Chinatown

Chinatown

Washington, District Of Columbia Homes for Sale

About Chinatown

Spurred by redevelopment beginning in the 1990s with the construction of the MCI Center (now the Verizon Center), Chinatown is a small but action-packed neighborhood that has evolved from more than just a food destination. East of downtown D.C. in the city's northwest quadrant, Chinatown is home to D.C.'s NBA and NHL teams. Providing plenty of amenities in terms of sports, entertainment, dining, nightlife and retail--plus easy access to public transit--Chinatown is a neighborhood where you can live, work, and play.

Quick Facts

Current Prices: $415,000 to $1,000,000

Closed Prices: $385,000 to $1,275,000

Median Sale Price: $539,500

Average $ per sq ft: $640

Association Fee Ranges: $0, $0/mo

Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home

Age: 1890 to 2006

Sq. Ft.: 452 to 1560 Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms: 1 to 3 Bedrooms

Bathrooms: 1 to 4 Bathrooms

Around Chinatown

The small neighborhood is primarily populated by luxurious condo and apartment hi-rises that include amenities like pools and gyms. You'll find the majority of housing in Chinatown up and down the 7th Street NW corridor.

Find the area's Chinese spots, serving up dim sum and other favorites, near Chinatown's signature Friendship Archway around H and 7th Streets. Chinatown's Chinese imprint has gotten smaller, though, making way for other types of cuisines; you will also find sports bars, an Irish pub, burger restaurants, and plenty of chain restaurants.

Expect to see a lot of tourists in the neighborhood. There's also a big bustle of residents attending shows or games at the Verizon Center, seeing a show at the neighborhood's high-end multiplex, or going to happy hours and late-night haunts--especially on Friday and Saturday nights.

The neighborhood comes alive on weekends. Step out onto 7th Street, ablaze with lights, and head to happy hour or one of the area's fine-dining restaurants or fast-casual spots. Challenge your friends to a game at the neighborhood's barcade or bowling alley, or check out a newly released movie at the multiplex. There are so many things to do on the 7th Street NW corridor that 7th and F Street is often called "7th and Fun Street."

After a wild weekend, have a relaxing Sunday in Chinatown. Get some dim sum on H Street, then head to one of the area's nearby museums. The kid-friendly International Spy Museum and the National Building Museum are nearby. Ford's Theatre, where President Lincoln was assassinated, is open for tours and other programs. Go shopping at the mall on 7th Street, or catch a Wizards or Caps game at the Verizon Center.

Locals Love

  • Wide range of dining and entertainment
  • Very accessible for commuters
  • Access to museums and historical areas

Locals Don't Love

  • Scarce street parking
  • Lots of tourists
  • Expensive housing

Neighborhood Reviews

1 Review
5.0

Plenty to do and see and eat

Samantha R
A busy part of town in a good way –– walking distance to the Capitol and main attractions in DC while still feeling like it's own little neighborhood. Lots of great food options for any taste/budget, and plenty of fun shopping. Living here means you'll never have to go too far out of your way to find something fun to do or run an errand.
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