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A compilation of the most expensive homes sold in May 2017 in key D.C. neighborhoods.

An array of gorgeous homes were sold last month in key neighborhoods around D.C. These are the most expensive homes sold.

16th Street Heights

16th St. Heights, a Craftsman home sold at $1.25 million, just under the asking price. The expansive home is five bedrooms, perfect for families, much like many in the area.

Chevy Chase

In Chevy Chase, a four bedroom, four full bath Colonial sold at $1.6 million. Just blocks from Western Ave. and all the shopping and retail of Friendship Heights, the home is in an extremely walkable area.

Cleveland Park

No detail was overlooked in this Cleveland Park home that sold for $1,995,000. The light-filled home…

Real estate trends in Chevy Chase, including home prices, architecture and walkability.

Chevy Chase, D.C. home sale trends show a decrease of $7,500  in the past year (about -1 percent). The average price per square foot of the homes actually rose $50, to a total of $557.

One bedroom homes cost potential homeowners around $257,500. Mid-size two and three bedroom homes experience a decent jump, from the $300,000s to the low $900,000s. Looking to settle the family in Chevy Chase? It’s a great family-friendly neighborhood and median home prices for four bedroom homes is just over $1 million.

The Washington Post featured Chevy Chase in a real estate oriented article in 2014. The 110-year-old neighborhood was named the fourth most sought-after…

Real estate trends, including types and values of homes sold, in the 16thSt. neighborhood.

The median sales price for homes in the 16th St. Heights neighborhood increased by 10.6 percent from summer 2015 to summer 2016. The average listing price in the community has increased as of August 2016.

16th St. Heights has been a mecca for young families, as The Washington Post has reported. The community is within walking distance to 14th and 16th street retail and development, and Rock Creek Park is completely walkable as well. The types of homes sold in the neighborhood are mostly brick rowhouses and larger Tudors or Colonials. Deals on homes in the community can run as low as $170,000 or into the millions.

With large houses on equally large lots,…

Real estate trends from the Cleveland Park area, including types of homes and price changes.

Cleveland Park is an ideal community for your next home. Its median sales price is $429,900. The price per square foot of homes is $496.

Transportation-wise, most Cleveland Park residents commute by public transportation, due to a metro stop right in the neighborhood, as well as access to many bus lines. Cleveland Park’s northern section has reached its highest pitch with listings in 2016 selling for two percent higher than they did for the same period in 2015.

The number of units sold in 2016 rose 37.5 percent.

Cleveland Park’s population density is about 10,505 people per square mile. It has a high lifestyle rating of 74, with 100 being the best.

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Real estate trends in Petworth, including home prices, architecture and walkability.

Petworth real estate is trending upwards. Trends are showing a large increase of around $35,000, or five percent. Price per square foot of homes fell to $450, down just nine dollars. One bedroom homes will cost around $336,000 and larger four bedroom properties are trending at around $760,000.

First-time home buyers are attracted to Petworth, as it tends to skew younger residents, with the median age being 37. Its median income is around $56,000 with condos and townhomes making up about 33 percent of the neighborhood.

One bedroom condos and co-ops are growing in this vibrant neighborhood. There’s been a gradual increase of about 29 percent. Condos with one…

Real estate trends in Georgetown, including median home sale prices and what sells in Georgetown.

Georgetown has had an increase in home sales of approximately two percent (or around $19,000). However, the average price per square foot ended up falling $28 dollars.

If you’re on the lookout for a condo for just yourself, a one bedrooms will cost you around $490,000. If your significant other and you are in the market for a two bedroom, trends are around $875,000. Want a larger home for an expanding family? Trends are reporting around $1.6 million. Median home sales in Georgetown are $981,500.

Walkability in D.C. is a huge bonus for a lot of neighborhoods. Georgetown is extremely walkable, with gorgeous cobblestone streets and many locally owned…

Popular grocery chain Wegmans is coming to the D.C. area.

It’s happening! Wegmans, the wildly popular grocery chain with a cult following, is coming to the D.C. area. Tenleytown will be the lucky neighborhood with the grocer, as it is set to be in part of the Fannie Mae building.

The deal was announced late Sunday night ahead of the International Council of Shopping Centers’ annual meeting here in D.C.

Wegman’s will anchor a mixed-use development at 3900 Wisconsin Ave., near the new developments in the Glover Park area near the National Cathedral and Sidwell Friends School. The development will be smaller than typical Wegman’s stores, 80,000 square feet as opposed to 150,000 square feet. There’s also plans for a standalone restaurant above the…

 
New real estate on the market in the 16 St. Heights neighborhood, including spacious row homes and cozy condos.

The 16th St. Heights neighborhood has been dubbed D.C.’s “sleeper neighborhood” for its picturesque surroundings and the fact that homes are getting scooped up by the minute.

The 16th St. Heights neighborhood includes 16th Street NW to the west, Georgia Avenue NW to the east, Military Road NW and Missouri Avenue NW to the north, and Arkansas Avenue to the south. Homes are known for having more space and lower costs. There are also plenty of condos and English basement apartments available too.

There’s a gorgeous row house at 4420 15th St. NW, with four bedrooms, one full bath and one half bath. Along with a full basement, this all…

New real estate, restaurants and tried-and-true neighborhood establishments in the Cleveland Park neighborhood of D.C.

Cleveland Park is bustling with new developments and plenty of real estate. Perfect for couples or singles, 3900 Connecticut Ave. is a sunny one-bedroom apartment for sale on the garden side of the building with rustic views of trees and a truly charming vintage kitchen. With hardwood floors and nine-foot ceilings, this place is a gem.

Once you’re all moved in, head out to any of the new restaurants in the Cleveland Park neighborhood, like Dolan Uyghur (a mere four blocks from the 3900 Connecticut Ave. building above!), an Asian/Middle Eastern restaurant. Savory noodle dishes, juicy dumplings and more await you at this Connecticut…

Upcoming projects, new developments, top restaurants and going green in the Petworth neighborhood.

Petworth is popping up with new buildings and developments every week it seems! As recent as April 2017, two properties were on the market after being converted into condo buildings. The buildings, now known as the Montage, were formerly a single-family home and an office building, respectively. The homes, which are very close to the Georgia Ave./Petworth Metro stop, were sold so quickly they are currently 75 percent full. The units are priced around $600,000.

It was announced in November 2016 that the Rock Creek Baptist Church at 8th and Upshur Sts. would move to Maryland and be demolished. In its place will be brand-new condominiums. Once…