Welcome To

Georgetown

Georgetown was founded more than fifty years before Washington, DC.

Welcome to Georgetown

A charming village and exclusive enclave for the toniest of Washingtonians.

Georgetown was founded more than fifty years before Washington, DC as a tiny port town in what was then the colony of Maryland. Although it was later absorbed into the federal District, Georgetown Washington DC real estate has always maintained its own sense of individuality with a strong community. In more recent times, this fashionable neighborhood on the Potomac has become world-renowned in culture and film. Yet for the people who live here, it’s an enchanting place they call home.

Georgetown row house with black shutters, a white-trimmed entrance, and iron railings beside leafy greenery.

Beyond the White House, Capitol, and monuments, it’s Georgetown that captures the public’s imagination when they think about the glamor of old Washington. From Federal townhouses and Georgian mansions on gas-lit streets to the gothic spires of the university and the industrial chic of the waterfront, today’s Georgetown residents effortlessly combine tradition and trendiness.

What to Expect

Lots of tourists and shoppers drawn by Georgetown’s charm, and the crowded streets and sidewalks that go with it.

Because of the neighborhood’s high visibility for shopping and culture, it’s a top destination for out-of-towners. This can make it difficult to find parking, though residents can navigate on foot to accomplish simple errands around the neighborhood. The best boutiques and lifestyle shops are right around the corner.

Georgetown storefronts with historic brick façades, including Cady's Alley, and parked cars along the street.
Georgetown Cupcake lettering on a storefront window with a blurred street reflected in the glass.
Georgetown stationery shop with curved bay windows, green awnings, and a hanging Just Paper & Tea sign.

The Lifestyle

Fashion-forward people watching and appreciating all the finer things in life.

With numerous places to rent boats and kayaks, several scenic running and biking trails, and gorgeous parks, Georgetown is the perfect place for those who appreciate natural beauty and outdoor fitness. Residents tip their hats to tradition but have a cosmopolitan outlook connected to larger trends in fashion, food, design, and culture. Georgetown is the kind of place that makes you slow down and linger over one more glass of wine.

Adults socialize around a café table, seen through a reflective window.
Two cyclists ride past parked cars and commercial buildings on an overcast city street.
Georgetown row houses with dark shutters and an American flag beside a brick sidewalk.

Unexpected Appeal

Cautiously curated change.

While other parts of the city are undergoing dramatic transformations with an influx of new residents and restaurants, the pace of change happens much more slowly in Georgetown.

Georgetown street with historic storefronts, a red scooter, parked cars, and pedestrians.

Deeply engaged civic associations and long-time businesses work together to ensure that new additions and alterations reflect the neighborhood’s storied history. Because of its unique character and gorgeous setting, Georgetown maintains a place of pride for Washingtonians.

Georgetown street with a Circulator bus, historic buildings, cars, and pedestrians.

The Market

Some of the oldest and most exclusive row homes and mansions in the city.

The neighborhood is full of wonderfully preserved mansions and tiny row homes, many of them with updated interiors.

Red brick apartment building with repeating recessed balconies and large windows.
Red-brick townhouse with an arched entrance, front steps, and dormer windows.
Attached row houses with iron railings and ivy along a leafy sidewalk.

More modern, industrial-style lofts and condos can be found along the canal and the waterfront. The cobblestone side streets, charming bridges along the C&O Canal, and the newly built waterfront park are some of the most picturesque parts of the city.

Georgetown street with brick row houses, bare trees, parked cars, and cobblestones with embedded rail tracks.

You'll Fall in Love With

The beautiful streetscapes and embracing an epicurean lifestyle.

The architecture on every street is stunning, and meticulously maintained gardens bloom throughout the springtime. Georgetown exudes a strong sense of nostalgia for more graceful times, but embraces the new and the bold with equal fervor.

Georgetown canal path beneath a metal bridge, with stone walls and two people walking beside the water.

Premier Georgetown realtor, Katrina Abjornson can provide you with more information on Georgetown luxury homes for sale. Contact her today to find your dream home.

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