History of Kingman Park
Aerial view of Kingman Park (outlined in red) with RFK Stadium to the left.
Kingman Park is named after Brigadier General Dan Christie Kingman, the former head of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. In 1898, the Army Corp of Engineers convinced Congress to approve the dredging of the Anacostia River to create a more functional water way for commercial use, while using the dredged material to build up the mud flats to create dry land. The reclaimed flats eventually became parkland in 1919 and were named the Anacostia Water Park.
Soon after, Charles Sager, a D.C. real estate developer, began building homes in Kingman Park in 1927 with the first 40 homes built on 24th Street NE and sold in July 1928. The construction of four schools in the area over the next few years, including the Charles E. Young Elementary School and the Hugh M. Browne Junior High School, resulted in increased interest from homebuyers and developers in the Kingman Park neighborhood. So in 1931, Sager announced plans to build another 350 homes which doubled the number of homes in the neighborhood. Sales continued into the late 30's and early 40's.
Today Kingman Park currently has approximately 10,000 residents. It's location within one mile of the Stadium Armory Metro Station, and three bus lines (in the neighborhood) makes it an excellent location for people looking for affordable housing close to public transportation. Over the past few years, Kingman Park has seen it's housing values increase as more and more homebuyers become aware of this neighborhood - one of the last remaining, affordable neighborhoods east of Capitol Hill, and west of the Anacostia River. Home prices range from the low $200's for a 2 bedroom house needing renovation to the low $500's for a 3-4 bedroom house that has been completely renovated. Condo prices range from low $200's to mid $300's.
Soon after, Charles Sager, a D.C. real estate developer, began building homes in Kingman Park in 1927 with the first 40 homes built on 24th Street NE and sold in July 1928. The construction of four schools in the area over the next few years, including the Charles E. Young Elementary School and the Hugh M. Browne Junior High School, resulted in increased interest from homebuyers and developers in the Kingman Park neighborhood. So in 1931, Sager announced plans to build another 350 homes which doubled the number of homes in the neighborhood. Sales continued into the late 30's and early 40's.
Today Kingman Park currently has approximately 10,000 residents. It's location within one mile of the Stadium Armory Metro Station, and three bus lines (in the neighborhood) makes it an excellent location for people looking for affordable housing close to public transportation. Over the past few years, Kingman Park has seen it's housing values increase as more and more homebuyers become aware of this neighborhood - one of the last remaining, affordable neighborhoods east of Capitol Hill, and west of the Anacostia River. Home prices range from the low $200's for a 2 bedroom house needing renovation to the low $500's for a 3-4 bedroom house that has been completely renovated. Condo prices range from low $200's to mid $300's.
Beautiful, mature willow oak trees line 21st St NE from D St. NE to Benning Rd. NE in Kingman Park.