Shaw

The DC Condo Boutique is please to announce that team member Donna Mank assisted a buyer of a new condo at the 751 P development in DC's Shaw neighborhood.  751 P is a Capitol City Real Estate project featuring 12 condo units in a structure designed to look like six traditional DC row houses.  This new development is located in Shaw at the corner of P Street and 8th Street.

Donna Mank represented the buyer of unit #4 which featured 2 BR / 2 BA / 1,167 SF and closed on March 15th 2013 for $609,900 / $523 SF.  Donna assisted her client throughout the entire new construction process from the initial showing to the closing.  The DC Condo Boutique team specializes in helping buyers compare and contrast the various new construction offerings available in the

The twelve new condos nearing completion in Shaw at the corner of P and 8th are now selling.  This Capital City Real Estate project is designed to look like six row houses and has utilized wood-framed construction with a brick veneer facade.

The units are all at least 1,150 SF with 2 BR and 2 or 2.5 BA.  All units offer two-level living and have private outdoor spaces and private entrances.  Developer finishes include expresso cherry kitchen cabinets, white carrara marble counters, frameless showers, grecian slate bath tiles and Elfa closets.

At present, three 751 P condos are listed in the MLS ranging in price from $549,000 to $724,900.  Here is a resource to learn more about and view active 751 P real estate listings.  Our team is available to

Twelve new construction condos are rising from the former parking lot located at he corner of P Street and 8th in Shaw.  The project, being developed by Capital City Real Estate, is designed to look like six row houses and blend into the historic Shaw neighborhood.

Individual unit floor plans will feature 2 BR / 2 or 2.5 BA with over 1,150 SF of living space.  Developer finishes include cherry cabinets with expresso finish, marble countertops, stainless appliances, hardwood flooring, master closet with Elfa shelving, frameless glass showers, grecian slate bath tile and  private balconies or patios.

Here is a resource to learn more about 751 P Street and other DC new construction opportunities.  Our team at TTR Sotheby's International Realty has

1002 M Street is a historic DC brownstone row house that has been completely restored and reconfigured into four luxury condos. The location of this building on M Street between 10th and 11th is just steps from both the Penn Quarter and Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhoods. Walk to all the action Downtown, at the Verizon Center and Chinatown.

Finishes at 1002 M include exposed brick walls, Bosch, Liebherr and GE appliances, Silestone counters, Grohe and Kohler faucets, Italian tiles and Elfa closets. Extensive building renovations include a new roof, windows, plumbing and electrical systems.

Individual units at 1002 M Street have generous floor plans in the following configurations:

• Ground Floor: 2 BR / 2 BA - 1,144 SF

AOL Real Estate has ranked DC as the fifth best city in the country for young people. DC trailed Cincinnati, Seattle, Baton Rouge and Minneapolis. This 5th place ranking is a couple of positions lower than CNN's 2nd place ranking last year.

The criteria used by AOL Real Estate in establishing these rankings includes: starting salaries for college graduates; cost of living; and percentage of residents in their 20s. DC had higher than average cost of living scores but excelled in starting salaries that are 17% higher than national averages and low unemployment rates.

District neighborhoods popular with young people where more affordable housing option are available include Columbia Heights, Shaw and the H Street Corridor.

A recent WaPo article details the changing demographics in the District.  Over the last ten years, DC has seen a five percent increase in overall population and a  whopping 23% of this growth has come from young adults in the 20 to 34 age group.

DC Wards 1 and 2 are dominated by young adults with over 40% of their residents in the 20 to 34 age grouping.  Wards 3 and 6 are also strong draws for young adults with over 30% of their population between the ages of 20 to 34.  

Neighborhoods cited in the article contributing to the growth in DC's young adult population include Capitol Hill, the Northeast, downtown, Shaw and Logan Circle.  This certainly makes sense as a significant portion of the District's new development over the last decade has been

Boutique Shaw Condo Development

M Street Flats is a boutique project by upstart developer Community Three.  M Street Flats features 10 units in a completely gutted and rehabbed Victorian-era, brick-front row house.  The units feature open floor plans with contemporary professional designer finishes including oak flooring and mosaic glass tiling.  Private outdoor terraces are included with five of the units.

The location at the very Southern border of Shaw offers easy access to the commercial establishments in the nearby CityVista project including Safeway, Results Gym and Busboys & Poets.  M Street Flats weighs in with a 94/100 WalkScore, ranking the building in the Walkers' Paradise category.  This location is outstanding for reverse commuters