Our Take on Modern DC Metro's Real Estate Market - Arlington

The Penthouse Collection, October 2020

Penthouses have long represented a certain big city ideal, and that is certainly true in Washington, DC as well as other parts of the DC Metro area such as Arlington, Virginia and Bethesda, Maryland. The sky-high luxury residences are found at the upper levels of buildings, and often include private outdoor spaces that provide the perfect place to lounge and take in the surrounding cityscapes below. These elite abodes come at a cost, and indeed, each of our showcase penthouse condos for sale in October have a list price in access of a million dollars.

Our spotlight journey begins in Washington’s super trendy U Street Corridor, with Unit #PH03 at the 2020 Lofts building. Listed at $1,325,000, this two-story penthouse has three bedrooms, 2.5 baths,…

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Building of the Month, October 2020 | Turnberry Tower

Representing the pinnacle of luxury when it comes to upscale condos for sale is Turnberry Tower. Perched near the Potomac River in Arlington’s Rosslyn waterfront neighborhood, the 26-story glass and steel was designed by Robert Swerdroe, together with ACG Architects. It remains the tallest residential building in the Washington Metro region, and is known for its superb views of the river and the DC skyline on the other side. There’s also tons of amenities to enjoy, including a heated indoor swimming pool, 24/7 front desk and concierge service, a screening room with catering kitchen, valet service and more. The Rosslyn community has long been known as the Gateway to Arlington, due to its location on the banks of the Potomac. The Rosslyn Metro Station is…

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Building of the Month, August 2020: Pierce Condominium

Sales and open houses are underway at the Pierce condominium in Arlington. The 27-story luxury tower is still under construction, and is just one of three planned high-rise housing buildings in the ongoing Highlands development. The other two glass towers will be named Audrey and Evo. When completed in 2121, there will be approximately 884 residential units along with 40,000 square feet of retail space.

For now, one, two and three-bedroom units at Pierce are available for purchase, measuring between 1,266 to 2,403 square feet in size, with current prices ranging from the $900s up to nearly $3 million. There will be around 104 condos in the Pierce tower, with an anticipated delivery in Fall 2021. Interiors will feature wide-plank hickory hardwood…

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The Evolution of Mid-Century Modern Architecture in Washington Metro

When the subject of mid-century modern homes comes up, many people think of the western part of the country, especially California and Arizona. But a contemporary movement also sprung up in the Washington Metro region during the postwar period. It was fueled by not only by architectural adventurism, but a free market manifestation of the American Dream and a transition from a federal workforce buildup to a booming private sector.

These factors, together with the topography of the area and a rich tradition of design, resulted in an unusually varied collection of modern and contemporary home styles. From cubist shoeboxes with glass walls to multilevel structures built into the sides of grassy hills, the choices were plentiful. The passage of time during…

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