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Residents sleep steps away from the president
In addition to being known as the central business district of Washington and noted for its historic and modern federal office buildings, the Downtown D.C. area is also home to a population of condominium owners who enjoy living in the lively heart of the nation’s capital. There is one 220-year-old house in the neighborhood, however, and it never comes up for sale: the White House. The historic Neoclassical home at1600 Pennsylvania Ave. has been the primary residence of the president of the United States since 1800, and it's the central point from which Downtown D.C.'s streets branch. While the neighborhood itself dates back to the late 1700s, its oldest office building, Old City Hall, dates to 1822. Prestigious federal buildings in the area include the U.S. Treasury, the World Bank and the National Geographic Museum. The neighborhood is also home to several foreign embassies and premier hotels that welcome business and diplomatic travelers every day of the year. “What sets Downtown D.C. apart from other area zip codes is that you’re living in the densest part of the D.C./Federal Triangle/K Street corridor," says Michael Hargreaves, a Realtor with TTR Sotheby's International Realty. "In addition, you’re close to everything good that D.C. has to offer, such as the National Mall, high-end shopping, museums and outstanding restaurants." He calls the neighborhood "a true urban downtown experience in an international city.”
Downtown DC is the urban epicenter of the Capitol of the United States.
The President lives in Downtown DC, so should you.
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High-rise condos in D.C.'s low-slung skyline
Condominiums are available in both historic and modern multistory landmarks. Home prices range from $200,000 to well over $1 million, varying by age, square footage and, for condos, amenities offered. Luxury properties can include rooftop pools, doormen, concierge services and in-home touches like marble flooring, circular staircases, wraparound balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows. Recent sales of two-bedroom condos have ranged from about $600,000 to $800,000. Brick townhouses from the early 1900s are also available. Streets are narrow and angular, as this neighborhood hosts the main arteries of the nation’s capital. Buyers may notice that the District’s bustling downtown area has no significant skyscrapers like the ones found in cities like Chicago or New York. The Height of Buildings Act of 1910 restricted city development from rising above a specific height, varying by street size. This was in part because firefighting equipment could only reach so high at the time. The tallest buildings in the city rise to 160 feet, along Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and the Capitol. Over time, the law has remained in place, forming D.C.’s unique skyline where the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument are easy to spot for miles around.
Just like in the rest of DC the row homes in Downtown DC are painted with contrasting colors.
Turn-of-the-century apartment buildings can be found on the north edge of Downtown DC.
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Neighborhood pocket parks with historic statues
“We don’t get recognition for being a city of trees,” says Robert Hryniewicki, a longtime D.C. native and associate of HRL Partners at Washington Fine Properties. “Our tree canopy is unique. The terrain in Northwest D.C. is all ridge, and the terrain closer to downtown is flatter." Edward R. Murrow Park is noted for its flowering trees, permanent chess tables and iconic sculptures. Urban pocket parks like McPherson Square Park, Franklin Park and Lafayette Square are small fields centered by historic monuments to prominent figures in American history.
Franklin Park in Downtown DC has walking paths and a patio with chairs and tables.
McPherson Square provides one of very few green spaces in Downtown DC.
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Annual events downtown and regionally attractive museums
One of the neighborhood’s biggest annual traditions is the lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the South Lawn of the White House. For three weeks in December, this annual spectacle draws over half a million visitors. In a city where history plays a starring role, it’s often the newer attractions that get the most attention. Planet Word is a one-of-a-kind museum about language and its evolution. Visitors praise its immersive experience and voice-activated installation. There’s also the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, which regularly exhibits work by nationally acclaimed artists. Black Lives Matter Plaza is one of the newest landmarks in the nation’s capital. Located along a two-block area of 16th Street, the words “Black Lives Matter” are painted the full width of the street in 50-foot neon-yellow letters. As the site of months of protests and global media coverage in 2020, the massive mural has become an international symbol of the ongoing fight for an end to police brutality.
The Renwick Gallery is an often overlooked Smithsonian art museum in Downtown DC.
In the Planet Word museum, Downtown DC residents can attempt to learn new languages.
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CityCenterDC offers luxury retail a quick walk from home
14th Street runs north through downtown and is a major dining corridor, hosting several Michelin-starred restaurants like Bresca, a Paris-style bistro, and Maydan, which serves Arab cuisine. Just off New York Avenue is CityCenterDC, an upscale shopping center with underground parking and luxury retailers like Dior, Ferragamo and Gucci. Along Pennsylvania Avenue is Western Market, a food court with eateries that are as diverse as the city. Locals can head to Arepa Zone for fast, casual Venezuelan dishes or dine in at Bindaas to enjoy Indian street food. Folks can grab groceries from the Safeway in Mount Vernon Triangle, just a few blocks east.
CityCenterDC has festive Christmas decorations for Downtown DC holiday runs.
Downtown DC residents can do their shopping at Safeway.
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Notable D.C. public schools
Thomson Elementary School is located within the neighborhood and offers pre-K through fifth grade. School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens, also called the John Francis Education Center, offers pre-K through eighth-grade studies. Both schools earn an A-minus on Niche. Finally, students can finish out their grade-school days at Cardozo Education Campus, rated a B-minus on Niche. Though Cardozo is house in a historic building, the interior has been renovated, and the school now offers a music studio, a TV station and a swimming pool. Downtown D.C. also has charter schools and private schools, and it's within 4 miles of Georgetown University, American University and Howard University.
The School Without Walls at Francis Stevens covers grades K-8 for Downtown DC students.
Thomson Elementary offers pre-K through fifth grade classes for Downtown DC students.
Cardoza Education Center in Downtown DC has a B-minus rating from Niche.
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Angular city streets and Metro access
The “wheel-and-spokes” street designs of city planner Pierre L’Enfant can be daunting to navigate by car at first, and it's popular to use public transportation, like one of three Metrorail stations within the neighborhood or one of several WMATA buses. D.C. is also considered one of the more bike-friendly cities in the country, with over 6,000 Capital Bikeshare bikes that locals can use throughout the city and miles of established bike lanes through dense city streets. Downtown is also a highly walkable area, serving as the central axis of the city, so folks can quickly reach dining and nightlife districts like Dupont Circle and Logan Circle on foot.
Downtown DC residents use the Farragut North Metro stop to connect to the rest of the city.
The WMATA bus regularly runs down the streets of Downtown DC and around the rest of the city.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown DC
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Downtown DC Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown DC, Washington sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown DC, Washington over the last 12 months is $483,000, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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