Marshall Heights is a hilltop enclave on the eastern side of Washington, where tree-lined streets, front porches, and sweeping skies create a sense of space rare so close to the core. Commuters appreciate the easy Blue/Silver Line access at the Benning Road Metro Station, making downtown and Capitol Hill a straightforward ride. The neighborhood’s streets roll toward the Watts Branch corridor, with local markets and carryouts along Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue and quick connections to adjacent Benning Ridge and Deanwood.
Families and lifelong learners have solid options. H.D. Woodson’s modern campus anchors high school life in Ward 7, and its programs and athletics are a point of pride for many residents; learn more at the H.D. Woodson High School site. Kelly Miller Middle School serves much of the area, and the Benning/Dorothy I. Height Neighborhood Library offers a bright, welcoming place to study, stream, and attend workshops. Outdoors, locals weave daily routines into Marvin Gaye Park’s long green ribbon along Watts Branch, while weekend hikers and concertgoers head to the woods, meadows, and summer stage at Fort Dupont Park.
Housing runs from classic brick rowhouses to tidy bungalows and newer infill, giving first-time buyers and long-term residents room to grow. Whether you’re moving in or preparing to list, Agent Pronto can connect you with a top real estate agent who knows Marshall Heights inside and out.