A DC Co-op Primer

the chastleton cooperative - 1701 16th st nw

If you’re looking for DC housing in the New Year, you need to understand what you’re buying. While some people may use the terms condo and co-op interchangeably, they’re not the same. While many co-ops started in DC in the 1920s, the first DC area co-op started in the late 1800s, well before condos arrived in the city. These days more than 100 co-ops exist in DC.

With a condo, you take on a private unit within a multi-unit property, where ownership extends to common use of certain areas. Co-op owners, meanwhile, don’t actually own their own private residential units, but rather hold a share or interest in the entire building.

Residents collectively own and manage co-ops, but a nonprofit corporation holds the property title. As for the selling price, condos and co-ops aren’t all that different.

Co-ops sometimes include lower closing costs, yet you may find condos are easier to finance. Monthly fees for co-ops, however, can be higher because they’ll sometimes include not just maintenance and amenities, but also utilities, building property taxes and the mortgage.

Typically a co-op board has to approve someone new to come to the property. While this gives some control over new residents coming in, it may make it harder to sell because a new buyer is essentially buying into a corporation, and the board has the final say.

The process often involves an interview, something you don’t have when purchasing a condo. Residents also have to abide by certain regulations and rules.

Co-ops often put restrictions on renting out units too, and rentals usually have to be approved by the co-op board. Still, co-ops and condos do have some advantages that both share. They’re often less expensive than a single-family house, plus they both offer a sense of community and there’s no yard work involved.

DC Co-op Listings

DC Cooperatives For Sale

66 Properties
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$3,795,000
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom
2
Beds
2F21/2
Baths
4,640
Sq.Ft.
1965
Year Built
1160
Days on Site
DCDC472232
MLS
NEW PRICE: The best view in a Best Address co-op! This Watergate penthouse defines DC's luxury living and design. Possibly the finest renovation ever offered within the iconic Watergate Cooperative....
$3,495,000
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom
2
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2,740
Sq.Ft.
1970
Year Built
100
Days on Site
DCDC2101320
MLS
Breathtaking River View, Superb Renovation. 2,740 square foot interior, exquisitely renovated by BOWA Design/Build. Two bedrooms and den, 3.5 baths. Over 90-ft full balcony and floor-to-ceiling...
$3,485,000
Neighborhood: Watergate
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,735
Sq.Ft.
1968
Year Built
148
Days on Site
DCDC2093464
MLS
Few structures are as instrumental to the history of the United States as Watergate. Symbolizing power, status, and luxury, the mid century facade at Watergate East conceals a series of distinguished...
$2,350,000
Neighborhood: Cleveland Park
4
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
3,600
Sq.Ft.
1928
Year Built
66
Days on Site
DCDC2105720
MLS
Exciting news, this beautiful co-op now conveys with its own Tilden Gardens garage assigned parking space. FABULOUS NEW PRICE! Welcome to the crown jewel of Tilden Gardens, Unit ONE-I with private...
$2,300,000
Neighborhood: Kalorama
4
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2,953
Sq.Ft.
1923
Year Built
53
Days on Site
DCDC2107340
MLS
Experience the epitome of refined living in this exquisite 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom co-op apartment nestled in the heart of Washington, D.C. Don't miss this rarely available and only one of eight...
$2,250,000
Neighborhood: Watergate
2
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,730
Sq.Ft.
1968
Year Built
148
Days on Site
DCDC2093466
MLS
Few structures are as instrumental to the history of the United States as Watergate. Symbolizing power, status, and luxury, the mid century facade at Watergate East conceals a series of distinguished...
$1,895,000
Neighborhood: Massachusetts Avenue Heights
1
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,450
Sq.Ft.
1964
Year Built
463
Days on Site
DCDC2054814
MLS
Rare offering - fully renovated one-level unit, with 1br+office/2.5BA, beautiful hardwood floors, high ceilings, thick crown molding, and recessed lighting throughout. A gracious entry foyer leads to...
$1,895,000
Neighborhood: Watergate
3
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2,295
Sq.Ft.
1971
Year Built
193
Days on Site
DCDC2088676
MLS
No expense spared renovation to the ideal Watergate floorplan! An entertainer's dream! Hard to find 3-bedroom with 3.5 bath townhouse at The Watergate. Rare first-floor bedroom with gorgeous en suite...
$1,695,000
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom
2
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,815
Sq.Ft.
1970
Year Built
24
Days on Site
DCDC2106230
MLS
Penthouse living at the Watergate - Featuring enormous private roof terrace! Fantastic floorplan features 2 bedroom, 2.5 baths. Unforgettable 1815 sq. ft. interior with your own over 1200 sq ft...
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,741
Sq.Ft.
1926
Year Built
9
Days on Site
DCDC2112094
MLS
You have arrived at one of the most gorgeous Kalorama, 'Best Address' co-op apartments on the market today. This classically elegant unit is available after 40 plus years in the sophisticated...
$1,388,000
Neighborhood: Lanier Heights
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,841
Sq.Ft.
1905
Year Built
28
Days on Site
DCDC2104778
MLS
SELECTED AS BEST NEW LISTING BY WASHINGTONIAN & URBAN TURF, NOW AT AN AMAZING NEW PRICE! Unmatched crown jewel penthouse at coveted Ontario perched directly beneath cupola offers architectural...
$1,350,000
Neighborhood: Observatory Circle
4
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
3,025
Sq.Ft.
1931
Year Built
92
Days on Site
DCDC2101872
MLS
OPEN SUNDAY 7/23 2-4PM! 3,000 SF 3-4BR/3.5 BA at The Westchester! Airy floor plan (originally two apartments combined) with wonderful flow and ample/flexible office space. Recently renovated baths...

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