Shaw Historic District



Unlike typical neighborhoods in DC, Shaw was not planned by developers who built identical row houses; instead Shaw was established by individual residents who built their own single homes of frame and brick, which were later filled in with other small rows of homes built by developers.  Development of Shaw began in the 1860s along the 7th and 9th Street, NW, streetcar lines.  Shaw was originally an economically diverse and ethnic neighborhood home to European immigrants and free African Americans and after the Civil War by many southern freed men coming to cities to look for work.  In the mid-20th century, the name Shaw defined the area around Shaw Junior High School.

The Shaw neighborhood is developed along 7th Street up to Florida Avenue and the popular U Street Corridor.  7th Street, NW, the heart of the community, served as Shaw’s business and social center, aided by streetcar lines.  It remains a strong community with residences, churches, and unique commercial architecture.  Because of its unique housing development history and architecture, DC formally recognized Shaw in 1999 as a historic district.  The boundaries are L Street north to Rhode Island Avenue and 11th Street east to 7th Street, NW.  The Shaw district also includes the Blagden Alley/Naylor Court Historic District.  Among the people who called Shaw home were prominent African Americans like Duke Ellington, Carter G. Woodson, and Langston Hughes.

Following the unrest and struggles of Shaw after the 1968 riots, the 1990s brought revitalization and gentrification to the neighborhood and Shaw has become a vibrant and charming community in DC in the past decade.  New businesses have sprung up to cater to neighbors and visitors.  Abandoned homes and buildings have been renovated.  Developers have invested millions of dollars for new construction projects and new amenities that have drawn in new residents and new businesses.  Convenient and plentiful public transportation has made Shaw very accessible.  Two Metro lines—the Green and Yellow lines---run through Shaw, numerous bus lines and several Capitol Bikeshare stations are located in the neighborhood, which has easy access to I-395.

Shaw Historic District Property Listings

Shaw Historic District Homes For Sale

27 Properties
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$429,900
Neighborhood: Logan Circle
1
Beds
1
Baths
467
Sq.Ft.
2016
Year Built
10
Days on Site
DCDC2113658
MLS
Open 12/10
1011 M St NW #905 Washington,  DC 20001
$449,500
Neighborhood: Shaw
1
Beds
1
Baths
520
Sq.Ft.
2016
Year Built
253
Days on Site
DCDC2063852
MLS
$475,000
Neighborhood: Logan Circle
1
Beds
1
Baths
675
Sq.Ft.
2012
Year Built
52
Days on Site
DCDC2115296
MLS
$525,000
Neighborhood: Mount Vernon
1
Beds
1
Baths
766
Sq.Ft.
2006
Year Built
80
Days on Site
DCDC2110676
MLS
$525,000
Neighborhood: Mount Vernon
1
Beds
1
Baths
766
Sq.Ft.
2006
Year Built
5
Days on Site
DCDC2121024
MLS
$599,000
Neighborhood: Logan Circle
2
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,154
Sq.Ft.
2003
Year Built
78
Days on Site
DCDC2112416
MLS
$635,000
Neighborhood: Logan Circle
2
Beds
2
Baths
976
Sq.Ft.
2004
Year Built
79
Days on Site
DCDC2112688
MLS
$640,000
Neighborhood: Old City #2
2
Beds
2
Baths
922
Sq.Ft.
2006
Year Built
57
Days on Site
DCDC2115294
MLS
$650,000
Neighborhood: Old City #2
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,045
Sq.Ft.
2006
Year Built
30
Days on Site
DCDC2118754
MLS
$674,500
Neighborhood: Shaw
2
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,101
Sq.Ft.
1907
Year Built
159
Days on Site
DCDC2102000
MLS
$675,000
Neighborhood: Shaw
2
Beds
1
Baths
715
Sq.Ft.
2020
Year Built
128
Days on Site
DCDC2106788
MLS
$699,000
Neighborhood: Mount Vernon
1
Beds
2
Baths
985
Sq.Ft.
2006
Year Built
138
Days on Site
DCDC2105382
MLS

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