Navy Yard / Baseball Stadium DC Real Estate
Homes for Sale Near Nationals Park, the Anacostia Riverwalk & the Navy Yard Metro. From Marc Dosik & the Fed City Team, your DC real estate experts.
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Living in Navy Yard
Dining & Drinks
Bluejacket Brewery anchors the craft beer scene at The Yards. All-Purpose Pizzeria does Neapolitan-style pizza. The Salt Line sits on the waterfront with one of the city's strongest oyster menus. Mission Navy Yard does Mexican on M Street. Whaley's, Agua 301, and Cordial Wine round out the inventory, with strong fast-casual options for the office and game-day crowd.
Sports & Waterfront
Nationals Park hosts the Washington Nationals from April through September. Audi Field hosts DC United and the Washington Spirit. Yards Park is the 5.5-acre waterfront flagship with a terraced lawn, fountain, and boardwalk. The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail runs the length of the neighborhood for biking and running.
Transit & Commute
The Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro on the Green Line takes you to Gallery Place in 6 minutes and L'Enfant Plaza in 4. Walking and Metro are the dominant modes for most Navy Yard residents. The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail provides protected biking access, and Capital Bikeshare stations are dense throughout.
What makes Navy Yard distinctive.
The transformation began with the announcement of Nationals Park in 2004 and the stadium's opening in 2008. The Yards waterfront mixed-use project followed, with phases continuing through the 2020s. Audi Field, on the western edge of the district at Buzzard Point, opened in 2018. The result is one of the most rapidly built-out neighborhoods in modern DC history.
What makes Navy Yard different from every other DC neighborhood is what it is built around: not a historic main street, not a historic transit corridor, but a stadium, a waterfront, and a riverwalk. Game days at Nationals Park (April through September) and game nights at Audi Field bring tens of thousands of fans through the neighborhood multiple times a week during their respective seasons. This is part of life here, and it is something to factor into your buying decision.
The waterfront defines the rest of the experience. Yards Park is a 5.5-acre public park along the Anacostia River with a terraced lawn, a fountain, a boardwalk, and frequent programmed events. The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail runs along the river through Navy Yard and connects northeast to RFK and the National Arboretum, and west toward the 11th Street Bridge and SW Waterfront. The trail is the primary outdoor recreation route for the neighborhood and one of the best cycling commutes in DC.
Explore Navy Yard Block by Block
The Yards
The blocks along the riverfront in the eastern half of the neighborhood, anchored by Yards Park, the Foundry Lofts, the Lumber Shed, and the surrounding mixed-use development, are the most amenity-rich and have the strongest sense of place. Buyers who want immediate waterfront access and the most polished version of Navy Yard concentrate here.
Capitol Riverfront / Half Street
The blocks immediately around Nationals Park, particularly along Half Street SE between M Street and Potomac Avenue, are the densest and most heavily commercial part of the neighborhood. This is where game-day energy is highest, and where the most pedestrian-oriented street life happens. Buyers should expect high foot traffic on game and event days.
South Navy Yard
The blocks south of M Street SE, between Half Street and 1st Street SE, are condo-dense and walkable to both the waterfront and the stadium. This section has some of the deepest condo inventory in the neighborhood and a meaningful share of mid-tier buildings.
Navy Yard Real Estate Market
$400K–$600K
1BR Condo Range
$600K–$1M
2BR Condo Range
2 Stadiums
Walking Distance
95+
Walk Score
The Navy Yard market is overwhelmingly condos and apartments. The buyer pool skews young and professional: sports fans, Capitol Hill staffers, government and law-firm workers, federal employees, and a significant share of investor purchases for short-term and long-term rentals. Most buildings range from 8 to 15 stories with 100 to 400 units, with rooftop pools, fitness centers, package rooms, lounges, dog parks, and underground parking.
One-bedroom condos in Navy Yard generally range from $400,000 to $600,000 depending on building, view, and finish level. Two-bedroom units run from $600,000 to $1 million. Buildings to know include Velocity, Twelve12 (above the Whole Foods at 4th and M), The Aventine, Foundry Lofts, and the Lumber Shed (the latter two are converted industrial buildings at The Yards with more architectural character).
Three factors drive value in Navy Yard more than anywhere else: building quality, view, and proximity to the waterfront. View is the single largest line-item value driver: south-facing river-view units consistently command top-of-line pricing, and units facing inventory or courtyards trade at meaningful discounts. Game-day proximity has a complicated effect: living within two blocks of Nationals Park is convenient for fans but produces real impact during home games and concert nights.
For sellers in Navy Yard, the best ROI is typically cosmetic prep and staging rather than major renovations. Most Navy Yard condos already have modern finishes; the value-add is fresh paint, professional staging, and clean neutral presentation. Our We Pay to Fix Your Home program covers staging and any cosmetic updates upfront. We also handle estate sales at $0 out of pocket to the estate.
Local agents who know the Capitol Riverfront condo market.
Our office is at 843 Upshur Street NW in Petworth, but we work the Navy Yard market regularly. We have walked through dozens of Navy Yard buildings and know which ones have HOA issues, which floor lines have the best views, which buildings have the most reliable parking, and which units are likely to hold their value through the next market shift.
For Buyers
Navy Yard is one of the most accessible first-purchase markets in DC because a one-bedroom condo in a strong building can be acquired in the $400s. We help first-time buyers access up to $17,500 in down payment assistance through DC grant programs most buyers don't know exist. With 8+ agents on our team, we can also get you into showings fast in a market where well-priced units sometimes go under contract within a week.
For Sellers
The best ROI in Navy Yard is typically cosmetic prep and staging rather than major renovations. Most Navy Yard condos already have modern finishes; the value-add is fresh paint, professional staging, and clean presentation. Our We Pay to Fix Your Home program covers staging, paint, and any cosmetic updates upfront. You don't pay us back until closing.
Navy Yard sits steps from two pro stadiums and the Anacostia Riverwalk: one of the most actively developing waterfronts in the city.
Nationals Park (MLB) and Audi Field (DC United and Washington Spirit) are both walkable from most Navy Yard addresses. The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail runs the length of the neighborhood and connects east toward the National Arboretum and west toward SW Waterfront. For buyers who want stadium energy and waterfront access in a transit-rich neighborhood, this is one of the most distinctive markets in DC.
Navy Yard Real Estate FAQs
What's the difference between Navy Yard and Capitol Riverfront?
They're the same neighborhood. Capitol Riverfront is the official name used by the local business improvement district. Navy Yard is the older and more commonly used name, derived from the historic Washington Navy Yard federal facility on the eastern side of the district. Most residents use both names interchangeably.
How much does a condo in Navy Yard cost?
One-bedroom condos generally range from $400,000 to $600,000. Two-bedroom units run from $600,000 to $1 million, with premium views or larger square footage pushing into the $1.1 to $1.4 million range. Three-bedroom condos and penthouses are rare and typically start above $1.2 million. The wide range reflects significant variation in building age, finish quality, view, and floor.
Are there any rowhomes or single-family homes for sale in Navy Yard?
Effectively no. Navy Yard is essentially a condo and apartment neighborhood. The handful of townhomes that exist are all new construction at the high end of the market (typically above $1 million). Buyers who want a rowhome or detached home should look in nearby Capitol Hill, Hill East, or further north.
What's it like to live near the stadium during baseball season?
Game days bring real activity to the neighborhood. M Street SE, Half Street SE, and the area immediately around Nationals Park see significant pedestrian and vehicle traffic on the 81 home game days from April through September (plus playoffs). Most residents find this is one of the things they like about the neighborhood. Try to view a unit during a game if you're sensitive to the noise and foot traffic.
Is Navy Yard a good investment market?
Historically, yes. Navy Yard condos have appreciated steadily since the neighborhood's development began in 2008, and the rental market is strong because of the stadium-and-waterfront foot traffic, the proximity to federal agencies and Capitol Hill, and the consistent demand from young professionals. Investors should pay close attention to building HOA fees, which can be high in the newer high-rises with extensive amenity packages, and to short-term rental regulations within DC.
What Metro line serves Navy Yard?
The Navy Yard-Ballpark station is on the Green Line. It puts you at L'Enfant Plaza in 4 minutes (where you can transfer to Blue, Orange, Silver, and Yellow lines), Gallery Place-Chinatown in 6 minutes, and Columbia Heights or U Street in about 10 minutes.
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