Mount Pleasant Real Estate
Mount Pleasant is a historic neighborhood of early-1900s rowhouses on tree-lined streets, with Rock Creek Park along its western edge and the National Zoo just across the creek. Mount Pleasant Street is the local main street, lined with independent cafés, restaurants and shops.
The Columbia Heights Metro is a short walk east, and 16th Street and Columbia Road connect you to Adams Morgan, Dupont Circle and downtown.
Buying in Mount Pleasant
Most homes here are rowhouses in a historic district, and many have been renovated or divided into condos. I'll help you compare condition, renovation quality and condo association details, and explain what the historic district means for future changes.
Selling in Mount Pleasant
Buyers here pay for character and condition. I'll help you price against truly comparable homes, prepare your home to show well, and market it to buyers already looking in Mount Pleasant and Columbia Heights.
Thinking about buying or selling in Mount Pleasant? Call or text me at 301.471.4302.
Overview for Mount Pleasant, DC
Mount Pleasant pairs historic rowhouses and a village-style main street with direct access to Rock Creek Park.
Market data: Redfin, three months ending August 2026. Updated periodically.
Around Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Historic District
The core of the neighborhood, with brick rowhouses on Park Road and the Newton, Kenyon and Lamont Street blocks.
Mount Pleasant Street
The neighborhood's main street, with condos and apartments above and around local shops.
16th Street
Early and mid-20th-century apartment, co-op and condo buildings along the 16th Street corridor.
Rock Creek edge
Larger semi-detached and detached homes on the western blocks closest to the park.
Points of Interest
A few favorite places around Mount Pleasant for the outdoors, culture, and everyday errands.
| Name | Category | About |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Park ↗ | Parks | Large national park on the neighborhood's western edge |
| Rock Creek Park trails ↗ | Active | Running, biking and hiking paths through the park |
| Lamont Park ↗ | Parks | Small park and community gathering spot |
| Mount Pleasant Farmers Market ↗ | Markets | Weekly farmers market at Lamont Park |
| Mount Pleasant Street ↗ | Shopping & Dining | Independent cafés, restaurants and a neighborhood hardware store |
| Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Library ↗ | Culture | Historic 1925 library on 16th Street |
| Smithsonian's National Zoo ↗ | Culture | Free zoo just across Rock Creek |
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