Georgetown, Washington DC Real Estate & Neighborhood Profile

Georgetown, Washington DC Real Estate:  Profiling some of the finest communities in the DC Metro Area

As one of Washington, D.C.'s oldest neighborhoods, Georgetown is located in NW DC just north of the Potomac River. The community is bordered by Georgetown University to the west, Rock Creek Parkway to the east and Montrose Park to the north. Georgetown is less of a neighborhood than its own little city within a city. And with a premier location and its numerous attractions Georgetown is such a desirable place to live.

During colonial times, Georgetown was a major commercial center and port. Today, this historic neighborhood has been transformed into a vibrant community featuring upscale restaurants, bars and shops. The homes, many of which are 100 year-old+ row houses that have been beautifully restored, serve as a constant reminder of the neighborhood's impressive past.  Luxury condos and multi-million dollar luxury estates are also prominent in Georgetown with prices ranging typically from the 1Ms for a 2-3 bedroom rowhouse up to $40 Million plus+. This said, there a few smaller garden style condos and coops where you could find a unit in the $200Ks.

As might be expected from a neighborhood that traces its roots back to the mid-1700s, there are numerous historic landmark located throughout the community. Some of these include:

• The Canal Square Building - once housed the Tabulating Machine Company, which ultimately became IBM The City
• Tavern Club - built in 1796, it is the oldest commercial structure still standing in Washington, D.C.
• Dumbarton Oaks - the former home of John C. Calhoun and the location where the United Nations charter was originally outlined in 1944 Georgetown
• Lutheran Church - built in 1769, it is the oldest church in Georgetown
• The Old Stone House - built in 1765, it is the oldest original structure still standing in Washington, D.C.

Several movies have also been fully or partially filmed in Georgetown, including The Exorcist, All the President's Men, St. Elmo's Fire, Transformers and Burn After Reading.

Its proximity to the waterfront is another major attraction that the Georgetown community has to offer. Over the past several years, the Georgetown waterfront has been greatly developed and now features numerous upscale restaurants, condos and offices.

Today, Wisconsin Avenue and M Street serve as the main commercial corridors in Georgetown, with numerous high-end bard, shops and restaurants being found here. Some designers who have made their presence known in the area include Kate Spade, Betsey Johnson, Ralph Lauren and Hugo Boss.

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