Shaw Condos For Sale
Long synonymous with nightlife and the arts, Shaw is a historic community in Washington, DC. This is prime territory when it comes to luxury condos for sale, with urban city homes that come in many shapes, sizes and styles.
Shaw’s approximate boundaries are Girard Street NW to the north, 11th Street NW to the west, both M Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW to the south and First Street NW to the east. The U Street Corridor is also often considered part of Shaw, extending the bounds west to 16th Street. The combined Shaw/U Street Corridor lies both north and west of Logan Circle, and south and west of Columbia Heights.
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The History of Shaw
Residential development here dates back to around 1800 and you can still find old Federal-style buildings from the early 19th century. Construction continued throughout the century, evidenced by a rich tapestry of row houses and other historic structures, with architectural styles including Victorian, Beaux Arts, Gothic and more.
Named for Colonel Robert Gould Shaw—son of Boston Brahmin abolitionists and also a Union officer who commanded an all-black regiment—the neighborhood later became a hub of African-American culture. Duke Ellington, Pearl Bailey and Cab Calloway were among the greats who regularly performed at a string of venues along U Street known as Black Broadway.
As with many other DC neighborhoods, Shaw went through a period of decline in the 1970s and 1980s. But it is now one of the city’s top real estate territories with revitalization boosted by a resurgent arts and entertainment movement.
Shaw Real Estate at a Glance
This is truly a neighborhood that blends old and new, from fabulous antique buildings to new modern designs. You’ll also find fascinating examples of adaptive reuse projects, from old alleyway livery stables transformed into townhouses, to an old Wonder Bread factory warehouse now being turned into mixed-use retail and living space.
Condos for sale in Shaw include flats, lofts, penthouses, duplexes and row house units, with prices ranging from the low six figures to multimillion dollar territory.
Things to do in Shaw
If you’re shopping for a condo in Shaw, the chances are that part of the attraction is the amazing nightlife. It’s almost unfair to start listing bars and restaurants since the majority will be left out. Just a sampling includes The Bird, Dabney, Convivial, 1905, Hazel, Kyirisan, and Marvin with its excellent roof deck.
Then there’s music and other live entertainment at the U Street Music Hall, Lincoln Theatre, DC9 Nightclub, 9:30 Club and other venues. And any list of neighborhood attractions would certainly include the landmark Ben’s Chili Bowl, in business since 1958 and still open during the bleak days when nothing else was.
Local Metro rail stops include Shaw-Howard University and the U Street Station. To learn more about condos for sale in Shaw, call District Partners Real Estate, LLC, at 202-798-3600.
