Southwest Condos For Sale
Few areas in Washington, DC reflect a more varied historical timeline than the Southwest Waterfront. From the brand-new Wharf neighborhood to some of the oldest rowhouses in the District, this coastal community has experienced nearly constant winds of change. Extending from the Washington Channel north to the I-395, and east to the Navy Yard, this prime parcel of real estate has become one of Washington’s most trendy destination places for visitors and those seeking an ideal place to live.
Residential options truly run the gamut in the Southwest Waterfront. There are certainly some intriguing historic possibilities from midcentury modern condos, townhouses and cooperatives to the Wheat Row rowhouses that date all the way back to 1794. But lately, there has also been a huge uptick in new construction condominium communities including the stylish 525 Water, Amaris with its twisting cold-warped glass exterior, and VIO, a sleek tower that sits atop the Wharf and directly overlooking boat slips and piers. These buildings, along with others, offer wonderful views of the Washington Channel and the Potomac River.
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Southwest Neighborhood Information
The Southwest Waterfront has had a long and complicated history with frequent periods of redevelopment. The neighborhood predates the forming of the District of Columbia and was once a place where upper class residents and dock workers lived and toiled side-by-side. The Maine Avenue Fish Market opened in 1805 and is the longest continually operating fish market in the country. But few of the original homes in the area remain today. The 1960s saw large scale redevelopment including the Harbor Square cooperative community from trailblazing female architect Cholethiel Woodard Smith, and the futuristic River Park Mutual Homes with their tin barrel roofs from modernist Charles Goodman. The construction of the I-395 in the mid-1970s was yet another change.
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But the current era has seen the most profound new redevelopment trend since the early days of the community. District Wharf, more commonly known as The Wharf, is a mile-long stretch of the coastline that has been transformed by Hoffman-Madison into a $3.6 billion lifestyle project that includes new piers, waterside promenades, music venues, top restaurants, shops, an ice rink, hotels, and highly sought-after condominium buildings. The live, work and play attraction was built in two phases with the second completed in 2022. The newest part of the expansion includes numerous restaurants, a public gathering space called the Grove, and the earlier mentioned Amaris condominium with 96 units, a 25-yard indoor saltwater pool, a screening room, and a unique car elevator.
Those living in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood enjoy a vibrant and convenient location, with easy access to the riverfront as well as Capitol Hill and points beyond. The I-395 and 695 lead in and out of DC to the east and west, connecting to Arlington, Alexandria, and Maryland. The nearby Waterfront Metro Station is a welcome alternative to driving. Grocery options include Whole Foods, Harris Teeter, Safeway, while a local farmers market is open on Friday afternoons for foodies who love to browse for fresh produce and baked goods.
To learn more about condos for sale in Washington’s Southwest Waterfront, please call Andre Perez at District Partners at Compass, 202-798-3600.
Southwest Waterfront, District of Columbia FAQs
Q: How old is the Southwest Waterfront?
A: The area’s first inhabitants were Native Americans. By the late 1700s, the Southwest Waterfront had become home to a shipyard, fishermen, and dockworkers.
Q: How far from Capitol Hill is the Southwest Waterfront?
A: Depending on your specific starting and stopping points, the distance is slightly less than two miles.
Q: Will there be more new condo buildings in the neighborhood?
A: There are still some parts of the Southwest Waterfront, especially in the northwestern portion, that are being redeveloped for offices and apartments. It would not be surprising to see new condos as well at some point.
Q: Is the Wharf its own neighborhood?
A: Although initially regarded as a mixed-use destination place, its developers now refer to it as a waterfront neighborhood.
