All Blog Entries by Mark Washburn

Tenleytown in Northwest D.C. is a desirable location for Washingtonians who commute downtown on the Metro Red Line.  Set amid restaurants and shopping on Wisconsin Avenue, the neighborhood of Tenleytown is well known for sophisticated in-town housing.  One mixed-use residential gem, the Cityline at Tenley, is a 204-unit condominium building at 4500 Wisconsin Avenue set on a historic property across the street from a Whole Foods Market, Starbucks, CVS drugstore, restaurants and shops.

The four-story residential structure has a retail base housing a Container Store, a Best Buy and an Ace Hardware store.  In addition to access to the Tenleytown Metro Station below the building, a bus to Georgetown stops in front of the building.  An American University

In the trendy neighborhood of Logan Circle along the 14th Street corridor, a hip new building featuring loft-style condos only has 6 units still for sale.  Developers have targeted the former industrial buildings along 14th Street and have converted them into upscale residential projects.  Formerly, a Chesapeake & Potomac (C & P) Telephone Company switching center, the conversion of the circa 1902 Northern Exchange building offers true loft living.

The Northern Exchange, located at 1401 R Street, houses 36 loft residences.  All feature loft-style floor plans with a second-story bedroom.  Units are all one bedrooms and range in size from 545 SF- 830 SF of living space.  It’s a very unique loft space that feature original building details with modern

The most expensive condo to sell in the District during April 2013 was a condo in the West End at 22 West located at 1177 22nd Street NW #2 Washington, DC 20037.  This corner condo unit features 2 BR / 3 BA / 1,967 SF.  The selling price was $1.6M / $813 SF, which was 93% of the asking price.

Congratulations to selling Realtor Melissa Chen of Evers & Company Real Estate, Inc. for closing the most expensive condo sale in the District in April 2013.

Honorable mention for the second most expensive DC condo sold in April 2013 was a cooperative in Foggy Bottom at the Watergate East located at 2500 Virginia Avenue NW #1209-S, Washington, DC 20037.  This 4 BR / 3.5 BA / 3,640 SF coop includes two parking spaces.  The selling price was $1.475M which was

Stunning Wesley Heights is a residential neighborhood located in Northwest DC, close to American University, Washington’s business centers, shopping and restaurants.  Developed in the 1920s by W.C. and A.N. Miller, the builders are also responsible for developing the neighborhoods of Spring Valley and American University Park.  Wesley Heights is an upscale neighborhood sitting among mature leafy trees, and DC’s more exquisite single-family homes.  Wesley Heights is bounded by New Mexico Avenue to the east, Nebraska Avenue to the north, Battery-Kemble Park to the west and Glover Parkway to the south. 

The name of Foxhall was taken from nearby Foxhall Road, one of the most prestigious residential addresses in the city, which crosses through the

Long known as one of the most affluent neighborhoods in the U.S., tony Georgetown is a superb destination for shopping, fine dining, theaters and a vibrant nightlife.  One of the most desirable and luxurious condominiums in DC, the Residences at the Ritz-Carlton Georgetown offer luxurious living, the finest amenities and an extraordinary location.  Amid the hustle and bustle of Georgetown, the Residences at Ritz-Carlton Georgetown have created a modern sanctuary, with the Residences nestled away from the busy streets to give privacy.

The condominiums provide a premier urban life-style, as well as a dedicated residential team that provides legendary personalized services for which the Ritz-Carlton is renowned.  The Residences reflect a late 18th century

DC Condo Boutique team member Michael Fowler represented the buyer of a condo at Downtown I + II located at 1205 N Street NW #D in DC's Logan Circle Neighborhood.  This condo featured 1 BR / 1 BA / 734 SF and a parking space. This unit sold on April 29th, 2013 for $474,000 / $646 SF.

This unit features a recently renovated kitchen and bathroom with finishes that include river white granite, maple cabinets and new stainless appliances.  Downtown I + II is located southeast of Logan Circle on N street between 12th and 13th and is a short walk to the Mt Vernon Square Metro Station.

A vibrant neighborhood has sprung up in Columbia Heights amid a cluster of independent businesses, including hip clubs; wine bars; sidewalk patio dining; and indie movie cinemas.  This new hip strip features a cluster of independent businesses, re-vitalizing the stretch of 11th Street in the heart of Columbia Heights.  With the Columbia Heights Metro Station in the neighborhood, an influx of retail development and luxury condos, Columbia Heights has become a trendy new neighborhood where charmingly traditional meets the latest urban planning.

As a dynamically evolving neighborhood with new venues for performing arts and eateries, Columbia Heights has more than exciting new businesses.  Row houses and condominiums are situated on historic sites where you

DC Condo Boutique team member Mansour Abu-Rahmeh represented the buyer of a condo at The Villaggio located at 1425 Euclid Street NW #3 in DC's Columbia Heights Neighborhood.  This condo featured 2 BR / 2 BA / 1,003 SF and a private balcony. This unit sold on April 29th, 2013 for $525,000 / $523 SF.

The Villaggio was designed by architectural firm Bonstra Haresign and was delivered by Bogdan Builders in 2004.  The Villaggio features a peaceful central courtyard and was built on a hillside setting offering stunning District views from many vantage points in the building.

Crestwood was originally a 300-acre estate purchased by a single owner in 1720.  In the 20th century, the area began to see single-family home development.  It lies west of 16th Street and bordered on all three sides by Rock Creek Park hiking and biking trails.  Most of the houses sit on big, leafy lots.

While many of the

World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) professionals can enjoy convenient access and plenty of newer luxury options in DC’s West End and Foggy Bottom neighborhoods, which lie between Georgetown and Dupont Circle.  This location is convenient to much of DC, including the World Bank, IMF, GWU and downtown professional firms.  The West End and Foggy Bottom also provide easy and quick access to National Airport, the Pentagon, Rosslyn, and the Dulles Corridor in Virginia.

With so many luxury condominiums buildings in the area, here are three high-end luxury developments close to the World Bank and IMF for busy professionals to consider:

Currently, there is a spectacular 2 BR/ 2 ½ BA/ 1,813 SF condo on the market in the exclusive Residences at the