Harrison Square Townhomes is a community of modern DC row houses with a commanding presence on the block bounded by 12th, 13th, V and W Streets NW.  This location just a block north of Ben's Chili Bowl is very convenient to the entertainment, dining and transportation of U Street.  Harrison Square is truly a walker's paradise with a WalkScore rating of 97/100.

The Harrison Square community consists of 98 three-story townhomes designed to seamlessly blend with the existing architecture in this historic neighborhood.  The community was developed by EYA on the site of the former DC Children's Hospital.  EYA has developed other large scale townhouse projects in the District including Bryan Square Townhomes, Capital Quarter Townhouses and Hillandale.

Currently, there are three homes in the Harrison Square community on the market ranging in price from $704,990 to $785,000.  Here is a resource to view active Harrison Square MLS listings.

Logan Circle at the intersection of Rhode Island and Vermont Avenues and 13th and P Streets is the last surviving residential-only traffic circle in the original L'Enfant Plan.  The Victorian row houses that ring Logan Circle are among the most famous and photographed in the entire district.

The post-war economic downturn and white flight in the Logan Circle neighborhood stifled investment and stalled development that would have replaced Victorian-era row houses with denser developments.  As gentrification has consumed the Logan neighborhood, block after block of row houses have been brought back to life in a grand manner.

Row house architecture in Logan Circle includes Renaissance Revival, Second Empire, Richardson Romanesque and Romanesque Revival styles.  Row house materials include brownstone and brick and range in height from two to five stories.  A bayfront window adjacent to the front door is a common design element of many Logan row houses that creates irregular but visibly pleasing streetscapes.

While some Logan Circle row houses have been carved up into individual condos, many remain intact as single-family homes.  A common renovation in these single-family structures is the conversion of the basement level into a income generating rental unit.  Restored Logan Circle row house tend to sell for approximately 20% less than comparable homes in Dupont Circle.  Currently, restored Logan Circle row houses are on the market in the $1M - $1.5M range.  Here is a resource to view active Logan Circle row house listings.

1225 Lofts located at 1225 13th Street NW DC delivers a true urban loft experience in Logan Circle.  This eight-story building features 78 units, of which 25 are two-story lofts. 1225 Lofts weighs in with a Walkscore rating of 98 out of 100.....this location on 13th Street in Logan Circle is truly a Walker's Paradise.

1225 Lofts is an inspiring example of an urban renovation and repurposing.  Prior to gutting and extensive renovations in 2003, the building functioned as run-down apartment building.  The transformation delivered a modern feeling building with all touches of new construction. The lobby of 1225 Lofts was finished in the design of a 1950s-era boutique hotel with black and white terrazzo flooring, etched metal and frosted glass.

Currently on the market at 1225 Lofts is a 1BR / 1.5BA top level two-story loft unit listed for $369,721.

Prominently situated at the corner of 13th and N, Solo Piazza delivers luxury with an artistic flair.  Reminiscent of my older sister's treasured 1970s-era mood ring, the light sculpture above the Solo Piazza foyer changes color based on the temperature. Upon entering the two-story Solo Piazza lobby, the eye is immediately drawn to the wonderful and dramatic pieces by local artists which adorn the walls.

Solo Piazza's artistic flair draws is the collective work of architect Bonstra Haresign and artist turned developer Giorgio Fursio of Fursio Development.  While hugging 13th and N in the front, Solo Piazza's rear curves around a hidden interior courtyard decked out with soaring bamboo trees, a fountain and waterfalls.  Solo Piazza draws its name from its location SOuth of LOgan and the interior courtyard reminiscent of an Italian piazza.

This nine-story, 77-unit project was completed in 2002.  It features a two-story parking garage, rooftop deck and outdoor living space with every unit.  Floor to ceiling windows, Poggenpohl cabinets and extensive stonework headline the luxury appointments at Solo Piazza.

Currently, two units are available for sale at Solo Piazza.  #606 is a 2 BR / 2 BA with 1,192 SF listed for $674,000 and #906 is a 2BR / 2 BA penthouse with 1,164 SF listed for $725,000.