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

55 Properties
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$3,899,000
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom
3
Beds
3F21/2
Baths
4,000
Sq.Ft.
1965
Year Built
266
Days on Site
DCDC2056338
MLS
Rarely available, corner unit with unobstructed views from every room of the Potomac River from Georgetown to the Memorial Bridge including the city of Arlington skyline! Completely renovated, double...
$3,795,000
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom
2
Beds
2F21/2
Baths
4,640
Sq.Ft.
1965
Year Built
967
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....
$2,600,000
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom
3
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2,243
Sq.Ft.
1971
Year Built
43
Days on Site
DCDC2082044
MLS
Fantastic and Newly renovated in model condition. Sunlit 2243 sq ft. 3 bedroom, 3.5 baths. Plus den/home office. Floor to ceiling windows in every room offer an unobstructed view of the Potomac...
$2,499,000
Neighborhood: Cleveland Park
4
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
3,600
Sq.Ft.
1928
Year Built
105
Days on Site
DCDC2077050
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...
$1,995,000
Neighborhood: Massachusetts Avenue Heights
1
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,450
Sq.Ft.
1964
Year Built
270
Days on Site
DCDC2054814
MLS
INCREDIBLE NEW PRICE!!!

Rare offering - fully renovated one-level unit, with 1br+office/2.5BA, beautiful hardwood floors, high ceilings, thick crown molding, and recessed lighting...
$1,995,000
Neighborhood: Watergate
3
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2,295
Sq.Ft.
1971
Year Built
182
Days on Site
DCDC2067984
MLS
Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom townhouse style floorplan at The Watergate. Featuring rare bedroom on the main floor. 2295 sq ft interior plus a terrific private terrace with gas grill hookup and...
3
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2,924
Sq.Ft.
1926
Year Built
40
Days on Site
DCDC2083220
MLS
EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS AND MOVE IN READY!

Designed by Harry L. Jones and developed by Monroe and R. Bates Warren in 1926, 2540 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, defines timeless elegance and...
$1,425,000
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom
2
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,065
Sq.Ft.
1968
Year Built
11
Days on Site
DCDC2086064
MLS
2065 sq ft - bright 2 bedroom, 2.5 baths plus great den/home office. Popular floorplan with open chef's kitchen, spacious living room and dining area. Sliding glass doors and huge picture windows...
$1,395,000
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom
2
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,330
Sq.Ft.
1969
Year Built
77
Days on Site
DCDC2077560
MLS
Significant price adjustment on this glorious, glamorous and grand corner apartment!
This rarely available, dramatic floorplan on the point of Watergate West offers panoramic river and city...
$1,345,000
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom
2
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,805
Sq.Ft.
1968
Year Built
147
Days on Site
DCDC2072440
MLS
Total fabulous renovation in iconic Watergate! Every detail is stunning. 1805 sq ft luxurious interior 2 bedroom, 2.5 baths. Custom features include oak herringbone floors and new solid wood designer...
$1,200,000
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom
2
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,635
Sq.Ft.
1970
Year Built
187
Days on Site
DCDC2065982
MLS
Spacious Two-Bedroom with Fantastic Potomac River View! Bright 1,635 square foot interior with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Sought-after floor plan with bedrooms on opposite sides. Wide balcony with space...
$1,090,000
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom
1
Beds
2
Baths
1,467
Sq.Ft.
1971
Year Built
187
Days on Site
DCDC2063638
MLS
Light-filled one-bedroom, two full baths with a direct Potomac River view. Larger than most two-bedrooms-1,467 square foot interior with a wide balcony that extends your space. Balcony and...

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