Anacostia River Realty

06/14/2026

Exterior of the Week

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

For your next (or first) visit to the Big Easy, consider these New Orleans Airbnbs.

Come for the po’boys, stay for the old-world interiors

06/04/2026

🏡 Helping Dreams Find a Home 🏡

There’s nothing more rewarding than helping clients take the next step toward homeownership. It was a pleasure working with this wonderful couple as they searched for a place to call home and begin their next chapter together.

At Anacostia River Realty, we believe everyone deserves knowledgeable guidance, personalized service, and an advocate who truly understands their goals. With 17 years of real estate experience, we have proudly helped buyers, sellers, renters, and investors navigate the DC and Maryland markets with confidence.

As a proudly Black and gay-owned brokerage, we are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming experience for all of our clients.

Whether you're purchasing your first home, upgrading to your dream property, or exploring investment opportunities, we're here to help every step of the way.

Darrin DeShun Davis, Principal Broker/Owner

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Anacostia River Realty — Experience, Excellence, and Representation Matter.

06/02/2026

JUST LISTED | 616 Parkside Place NE | Washington, DC 20019

🏡 Modern Condo Living Across from Metro!

Welcome home to 616 Parkside Place NE, a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath townhouse-style condominium in the sought-after Mayfair-Parkside community. Featuring approximately 1,230 square feet of living space, this residence offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and value.

✨ Property Highlights ✔ 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Baths
✔ Spacious Open-Concept Living & Dining Area
✔ Contemporary Kitchen
✔ Primary Suite with Private Bath
✔ Brick Townhome-Style Design
✔ Low-Maintenance Condo Living
✔ Steps from Minnesota Avenue Metro Station
✔ Convenient Access to Downtown DC, Route 50 & I-295

💲 Offered at $369,900

📍 Located in the vibrant Mayfair-Parkside community, this home places shopping, dining, public transportation, and major commuter routes right at your doorstep.

Schedule Your Private Tour Today!

Darrin D. Davis
Principal Broker/Owner
Anacostia River Realty
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Licensed in Washington, DC & Maryland

LISTING COURTESY OF COLDWELL BANKER

Equal Housing Opportunity. 🏠

06/02/2026

Looking for something extraordinary?

At Anacostia River Realty, we showcase unique, hard-to-find properties that stand out from the crowd. From luxury condos and upscale apartment rentals to breathtaking mega mansions, we connect buyers, renters, and investors with exceptional opportunities throughout Washington, DC and Maryland.

Your next dream property may be one you've never seen before. Let us help you discover it.

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06/01/2026

Looking to buy a home in Washington, DC or Maryland? Anacostia River Realty helps buyers find the right property, negotiate the best deal, and navigate every step with confidence. Let us help you start your homeownership journey today.

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06/01/2026

Dave Chappelle didn't just move to a small Ohio town — he started buying most of it...
Back in 2005, Chappelle walked away from a $50 million Comedy Central deal and settled in Yellow Springs, Ohio, a village of about 3,700 people where he'd spent summers with his father as a kid. What started as a personal retreat slowly turned into a real estate mission. Through his company Iron Table Holdings LLC, Chappelle now owns around 20 properties in Greene County, including homes, commercial buildings, and over 50 acres of land.
When the pandemic hit, Chappelle said on Saturday Night Live in 2020 that his town was dying, so he did shows in a neighbor's cornfield. Those outdoor comedy performances generated $12 million in economic activity for Ohio, with $4 million going directly to Yellow Springs. Local businesses credit those shows with keeping them alive during the worst of it.
His spokesperson told Bloomberg that Chappelle's interest has always been in restoring the cultural and creative economy that Antioch College helped foster, which made Yellow Springs a haven for art, music, culture, and academia. He even purchased a former fire station to turn into a comedy club and restaurant called Live from YS.
Not everyone is thrilled. Some locals feel one person has too much power over an entire community, while many others believe Chappelle is saving the town. In his 2024 Netflix special The Unstoppable, he addressed it directly, joking that he bought most of the town. Whether you see him as a protector or a disruptor, his investment is real. A comedian putting millions into the place that raised him says something about where priorities can go when fame doesn't change your address.