Fort Lincoln

About Fort Lincoln

The Fort Lincoln neighborhood is adjacent to the Maryland state line and is located in the northeast quadrant of Washington, D.C. The neighborhood is named after Fort Lincoln, a Civil War-era fort constructed in 1861 to protect the nation's capital during the war. Running alongside the neighborhood is Route 50, a commuter corridor connecting 100,000 people to the greater Washington, Maryland, and Virginia area.

Quick Facts

Current Prices: $360,000 to $995,000

Closed Prices: $335,000 to $1,043,000

Median Sale Price: $682,500

Average $ per sq ft: $333

Association Fee Ranges: $422 to $422.9/quarter, $0 to $150/mo

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

Age: 1925 to 2019

Sq. Ft.: 860 to 3360 Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms: 0 to 4 Bedrooms

Bathrooms: 1 to 6 Bathrooms

Around Fort Lincoln

In the 1960s and 1970s, a residential development called "New Town" was created to build single-family residences and connect the city's residents within a single community. Beginning in 2011, the commercial center was established, which attracted large retailers like Costco and Lowe's after the development of The Shops at Dakota Crossing. The new development also provided mixed-use condominiums, duplexes, and single-family homes as well as retail shops and office buildings.

The Shops at Dakota Crossing is home to national and local restaurants offering fast food to casual dining experiences. Particularly for the residents in the new housing developments that surround the shopping center, locals are encouraged to walk to the dining and entertainment options at The Shops and leave their cars at home.

A growing neighborhood, Fort Lincoln attracts commuters that like city living but prefer a suburban setting. Commercial options have brought much needed services and retail offerings to Fort Lincoln and the surrounding communities. The neighborhood is also home to Fort Lincoln Park, which has an outdoor pool, baseball diamonds, and tennis courts. History buffs can check out the historic fort, which is now part of Fort Lincoln Cemetary.

The development of the Shops at Dakota Crossing, Costco, and Lowe's have made the Fort Lincoln neighborhood a shopper's delight. Neighborhood residents and other D.C. natives flock to the shops to buy clothing, food, and household goods. Several national chains and local establishments have set up shop in this up-and-coming district. But it's not all shopping in Fort Lincoln. The neighborhood also has a craft brewery and restaurants along Bladensburg Road.

Spend the day at Fort Lincoln Park, a modern six-acre public park that offers an imaginative playground for children. Taking advantage of the elevated topography and historical significance of a relic of the Civil War, Fort Lincoln Park offers unique views of the city and a trip into the city's past.

Locals Love

  • Shopping options
  • Plenty of dining
  • Fort Lincoln Park

Locals Don't Love

  • Increased traffic
  • Housing prices rising

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