Hey this is Jeff Leighton, your Washington DC real estate expert
and in this week's video, we are going to be talking about
Georgetown, one of the most historic, beautiful, and well known neighborhoods in all of Washington
DC.
So stay tuned!
This neighborhood truly has it all, including beautiful architecture that's been around
for generations, walking
distance to the best shopping in DC along M Street as well as a scenic waterfront with
restaurants, shops, and more.
And of course, it's also home to the renowned Georgetown University.
With all the prestige of living in Georgetown you will pay a premium price to live in this
neighborhood.
People come from all across the country as well as the world to visit Georgetown because
of its history as being
one of the most prominent neighborhoods in all of DC. Georgetown is located along the
Potomac River
right across from Arlington Virginia and its one of the few neighborhoods whose boundaries
have actually been
written out according to federal law. Georgetown is bounded by the Potomac River, Rock Creek
Park Way,
the northern edges of Montross and Dumbarton Oaks parks, 35th street, Resevoir Road, and
the Western
border of Georgetown University. Some of the bordering neighborhoods include Burleith,
Foggy Bottom, The West End, and The Palisades
Georgetown first rose to prominence in the late Eighteenth Century when it was used as
a trading destination because
of its easily accessible location along the Potomac River. In 1789 Georgetown University
was founded and the
neighborhood’s continued for the next hundred years. During the start of the 20th Century
more and more politicians
moved into Georgetown but it really wasn't until the 1950s while JFK lived there the
area became a trendy, affluent destination
where the movers and shakers lived. It has continued to grow in popularity and remains
one of the most affluent
neighborhoods in DC
Georgetown is known as one of the most prestigious and prominent neighborhoods in all of DC where
many
politicians and the wealthy reside. There are numerous upscale restaurants, coffee shops,
and even famous
pastry stores like Georgetown Cupcake. Shopping is also convenient here as there is an upscale
shopping district
just blocks away from the cobblestone and quiet, tree-lined streets. In addition to
the restaurants and shopping,
Georgetown is also a nightlife destination with many bars along M street as well as the
waterfront which is beautiful
at night. There are many historic row homes and mansions throughout Georgetown that make
it one of the most
charming areas in all of DC.
Georgetown is a walkable community and famously does not have a Metro station. It is actually
a beautiful place to
walk and there are even self guided walking tours of where JFK and other famous politicians
used to live.
Driving and parking can be a little difficult at times as M street can get packed with tourists,
shoppers, and others.
There are, however, several bus routes that can connect you to other parts of the city.
Walking, biking, or taking the
bus are the recommended forms of transportation
Georgetown’s real estate consists mostly of impressive restored row homes. Other housing
options include stately
mansions, condos, co-ops, and some apartments. Residents pay top dollar to live in Georgetown
because of
the unbeatable location as well as the charm of the historic homes.
Georgetown has everything you could ever want in a neighborhood including its historic architecture,
a scenic
waterfront, shopping, fine dining, all within walking distance. It is one of the most expensive
neighborhoods in
DC for good reason and one of the top destinations for tourists who from different states
as well as different countries who have heard so many great things about this historic Washington DC neighborhood