Pleasant Hill balances city access with a calm, residential pace, offering leafy streets, mid-century homes, and low-rise apartments with quick connections to the rest of Washington. Commuters appreciate the multi-line access at the nearby Fort Totten Metro Station, while cyclists can roll onto the Metropolitan Branch Trail for a smooth ride downtown. History and open space meet at Fort Totten Park, where grassy earthworks and wooded nooks make room for dog walks, weekend picnics, and a quiet pause from the bustle.
Families find a strong everyday rhythm here. LaSalle-Backus Education Campus serves early learners through middle grades, and the all-boys St. Anselm’s Abbey School sits a short hop away for college-prep academics. The Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library hosts book clubs, story times, and maker programs, and both the Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center and North Michigan Park Recreation Center keep a steady calendar of sports, fitness, and youth activities.
Daily conveniences cluster along Riggs Road and South Dakota Avenue, with coffee, groceries, and takeout close to home. Evenings feel easy: a sunset walk through Fort Totten Park, a quick train into the city for a show, or a weekend spin to local farmers markets via the trail. If you’re considering a move, Pleasant Hill offers the practical benefits buyers want and the neighborhood feel sellers love. When you’re ready to start the conversation, Agent Pronto can connect you with a top local agent for a smooth, confident experience on either side of the transaction.