September 2019

There’s no doubt Brookland is extremely popular right now, and with good reason. After all, the area is gaining a real following for its tree-lined streets and its lively arts scene. But there’s plenty more to known about Brookland. Here are five little known facts:

Little Rome

While you’ve probably heard the moniker “Little Rome”, the nickname extends well beyond the boundaries of Catholic University of America. There’s also a functioning Franciscan Monastery in Brookland. It’s free to take your own tour or a guided tour.

Historic Sites

Of course, there are plenty of historic sites beyond those tied to the Catholic faith. A CVS pharmacy in Brookland is actually on the National Register of Historic Places. If the pharmacy looks more like

Consistently named one of the coolest neighborhoods, the Navy Yard routinely attracts interest from potential new residents and visitors, alike. The neighborhood has plenty of reason to shine as it continues to develop, adding in the potential for a massive amount of new residential and commercial space.

Just last year Forbes put Navy Yard on the map once again, designating it as one of “The 12 Coolest Neighborhoods Around the World”. At the time the website pointed out its potential as one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in DC.

Forbes highlighted future and existing plans to develop a large amount of new dining, retail, office and residential space in the neighborhood. It also highlighted the neighborhood’s waterfront location and its

With a strong identity and a rich history of its own, residents of Takoma share a true sense of community. While the Northwest Washington community may itself share a name with nearby Takoma Park, Maryland, don’t be confused by the similarity.

The two may have started out as one, but they’ve grown into two separate communities with a shared reputation for active residents and community-wide spirit. Living in DC’s Takoma feels more like residing in a small-town setting, at home within a much larger city.

Originally built up as a commuter rail suburb, Takoma provided the allure of a semi-rural location, while at the same time maintaining easy access to the larger city. Its diversity and neighborhood spirit reach back well more than a half

New townhomes are headed to Brookland where furnished model homes are now available for viewing within Portrait Square at Brookland. A total of 22 new townhomes come together to form one of the area’s newest residential developments in one of DC’s most exciting locations.

Mere blocks from the bistros and pubs of Monroe Street Market, the peaceful community of Portrait Square is gaining interest from buyers drawn in by the appeal of multi levels of living space in a shared environment. Complete with open floor plans and tranquil living space, home designs within Portrait Square are four stories high, complimented by three-bedrooms and 3.5-baths.

Priced starting from the high $800,000s, the townhomes of Portrait Square include your choice of a

Photo: hedra.baltica

It may be one of the most unusual sounding names in the DC area, but it turns out Tunlaw Road is much more simplistic than it first appears. In all actuality, Tunlaw Road is a palindrome of sorts that can be traced back nearly a century and a half.

The road gains its name from an old Washington farm and estate once referred to as Tunlaw Farm. Now commonly called Wesley Heights, the suburban estate stood near Klingle and 45th.

Its owner was said to throw some of the area’s most lavish parties, often entertaining the likes of top members of Washington society. The estate sat on property belonging to the man’s father-in-law, also an extremely influential and wealthy man.

The nearly 150-acres of land was, as legend states,

More and more people are starting to discover what locals have known about Arlington for years. Not only is Arlington a great place to live, but the Bluemont neighborhood is now ranked at the very top of a national list.

Niche.com, a well-known ranking website, recently came out with its list of the “2019 Best Places to Live in America”. Perhaps not surprisingly, Arlington’s Bluemont neighborhood took the number one spot.

Bluemont received an Overall Niche Grade of an “A+”, with a notable “A+” grade for its public schools, its nightlife and for being good for families. The neighborhood received a solid “A” for housing, outdoor activities and the commute, plus a “B+” for jobs and diversity.

According to Niche, Bluemont neighbors enjoy more of

You’ll find a full range of architectural styles in the DC area, from pre-World War II to contemporary, new construction designs. If you’re in the market for mid-century modern, though, you’ll still find plenty of options if you know where to look.

Often these homes are distinguished by large windows and sliding glass doors, sleek lines and an open design. A great place to begin your search is in Southwest Waterfront neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are also, of course, several neighborhoods in the greater DC area that provide even more options for buyers.

In particular, some buyers find just the right homes exist in such locations as Forest Hills, Bethesda and McLean. The wooded lots often work nicely for mid-century designs, which use

DC Condo Boutique team member Amir Taba represented the buyer of a Westlight condo located at 1111 24th Street NW #72 Washington, DC 20037 in the West End neighborhood. This condo features 2 BR | 2 BA | 1,454 SF and closed on September 9th, 2019 for $1,498,000 | $1,030 SF. One parking space conveyed with this transaction.

Stunning new construction in a luxury condo building located in the dynamic West End neighborhood. Upscale appointments include floor-to-ceiling glass, sleek Italian kitchens and spa-inspired bathrooms. Full service building with 24-hour concierge, doorman and porter. Westlight building amenities include rooftop terrace with pool and a fitness center.

You’ve probably heard of them, but have you ever wondered how some of DC’s neighborhoods got their names? From tropical islands to smog, it seems DC neighborhoods all have a story of their own.

Pleasant Plains

Sure, it brings to mind a “pleasant” place to live, and that may be exactly what led to the name Pleasant Plains in the first place. Back in the 1700s it’s said that a farmer bought up a large amount of undeveloped land where the neighborhood now sits. His family named part of their estate Pleasant Plains, which it remains to this day.

Kalorama

Kalorama may sound unusual to some, but that’s because it’s Greek. Kalorama actually means beautiful view in Greek. A poet in the early 1800s coined the name for the house he lived in because

Photo: Rich Renomeron

While courtyards and nearby parks may first come to mind when you think of DC’s green space, some of its condo buildings are trending “green” in an entirely new way. A number of buildings are going green literally from the top down.

Last year, in fact, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities announced that DC had more green roofs installed the previous year, at least in terms of square footage, than anywhere else. In 2017 the District counted more than one-million square feet of green rooftops.

In total, other figures suggest DC already counts more than three-million square feet of green roofs. To gain “green roof status” a building would have to have a permanent green area on either the building’s roof or on a mid-building ledge or