November 2020

A true icon of the neighborhood, the Crystal Gateway condos rise up high above Crystal City. This established high-rise stands 18-stories high, with a distinguished, curving façade that easily makes it stand out in the neighborhood.

Originally built in the early 1980s, there are now more than 170 condos for buyers to choose from in the building. Potential buyers are treated to a range of different floor plans, even including a two-story penthouse with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular views of the DC area.

Prospective new residents can expect to find light-filled units with large, modernized kitchens and remodeled baths. Other units have seen even more updates over the years, including the addition of hardwood floors and some built-ins.

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Georgetown’s East Village is a favorite of families today, but a strong sense of community is just part of its appeal. The area is also filled with history.

Separated by Wisconsin Avenue, East Village appropriately sits to the east of the roadway, while West Village sits to the west. While some say the terms are primarily used for real estate, others say a rivalry between the two can be traced back centuries, to the time a group of Episcopalians split from a west side church and established another church on the east side.

Some grand homes in the area were constructed as far back as the early 1800s in East Village. Although the neighborhood is said to be a bit quieter than its western neighbor, over the years Rose Park in the

With its abundant amenities and its campus-like setting, the Montebello condos are virtually wrapped around a lifestyle. New residents quickly discover nearly everything they want and need is in one convenient location.

Take, for example, some of the extras of living at Montebello. Originally constructed in the mid 1980s, the Alexandria property offers its residents access to both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a jogging trail.

In addition, it also contains a four-lane bowling alley, exercise rooms, playgrounds and a billiards/ping pong room. Other desirable extras include an on-site café, a salon and more.

A convenient Metro shuttle runs in the morning, afternoon and evening. There is also a planned shuttle that helps

You’ve may have heard about old warehouses being converted to condos, and perhaps even old churches, but one of the newest trends in DC involves going from firehouses to condos. While plenty of fire stations are still in operation across the region, there are other, older stations, that are no longer active, yet have a new purpose.

Properties like Old Firehouse No 9 in the U Street Corridor have since been converted into condos. The property was originally built in the late 1800s but turned into a 13-unit condo building in the 1980s.

Yet another old firehouse, this one on Maryland Avenue NE, has also since been converted into residences. Originally built in the late 1800s as well, the landmark building now houses loft-like condominium homes.

A converted schoolhouse makes the perfect setting for distinctive lofts with a rich history in Capitol Hill. The Lovejoy Lofts is just one of a handful of old schools that have since been restored and repurposed into condominium homes in the DC area.

This turn-of-the-century schoolhouse was first reimagined into condos in the mid 2000s, and now houses more than 50 private residences. During the renovation project, crews were able to successfully retain some of the building’s original features, such as high ceilings, oversized windows, brick accent walls and arched doorways.

You will also find some top floor units today that come with vaulted ceilings and skylights. The historic features are additionally now joined by more modern and industrial

A former horse stable may just provide one of the coolest spots for loft-style condo living in the DC area. Located in Logan Circle, some of what’s now referred to as Fennessy Lofts takes up the old WH Penland & Company horse stable.

The horse stable business dates back to the late 1800s, although the building also once served as home to a cab company. It wasn’t until the 2000s that the property found new life as a condo project.

The entire development is a combination of a new, contemporary condo building, and an old livery stable found in the alleyway right behind it. Reimagined as dozens of condos, some of the Fennessy Lofts consists of units inside the old red brick stable.

Developers were able to retain a number of original design

It may be small in size, but the Kingman Park neighborhood is packed with history. As one of DC’s newer historic districts, Kingman Park just received the official designation a couple of years ago.

It took years of debate before that happened. First settled in the 1920s as a primarily middle class, African American neighborhood, the majority of homes and buildings in Kingman Park were built up from the 1920s through the 1940s.

Kingman Park if filled with brick rowhomes today, a majority of which are in the Federal style. While housing prices have increased in recent years, keeping in line with development of the new streetcar line, the neighborhood has still remained somewhat more affordable than other nearby neighborhoods.

While some of the

Like taking a walk in the park, the tranquil neighborhood of Hawthorne offers an idyllic setting with mature trees and plenty of surrounding green space. Reportedly named for a type of tree that once grew all over the neighborhood, the majority of Hawthorne today is entirely residential.

While you won’t find much in the way of commercial offerings, you will find the appeal of a suburban community with large lots and a park-like setting. Of course, sharing a border with Rock Creek Park certainly doesn’t hurt.

The convenient location makes it possible to simply walk out your door and be surrounded by wooded parkland in just minutes. At the same time, the walkable, tree-lined neighborhood is merely 10 to 15 minutes from downtown.

Of course,

A new collection of contemporary condos is headed to Potomac Yard. Sales are set to begin early next year for the new Dylan condos, with delivery set for some time in 2022.

Made up of both an east and a west building, Dylan consists of floor plans ranging from a one-bedroom to a one-bedroom plus a den, a two-bedroom or a three-bedroom design. The condos are priced from the $600,000s to others topping $1 million.

While some of the smallest floor plans provide for round 800 square feet of living space, a large three-bedroom residence at Dylan easily tops 1,700 square feet of living space. Some of the units come with such luxuries as private balconies, walk-in closets and an array of other upscale features and finishes.

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One of the most anticipated new projects in Tysons East is now open. Construction recently wrapped up on The Bexley and move-ins are already underway.

The new condo complex sits on Old Meadow Road, just to the south of Capital One Headquarters and the McLean Metro Station. The Bexley is just one part of a larger plan to transform Tysons East into a community all its own.

Condos in The Bexley are priced starting in the high $600,000s. This price point affords two-bedrooms and two-baths.

Meanwhile, there is also the option of a three-bedroom with 2.5-baths, priced above $1 million. New buyers can also expect to find such high-end features as spa-like baths, top appliances and quartz countertops at The Bexley.

 In addition, the condos come