Teeter at 1st and M Streets, restaurants around 1st and 4th Streets and Tingey Street
- Transit — Navy Yard–Ballpark Metro (Green Line); Capital Bikeshare and the Riverwalk Trail
- Schools — DCPS boundaries vary by block; confirm any address with the DCPS school finder
- Market character — about 50 sales a year, roughly two-thirds condominiums
Notable Condo Buildings in Navy Yard
A curated selection of well-known residences shaping Navy Yard living.
Discover Capitol Hill Tower at 1000 New Jersey Avenue SE, a 13-story, 344-residence full-service cooperative in Navy Yard. Built in 2006, it offers concierge service and more, near Navy Yard-Ballpark (Green Line).
Discover The Velocity at 1025 1st Street SE, a 14-story, 200-residence full-service condominium in Navy Yard. Built in 2009, it offers concierge service and more, near Navy Yard-Ballpark (Green Line).
Navy Yard Real Estate FAQs
Insight into the nuances of buying and selling in one of the country’s most complex urban markets.
Is Navy Yard a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want new construction, a riverfront park, and a Metro stop within a few blocks. Game days at Nationals Park bring crowds and traffic, and most housing is in mid- and high-rise buildings.
Where is Navy Yard in DC?
Navy Yard is in Southeast DC, generally between the Southeast Freeway and the Anacostia River, from South Capitol Street east to the Washington Navy Yard. Capitol Hill is just north and the Southwest Waterfront is to the west.
Is there a Metro station in Navy Yard?
Yes. Navy Yard–Ballpark station on the Green Line is at New Jersey Avenue and M Street SE, with direct service to Waterfront, L’Enfant Plaza, and Gallery Place.
What types of homes are in Navy Yard?
Mostly condominiums in buildings completed since 2006, plus the Capitol Quarter townhouses. Of 52 sales in the past year, 34 were condominiums and 18 were townhouses.
How much do homes cost in Navy Yard?
Over the twelve months through September 2026 the median sale was $628,750 at about $587 per square foot. Condominiums had a median of $507,450 and townhouses about $1.12 million.
How fast do homes sell in Navy Yard?
The median home sold in 27 days. Townhouses moved faster, at a median of 22 days, while condos took a median of about 37 days.
What is there to do in Navy Yard?
Catch a game at Nationals Park, spend time at the Yards Park boardwalk and fountain, walk or bike the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, and choose from restaurants around 1st and 4th Streets and Tingey Street.
Which condo buildings are in Navy Yard?
Condominium options include Capitol Hill Tower at 1000 New Jersey Avenue SE and The Velocity at 1025 1st Street SE, along with several smaller buildings. Many other towers here are rental apartments.
Location & Neighborhood
On the Anacostia River between South Capitol Street and the Washington Navy Yard, south of the Southeast Freeway.
Navy Yard is generally bounded by the Southeast Freeway (I-695) to the north, the Anacostia River to the south, South Capitol Street to the west, and the Washington Navy Yard and 11th Street SE to the east. M Street and New Jersey Avenue form the central crossroads; the condominium buildings cluster along New Jersey Avenue and 1st and 4th Streets, and the Capitol Quarter townhouses fill the blocks around I and L Streets SE.
A Neighborhood on the River
The river shapes daily life here. The Yards Park, Diamond Teague Park, and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail give most residents a waterfront park within a few minutes’ walk, and the trail continues west toward the Wharf and east to Hill East and Kingman Island.
Navy Yard–Ballpark Metro sits at the center of the neighborhood, and a Harris Teeter, pharmacies, fitness studios, and dozens of restaurants are within a few blocks. The Southeast Freeway puts I-295 and I-395 minutes away for drivers.
Neighboring Area:
- Capitol Hill — north, across the Southeast Freeway
- Southwest Waterfront — west, across South Capitol Street
- Buzzard Point — southwest, around Audi Field
- Hill East — east, along the Anacostia
- Anacostia — southeast, across the 11th Street Bridge
A Day In The Life - Snapshot
The quick details buyers ask about most.
Metro Access
Navy Yard–Ballpark (Green Line) at New Jersey Avenue and M Street is within about ten minutes’ walk of the whole neighborhood.
Walkability
Groceries, restaurants, fitness, the ballpark, and riverfront parks are all within a few blocks, and the Riverwalk Trail connects on foot or bike to the Wharf and Capitol Hill.
Typical Home Types
Condominiums in mid- and high-rise buildings completed since 2006, and brick Capitol Quarter townhouses on new blocks east of New Jersey Avenue.
Parking
Condo buildings typically offer garage parking, sometimes deeded and sometimes sold or leased separately. Street parking is limited, especially on game and event days.
Vibe
New, active, and waterfront-oriented, with busy streets on game and concert days and quieter mornings along the river and in the Yards Park.
Best For
Buyers who want new construction, building amenities, and a riverfront park and Metro stop within a few blocks, and who don’t mind event-day activity.
Navy Yard Market Snapshot
A high-level look at current pricing, demand, and sales activity in the Navy Yard real estate market.
$628,750
Median Sales Price
$587
Median Price Per Sq Ft
27
Median Days On Market
52
Annual Closed Sales
-11.3%
YoY Median Price Change
Navy Yard is mainly a condominium market with a smaller townhouse segment. The snapshot covers every closed sale inside the neighborhood boundary over the trailing twelve months through September 2026 — 34 condominium sales and 18 townhouse sales. Price per square foot uses interior living area.
Across all home types the median sale was $628,750 at about $587 per square foot, with a median of 27 days on market and sales averaging 95% of original list price. The 11.3% decline comes from condominiums: the condo median fell from about $575,000 to $507,450, and condo price per square foot fell about 9%, which points to both softer pricing and a mix of smaller units. Townhouses held steady at a median near $1.12 million.
Market data reflects recent 12-month activity. Individual buildings may vary.
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In-Depth Market Analysis
Navy Yard Market Insights
How pricing trends, absorption rates, and inventory levels are shaping buying and selling
Inventory & Absorption
About 50 homes sold here in the past year, down from 61 the year before, with condos making up about two-thirds. Condos took a median of about five weeks to sell and only a handful closed at or above list price, so buyers currently have time to compare buildings.
Pricing Dynamics
Condominiums ranged from about $272,000 to $1.48 million, with a median of $507,450 and about $586 per square foot. Townhouses ranged from about $565,000 to $2.75 million, with a median near $1.12 million and about $588 per square foot.
Buyer Profile
Condo buyers here compare buildings closely on fees, parking, views, and amenities, and often weigh Navy Yard against the Wharf and NoMa. Townhouse buyers are choosing new-construction brick homes with private outdoor space, a short walk from the river and the Metro.
Strategic Outlook
Expect the condo segment to stay buyer-friendly through 2026, with sellers needing to price to recent sales in their own building and highlight parking, views, and outdoor space. Townhouses should remain steadier given limited supply. Continued riverfront development and park projects will keep adding amenities.
Market Position Overview:
Inventory Level: Balanced with selective competition
Negotiation Environment: Moderate flexibility
Typical Days on Market: 25-45 (well-priced units)
Rental Demand: Consistent due to transit proximity
Long- Term Outlook: Stable, walkability-driven value
Navy Yard Housing & Architecture
A 21st-century neighborhood of glass-and-brick condominiums and new townhouses, built beside a Navy base that dates to 1799.
Capitol Hill Tower
Completed in 2006 at 1000 New Jersey Avenue SE, one of the neighborhood’s first condominium buildings, steps from Navy Yard–Ballpark Metro. It saw about nine sales in the past year.
The Velocity
A condominium completed in 2009 at 1025 1st Street SE, close to Nationals Park, the Harris Teeter, and the Yards Park.
Capitol Quarter Townhouses
Brick townhouses built on new blocks around I and L Streets SE in the 2000s and 2010s, with private rear space and the rowhouse feel of Capitol Hill a few blocks north.
Newer Mid-Rise Condominiums
Several smaller condo buildings from the 2010s and 2020s add options with modern layouts, balconies, and garage parking, often at lower price points than the towers.
The Yards and Adaptive Reuse
Former Navy Yard industrial buildings near the waterfront have been converted into restaurants and offices, giving the Yards district its brick-and-steel character.
The Washington Navy Yard
The Navy’s oldest shore establishment, founded in 1799, still anchors the eastern edge; its historic walls and gates frame the M Street corridor.
Condo Buildings
Condo Buildings in Navy Yard
Building-by-building guides with amenities, fees, recent sales and what's for sale now.
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