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Location is key with many buyers
Whimsically named for the rolling mist that used to hang in the air over this low-lying area, modern Foggy Bottom feels a world away from the industrial center it once was when factories lined the Potomac River. “With one big exception, this neighborhood isn’t considered a big entertainment destination, but you’re not going to find a better location,” says Washington Fine Properties agent Nathan Guggenheim, a top volume producer in the DMV metro area who has been selling real estate since 2007. “You’ve got Georgetown, Dupont Circle and West End next door, and the Kennedy Center is right there.” Great for students and professionals, Foggy Bottom is home to George Washington University and walkable to major D.C. employers like the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Federal Reserve, and the U.S. State Department. “We’re also the last Metro stop in the district, so I like to say we’re the gateway to Virginia,” says Coldwell Banker’s Geroge Eckerle, who has called the neighborhood home for almost 40 years. “Proximity and access to Virginia is becoming more important to buyers as businesses continue to relocate there from the city.”
People come from all over to see shows at the Kennedy Center in Foggy Bottom.
Largely dominated by government and office buildings, Foggy Bottom is at the center of it all.
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Impact of George Washington University
The GW campus has been at the heart of Foggy Bottom since it relocated to the neighborhood in 1912. Situated just south of Washington Circle, George Washington University Hospital is one of the top medical centers in the region, with facilities that occupy several city blocks. Known to be good neighbors, agent Pam Ryan-Brye of Compass says the university works closely with the neighborhood association and is known to be responsive to complaints and concerns. “It’s nice because longtime residents reach out to new students and welcome them each year,” says Ryan-Brye, who has sold in Foggy Bottom for over 35 years. “They have a student liaison who works with them on things like the spring and fall cleanups, which can attract 20 to 30 student volunteers.” GW requires all first- and second-year students to live on campus, but investors appreciate the healthy rental demand created by the rest of the university population.
GW students walk home from classes past the bust of George Washington outside the school's gate.
The George Washington University Campus also occupies Foggy Bottom.
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The Kennedy Center is always buzzing
Foggy Bottom is home to the country’s busiest performing arts venue in the Kennedy Center, which hosts around 2,000 events each year. “A lot of the people in the neighborhood go to the Kennedy Center because they’re always having free concerts,” Ryan-Brye says. With a regular line-up of performances ranging from musical ensembles and touring theater companies — to celebrity artists and performers, this renowned venue also regularly hosts free performances. With the neighborhood not being far from the Tidal Basin, residents can also attend the National Cherry Blossom Festival each spring without having to fight the traffic caused by the nearly 1.5 million visitors who attend annually.
Go to the Kennedy Center in Foggy Bottom for off-Broadway shows and other events.
Free for Foggy Bottom locals and guests, take a tour of the John F. Kennedy Center.
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Brick rowhomes with Georgetown vibes
Known for neat little rows of colorful turn-of-the-20th-century brick rowhomes with adorning shutters, Foggy Bottom has diverse housing at a wide range of price points. “We call those two-bedroom, one-baths the dollhouses, which have a colonial feel to them like a lot of the places in Georgetown, only at a much lower cost,” Eckerle says. The smallest townhomes in Foggy Bottom are closest to the river and start around $700,000, while larger ones can be priced as high as $2 million. “There are only 140 houses in the Historical District, so there’s going to be competition for those listings,” Guggenheim says. The rest of the housing in the neighborhood is older co-op and condominium buildings, mostly constructed between the 1960s and 1990s, which Ryan-Brye says tend to prohibit pets. A studio in the neighborhood starts around $200,000, while a three-bedroom, three-bath unit in the historic Watergate listed for $4.5 million in 2021.
People walking down the shaded, residential streets of Foggy Bottom.
A Victorian-Style row home on H St NW in Foggy Bottom.
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The renowned School Without Walls
Foggy Bottom is served by District of Columbia Public Schools, an above-average urban school district graded B by Niche but with an A in diversity. Several highly rated and reputable schools are located in or around the neighborhood. The School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens and The School Without Walls High School both received grades of B-plus or higher from the Niche rating site. School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens, based in neighboring West End, serves pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. The magnet high school, which is graded A-plus, operates out of a renovated historic building on the GW campus and employs a revolutionary 1970s education theory that emphasizes learning outside of the classroom. Its students must complete a community internship to graduate, in addition to learning from a college-preparatory curriculum. A private option, the Washington International School – Primary School in Georgetown is graded A-plus by Niche.
The School without Walls is a top-rated elementary school serving Foggy Bottom kids K-8.
The Washington International School in Foggy Bottom gets an A+ from Niche.
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Ethnic dining
Neighboring Dupont Circle and Georgetown are home to some of the best shopping and dining destinations in the district, but Foggy Bottom has plenty of its own offerings. “Having the Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s here is huge because this is the kind of neighborhood where you can get everything done on foot,” Eckerle says. The dining scene is diverse, with popular ethnic restaurants and markets clustered near the intersection of I Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. “La Perla is a lovely family-owned Italian place where the long-time owner comes out and welcomes guests,” Ryan-Brye says. “And the restaurant at the Watergate, Kingbird, is great. It’s modern, upscale and a great amenity for visitors to the hotel and residents.”
Foggy Bottom is full of top-notch restaurants like North Italia.
People dining outside of Square Food Court in Foggy Bottom.
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Rock Creek Park and the National Mall
Washingtonians are known to appreciate an outdoor lifestyle. Those living in Foggy Bottom have access to some of the best outdoor amenities in the city – and some of the most recognizable public spaces in the U.S. Just south of the GW campus. A few blocks west of the White House, Rawlins Park is lined with benches and features a reflecting pond. The park is nothing short of mesmerizing in March and April when the magnolia trees bloom. While most residents don’t make it their mission to take frequent trips to the National Mall, particularly during peak tourist season, many do enjoy running along the Tidal Basin toward the monuments. “You’re very close to hiking and biking at Rock Creek Park here, which is going to be a very big selling point for certain buyers,” Ryan-Brye says. Set on nearly 2,000 acres, the park is sparse this far south, but the trail links to wider green space a few miles north. Managed by the National Park Service, Rock Creek Park was the nation’s third national park when it was designated in 1890.
Thousands of people attend the kite fest on the National Mall adjacent to Foggy Bottom.
Rawlins Park in Foggy Bottom is small, green oasis in largely urban Foggy Bottom.
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Buyers pay for car-free lifestyle
A car-free lifestyle is one of the draws to Foggy Bottom, which has a dedicated metro stop on the Blue Line that connects to Reagan National Airport. There are also Metrobus routes along major thoroughfares like Virginia and Pennsylvania avenues and H and 23rd streets. “So much of this area is walkable, and buyers here are paying for that convenience,” Eckerle says. “And we’re right on the city's edge, so you can get to Virginia without being forced to drive through town.”
The Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro runs Blue, Orange and Silver Line trains.
Apartments line Pennsylvania Ave NW, a major thoroughfare connecting much of DC.
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Parks in this Area
Foggy Bottom Dog Park
Dog Park
Trails
Robert Latham Owen Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Edward J. Kelly Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Triangle Park
Trails
Bernardo de Gálvez Memorial Park
Picnic Area
Rawlins Park
Trails
Anniversary Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Transit
Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
11 min drive
Subway
Foggy Bottom-Gwu
Bus
Virginia Ave & C St NW Fs Eb
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19th St & Penn Ave & H St NW Sb
Bus
Virginia Ave & 21st St - State Dept
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F St NW & 21st St NW
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19th St NW & F St NW
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19th St NW & H St NW
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23rd St & I St NW Nb
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Foggy Bottom
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Foggy Bottom Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Foggy Bottom, Washington sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Foggy Bottom, Washington over the last 12 months is $675,000, up 58% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Discover an unbeatable lease opportunity in the heart of Foggy Bottom, Washington DC's most coveted neighborhood. This residence offers a sunlit haven, with an expansive living area window that welcomes in the city's vibrant energy while creating a serene sanctuary.The kitchen boasts sleek stainless steel appliances, perfect for culinary enthusiasts seeking modern convenience. What sets this unit
The Statesman, centrally located in Washington DC next to the George Washington University campus and with easy metro access, offers thoughtfully designed furnished and unfurnished studio and 1 bedroom apartment homes that feature a host of amenities like updated kitchens with white cabinetry, expansive windows, parquet flooring, large walk-in closets and lovely bathrooms. Upgrade any home to
Partially-furnished studio apartment in fantastic Foggy Bottom location. Quartz countertops in kitchen, bathroom updates include new vanity, lighting and mirror. Secure building with 24 hour front desk. This unit is on a higher floor in the back of the building (quieter side) and overlooks the swimming pool. Lots of natural light. Rent includes all utilities except wifi/cable.
All apartment utilities included! Columbia Plaza is a significant part of Washington's prestige and heritage. Our location is unparalleled to any other apartment community you'll find. Convenient access to the State Department, World Bank and Capitol Hill is just one of the many extras. Private balconies and terraces overlook the national monuments, magnificent Kennedy Center and historical
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
14,047
Median Age
27
Population Density
36 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,853
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,693
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.7%
College Graduates
86.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
61.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
51.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
97/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
92/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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