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Offering true luxury real estate from old to new, Kent is one of the most architecturally fascinating neighborhoods in all of Washington, DC. Located up in the northwestern portion of the federal district, this highly desirable community has a unique and unconventional history when it comes to the design characteristics of its pricey homes. The lush and woodsy Kent neighborhood can be elusive to find on a map, as it is often considered to be part of the Palisades. This geographical question mark only adds to the community’s well-heeled mystique, as some wealthy residents are just fine with their anonymity.

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Kent Real Estate Stats

Average Price $4.9M
Lowest Price $1.2M
Highest Price $23.5M
Total Listings 16
Avg. Price/SQFT $794

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The western portion of the neighborhood is largely made up of lovely center-hall Colonial Revival styles from the 1930s and 1940s, while the eastern part—although it dates back further—has different zoning rules that allow for newer and more modern construction.

In truth, Kent lies immediately northeast of the Palisades and has a triangular shape, with boundaries that include Loughboro Road to the north, Chain Bridge Road and Battery Kemble Park to the southeast, and MacArthur Boulevard to the southwest. Other surrounding communities include Spring Valley to the northeast and Wesley Heights to the southeast. The Dalecarlia Reservoir lies just to the north, spanning both the Washington and Maryland sides of the border.

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Like many parts of what is now Washington, DC, the area known as Kent was once rural farmland. In 1861, the Union Army built Battery Kemble as an earthworks battery, one of many forts and batteries that formed a protective circle around the nation’s capital. The battery was abandoned after the war and the area around what is now Battery Kemble Park became home to freed slaves who began to build homes there. As a result, these newly owned lots did not have the same zoning laws as those to the north and northwest.

Nearly a century later, mid-century modern homes began replacing old farmhouses along Chain Bridge Road at the perimeter of the park. But modernism in the region isn’t limited to this specific part of southeastern Kent. You’ll also find fascinating examples of earlier modern designs including from the Bauhaus movement, further north in the Westmoreland neighborhood on the other side of the reservoir.

Meanwhile, Palisades including the western part of Kent, became known as a summer retreat community, featuring the building of the International Athletic Park and Amusement Company. In 1909 after the amusement park had closed, the Potomac Heights Land Company purchased a huge parcel and began building new homes. This area is still sometimes referred to as Potomac Heights.

All of this history is simply to explain, that the tiny triangular neighborhood known as Kent, has always been the sum of differing parts and backstories. The result is an absolutely delightful and eclectic collection of architecture that continues to expand, as some the few wooded lots that remain undeveloped near Battery Kemble Park, slowly become new homes. There isn’t much retail in the area, except along MacArthur Boulevard where you’ll find some favorite local restaurants that are more commonly associated with—you guessed it—the Palisade neighborhood.

To learn more about luxury real estate in Kent, call Andre Perez at District Partners at Compass, 202-798-3600.


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Kent, District of Columbia FAQ’s

Q: Is Kent the same as the Palisades?

A: Some maps won’t show Kent, but it is actually its own small neighborhood within the Palisades area.

Q: How far is Kent from Maryland?

A: The northern edge of the Kent neighborhood is less than a mile from the Maryland border.

Q: What is the price range of luxury real estate in Kent?

A: It is safe to say that all homes in Kent would be considered luxury real estate. Recent sales prices have started around $1 million and have climbed as high as $10 million.

Q: Are there parks or other natural settings near Kent?

A: Yes, Kent is virtually surrounded by verdant greenspaces, including the grounds of the Dalecarlia Reservoir to the north, Battery Kemble Park to the southeast, and the Potomac River greenbelt to the west.


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