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Anchor retail makes Petworth a walkable community.

Being on the lookout for the ideal home in the best community for you has a lot to do with walkability. Grocery stores are one of what’s called “anchor retail” shopping amenities that make for a thriving, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood. There are two relatively new grocery stores in Petworth that make it a very walkable community.

There’s a brand-new Safeway on Georgia Ave. that was completely remodeled. Previously nicknamed the “Stinky Safeway” back in 2011, the new store is anything but. Many see the store as the rebirth of the neighborhood, as we previously mentioned grocery stores (especially new ones) make a neighborhood flourish.

In addition to the Safeway there’s a new Avenue Market,…

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…

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Capitol Riverfront | A walk through the Capitol Riverfront (aka Navy Yard) is an experience straddling Washington DC's future and past simultaneously. As with so many urban ports that have long served as industrial and business centers, the Capitol Riverfront is in the midst of mindset-shifting revitalization. Anchored by Nationals Park, Capitol Riverfront is home to a myriad of eateries such as Cornercopia, Sweetgreen, Bluejacket Brewery, and Takorean. Yards Park is the culmination of the beautiful and thoughtful conversion of a huge stretch of the Anacostia Riverfront, which features elements similar to those found in New York's High Line and Hudson River Park.

Shaw | The recent renaissance of Shaw has only…

Located at 3910 8th St NW, The Worth at Petworth Station is a four-unit condominium in Petworth, a neighborhood that has been ever on the rise in recent years. This architecturally sound structure was built in 1910 and has just undergone a full renovation, and has been divided into four spacious two-level condos, each of which feature open floor plans and 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths.

The Worth is unique in that it is a small building that encourages neighborliness as it blends seamlessly with the single-family homes and duplexes that surround it, yet it comes fully equipped with the design and luxury finishes that one would expect from a large high rise condominium. Most notably, the 2,800-square-foot layouts and designs support the lifestyles of modern…

7304 Georgia Ave NW Unit #4 is a top floor space in a two-story building in the Takoma Park/Shepherd Park neighborhoods. The 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit is available for either residential or office space. It has a kitchen and dining room. The apartment is located in the heart of lots of dining and shopping on Georgia Ave NW. 7304 Georgia Ave NW is just five blocks from the Takoma Metro stop and five blocks from Silver Spring and all it has to offer. There is at least one parking space available in the back of the unit and central air conditioning. This is a great deal that won't last long and is available immediately. Unit #3 will be available soon as well. The monthly rent for 7304 Georgia Ave NW #4 is $1,600 per month. Please contact John Crisafulli at…

800 4th St. SW #S-815 is a beautiful studio condo with an open floor plan and nine-foot ceilings. It is on the top floor of Potomac Place Tower with a sliding glass door balcony and a great view of U.S. Capitol building and Nationals Park. This unit has a recently remodeled kitchen and bathroom, plus new hardwood floors and an AC unit. It comes with extra storage space in the building, as well as a pool, fitness center, and 24-hour concierge. 800 4th St. SW is in the heart of the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood and is one block from the Waterfront Metro, close to the Wharf development, and soon-to-be-built soccer stadium. You can walk to Safeway, CVS, Starbucks, Nationals Park, the Capitol, and much more soon! 800 4th St. SW #S-815 is listed at…

The Chastleton is a 300-unit cooperative building located in Dupont Circle. It was built in 1920 and underwent a full renovation in 2007. A cooperative, or co-op, is different than condo ownership in that each owner is a shareholder in a corporation, rather than a deed holder and owner of real property. Co-ops are owned and run jointly by its members, and this is one of the most popular ones in DC.

Located at 1701 16th St. NW, at the corner of R St. NW, the Chastleton features eight floors and a rooftop deck. Some units come with parking and there is a 24/7 front desk and exercise room. The Chastleton includes studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, ranging from less than 300 to nearly 1,000 square feet. Included in the condo fees are cable TV, lawn…

VIO will be the second residential building to be completed along the Southwest Waterfront and the first one that is actually a part of the construction project “The Wharf.” It is set to open in the fall of 2017 and development is already underway. VIO means “I Journey” in Latin, and developers PN Hoffman, Handel Architects, and WG Architects plan to use that phrase in making you feel like you are living in a resort-like destination. The building will consist of 112 units over 12 floors. There will be a saltwater infinity pool on the roof with great views of the Washington Channel, Potomac River, and downtown DC. Most units will come with a garaged parking space and balconies with views of the waterfront. Select condominiums will also have private…

525 Water Street SW will be one of the first new residential buildings to open along the Southwest Waterfront, next to the massive project known as “The Wharf.” Developed by PN Hoffman, it will feature 108 condominiums on four floors ranging from studios to 3-bedroom units with various floor plans. Prices will start around $400k for the studios and go up to $1 million for the largest condos. The street level will be retail and a courtyard in the center of the building will be an integral part of the complex. There will also be a 3.5 acre park next to 525 Water along the Washington Channel. 525 Water is scheduled to open in the summer of 2016 and is opening its sales office for pre-sales tomorrow, Saturday September 19th. You must be present that day to…

A lot has changed since we last wrote about Union Market three years ago. There are too many vendors to name in one blog (more than 30!), but some of the more popular choices have become Co Co. Sala (chocolatier), Cordial Fine Wine & Spirits, Rappahannock Oyster Company, Red Apron Butchery, and TaKorean (Mexican/Korean fusion). Dock5, located directly above the marketplace, also provides a 12,000 square foot warehouse event venue. There are always pop-up artisans in Union Market, but none have gathered as much attention as the planned Angelika Pop-Up. Opening later this year, it will be a three-screen micro cinema located behind the market at 550 Penn St. NE. Dolcezza, a gelato and coffee shop, is located next to the Angelika and has been receiving rave…