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FOUR QUADRANTS

Washington DC is sectioned as Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest. These quadrants center around the US Capitol, the city’s focal point.

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NORTHWEST DC

Northwest DC neighborhoods are found north of the National Mall & west of North Capitol Street, in the northwest quadrant. It is the largest of the four quadrants in the District. The Northwest DC neighborhood represents a bit more than 42% of the city. The following are some of our favorites.

Northwest Neighborhoods

  • Adams Morgan
    Colorful rowhouses, global dining, nightlife and urban energy.
  • AU Park
    Leafy streets, detached homes and convenient access to Tenleytown.
  • Bloomingdale
    Victorian rowhouses, neighborhood restaurants and a strong community identity.
  • Burleith
    A compact residential neighborhood adjoining Georgetown and Glover Park.
  • Chevy Chase
    Established residential streets, varied housing and neighborhood-scale shopping.
  • Cleveland Park
    Historic homes, apartment buildings, Metro access and Rock Creek Park.
  • Crestwood
    Substantial detached homes and quiet streets beside Rock Creek Park.
  • Dupont Circle
    Historic architecture, apartments, restaurants and central city convenience.
  • Foggy Bottom
    Condos, co-ops and historic homes near downtown and the Potomac.
  • Georgetown
    Historic rowhouses, waterfront amenities and one of DC’s best-known commercial districts.
  • Glover Park
    Rowhouses, condos and neighborhood conveniences near Rock Creek Park.
  • Kalorama
    Distinguished residences, embassies and historic architecture in Northwest DC.
  • LeDroit Park
    Architecturally distinctive homes and deep history near Howard University.
  • Logan Circle
    Historic rowhouses, luxury condos, restaurants and a central urban location.
  • Mount Pleasant
    Historic homes, independent businesses and immediate access to Rock Creek Park.
  • Penn Quarter
    Downtown condos near museums, theaters, restaurants and major Metro connections.
  • Shaw
    Historic streets, newer condominiums, dining and strong Metro access.
  • Wesley Heights
    Wooded surroundings, substantial homes and low-density Northwest DC living.
  • West End
    Luxury condominiums and apartments between Georgetown and downtown DC.
  • Woodley Park
    Historic homes, apartment buildings, Metro and Rock Creek Park access.

SOUTHWEST DC

Southwest DC neighborhoods are sited within the Southwest Quadrant, which spans the area south of south of the National Mall and west of South Capitol Street. Southwest is made up of five neighborhoods; The Southwest Waterfront, Southwest Federal Center, Bellevue, Buzzard’s Point and Anacostia. One of our favorites; The Wharf at the Southwest Waterfront.

Southwest Neighborhoods

  • The Wharf
    Waterfront condominiums, dining, entertainment and Potomac River views.

NORTHEAST DC

Northeast DC neighborhoods are located in the Northeast Quadrant, north of E Capitol Street and east of N Capitol Street. A section of the Northeast Quadrant dubbed ‘Near Northeast’ is bordered by North Capitol Street to the west, Florida Avenue to the north, F Street to the south, and 15th Street to the east. One of our favorites; Brookland.

Northeast Neighborhoods

  • Brookland
    Detached homes, rowhouses, arts destinations and Red Line access.

SOUTHEAST DC

Southeast DC neighborhoods are located in the Southeast Quadrant, south of East Capitol Street and east of South Capitol Street. You’ll find Capitol Hill and Hill East, the Navy Yard and Yards Park, Anacostia River waterfront and Hillcrest. The western portion is referred to as “Near Southeast.” The portion to the river’s east is “River East.”

Southeast Neighborhoods

  • Eastern Market
    Capitol Hill rowhouses, a historic public market and neighborhood retail.
  • Navy Yard
    Modern condos, waterfront parks, restaurants and Nationals Park.

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