August 2019

Photo: DC Gardens

Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown is getting a new greenhouse. The new project is part of an effort to further improve energy savings and sustainability of the campus and its gardens.

A New York-based architectural firm is spearheading construction of the new greenhouse. Crews plan to use energy efficient climate control and solar panels in its construction. They also aim to improve irrigation. It’s all reportedly part of a three-year plan to help benefit the estate and increase its offerings.

In phase two of the project, architects are additionally planning to renovate the property’s existing greenhouse. Constructed in the mid 1920s, it’s said the old greenhouse will retain its original design but be updated to help support the

As DC’s new hot neighborhood, Rosedale continues to attract interest from new buyers eager to find property in the community. Home to a mix of old rowhomes and sleek new condos, home prices are only going up in Rosedale.

New buyers are particularly attracted to the single-family homes of Rosedale, many of which are being renovated. It’s no secret that many of Rosedale’s newest residents have been drawn in by its affordability and value. Of course, that’s also brought developers to Rosedale, and in some cases home prices have increased substantially over what they were just a few years back.

While mostly residential development, some developers are eyeing property near the edge of the neighborhood with great interest. In particular, developers

Once primarily residential, the Hill East neighborhood is finally coming of age. This community of 20th-century rowhomes and low-rise apartments is beginning to see the first signs of new growth, as developers make plans to add in more restaurants, apartments and retail space to the neighborhood.

It’s something some longtime residents have been waiting for, as the neighborhood grows and expands to provide even more options for neighbors. While new restaurants are set to open, the future also includes new plans for Reservation 13. The DC General Health Campus land is being developed into thousands of square feet of new retail space and hundreds of new apartments.

Plans call for using redeveloped land on the waterfront to connect up Hill East

Perhaps the greenest complex in town, Tilden Gardens truly lives up to its name. Set in DC’s Cleveland Park neighborhood, the property consists of a full three acres of landscaped gardens alone, joined by six buildings connected via walkways.

Originally constructed in the late 1920s as one of DC’s largest apartment co-ops, Tilden Gardens remains one of the most visually attractive communities in the city today. On the list of Goode’s Best Addresses, the property is more the exception than the norm when it comes to multi-family residences.

While many properties of the same time period were designed to devote a much larger percentage of the land to actual buildings than green space, at Tilden Gardens much of the land was preserved for open space.

Photo: Ted Eytan

It may not be one of DC’s largest neighborhoods, but Ivy City is certainly gaining in popularity. Much of the recent transformation consists of turning the once industrial area into a hip industrial neighborhood with family appeal.

Sure you’ll find luxury apartments, fitness centers, organic markets and nightlife in the redeveloped Hecht Warehouse, but you’ll also find a true sense of community when it comes to living in Ivy City. Area residents were the force behind constructing the Ivy City Basketball Court.

There’s also the attraction of the US National Arboretum. This family-friendly site is just a short distance from the neighborhood, and it’s free to enter.

Still more affordable than other neighborhoods in the DC

New condos are now selling in the Capitol Riverfront, where the Avidian condos recently entered the market. Phase one of the project is already about 70-percent sold out, with private appointments still available for those hoping to purchase one of the remaining units.

Close to Nationals Park, the property offers a total of around 170 condos, including everything from studios and one-bedroom floor plans to two-bedroom condos, walk-up townhomes and even some penthouse units. With more than 50 floor plans to choose from in all, however, current options include everything from a cozy 440 square foot condo priced in the low $300,000s to a much larger unit containing two-bedrooms and around 1,100 square feet of living space.

No matter the floor

Filled with parks and more, the quiet residential neighborhood of Hawthorne offers a desirable setting for those searching for a new place to call home in Northwest DC. Bounded by Rock Creek Park on two of its sides, the neighborhood provides easy access to paved trails for outdoor recreation, plus many of the homeowners additionally enjoy the privacy of wooded views.

In fact, the name itself pays tribute to the Washington Hawthorn tree. Despite its inner tranquility, the neighborhood is also convenient enough to Downtown DC. The Hawthorne neighborhood sits only about 10 to 15 minutes away from downtown yet is able to retain the appeal of a small community.

The neighborhood routinely hosts community events, such as the annual Hawthorne Block

For new construction in Brookland, consider the exclusivity of 1201 Kearny. The new residential building replaces a vacant home that once stood at the site. The lot’s since been transformed into a new multi-family property, offering up space for eleven private condominium units.

The building offers mostly two-bedroom condos, and most are in a two-level design. There are also some one-bedroom condos. Construction is just wrapping up on the new project, and several of the new units are currently on the market.

Buyers have their choice of floor plans, including a one-bedroom, one-bath condo with room for in-unit laundry and a walk-in bedroom closet. Other options include a single-level condo, complete with two-bedrooms and two-baths.

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Just three months after condo sales first began, the new eNvy condos are already over 30-percent sold. The exciting new condos sit in the Ballpark District, where opportunities still exist for select one- and two-bedroom units.

In all, eNvy is home to a large number of different floor plans for new buyers to choose from. This also includes studios, and several different configurations to fit your particular lifestyle needs.

Some condos offer the enjoyment of a private terrace, while all include stainless steel appliances and quartz-polished countertops. New buyers at eNvy can also expect to find such desirable features and finishes as high ceilings, hardwood flooring and the addition of smart home technology.

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While Beverly Hills is home to large homes and movie stars, Kalorama may just be its DC counterpart. The affluent community is currently home to some big names itself, including several wealthy political elites.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is just one billionaire with ties to Kalorama. Bezos owns a 27,000 square foot mansion in the community. While he made news with the $23 million purchase price, it’s the renovation that continues to put the property over the top.

The former Textile Museum is currently in the midst of a $12 million renovation and expansion project, expected to transform two homes at the site into a single home with 11-bedrooms and 25-baths. In addition, the project also includes two kitchens and elevators, five living rooms, two