The D.C. Neighborhood Spotlight provides the geographic location, location of shops and restaurants, public services, and real estate statistics for a specific neighborhood.
Brookland, named after the Colonel Jehiel Brooks family estate, is known for all of the religious institutions that surround it. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (shown above,) Catholic University, Trinity College, and the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center surround this Northeast Washington, D.C. neighborhood. Served by the Brookland-CUA Metrorail Station, residents are only a 10-minute ride downtown. Col. Brooks’ Tavern and Kelly’s Ellis Island Pub offer residents a place to grab a drink and a bite to eat, and 12th Street NE provides the neighborhood with a strip of pharmacies, hardware stores and eateries. Architecturally, Brookland has every style found in D.C., including Victorians, bungalows, Queen Annes, and Georgians.
Location:North of Eckington; East of Catholic University; South of Michigan Park; West of Mount Rainier, MD
Shops and Restaurants:Along 12th Street NE and Monroe Street NE
Neighborhood Services and Info
- Zip Codes: 20017 and 20018
- Post Office:Brookland Station (12th and Monroe NE)
- Library: Woodridge Regional Library (18th St and Rhode Island Avenue NE)
- Public High Schools: Moore Academy (1001 Monroe St NE)
- Public Transportation:Metrorail (Brookland-CUA Station off of Michigan Avenue;) Metrobus (H2-H6 serving Michigan Avenue; R4 Serving Michigan Avenue; G8 serving Monroe Street)
- Police Station: Fifth District Headquarters 1805 Bladensburg Road NE (202) 576-7005
- Ward:5
- Website: Historic Brookland
Brookland Real Estate Statistics:
[January 16, 2007]
| Total | Single Family Homes | Condo/Co-Ops |
| Listings | 68 | 22 |
| Under Contract (last 30 days) | 9 | 3 |
| Avg. DOMP* for Under Contract | 58 Days | 110 Days |
| SOLD (last 30 days) | 5 | 6 |
| Avg. Sold Price (last 30 days) | $378,720 | $235,417 |
| Absorption Rate | 13% | 13% |
*DOMP=Days a property has been on the market.
Data gathered from Metropolitan Regional Information Systems and reflects statistics for properties only listed in the MLS
To learn more about DC Real Estate Stats read, ‘How to Use DC Real Estate Stats to Understand the Current Market.’
*All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed
