One of the Washington, DC neighborhood references that you hear repeatedly these days is the U Street Corridor—a mecca of trendy retail, nightlife and highly sought-after condos for sale. It is by no means a stretch of the imagination to say that U Street is both a social buzzword and one of the District's hottest real estate markets. The area also happens to overlap parts of Shaw and Dupont Circle.
The U corridor stretches for about nine blocks, encompassing a rectangular shape with the borders generally assumed to be Florida Avenue to the north, 11th Street to the east, S Street to the south and 16th Street to the west. Within this high-density urban area is a delightful amalgam of condos for sale, including old apartment building conversions, industrial buildings that have been repurposed into lofts, ornate Victorian row houses and new modern mixed-use residences with ground floor retail.
What kind of prices are we talking for U Street Corridor real estate for sale? There's something for everybody here, starting from itty bitty micro units in the low six figures to gothic multi-bedroom row houses for over a million bucks. You won't find any detached single-family homes for sale here through, that's not what the U Street Corridor is all about.
A good portion of the Greater U Street Historic District was once a thriving center of African-American culture known as the "Black Broadway" and featuring jazz, opera and theater. Many of the historic venues from that period are still standing, including the Lincoln and the Howard Theatres. The performing arts are still a big part of the neighborhood's appeal, although these days you can add pop, funk, DJs, comedy and more.
Featuring art galleries, upscale retail, lively nightspots and of course, great condos for sale, the U Street Corridor has fast become a favored live, work and play location. It also intersects with 14th Street with its amazing restaurant row. Plus, the U Street Metro is close at hand. If you're looking for quiet tranquility, head north to the suburbs. But for those who like living in the heart of the city, U Street Corridor real estate for sale is the perfect option!
To learn more about homes, condos and townhouses for sale in the U Street Corridor, call District Partners at Compass, (202) 798-3600.