Now U Street has two grocery stores with the opening of Yes Organic Market. They have everything from natural foods to nutritional supplements. It’s located at Union Row’s retail level at 2125 14th Street. But if the prices are a bit too steep there are plenty of alternatives. There is a Safeway at 17th Street and Corcoran or Best Supermarket at 1507 U Street.

The Floridian

The Floridian Condominium located at 919 Florida Ave., two blocks from U Street. A number of units are now on lockbox and many of the units are vacant so it’s very easy to show. There are a number of 1 bedrooms priced from $300,000-$360,000 and 2 bedrooms priced between $388,000 to over $900,000. The finishes are of top notch quality with granite counters, vessel sinks and great fixtures. The condos are spacious and many of them have floor to ceiling windows.  The Floridian is only 2 blocks from the metro and the U Street corridor. With the 9:30 Club a block away, the new organic market on 14th and V Street and all the bar and restaurants on U Street it easy to see why U Street is so attractive.

12th Place - U Street

This little pocket of U Street in Washington DC can attract some of the pickiest buyers. These 2-3 bedroom town homes are on 12th Street and 12th Place in between Florida Ave., and W Street. The homes for the most part offer a good amount of space and are only a few blocks from the U Street corridor and just south of Columbia Height’s stores and restaurants. People rave about the cute, charming homes and atmosphere of the neighborhood.

On average the 2 bedroom homes sell below $600,000. These homes typically have off-street parking and backyards. In 2008 the average days on market was 27 days. Several received multiple offers and went under-contract in just a few days. 6 homes sold this past year at an average price of $565,000. There was one 3 bedroom sell.  Currently on the market you’ll find a 3 bedroom priced at $629,000 and a 2 bedroom for sale at $499,000. It’s tough to find an updated town home in the downtown area for under $600,000 but if you keep a close eye on U Street properties you could be pleasantly impressed with the inventory.  Please call or email me with questions.

Congratulations to my client who recently purchased a fabulous 2 bedroom condo at the Brittany. The Brittany Condominium is located at 2001 16th Street - only one block from the cross section of U Street and 16th. The condo is a rarity. The condo has city views from the Capitol dome all the way to Rosslyn, over 1100 sq. feet, nicely updated bathrooms/Kitchen and an intelligent floor plan. It sold for $495,000. Great home - great deal.

On the Corner of 11th and Florida Ave you’ll find the Lacey Condominiums. The Lacey has 26 units with 13 of them are already under-contract. The units have an open space design, 9′+ Ceilings with floor to ceiling windows, Snaidero Kitchen, contrast lighting and all Maple wood 5″ floors. There is one common 2nd floor patio and a roof top deck with city views. Parking sells for $40,000 which is separately deeded.  The developer is Wilson Enterprises and the building was designed by Division 1 Architects.  You can visit the condo ever Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Or please call me at 202-296-4304 and I can arrange a visit. The property is located at 2550 11th Street NW. 3 blocks from U Street and 4 blocks from the U Street Cardoza Metro.  

The Moderno

The Moderno Conominium located at 1939 12th Street is nearing completion. The windows have been installed and the projected move in date will be at the end of January.  There are 19 units in all and 11 of them are under-contract. The units remaining to be sold are 6 one bedrooms (3 of them have dens around 735-745 sq. feet) and one duplex unit with 1800 sq. feet. The units will feature European styled kitchens and all condos will have glass, brick, and steel exteriors with European design influence. If you would like to know more about the Moderno, or any other project in or outside of U Street, please call me at 202-550-9666.

View of 14th Street

Congratulations to two of our buyers who’ve recently purchased condos at 2125 14th Street - The Flats at Union Row. They fell in love with the space (price per sq. footage), finishes, the location of being one block from U Street and the condominium’s amenities. There is an Organic Market, CVS and a Drycleaners coming soon! Plus the floor to ceiling bay windows over looking 14th Street with views of the Washington Monument, Meridian Hill and Rosslyn was one of the driving forces of both purchases.  The Flats at Union Row and the Warehouses at Union Row are 71% sold out and the building could be FHA approved by mid October.  For additional info call me at 202-296-4304.

From a Past Client: ”Wemust have looked at least 30 condos before we saw the one at The Flats at Union Row. Initially, I was not thrilled about new construction, and not too interested in modern/contemporary style.  But, when we saw the condo, I think we both realized quickly that it was an amazing space and location.  In addition, it had character and great amenities.  There was no denying the awesome view of 14th Street and I truly think that’s what sold me!  I love being in the U Street area and being able to walk to restaurants, shops, bars, metro, and more.”

2120 Vermont Ave Condos

There is a lot of development taking place around the Rhapsody condominium at 2120 Vermont Ave. Just across the street you have the Floridian Condominium almost 50% sold out. On and around Vermont Ave there are town homes being rebuilt, Duffy’s Irish Bar around the corner and plenty of new restaurants and stores bound to be constructed in the near future.  So far this year there have been two sales within the Rhapsody. one 1-bedroom which sold at $335,900 with $10,077 in seller help. And a 2-bedroom which sold at $565,000 with $10,000 in closing cost assistance. There are five 2-bedrooms currently active on the market. They are listed from $420,000 to $510,000. At this time there are three 1-bedrooms under-contract.  2120 Vermont has loft styled open space plans. A lot of people have gravitated to the building to have a new home with floor to ceiling windows, a grand roof deck with city views, garage parking for a price which can be hard to find in and around the U Street Corridor.

U Street New Construction

The Beauregard was built in 2007 by Robertson Development (Other projects include the Moderno, Murano, Woodson Row and many others). It’s a six-story, 45-unit building with garage parking. These big floor plans include one to two bedroom units with den. The loft-units feature 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, stainless steel backsplash, kitchen-aid slide in oven, counter-depth refrigerator, kitchen aid dishwasher, Asko washer/dryer, large windows, dual shower heads, waterworks hardware, marble top vanity, floors and walls designed by Acoustical Engineer, all lights on dimmers, solid core interior doors.  The building amenities includes a fitness center, recreation room, and rooftop terraces with city views. The Beauregard is only 2 blocks away from U Street at the coner of 11th Street & V . The exact address is 2100 11th Street NW.

There are 6 units currently available on the market. Five 2 bedrooms and one 1 bedroom and two 2 bedrooms which are currently under-contract.  Please call Loic with any questions at 202-296-4304.