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A mix of the hip, historic and delish, Mount Vernon Triangle continues to entice locals and visitors, alike. The neighborhood of Mount Vernon Square sits at the crossroads of New York Avenue NW and Massachusetts Avenue, bordered by 7th Street and M Street.

Its delightful location makes it easy to enjoy some of the best that Downtown DC has to offer. Right in the middle of everything today, it’s hard to imagine that Mount Vernon Triangle was originally planned out in the 1800s as open space.

Eventually, a large market opened. The market was later demolished and replaced by new roadways and landscaping. Around the turn-of-the-century, a new library opened, which more than 100 years later now serves as a flagship Apple Store and the DC History

DC area real estate is certainly desirable, but it seems five particular neighborhoods are commanding premium above market prices this year. The majority of the neighborhoods are found in the NW quadrant, and most are also very close to each other.

AU Park

The neighborhood with the highest average sales price, when compared to original list price for 2020, is American University Park. AU Park easily leads with a ratio of nearly 103-percent.

While the median home sales price in AU Park is about $1.3 million, the year-over-year price change is up about 32-percent. Homes often sell quickly in this neighborhood.

U Street Corridor

The U Street Corridor trails AU Park with an average sales price to original list price ratio of just over

If you don’t want to have to depend on a car to get around, DC is a great place to live. While some neighborhoods rely on public transportation, other neighborhoods are extremely walkable.

DC as a whole ranks extremely well for its walkability. In fact, DC’s WalkScore ranking is number seven in terms of the most walkable large cities in the nation.

In recent years, Redfin put DC in 4th place when it comes to its list of ‘The Best Cities for Living Without a Car’. Some neighborhoods also rank particularly high all on their own in terms of walkability.

For example, Dupont Circle is a great place to get around by walking. Most residents have an easy stroll to the closest Metro station, plus the neighborhood also includes a number of restaurants

For upscale living in Mount Vernon Triangle, consider the possibilities of City Vista. Made up of two-high rise buildings, the mixed-use property also contains thousands of square feet of retail space, easy access to a one-acre park and available parking.

Not only does the location provide such highly sought-after amenities as nearby green space, restaurants, shopping and public transportation, but living in City Vista also provides a wealth of other comforts to its residents. The pet-friendly property supplies such added community features as concierge service, garage parking and gathering space.

Essentially, much of what residents of City Vista need is within walking distance of the private residences. Constructed around the mid to late 2000s,

DC Condo Boutique team member Jackson Verville represented the buyer of a City Vista condo located at 440 L Street NW, Washington DC 20001 in the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood. This condo features 1 BR+Den | 1 BA | 868 SF and closed on June 22nd, 2019 for $507,500 | $585 SF. One parking space conveyed with this transaction.

City living at its best in spacious one bedroom condo that also features a large den. City Vista offers all the conveniences including restaurants, a grocery store, Starbucks and a short walk to two Metro stations. The L at City Vista offers a rooftop deck and residents can also enjoy the rooftop pool and spa located at the adjacent K at City Vista building.

A short stroll from anything you need or want in the area, Mount Vernon Triangle presents the enjoyment of a true urban village. The neighborhood is a mix of old and new, with both commercial and residential space coming together to form the desirability of a mixed-use community. Housing options here range mostly from apartments to high-rise condos, mixed in with office and ground-level retail space.

The neighborhood hasn’t always looked like it does now, though. Once a thriving economic center of DC, Mount Vernon Triangle has experienced a series of ups and downs over the years.

Following rioting in the 1960s and the loss of numerous area businesses and longtime residents, the neighborhood fell into disrepair. Fast-forward a couple of decades,

At the center of it all, Mount Vernon Triangle easily surpasses the wants and needs of prospective residents eager to find a location where it’s possible to work, live and play all in one exciting place. This walkable, urban center is home to a diverse collection of residents, with thousands of condos and rental units to choose from, joined by dozens of shops, restaurants and available office space.

You’ll find singles, couples and families all at home in Mount Vernon Triangle. The neighborhood boasts several more modern high-rise condo buildings, filled with newer construction designs. These join some of the older brick buildings that have been part of the community for decades.

In addition to its unique and diverse architecture and makeup, the

One of DC’s most vibrant urban communities, Mount Vernon Triangle presents an array of options for those in search of a downtown lifestyle. This vibrant area of DC stretches for 17-blocks, a walk-able community filled with thousands of residents and thousands of residential real estate options.

Several high-rise condos now grace the area, with sleek, modern designs that only compliment the community. They join the more historic row houses that first emerged in the area, but have since been remodeled to reflect decades old appeal.

While some of those older buildings are now on the National Register of Historic Places, options these days additionally include apartments and condos, rising up several stories above ground level. Residential

DC Condo Boutique team member Fleur Howgill represented the buyer of a condo at The Whitman located at 910 M Street NW #318, Washington, DC 20001 in the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood. This condo features 2 BR / 2 BA / 1,070 SF and closed on October 13th, 2017 for $675,000 / $631 SF. One parking space conveyed with this transaction.

Urban living in a bright spacious condo featuring high ceilings and an open floor plan. The Whitman offers a rooftop pool, sundeck, barbecue grills, exercise room, 24-hour front desk and a party room. This development is served by the Mount Vernon Square Metro Station and is within walking distance of dining, shopping and entertainment venues.

DC Condo Boutique team member Amir Taba represented the buyer of a condo located at 1150 K Street NW #910, Washington, DC 20005 in the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood. This condo features 2 BR / 2 BA / 988 SF and closed on October 4th, 2017 for $630,000 / $638 SF. One parking space conveyed with this transaction.

This urban condo is finished with hardwood floors, stainless/granite kitchen and a large walk-in closet. 1150 K offers a rooftop deck with monument views and is located just blocks from DC’s top retail and dining destinations.