Central Real Estate, Washington DC

If you’re browsing homes for sale in the neighborhood of Central in Washington, DC, common sense suggests that you’re not looking for the suburbs or outskirts of the city. As the name suggests, this real estate designation is indeed centrally located. It is not, however, just one neighborhood but a subdivision comprised of parts of several communities all lumped together.

Just think of it this way—Central is an area that radiates out from the White House and Downtown area, including Capitol Hill, Chinatown, Downtown, Gallery Place, Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom, Shaw, Truxton Circle and West End.

Now that the boundaries have been cleared up, let’s move on to the type of homes for sale you might expect to find on the Central real estate market. This highly urbanized community is dominated by multifamily dwellings, many of which are of the high-rise variety. Plus, they tend to be on the expensive side. In other words, lots of upscale condos for sale.

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1230 17th St Nw, WASHINGTON

$2,700,000

↓ $400,000

1230 17th St Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 2 Baths 5,220 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2114544

CENTRAL

2034 O St Nw, WASHINGTON

$2,200,000

↓ $90,000

2034 O St Nw, WASHINGTON

5 Beds 4 Baths 3,554 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2145992

CENTRAL

1111 23rd St Nw #2d, WASHINGTON

$1,885,000

↓ $65,000

1111 23rd St Nw #2d, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,760 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2174006

CENTRAL

701 Pennsylvania Ave Nw #1116, WASHINGTON

$1,500,000

701 Pennsylvania Ave Nw #1116, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,278 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2177112

CENTRAL

925 H St Nw #909, WASHINGTON

$1,395,000

925 H St Nw #909, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2.5 Baths 1,395 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2177132

CENTRAL

920 I St Nw #1109, WASHINGTON

$1,099,900

920 I St Nw #1109, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 1,129 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2175820

CENTRAL

1133 14th St Nw #504, WASHINGTON

$659,000

1133 14th St Nw #504, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 1 Bath 920 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2175528

CENTRAL

1150 K St Nw #1109, WASHINGTON

$659,000

↓ $1,000

1150 K St Nw #1109, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 938 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2148640

CENTRAL

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2301 N St Nw #104, WASHINGTON

$575,000

2301 N St Nw #104, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 1 Bath 755 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2184118

CENTRAL

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1111 25th St Nw #909, WASHINGTON

$549,000

1111 25th St Nw #909, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 800 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2184618

CENTRAL

715 6th St Nw #305, WASHINGTON

$540,000

715 6th St Nw #305, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,133 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2176344

CENTRAL

400 Massachusetts Ave Nw #701, WASHINGTON

$536,000

400 Massachusetts Ave Nw #701, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 960 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2163066

CENTRAL

400 Massachusetts Ave Nw #423, WASHINGTON

$529,900

↓ $20,000

400 Massachusetts Ave Nw #423, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 950 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2168680

CENTRAL

1133 14th St Nw #801, WASHINGTON

$523,900

1133 14th St Nw #801, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 778 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2184198

CENTRAL

915 E St Nw #909, WASHINGTON

$499,900

915 E St Nw #909, WASHINGTON

2 Beds 1 Bath 852 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2175124

CENTRAL

701 Pennsylvania Ave Nw #1127, WASHINGTON

$499,000

701 Pennsylvania Ave Nw #1127, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 736 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2175272

CENTRAL

631 D St Nw #430, WASHINGTON

$490,000

631 D St Nw #430, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 810 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2153486

CENTRAL

1010 Massachusetts Ave Nw #211, WASHINGTON

$479,750

↓ $5,250

1010 Massachusetts Ave Nw #211, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 624 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2163120

CENTRAL

400 Massachusetts Ave Nw #610, WASHINGTON

$399,900

↓ $12,100

400 Massachusetts Ave Nw #610, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 735 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2161722

CENTRAL

1133 14th St Nw #202, WASHINGTON

$399,900

↓ $30,000

1133 14th St Nw #202, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 716 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2157208

CENTRAL

1260 21st St Nw #413, WASHINGTON

$340,000

↓ $10,000

1260 21st St Nw #413, WASHINGTON

1 Bed 1 Bath 554 SqFt Residential MLS® # DCDC2167660

CENTRAL

Central (Washington DC) Neighborhood Information

Given the history associated with the heart of DC, you wouldn’t be wrong in assuming there are a number of historic homes for sale in the Central area. Indeed, you’ll find charming row houses and some grand old apartment buildings and hotels that have converted to condos over the years. But, an even larger portion of the Central real estate inventory comes from newer developments—this part of the District has seen a lot of construction in recent years and that has meant tearing down and building back up.

Central Real Estate at a Glance - Washington DC 

In short, this amorphous area features condos for sale in a variety of old and new buildings. Included are a number of new mixed-use developments with ground floor retail and luxury pads up above with all the expected amenities—hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows and chef’s kitchens. As for prices, condos for sale start around $200,000 for tiny apartment-style units and climb well into the millions. At the top end are some truly spectacular penthouse residences.

So if you want to roll out of bed, ignore your gleaming stainless steel kitchen in favor of the closest Starbucks and walk to work, this neighborhood is just your ticket. At night, the Verizon Center featuring NBA basketball with the Washington Wizards is just a stroll away. And after screaming yourself hoarse and guzzling overpriced beer, you can head home to your expensive cocoon and prepare for a five-hour rest cycle before you get up and start all over again. It’s the good life, in Central, DC.

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Listing information last updated on February 14th, 2025 at 11:15pm EST.