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Logan Circle in Washington, DC is an In-Demand Neighborhood

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Logan Circle Aerial ViewPeople who are looking for a neighborhood in Washington, DC where shopping, restaurants, entertainment and much more can be found within walking distance, will love DC's Logan Circle. Imagine stepping out of your door and being mere steps to every city amenity. Read on to find out more about why Logan Circle is Washington, DC's hottest & most in-demand neighborhood.

Logan Circle was not always an attractive choice for homeowners. Twenty years ago the Logan Circle neighborhood, located between Shaw and Dupont Circle, would have never been thought of as a cosmopolitan area. The neighborhood was once a hub for urban crime. Tourists and DC residents alike avoided Logan. But then, in the late 1980s and early 1990s, a community association began a mission to rid the Logan Circle neighborhood of crime. Watch groups began taking pictures of criminal activity, and police presence began to increase.

By the mid-1990s, young professionals who were becoming tired of continuously rising rents in Dupont, began looking for bargain homes in Logan Circle. Developers like Jim Abdo and Monte Hoffman were only too happy to accommodate the new arrivals by transforming single-family rowhouses into boutique condo developments.

But it wasn't until 2000 that the Logan Circle renaissance moved into high gear. The arrival of Whole Foods grocery store led the resurgence. Whole Foods opened the floodgates for new retail and restaurants. Following Whole Foods into the neighborhood were establishments like Logan Tavern, a restaurant serving semi-traditional American food, and Stoney's, a pub and grill. Luxury electronic store Bang & Olufsen is also a big part of the Logan Circle neighborhood. Logan Circle is also home to an abundance of nightlife activities.

The artistic community is also well-represented in the Logan Circle area. To preserve this characteristic, Logan Circle has zoning restrictions that limit the number of restaurants and bars to 25 percent of the frontage on 14th Street.

On a recent tour of available condos in the area, one of our listings at 1412 11th St NW #2 St. (now under contract) was featured, but there are many nice properties here.

Are you interested in relocating to the Logan Circle area of D.C? Visit Rachel Valentino's website for a rundown of available listings and the scoop on the D.C. neighborhoods where you might like to live and play.

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Rachel Valentino

Managing Partner, Valentino & Associates Team 

at Keller Williams

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