The most expensive condo to sell in the District during March 2012 was in Georgetown at 3303 Water located at 3303 Water Street, NW #E-6, Washington, DC.   This 2 BR / 2.5 BA / 1,886 SF condo includes two parking spaces.  The selling price was $1.85M / $981 SF, which was 93% of asking price.

Congratulations to Monica Boyd of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage for closing the most expensive condo sale in the District in March 2012.

Honorable mention for the second most expensive DC condo sold in March 2012 was in Kalorama at 2029 Connecticut located at 2029 Connecticut Avenue, #53 Washington, DC.  This 3 BR / 2 BA / 3,150 SF condo includes two parking spaces.  The selling price was $1.33M / $422 SF, which was 95% of asking price.

Congratulations to selling Realtor Matthew Cliney of ZipRealty, Inc. for closing this transaction.

In March 2012, four DC condos sold for $1M or more, on par with four in February, four in January and down from eight in December 2011.  If you are interested in learning more about luxury condos, here is a resource to view DC luxury condos that are currently listed for sale.

Perched atop the list of luxury condo developments in Washington, DC is the Residences at the Ritz-Carlton Georgetown.  This 28-unit development offers the ultimate in luxury and convenience, rivaling the personalized services of the finest Manhattan or London luxury buildings.

With the Potomac River serving as a back-drop, views from the Residences are dramatic and among the best in Washington, DC. Delivered in 2003, original developer finishes included ten foot ceilings, Sub Zero and Viking appliances, Poggenpohl kitchen cabinets,  limestone entry foyers, marble bathroom floors, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and individual private balconies.  The Residences are pet-friendly and units usually convey with one or two parking spaces.

Personalized services at the Residences include a concierge, valet parking and use of the Ritz-Carlton hotel's amenities including the fitness center, business center and fine dining at the Degree Bistro signature restaurant and the Lobby Lounge.

Currently, one condo is available for sale at the Residences, a 2 BR / 2.5 BA / 3,006 SF penthouse listed with TTR Sotheby's International Realty for $4.75M.  Here is a resource to view active Residences at the Ritz-Carlton Georgetown real estate listings and learn more about this luxury development.

The most expensive condo/co-op to sell in the District during February 2012 was in Foggy Bottom at the Watergate located at 2700 Virginia Avenue #1202/1203, Washington, DC.   This 3 BR / 4.5 BA / 3,683 SF co-op includes two parking spaces.  The selling price was $2.995M / $813 SF, which was 100% of asking price.



Congratulations to Gigi Winston of Winston Real Estate, Inc. for closing the most expensive condo sale in the District in February 2012.



Honorable mention for the second most expensive DC condo sold in February 2012 was in Georgetown at 3303 Water located at 3303 Water Street NW #H-3, Washington, DC.  This 2 BR / 2.5 BA / 1,921 SF condo includes two parking spaces.  The selling price was $2.45M / $1,275 SF, which was 100% of asking price.



Congratulations to selling Realtor Nicole Norton of TTR Sotheby's International Realty for closing this transaction.



In February 2011, four DC condos sold for $1M or more, on par with four in January, down from eight in December and five in November.

If you are interested in learning more about luxury condos, here is a resource to view DC luxury condos that are currently listed for sale.

Located between Georgetown University and the Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, the Cloisters is a slice of serenity in this busy section of Georgetown.  The community bounded by Reservoir Road, 35th Street, Winfield Place and 37th Street, features mature landscaping including a green canopy formed by crape myrtle and cherry trees.

With 138 three-story and four story brick townhomes, the Cloisters offers an intimate residential experience where residents actually know their neighbors. Townhomes at the Cloisters range in size from 2 BR /  3.5 BA to 5 BR / 4.5 BA.  Some floor plans feature both garage and outdoor parking as well as a private outdoor patio.

Currently, three homes are listed for sale at the Cloisters including a 3 BR / 3.5 BA / 2,500 SF townhouse listed for $1.299M and a 3 BR / 4.5 BA / 2,640 SF townhouse listed by TTR Sotheby's International Realty for $2.6M.  Here is a resource to learn more about and view active Cloisters real estate listings.

As we celebrate President's Day here in the District, it is time to take a look at how the District has chosen to honor some of our past presidents.  Looking past the monuments, DC has honored past presidents with by naming neighborhoods after them including Adams Morgan, Fort Lincoln, Garfield Heights, Lincoln Heights and Washington Highlands. 

Contrary to popular belief, Georgetown was not named after George Washington, but either King George II of England or its founders George Gordon and George Beall.

Over the years, DC developers have honored past presidents by naming condo projects after them.  Here are several DC condo developments that were named to honor one of our nations presidents:

• Adams Alley
• Adams Row
• Adams Station
• The Fillmore
• The Grant
• Jefferson House
• Jefferson Row
• Lincoln Condos
• Lincoln Park Terrace
• Lofts at Adams Morgan
• Rutherford Condos
• Washington Harbour Condos

We would welcome reader input if there others condos honoring presidents that we have omitted.

The most expensive condo to sell in the District during January 2012 was in Georgetown at 3303 Water located at 3303 Water Street NW #7H, Washington DC.  This 2 BR / 2.5 BA / 2,168 SF condo includes two parking spaces.  The selling price was $2.48M / $1,144 SF, which was 92% of asking price.

  Congratulations to Nancy Itteilag of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. for closing the most expensive condo sale in the District in January 2012.

Honorable mention for the second most expensive DC condo sold in January 2012 was also in Georgetown at 3303 Water located at 3303 Water Street NW #E4, Washington, DC.  This 2 BR / 2.5 BA / 1,848 SF condo includes two parking spaces.  The selling price was $1.7675M / $956 SF, which was 93% of asking price.

Congratulations to selling Realtor Kay King of Washington Fine Properties for closing this transaction.

In January, four DC condos sold for $1M or more, down from eight in December, five in November and up from two in October. 

If you are interested in learning more about luxury condos, here is a resource to view DC luxury condos that are currently listed for sale.

• 3303 Water Street
• Residences at Harbourside
• Residences at the Ritz Carlton Georgetown
• Washington Harbour Condos

The most expensive condo to sell in Washington, DC in 2011 was for $6.25M at 3303 Water Street in Georgetown.  As has been the case in past years, Georgetown dominated the DC luxury condo market with six of the top ten transactions. Kalorama and the West End both weighed in with two sales in the top 10. 

The overall DC luxury condo market remained robust in 2011 with 79 transactions closing at a sale price of $1m or greater.  Here are the top ten DC condo/coop transactions in 2011:

             Price            Development                         BR    BA        SF 

1. $6,250,000    3303 Water #F-8                        5     3        3,887
2. $5,200,000    Ritz Carlton Georgetown #3B    3     2.5     3,407
3. $4,550,000    3303 Water #L-7                        3     3.5     2,994
4. $3,900,000    2101 Connecticut #31                5     6.5     6,400
5. $3,100,000    2029 Connecticut     #31            4     4.5     5,400
6. $3,325,000    Harbourside #606                      3     4.5     4,337
7. $2,805,000    Ritz Carlton Georgetown #1F    4     4.5     3,966
8. $2,653,500    22 West  #9-E                            3     6        2,790
9. $2,500,000    2501 Penn  #5A                         2     2.5     2,732
10. $2,450,000    3303 Water  #C-8                      2     2        2,226

The most expensive condo to sell in the District during November 2011 was in Georgetown at The Residences at the Ritz Carlton Georgetown, located at 3150 South Street NW #3B, Washington DC.  This 3 BR / 2.5 BA / 4,708 SF condo includes two parking spaces.  The selling price was $5.3M / $1,126 SF which was 96% of asking price.

Congratulations to William F.X. Moody of Washington Fine Properties, LLC for closing the most expensive condo sale in the District in November 2011.

Honorable mention for the second most expensive DC condo sold in November 2011 was a co-op in Kalorama at 2029 Connecticut, located at 2029 Connecticut Avenue #31, Washington, DC.  This 4 BR / 4.5 BA 5,400 SF co-op includes two parking spaces.  The selling price was $3.1M / $574 SF which was 84% of asking price.

Congratulations to selling Realtor Kerry Fortune of Washington Fine Properties, LLC for closing this transaction.

In November 2011, five DC condos sold for $1M or more, up from two in October and down from four in September and 13 in August.

If you are interested in learning more about luxury condos, here is a resource to view DC luxury condos that are currently listed for sale.