Barry Farm
Washington, District Of Columbia Homes for Sale
About Barry Farm
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $120,000 to $1,300,000
Closed Prices: $72,000 to $529,000
Median Sale Price: $340,000
Average $ per sq ft: $668
Association Fee Ranges: $0 to $385/mo, $0
Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home
Age: 1905 to 2021
Sq. Ft.: 748 to 2568 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 2 to 5 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 1 to 4 Bathrooms
Around Barry Farm
Barry Farm is largely a residential community located outside of the Beltway, bounded by a former mental institution, railroad tracks, and two main highways--Interstate 295 and Suitland Parkway. There are single-family homes, mid-rise apartment buildings, and a large public housing complex. The neighborhood contains affordable housing options; however, plans are underway to dramatically change the neighborhood's landscape. The public housing complex is scheduled to be demolished and rebuilt as mixed-income housing as part of the New Communities Initiatives program. The former hospital site is in the process of being revitalized by the federal government and will be the new site of the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Department of Homeland Security headquarters.
The Barry Farm neighborhood is a food desert. There are few sit-down restaurants and no supermarkets in the neighborhood. Residents have fast food restaurant options within the neighborhood, but must travel out of the area for food, entertainment, and basic services.
Barry Farm is a neighborhood in transition. Cut off by railroad tracks and two main highways, the residential community is about to undergo a radical transformation with the development of a mixed-use higher density community with at least 1,600 residential housing units, including homes for sale. Some of the much-needed businesses and services are expected to follow the people.
Friday nights in Barry Farm are quiet. There are few restaurants and entertainment venues. Most Barry Farm residents travel out of the neighborhood to kick off the weekend or simply stay at home and watch a movie.
The Washington, D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation maintains a recreation center at Barry Farm that offers activities for the community. In addition to football, basketball, soccer, and track fields, the Barry Farm Recreation Center has an aquatic center. Many local leagues, such as the Barry Farm Beavers football team, play at the Barry Farm Recreational Center and provide entertainment. On a perfect Sunday, run around the track and then catch a local football game.
Locals Love
- The local sports teams
- Good local music
Locals Don't Love
- Rising housing prices
- Lack of grocery stores
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