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Shaw is a historic, urban neighborhood located in the NW quadrant of Washington, DC.  Shaw is often referred to as the Harlem of Washington, DC, for its longstanding reputation as the bastion of black culture and history.  The neighborhood draws its name from Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, the Civil War commander of the black 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.  The original residents of Shaw were freed slaves who settled in this area on what was then the outskirts of town.

Shaw thrived as the cultural home of black DC.  Howard Theatre was alive with vaudeville and jazz performances from legends including Pearl Bailey, Langston Hughes and native son, Duke Ellington.  The rioting following the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. forever altered the Shaw neighborhood as suburban flight left behind a generation of urban decay.

Shaw is rewriting its history as a neighborhood as the gentrification of adjacent Logan Circle and Mount Vernon Triangle extends into Shaw.  Many of Shaw's Victorian row houses have been renovated to their original 19th century grandeur. Infill construction of luxury condo buildings has also greatly changed the face of the Shaw neighborhood

The boundaries of the Shaw neighborhood are defined as Florida Avenue to the north, New Jersey Avenue to the east, M Street to the south and 11th Street to the west.  Additionally, the Shaw neighborhood extends westward to 16th Street between S Street and U Street.

Neighborhoods bordering Shaw include Logan Circle, U Street Corridor, LeDroit Park, Truxton Circle, and Mount Vernon Triangle. Shaw is served by the Shaw-Howard, Mount Vernon Square and U Street Metro Stations.

Shaw condos and homes for sale - updated daily!

$699,000
WASHINGTON
Beds: 4, Baths: 3
Residential

Meticulous Renovation Done In 2007. No Detail Left Undone. Foyer, Living Room WFireplace & Magnificent Wide Staircase. Open Dining Room &...

Re/max Allegiance
$625,000
WASHINGTON
Beds: 3, Baths: 2
Residential

Beautifully Renovated Open Concept Main Level Has 10&apos Ceilings, Beautiful Hardwoods, Amazing Kitchen With 6&apos Island, Granite...

Urban Brokers, Llc
$624,000
WASHINGTON
Beds: 4, Baths: 3
Residential

25k Price Reduction - Victorian Brownstone Renovated 2005. Property Offers Two Bedrooms, Two Full Baths, WasherDryer, A Living Room And Kitchen...

Brian Logan Real Estate
$485,900
WASHINGTON
Beds: 3, Baths: 2
Residential

Beautifully Renovated 3 Br, 2.5 Victorian Townhouse. Steps To Metro. Hardwood Floors, Crown Molding, Gourmet Kitchen W Granite Countertops, Ss...

Evers & Company Real Estate, Inc.
$472,300
WASHINGTON
Beds: 3, Baths: 2
Residential

Price Reductionshamrock In Shaw.... This Is A Rare Find - Three Level Home With Hdwds Thruout. Gracious Main With Lr, Dr, And Kitchen With Island....

Mcenearney Associates, Inc.
$429,000
WASHINGTON
Beds: 2, Baths: 1
Residential

Bright & Sunny Top Floor 2br1.5ba In 3-unit Townhouse Renovated In 2003. Shows Like New, Hardwood Floors Throughout, Freshly Painted, High...

Ttr Sothebys International Realty
$419,900
WASHINGTON
Beds: 2, Baths: 2
Residential

Spacious 2br2ba - Open Floor Plan With Lots Of Natural Light And A Balcony. Contemporary Style Kitchen With Silestone Counters, European Cabinets,...

Urban Land Company, Llc
$419,900
WASHINGTON
Beds: 2, Baths: 2
Residential

Spacious 2br2ba Unit. Open Floor Plan With Private Balcony And Lots Of Natural Light. Gorgeous Contemporary Style Kitchen With Silestone Counters,...

Urban Land Company, Llc
$409,900
WASHINGTON
Beds: 3, Baths: 1
Residential

A Three-level Rowhouse Near The Shaw Metro Station For Only 409,900 Three Full-size Bedrooms, Hardwood Floors, Two Fireplaces (AcHeat Vents),...

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
$404,900
WASHINGTON
Beds: 2, Baths: 2
Residential

Spacious 2br2ba - Open Floor Plan With Lots Of Natural Light. Gorgeous Contemporary Kitchen With Silestone Counters, European Cabinets, And High-end...

Urban Land Company, Llc
$375,000
WASHINGTON
Beds: 2, Baths: 2
Residential

Two Blocks To Metro And Other Public Transportation. Charming Condo In Elevated First Floor In Historic Rowhouse Is Close To Everything Logan,...

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
$359,000
WASHINGTON
Beds: 2, Baths: 1
Residential

Not And Short Sale Or Foreclosure. Great Investment Potential. End Of Row Victorian Needs Updating, But Is Very Livable. Smaller Yard Provides...

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
$329,000
WASHINGTON
Beds: 4, Baths: 2
Residential

Great 2-unit Row House In The Heart Of Dc 1st Level Clean, Recently Upgraded, And Empty 2nd Floor - Tenant Moving Out End Of June. Keep As A...

Prudential Carruthers Realtors

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Last Updated: 2010-09-02 04:23:36

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