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Cleveland Park is one of the largest and most popular residential neighborhoods in Washington, DC. While row homes take up an abundance of the area, there are a good amount of one-bedroom condominium options, especially along Connecticut Avenue NW close to the Cleveland Park Metro station. Some of these are older buildings, some newer, and some row homes converted into condos. Cleveland Park is one of DC’s most historic neighborhoods, having been named after President Grover Cleveland, who bought a farmhouse in the area in the 19th Century. The neighborhood gives off a small-town feel while still having very easy access to downtown DC. It is serviced by three stops on Metro’s red line, from south to north these are Cleveland Park, Van Ness-UDC, and…

Finding the right amount of space for an affordable price is a real challenge these days in DC. If you’re looking for an area that can do just that, Bloomingdale could be the perfect fit for you. The neighborhood is one of the smallest in the District, yet offers many three-bedroom row homes that are usually far more affordable than other parts of Northwest. Noted for its proximity to the U.S. Capitol building, Howard University, and downtown DC, Bloomingdale has been on the rise for the last few years, especially with the revitalization of nearby Shaw and NoMa. While there is no Metro stop within the neighborhood, the Shaw-Howard University stop on the yellow/green lines and the Rhode Island Avenue and NoMa-Gallaudet stops on the red line are a short…

The H Street Corridor is one of the hottest neighborhoods in Washington, DC right now. Investors are spending time and money in the area, and home and condo prices are on the rise. Buying a row home in the H Street Corridor with a rental unit is a smart and economical decision, as it allows the buyer to help defray mortgage costs with a renter. The neighborhood is just north of prestigious Capitol Hill, although prices are usually lower than its southern counterpart. Union Station borders the H Street Corridor to the west, and the new DC Streetcar lines will debut along H Street, connecting Union Station to the Minnesota Avenue Metro stop. The Corridor is a hot spot for live music, with several smaller venues to see a show in. There is also a newfound…

16th Street Heights is one neighborhood in Northwest DC that provides a great amount of space inside and out for a reasonable price. If you’re interested in a three-level row home in that neighborhood, there are plenty of options. Most of the row homes in 16th Street Heights lie in the southern end of the neighborhood and feature large lot sizes. Additionally, the majority of three-level homes include a basement as a third level, with the opportunity to use it as storage space or rent it out to help lower the cost of a mortgage. 16th Street Heights is mostly just a residential neighborhood, but there are retail options on 14th Street NW and Georgia Avenue NW. Mount Pleasant, Columbia Heights, and Petworth are all bordering neighborhoods and offer much more…

317 V Street NE is a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached home for sale located in the Eckington neighborhood of DC. With 1,740 square feet of living space, this is a comfortably-sized house for a family. This property features soaring ceilings, an emphasis on the original woodwork, and three fireplaces hidden behind the current drywall on the first floor. The kitchen and bathrooms have been recently remodeled and offer modern appliances. Outside, there is a picturesque large front porch, parking for two cars, and a lot of 2,636 square feet. The house is located just a few blocks from the Rhode Island Avenue Metro station on the red line. Eckington is a small but popular neighborhood in Northeast DC that is very residentially oriented. It is located…

Mount Pleasant is one of the most established and sought-after neighborhoods in Washington, DC. Due to this, space can be limited and on the pricier side for potential buyers. There are plenty of one-bedroom condominiums available, often in larger complexes such as Embassy Condominiums, Kenyon Street Condo, Renaissance Condominium, Northbrook Condominium, and Park Road Condominium. These may be your best choice in terms of affordability in the neighborhood. Most of these condos are situated on Mount Pleasant Street NW and 16th Street NW. Mount Pleasant offers a great location close to Adams Morgan, the Columbia Heights Metro station, and downtown DC, while providing a small village feel for residents. It provides easy access to all the amenities these…

Trinidad is an up-and-coming Northeast neighborhood that is becoming a sought-after destination for affordable housing in the District, although that affordability may not last for long. There are several larger properties in the neighborhood that have been renovated and turned into four-unit condominium complexes. These offer much more affordable options than similar units in Northwest DC and other parts of Northeast. The completely remodeled condos offer a good option for those who want to be in a newer property and don’t need the space that comes with owning a house. Situated just north of the trendy H Street Corridor, Trinidad has had a resurgence in just the last five years. While it pales in comparison to H Street NE with retail and dining options,…

Buying a fixer-upper in Washington, DC is a great way to save money and have renovations done yourself, the way you want them done. When flippers purchase a home and renovate it, they are often profiting $200,000-$300,000 when they sell the property in the current DC real estate economy. Cutting out the middle man could lead to a great amount of savings for a home buyer. One neighborhood in the District that offers a number of fixer-uppers is Petworth. More and more of these properties are being snatched up by developers and renovated for a large profit. Petworth is a neighborhood on the rise in the last few years, and it offers bargains compared to nearby neighborhoods Columbia Heights, U Street Corridor, and Shaw. Much of the real estate in this area…

City Market at O is a great example of urban revitalization in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, DC. Home to 645 residential units, 182 hotel rooms, 86,239 square feet of retail space, and a unique Giant supermarket, this property has come a long way from its roots. City Market at O is located between O and P Street NW and 7th and 9th Streets NW, less than two blocks from the Mount Vernon Square Metro station on the yellow/green lines. In addition to Shaw, the neighborhoods of Logan Circle, Truxton Circle, and Mount Vernon Triangle are nearby. There are plenty of row homes to be found in the area, and while prices have been on the rise for the last few years, good bargains can still be found. Shaw is one of the most up-and-coming neighborhoods in the…

If you’re looking to find a two-bedroom condominium near the Walter Washington Convention Center, we can definitely help you in that process. We are experts in the area, as our brokerage is located just a couple miles north of the Convention Center. The building itself is a 2.3 million square foot complex with 77 rooms that opened in 2003. High-rise condos and condo conversions have sprung up left and right in the area since the Convention Center’s opening. You are basically looking at living in one of three neighborhoods in the District if you want to be near the Convention Center: Shaw, Mount Vernon Triangle, or Logan Circle. All three have seen a great rebirth since the turn of the 21st Century. Be sure to check out CityVista at 5th and K Streets NW.…