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The long neglected mansion located at the corner of 18th and Monroe Streets in Mount Pleasant is coming back to life as a boutique condo development called The Shafer.  The project draws its name from Charles Shafer, the President of American Fire Insurance Company who originally built the mansion in 1909.

The Shafer, which is expected to deliver in 2012, features 12 one and two bedroom condos in this stately structure and adjacent carriage house.  The Developer, Community Three which recently delivered the Residences at St. Monica's project on Capitol Hill, plans to utilize the same unique unit floor plan designs which highlight the historic architectural features of the building.  Custom touches include restored original woodwork, wood-burning…

Originally built in 1906 as a private residence, the Duncan has been re-born as a nine-unit luxury condo development.  The curb appeal of The Duncan is tops in the neighborhood with a front circular drive, gas side-lamps, an elegantly finished window pane doorway and an original two-story stained-glass window.

Located in Dupont Circle at the corner of 18th and R Streets, the Duncan has one of the best and most walkable locations in the entire District as evidenced by the buildings's perfect WalkScore of 100.  The Dupont Metro, Adams Morgan and U Street are all very walkable from the Duncan.

The Duncan draws its name from the original owner, Dr. William Duncan McKim, a retired medical doctor and accomplished organist.  The south end of the property…

It has been a while since a new condo development was delivered in Adams Morgan.   Adams Morgan was one of the first NW District neighborhoods to see industrial conversions to residential lofts, but much of this activity has been completed for over a decade.  Also, there are fewer large infill parcels in this neighborhood as the riots following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King did not impact Adams Morgan nearly as much as neighboring communities.

Located at the corner of Wyoming Avenue and 18th Street, WY18 is the complete renovation and conversion of the Warrington and Wilmington apartment buildings.  These twin buildings were built in 1909 as the Adams Morgan neighborhood expanded with the street car service from two trolley lines.

The West End and Dupont Circle Top DC Luxury Market

The most expensive condo to sell in the District during September 2010 was in the West End at 22 West, located at 1177 22nd Street, NW #9H Washington, DC.  This duplex 2 BR / 2 BA, 1,869 SF penthouse condo also includes two parking spaces and a 530 SF roof terrace.  The selling price was $1.7375M / $930 SF.

Congratulations to selling broker Bill Hounshell of Hounshell Real Estate for closing the most expensive condo sale in the District in September 2010.

Honorable mention for the 2nd most expensive DC condo sold in September 2010 was in Dupont Circle at The Duncan, located at 1701 18th Street, NW #202 Washington, DC.  This 2 BR + den / 2.5 BA, 1,886 SF condo with original floor-to-ceiling stained glass…

Top 10 reasons 1740 18th Street #T4 is so great!

1. Dupont Red line metro, 2 1/2 blocks away!
2. Most Beautiful Street in the city...18th Street with it's new lamp posts and brick sidewalks...nearing completion.
3. Stainless Steel Appliances and granite countertops!
4. Easy living....Washer and dryer in unit!!
5. California Closets...with a jewelry drawer built-in!
6. Entire Hampton building beautifully renovated in 2006!
7. Walk score 98 out of 100!!  Walker's Paradise!!
8. Super low condo fees of $192!
9. A margarita is never far away at Lauriol Plaza!
10. Dupont Circle offers village living in the heart of Washington, DC!

1740 18th Street #T4 is listed for $319,000.  Here is a resource to view active listings at the Hampton.

2424 Lofts is a four unit luxury industrial loft project located on 18th Street in Adams Morgan.  The project was completed by D.B. Lee Development, a luxury-oriented DC residential developer, who also has completed The Erie and The Kalorama in the Adams Morgan neighborhood.

The building, located at 2424 18th Street, NW, was in its earlier life an automobile dealership.  The project included a renovation of the building as well as a 10,000 SF addition on top of the existing structure.  With 14 foot ceilings, lots of original brick, stained concrete floors and exposed ductwork, 2424 Lofts delivers the true feel or a SoHo or Tribecca loft.

Currently, one unit is listed for sale for $1.85M / $487 SF  at 2424 Lofts.  It is a 3,800 SF 3 BR / 3 BA…