A row of turreted Trinidad rowhouses in Washington, D.C. — red, grey and yellow brick fronts with slate witch-hat turrets against a winter sky.

Neighborhood guide, Washington DC

Living in Trinidad, near H Street NE

Rowhouse blocks between H Street NE and the National Arboretum, what they sell for, and how to finance one.

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What it costs here
$700K
Median house price · 222 sales
$477
Median per square foot
+68%
Renovated over average condition

Recorded arm’s-length sales from DC’s assessment records, through August 12, 2026. Not an appraisal or a valuation of any particular home. Compare every DC neighborhood

Highlights

What's in Trinidad

Turreted rowhouse blocks between the H Street corridor and the National Arboretum.

The actual National Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum with reflecting pool

The National Arboretum

446 acres across Bladensburg Road, with the Capitol Columns in a meadow, azalea hillsides in spring, and the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum.

The Art Deco facade and marquee of the Atlas Performing Arts Center on H Street NE, Washington, D.C.

H Street & the Atlas

The Atlas Performing Arts Center, restaurants and bars along H Street NE, a few blocks south of Trinidad.

Festival crowds, tents, and painted rowhouse storefronts at the H Street Festival at H and 12th Streets NE, Washington, D.C.

The H Street Festival

A one-day street festival each September with stages, vendors and food along H Street NE.

The Victorian Gothic facade and clock tower of Chapel Hall at Gallaudet University, Washington, D.C.

Gallaudet University

The university for deaf and hard-of-hearing students borders the neighborhood.

The National Capitol Columns standing above the reflecting pool at the National Arboretum, Washington, D.C.
The Capitol Columns at the National Arboretum, 446 acres across Bladensburg Road from Trinidad.
The Atlas Performing Arts Center on H Street NE during the H Street Festival, Washington, D.C.
The Atlas Performing Arts Center on H Street NE.

Transportation

Getting around Trinidad

DC Metro platform (Woodley Park) long exposure with train light trails and Glenmont sign
Metro
No station in the neighborhood. NoMa–Gallaudet U (Red Line) is the closest, west of Gallaudet University, and Union Station is at the west end of H Street.
Moody rainy-day US downtown street with route-29 city bus approaching
Bus
The D20 bus runs along H Street and Benning Road to Union Station and downtown. The DC Streetcar stopped running in March 2026. Other routes run on Florida Avenue and Bladensburg Road.
Two cyclists on a shaded paved trail through lush green trees
Bike
Flat streets, and the Arboretum's roads for weekend rides.
Quiet DC residential street in winter, classic Mercedes and trucks parked, DC plate visible
Parking
A mix of permit-zoned and unrestricted blocks. Some rowhouses have a rear parking pad.

Neighborhood

Living in Trinidad

Schools, restaurants, parks, and shopping in the neighborhood.

The Two Rivers Public Charter School campus at the edge of Trinidad, Washington, D.C.
Schools
Wheatley Education Campus serves the center of the neighborhood. Phelps ACE High School teaches architecture, construction and engineering, and Two Rivers' Young charter campuses are on 26th Street NE.
Red PIZZA neon and yellow neon signage in a moody industrial pizza bar at night
Dining & nights out
Toki Underground (ramen), Ethiopic (Ethiopian), Granville Moore's (mussels and Belgian beer), and the Atlas Performing Arts Center's four theaters, all on H Street.
Leafy city park with winding path, flower beds, and people relaxing on the lawn
Parks & recreation
Joseph Cole Recreation Center's turf fields, gym and spray park, the Trinidad Recreation Center's courts, and the National Arboretum.
Bright library reading room with wall of bookshelves, light-wood study tables and lounge seating
The library
Rosedale Library on Gales Street NE, south of Benning Road, is the closest branch. The Northeast Library, a 1932 building at 7th Street and Maryland Avenue NE, is farther west.
Colorful stocked produce wall: lettuce, radishes, beets, herbs with price tags
Groceries
Whole Foods on H Street, Safeway at Hechinger Mall, and Union Market one neighborhood west.
Georgetown M Street NW brick storefront row with flower baskets and pedestrians
On foot
H Street's restaurants and shops are within walking distance of the southern blocks, and Gallaudet's campus is on the west side.

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FAQ

Questions about buying in Trinidad

Where is Trinidad, and what are the houses like?
Trinidad is in Northeast DC, bounded by Florida Avenue, West Virginia Avenue, Mount Olivet Road and Bladensburg Road, with Gallaudet University on its west side and H Street a few blocks south. The southern blocks are Victorian brick rowhouses like Capitol Hill's; farther north, many are 1920s porch-front rowhouses.
Can a first-time buyer get a whole rowhouse in Trinidad?
Yes. Trinidad rowhouse prices are within conventional and FHA limits, so a standard loan works, and DC's buyer programs apply at these prices. Some houses here are partly renovated or need some TLC, which a renovation loan can finance with the purchase.
How do renovation loans work on a partly finished house?
FHA 203(k) and Fannie Mae HomeStyle loans finance the purchase and the remaining work in one mortgage, underwritten against the home's value after the work. Licensed contractors do the work and funds are released in draws as it is completed. Closing takes longer than a standard purchase because the lender reviews bids, the scope of work, and an as-completed appraisal first, so allow for that in your contract dates.
Can I count English basement rent toward qualifying?
Yes, from a legal unit. Lenders can count a share of documented rental income from a basement unit with a DC Certificate of Occupancy. Income from an unpermitted basement apartment cannot be counted, however long it has been rented. Confirm the unit is legal before you count its rent in your budget.
Will I need a jumbo loan here?
No. Trinidad prices are below DC's 2026 conforming loan limit of $1,249,125, so a standard conventional or FHA loan applies. If you see $832,750 quoted as DC's conforming limit, that is the national baseline; DC is a designated high-cost area with the higher limit.
Which DC buyer programs work in Trinidad?
An FHA loan needs 3.5% down, and the whole down payment can be a gift from family. DC's reduced 0.725% first-time buyer recordation tax rate applies to purchases up to $777,000 (tax year 2026). The DC Tax Abatement program applies to homes up to $576,000 (tax year 2026), which can include houses that need some TLC or are partly renovated; renovated houses can sell above that cap. Buyers within the income limits can also apply for DC Open Doors (through DCHFA's participating lenders) or HPAP (through DHCD-certified housing counseling agencies).
What should I look for when inspecting a Trinidad rowhouse?
Foundation and party-wall condition, roof age, the age of the electrical and plumbing, any sign of water intrusion, and the condition of any basement unit. Get a sewer scope. If you are considering a renovation loan, the inspection findings also feed the scope of work the lender underwrites.

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Financing a Trinidad rowhouse

Loan limits, renovation loans and basement rental income shape a Trinidad purchase.

Rowhouses with conventional and FHA loans

Trinidad rowhouse prices are within conventional and FHA loan limits, so a first-time buyer can finance a whole rowhouse with a standard loan.

Renovation loans

For a house that is partly renovated or needs some TLC, a 203(k) or HomeStyle loan finances the purchase and the remaining work together, underwritten against the value after the work.

Rent from an English basement

Lenders can count a share of documented rent from a legal basement unit toward your qualifying income. The unit needs a DC Certificate of Occupancy; rent from an unpermitted unit does not count.

Condos for sale at 1124 Florida Avenue NE are listed in our guide to the Sidney.

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