Real Estate Blog - Capitol Hill

Alley life on Capitol Hill

We're all familiar with Capitol Hill's beautiful tree-lined streets with a mish-mash of historic Victorian and Federal homes. But what about the Hill's secret streets? It's alleys. The term 'alley' often brings to mind images of a dark, sketchy place. A narrow, dirty, strip of pavement where a criminal is just waiting in the dark to rob you. While that may be true in another area or in another time, it is about the furthest from the truth you can get when talking about Capitol Hill's alleys (and the other alley neighborhoods throughout the City).
As Washington DC has grown and space has become premium, alley homes have shot up in availability and desirability. This isn't a recent phenomenon; it began during one of D.C's first big population booms. In the…

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Capitol HIll

Capitol Hill.

The word is synonymous with government (or the lack thereof, as the case may be). The word brings to mind images of a huge white dome dominating the skyline and Congressional bickering. Of suits, and briefcases, and mountainous stacks of memos. Of course it is littered with landmarks other than the big white dome such as the Supreme Court building, the Library of Congress, and Congressional Cemetary, among others. But Capitol Hill is more than that, so much more. It is also the largest historic residential neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Members of Congress, their staff, journalists, lobbyists, and consultants all call the Hill home. So do many others, if they can afford to live there; having a prestigous address comes for a price, real…

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Capitol Hill Beauty: Open House Sunday 1-4

517 F ST NE, Washington DC.
Open house Sunday 1-4
Check out the Virtual Tour here

Beautiful home in Capitol Hill Historic District, walking distance to Union Station, H Street, and new Giant, with garage parking.  Great space for entertaining or relaxing with family, including a family room with exposed brick and woodburning fireplace, a large living and dining room overlooking trees through a bay window, and an expansive deck. A modern kitchen features new tile backsplash, granite counters, stainless appliances, cherry cabinets and layers of light. Half bath with pedestal sink convenient off main living area. Skylights illuminate a sparkling bath with white marble surround on the third level. Both the spacious main bedroom and the second bedroom feature…

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Not your average (haunted) houses!

Founded pursuant to an Act of Congress in 1790, Washington DC has seen its fair share, and then some, of military engagements, duels, assassinations, untimely and mysterious deaths, and other assorted tragedies in its long and storied history. So famous are Washington's ghosts, they have been featured in documentaries and name dropped by author Dan Brown. So, in honor of Halloween, turn down the lights, put on some spooky music, set up your Ouija board and  keep reading for our guide to some of the most haunted houses in the City....if you dare!

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Abbott Klar Group sells another beautiful Capitol Hill condo!

1407 A Street NE #1407, Washington, DC 20002    Closed at $550,000

The Abbott Klar Real Estate Group is happy to announce they sold this beautiful Capitol Hill condo at the saught-after Carbarn, Capitol Hill's only gated condominium community with a swimming pool. This condo is truly stunning, two levels, two bedrooms, two and one half baths makes it live like a house. The living room has a fireplace, perfect for warming up on a cold night. High cabinets with two lazy Susans provide ample storage space in the kitchen. The glowing wood floors and molding accents are great touches. This truly is a beautiful home and we know our buyers are going to love it here. Congratulations!

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Abbott Klar Real Estate Group sells another investment property on Capitol Hill

Abbott Klar Real Estate Group is excited to announce that yesterday we sold another great Capitol Hill investment property on 2nd Street NE Washington DC. This income producing property has two large 2 bedroom apartments with parking out back across the street  from Union Station.  

With our offices right at Eastern Market on Capitol Hill, we are very attuned to the Washington DC Real Estate Market and specifically to opportunities on Capitol Hill.  We love it here.  Capitol Hill is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the country and through historic preservation and community efforts has maintained its unrivaled charm and appeal.  With brick sidewalks and mature trees shading the neighborhood (thanks to buried power lines- no loss of power here during…

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Brunch, Boat, Play Ball!

By Danielle Dellerson

The National Capital Region—or the “DMV,” if you must—is perennially one of the top career destinations in the country.  We live in a sea of Ph.Ds and all manner of fancy degrees—the most of any metropolitan area in these United States.  All of this blurs the fact that you could easily justify moving here because it’s a helluva good time—if you know how to leave your suit at the dry cleaners and toss your government-issued Blackberry in the Potomac (or at least shut the darn thing off for a few hours).  There are countless ways to enjoy the city and its surroundings, but here’s one of my favorites: Brunch, Boat, Play Ball!

The boys of summer thankfully return to Nationals Park in the spring—when it’s still feasible to stand…

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Abbott-Klar Real Estate Groups lists another great Capitol Hill Condo.

Lincoln Park Terrace
401 13th St NE #407, Washington DC

 FHA APPROVED building.  This large and bright, one bedroom condo is the one you have been waiting for.  Open kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliance, hardwood floors, balcony and washer and dryer in unit. The low condo fee includes everything except electric. Includes cable and Internet! Covered parking spot included! Dog park next door, bike share at building, steps to Lincoln Park and Eastern Market.

You can also use our website SellingDC.com to search all homes available for sale anywhere in DC and of course on Capitol Hill.  You can search by MAP, Search by Metro stop, or search just for condos.  SellingDC.com is your best and LIVE source for updated listings. 

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Abbott-Klar Real Estate Group Sells another great Federal Row House on Capitol Hill

Abbott-Klar Real Estate Group is pleased to announce that Team Member Sharon Jordan represented the buyer of 1206 MARYLAND AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002.

In the Historic District, this fine Federal home with original Capitol Hill floor plan is an absolute classic.  Remarkably renovated 2 bedroom plus den, with 1.5 bathrooms. Gorgeous Gourmet eat-in kitchen wth built-in coffeemaker, large bedrooms, custom closet, bodacious built-ins, crown moldings, fabulous fireplace, wainscoting, Hardwood floors. Close to Metro, shops, Eastern Market, and Atlas District.  This place has it all.

Congratulations to our buyer on such a perfect home.

Please  explore our  website SellingDC.com to search all homes available for sale anywhere in DC and of course on …

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Eastern Market On Capitol Hill

Known for much of it's existance as an unofficial town hub for the Capitol Hill neightborhood, Easten Market is DC's oldest continually operated fresh food public market. Designed by architect Adolf Cluss and built in 1871, the building began serving as a public market in 1873 and has continued to do so to the present day, with the exception of 2 years when the market moved across the street due to fire damage and the subsequent repairs. Close to the eponymous Metro stop serving the Orange and Blue line trains, Eastern Market is easy to get to.

The Market is open during the week, with the exception of Monday, and is home to thirteen merchants with permanent stalls selling a wide variety of flowers, seafood, meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables and baked…

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