Licensed Real Estate Agent, Georgetown Washington | Patricia A. Smith
Patricia A. Smith helps buyers and sellers move with confidence through Georgetown's federal townhouses, waterfront condos, and the side streets most agents overlook. Over 20 years of DMV expertise in DC's oldest neighborhood, backed by Compass.
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David and I have called the DMV home for over 45 years and have been helping families succeed in DC, Maryland, and Virginia real estate since 2006. We average roughly $50 million in sales annually, with more than $500 million in lifetime sales between us, placing us in the top 1% of agents at our former brokerage from 2019 through 2025 and ranked by RealTrends America in the top 1.5% of agents nationally.
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As of October 2026, homes in Georgetown sold at a median of $1,599,552 over the three months ending September, up 12.6% from a year earlier. Price per square foot fell 19.7% to $723. Redfin counted 66 sales in that window, at a median 98.4% of list. At the median with 20% down and Freddie Mac's 7.40% average, principal and interest run about $8,860 a month, and DC's 0.85% residential tax rate adds roughly $1,133.
My read: The median rose because more large homes sold, not because every house gained 12%. Price per foot fell and homes are taking about a week longer, which gives buyers room to negotiate. The real swing costs here are the block, the condition of an old house, and historic review on any exterior change.
The 20007 ZIP covers Georgetown, Burleith, Glover Park, Foxhall Village and Hillandale in Northwest Washington. See my current Compass listings or jump to the monthly cost calculator.
20007 key facts
| Location | On the Potomac River in Northwest Washington, DC, west of Rock Creek Park · Georgetown, Burleith, Glover Park, Foxhall Village and Hillandale | Wikipedia |
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| People | About 24,602 residents in ZIP 20007 | Census ACS |
| Sale prices | $1,599,552 Georgetown median · $723 per sq ft (down 19.7%) · 3 months ending Sep 2026 | Redfin |
| Speed | 32 median days on market · 66 sales, 3 months ending Sep 2026 · Redfin Compete Score 51 | Redfin |
| DC asking prices | $524,000 median listing price and 65 median days on market, District of Columbia, Aug 2026 | Realtor.com via FRED |
| Property tax | Class 1 residential rate of $0.85 per $100 (0.85%). On homes with one or two units, value above $2.558M is taxed at $1.00 per $100. Owner-occupants deduct $91,950 (homestead, 2026) | DC Office of Tax and Revenue |
| Flood exposure | Moderate. About 48 Georgetown properties, roughly 1%, likely to be severely affected over 30 years | First Street via Redfin |
| Mortgage rate | 7.40% 30-year fixed average, week of Oct 15, 2026 (6.27% a year ago) | Freddie Mac PMMS |
Redfin shows 9 dated closings with 20007 addresses from September 25 to October 13, 2026. Their median was $525,000, ranging from $225,000 on MacArthur Boulevard to $1,750,000 on 33rd Street. Six were condos, which is why recent closings sit so far below the Georgetown median.
Figures are third-party estimates as cited, gathered October 2026. They describe homes and sales, not the people who live here. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
20007 Housing Pulse · Updated
Is Georgetown a buyer's or seller's market? Somewhat competitive, with room to negotiate.
Analysis by Patricia A. Smith, REALTOR®, Compass · Licensed in DC, MD and VA · Helping DMV clients since 2006
Each reading below is tagged by which side it helps. Sources differ in period, so each card states its own.
Price
- Median sale priceSeller edge
- $1,599,552
- ↑ 12.6% vs last year
- A year ago: about $1,420,000
- More large homes in the sales mix
- Redfin · 3 months ending Sep 2026
- Sale price per sq ftBuyer edge
- $723
- ↓ 19.7% vs last year
- A year ago: about $900
- Size-adjusted value came down
- Redfin · 3 months ending Sep 2026
- Median listing price, DCContext
- $524,000
- District of Columbia asking prices
- A year ago: $575,000
- Citywide, every home type
- Realtor.com via FRED · Aug 2026
- Owner-estimated value, ZIPContext
- $1,292,400
- Median owner-occupied home, 20007
- The ZIP blends Georgetown and Glover Park homes
- Census ACS · ACS 2024 5-year
Tempo
- Median days on marketBuyer edge
- 32
- ↑ 8 days slower than last year
- A year ago: about 24 days
- Buyers have more time to decide
- Redfin · 3 months ending Sep 2026
- Homes soldContext
- 66
- ↑ 5 more sales than last year
- A year ago: 61
- Steady volume, not a frozen market
- Redfin · 3 months ending Sep 2026
- Sale-to-list priceSeller edge
- 98.4%
- ↑ 0.2 pt vs last year
- A year ago: about 98.2%
- Well-priced homes still sell close to list
- Redfin · 3 months ending Sep 2026
- Homes sold above listBuyer edge
- 16.9%
- ↓ 6.1 pt vs last year
- A year ago: about 23.0%
- Fewer bidding wars than last fall
- Redfin · 3 months ending Sep 2026
Cost
- 30-year mortgage rateContext
- 7.40%
- ↑ 1.13 pt vs last year
- A year ago: 6.27%
- Flat this week after six straight increases
- Freddie Mac PMMS · Week of Oct 15, 2026
- Principal and interest at medianContext
- $8,860/mo
- ↑ about $1,848 more per month
- A year ago: about $7,012/mo
- Higher prices and rates both pushed it up
- Calculated from Redfin and Freddie Mac · Oct 2026
- Property tax at medianContext
- $1,133/mo
- 0.85% Class 1 residential rate
- Homestead deduction trims about $65/mo
- DC Office of Tax and Revenue · Tax year 2026
- Loan plus tax at medianContext
- $9,993/mo
- Before insurance and condo fees
- Older homes can carry higher insurance
- Calculated from Redfin, Freddie Mac and DC OTR · Oct 2026
Stock & Risk
- Residents, ZIP 20007Context
- 24,602
- Census estimate
- Includes Georgetown University students
- Census ACS · ACS 2024 5-year
- Severe flood risk, 30 yearsContext
- About 1%
- 48 Georgetown properties
- Rated moderate; check the exact address
- First Street via Redfin · First Street model
- Severe heat risk, 30 yearsContext
- 87%
- Of Georgetown properties
- Days over 105 degrees expected to double
- First Street via Redfin · First Street model
- Moderate wind risk, 30 yearsContext
- 97%
- Of Georgetown properties
- Budget for roof, chimneys and old windows
- First Street via Redfin · First Street model
How fast do homes sell in Georgetown 20007?
Redfin put the Georgetown median at 32 days on market over the three months ending September 2026, about 8 days slower than a year earlier. Typical homes sold at 98.4% of list, and 16.9% sold above asking.
What does the median Georgetown home cost per month?
At Redfin's $1,599,552 median with 20% down and a 7.40% rate, principal and interest run about $8,860 a month. DC's 0.85% residential tax adds about $1,133, before the homestead deduction and insurance.
Are Georgetown home prices going up or down?
Up on the median, down per foot. Redfin's median rose 12.6%, but price per square foot fell 19.7%, so larger homes made up more of recent sales. Glover Park's median fell on a small, condo-heavy sample, so the trend depends on the home type.
View the data table, definitions and citation
| Metric | Now | A year ago | Period | Definition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1,599,552 | about $1,420,000 | 3 months ending Sep 2026 | The middle price of all homes that closed in the period. | Redfin |
| Sale price per sq ft | $723 | about $900 | 3 months ending Sep 2026 | Sale price divided by finished living area, median across sales. | Redfin |
| Homes sold | 66 | 61 | 3 months ending Sep 2026 | Closed sales Redfin counted in Georgetown. | Redfin |
| Median days on market | 32 | 24 | 3 months ending Sep 2026 | Days from listing to pending contract, median. | Redfin |
| Sale-to-list price | 98.4% | about 98.2% | 3 months ending Sep 2026 | Sale price as a share of the final list price, median. | Redfin |
| Homes sold above list | 16.9% | about 23.0% | 3 months ending Sep 2026 | Share of sales that closed above list price. | Redfin |
| Median listing price, DC | $524,000 | $575,000 | Aug 2026 | Middle asking price of active listings in the District of Columbia. | Realtor.com via FRED |
| Recent 20007 closings, median | $525,000 | n/a | Closings Sept 25 to Oct 13, 2026 | Middle price of the nine dated 20007 closings Redfin listed. | Redfin |
| 30-year mortgage rate | 7.40% | 6.27% | Week of Oct 15, 2026 | Freddie Mac weekly average, conforming loans, 20% down. | Freddie Mac PMMS |
| Principal and interest at median | $8,860/mo | about $7,012/mo | Oct 2026 | 20% down on the median price, 30-year fixed. | Calculated |
| Property tax at median | $1,133/mo | n/a | Tax year 2026 | Median price times DC's 0.85% Class 1 rate, before the homestead deduction. | DC Office of Tax and Revenue |
| Severe flood risk, 30 years | About 1% (48 properties) | n/a | First Street model | Share of Georgetown properties likely to be severely affected by flooding over 30 years. | First Street via Redfin |
| Severe heat risk, 30 years | 87% | n/a | First Street model | Share of Georgetown properties at severe heat risk over 30 years. | First Street via Redfin |
Cite this: Patricia A. Smith, Compass, "Georgetown 20007 Housing Pulse," https://movetogeorgetowndc.com/#pulse, updated October 21, 2026.
Year-ago values are derived from each source's reported change. Periods differ by source and are stated on every card. Figures describe homes and sales, not residents. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Featured Georgetown, DC neighborhoods, compared.
Six areas buyers ask about most, side by side: the price figures I can cite against the Georgetown median, the monthly payment on that figure, and what drives value in each. Filter by home type.
Showing 6 of 6 neighborhoods
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Historic district · 20007
Georgetown
Median sale $1,599,552
About $8,860/mo principal and interest20% down at 7.40%, on $1,599,552
66 sales, 3 months to Sep 2026
DC's oldest neighborhood, founded in 1751 and a National Historic Landmark district since 1967. Exterior changes go through Old Georgetown Board review.
View homes Redfin, Oct 2026 -
East of Wisconsin · 20007
East Village
Median sale $1,422,500
About $7,879/mo principal and interest20% down at 7.40%, on $1,422,500
26 sales, 3 months to Mar 2026
The streets between Wisconsin Avenue and Rock Creek Park, near Dumbarton Oaks and Montrose Park, with some of Georgetown's largest detached homes and gardens.
View homes Redfin, Oct 2026 -
West of Wisconsin · 20007
West Village
Median sale $1,687,500
About $9,347/mo principal and interest20% down at 7.40%, on $1,687,500
14 sales, 3 months to Mar 2026
The blocks between Wisconsin Avenue and Georgetown University, from the C&O Canal up the hill, mostly brick and frame rowhouses with some condos.
View homes Redfin, Oct 2026 -
North of Reservoir Rd · 20007
Burleith
Median sale $2,025,000
About $11,217/mo principal and interest20% down at 7.40%, on $2,025,000
9 sales, 3 months to Mar 2026
A tidy grid of early 20th century rowhouses just north of Georgetown, home to the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. A small sample, so single sales swing the median.
View homes Redfin, Oct 2026 -
Tudor rowhouses · 20007
Foxhall Village
Median sale about $1.4M
About $7,755/mo principal and interest20% down at 7.40%, on $1,400,000
2 sales, 3 months to Mar 2026
Tudor revival rowhouses from the late 1920s beside Glover Archbold Park. With so few sales, I price each home from its own comps.
View homes Redfin, Oct 2026 -
Condos and rowhouses · 20007
Glover Park
Median sale $557,294
About $3,087/mo principal and interest20% down at 7.40%, on $557,294
31 sales, 3 months to Sep 2026
The lowest entry into 20007, with condos and rowhouses along upper Wisconsin Avenue between Glover Archbold Park and the Naval Observatory.
View homes Redfin, Oct 2026
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Figures reflect the latest Redfin three-month medians for each area, seen in October 2026. Smaller areas last updated for the three months ending March 2026, as stated on each card. Payment estimates exclude tax, insurance and condo fees; see the monthly cost calculator. The dark tick on each bar marks the Georgetown median sale price of $1,599,552.
What it means for you.
The same numbers point different ways depending on whether you are buying, selling or investing. Pick your goal for the two signals that matter most and the move I would make next.
32 daysmedian on market, up 8 days
Buyers have more time
Redfin shows the median Georgetown home took 32 days over the three months ending September 2026, and only 16.9% sold above list.
Why it matters: you can inspect an older home properly and negotiate without racing a crowd on most listings.
Redfin, 3 months to Sep 2026
$8,860monthly principal and interest at median
The median payment went up
A higher median and a rate of 7.40%, up from 6.27%, put the payment about $1,848 above a year ago.
Why it matters: many buyers compare a Georgetown condo or a Glover Park rowhouse for the same address at a lower price.
Redfin and Freddie Mac · 20% down on the median
$1,599,552median sale, up 12.6%
Top homes are still selling
Redfin's Georgetown median rose 12.6% over the three months ending September 2026, on 66 sales.
Why it matters: buyers still pay for a Georgetown address in good condition. Lead with both in your marketing.
Redfin, 3 months to Sep 2026
98.4%median sale-to-list
Fewer homes sell over asking
Only 16.9% of sales closed above list, down 6.1 points from a year earlier.
Why it matters: overpricing costs time and usually a cut. Price it right on day one.
Redfin, 3 months to Sep 2026
0.85%Class 1 residential tax rate
Taxes are a moderate carrying cost
At $0.85 per $100, tax on the median Georgetown home is about $1,133 a month. Value above $2.558M on a one or two unit home is taxed at $1.00.
Why it matters: the upper tier and the homestead deduction both change the bill. Check the assessment first.
DC Office of Tax and Revenue
87%severe heat risk, 30 years
Heat is the main climate risk
First Street data via Redfin rate 87% of Georgetown properties at severe heat risk over 30 years. Flood risk is moderate.
Why it matters: cooling systems, old windows and attic insulation belong in every pro forma for a historic home.
First Street Foundation via Redfin
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By Patricia A. Smith, REALTOR®, Compass · Updated · Figures carry their source; interpretation lines are mine.
01The 60-Second Overview
Georgetown 20007, in sixty seconds.
Georgetown sits on the Potomac at the mouth of Rock Creek, and it is older than the capital around it. ZIP 20007 spans Georgetown, Burleith, Glover Park, Foxhall Village and Hillandale. Four chapters, fifteen seconds each.
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OriginA tobacco port older than the capital
Georgetown was founded in 1751 as a Maryland tobacco port. The Old Stone House went up in 1765, and Georgetown University opened in 1789, the year the town incorporated. Its separate government ended in 1871, and it became a National Historic Landmark district in 1967.
1751
The year Georgetown was founded
- 1751Founded
- 1765Old Stone House
- 1789Charter and university
- 1871Joins DC
- 1967Landmark district
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TodayA college town, a canal and a shopping street
ZIP 20007 counts about 24,602 residents in Census estimates. The Georgetown BID counts more than 470 shops, restaurants and institutions, and the C&O Canal, finished in 1850, became a National Historical Park in 1971.
24,602Residents, 20007470+Shops and restaurants184.5Miles of C&O Canal1971National park status -
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MarketOne ZIP, a very wide price range
Homes in Georgetown sold at a median of $1,599,552 over the three months ending September 2026, at $723 per square foot. In Glover Park the median was $557,294. Recent dated 20007 closings ran from $225,000 to $1,750,000.
$1,599,552
Georgetown median sale, 3 months to Sep 2026
Median sale, Georgetown$1.60MMedian sale, Glover Park$557K$723/sq ft · 32 days · heat risk Severe
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What to checkFive things that change by address
Inside one ZIP code, historic review, the tax tier, the homestead deduction, the ownership type and parking can change from street to street. I verify each of these for a specific home before you commit, usually during the contingency period.
- Historic reviewOld Georgetown Board for exterior work
- Tax tier$0.85 per $100, $1.00 above $2.558M
- Homestead$91,950 deduction if you live there
- Ownership typeFee simple, condo or co-op
- ParkingGarage, alley access or a permit zone
1:00Your next sixty seconds
Sources: Georgetown; Old Stone House (NPS); C&O Canal (NPS); Georgetown BID; Redfin Georgetown; Redfin Glover Park; Census ACS, accessed .
The numbers behind the read
Each chart states its window and sample. Two-point charts compare the same window a year apart; the recent-closings chart uses the dated 20007 sales Redfin lists for September 25 to October 13, 2026, so single homes move it.
What would a Georgetown home cost per month?
Adjust the numbers for your home
- Principal & interest $8,860
- Property tax $1,133
- HOA + insurance $0
Defaults: Redfin's Georgetown median price, Freddie Mac's Oct 15, 2026 rate, and DC's 0.85% Class 1 residential tax rate. The homestead deduction lowers the bill for owner-occupants, and value above $2.558M is taxed at 1.00%. Add your condo fee and insurance quotes. Estimate only; excludes PMI.
Get A Real Number For A Real HouseHousing stock and climate risk in 20007
How many people the ZIP holds, and how exposed Georgetown homes are to flood, heat and wind over the next 30 years.
Sources: 20007 population (ACS); First Street via Redfin, Georgetown; First Street via Redfin 20007. Check FEMA flood maps and get an insurance quote for any specific address, especially near the waterfront and Rock Creek.
Buying in DC’s Oldest Neighborhood
Founded in 1751, forty years before the Federal City was laid out; Georgetown remained an independent municipality until Congress folded it into Washington in 1871. Most longtime residents still treat it that way.
What are the best Georgetown neighborhoods for families?
The East Village (east of Wisconsin Avenue toward Rock Creek Park) is the premium pocket; quieter streets, walking distance to Montrose Park and Dumbarton Oaks, federal townhouses with the deepest architectural character. Hillandale, a gated planned community on the western edge near Reservoir Road, draws families who want pools, garages, and unusual privacy. Burleith; technically just north of Georgetown but always grouped with it; offers 1920s rowhouses at the most accessible price points in the area.
How walkable is Georgetown?
Genuinely walkable. M Street and Wisconsin Avenue form the retail spine, with over 470 shops, restaurants, and institutions within the BID’s footprint. The C&O Canal Towpath threads through the back of the neighborhood, and the Georgetown Waterfront Park along the Potomac gives you a true riverfront promenade. You’ll find Capital Bikeshare stations every few blocks. For commuters, the Foggy Bottom Metro (Blue/Orange/Silver) is a 12-minute walk from M Street, and the DC Circulator runs a Union Station; Georgetown route.
What kind of homes will I find here?
Georgetown’s housing stock is unusually deep. Federal-period rowhouses dominate the East and West Villages, mostly 18th and 19th century, ranging from $1.5M for unrenovated smaller homes to $4M+ on premier blocks. Detached homes and estates (the kind you find on R Street or in Hillandale) can run $5M to well over $20M. Condos start in the mid-$400Ks, with the Watergate, the Ritz-Carlton Residences, and 3303 Water Street offering true luxury options along the waterfront. Almost every block has a different vibe.
What about schools and commute times?
In-boundary public is Hyde-Addison Elementary (GreatSchools 10/10), Hardy Middle (7/10), and MacArthur High, which opened in 2023. The private school landscape is one of the most concentrated in the country: Georgetown Visitation (1799), Holy Trinity, Georgetown Day School, Sidwell Friends, and the National Cathedral School are all within 15 minutes. Commute times: downtown DC is 10 to 15 minutes by car, the Capitol is 20 minutes, Reagan National Airport is 15 minutes, and Bethesda is 18 minutes. Georgetown demographics from 2020 census: population approximately 15,400, median household income $144,000, median age 28 (skewed by the university). Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates, as of 2023.
Highly Rated Schools
Georgetown sits in the District of Columbia Public Schools system (DCPS), with strong in-boundary options at every level. The neighborhood also hosts one of the most concentrated clusters of independent and Catholic schools in the country.
Hyde-Addison Elementary
Public · Grades PK-5
- The in-boundary elementary for most of Georgetown
- Only ~30% in-boundary enrollment, draws citywide
- Renovated campus on O Street NW
District: DC Public Schools
Visit WebsiteHardy Middle School
Public · Grades 6-8
- Serves Georgetown and Burleith
- Strong arts & music programming
- Located on Wisconsin Avenue
District: DC Public Schools
Visit WebsiteDuke Ellington School of the Arts
Public · Grades 9-12 · Application
- Citywide application-based arts high school
- Programs in dance, theatre, visual arts, music
- Historic R Street campus
District: DC Public Schools
Visit WebsiteGeorgetown Visitation Preparatory
Private Catholic · All-Girls · Grades 9-12
- Founded 1799, one of the oldest girls’ schools in the US
- 100% college acceptance, 18 AP courses
- Tuition approximately $39,100
1524 35th St NW
Visit WebsiteHoly Trinity Catholic School
Private Catholic · Grades PK-8
- Half a block from Georgetown Visitation
- Parish school of Holy Trinity Church
- Strong feeder to Visitation & Gonzaga
36th & N Street NW
Visit WebsiteBritish International School
Private · Grades PK-12
- IB programme + British curriculum track
- International student body
- Two minutes from Georgetown Visitation
Foxhall Road NW
Visit WebsiteEveryday amenities and services near Georgetown, DC.
Day to day, Georgetown works like a walkable small town inside a big city. Groceries, coffee, the library and the C&O Canal are all on foot, Glover Park adds a second supermarket, and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital sits on Reservoir Road inside the ZIP.
Parks, trails and the river
Rock Creek Park covers 1,754 acres on Georgetown's eastern edge. Georgetown Waterfront Park runs about 10 acres along the Potomac to Key Bridge, and Glover-Archbold Park adds 183 acres with a trail of nearly 2.5 miles. Theodore Roosevelt Island, 88 acres, sits just across the river.
Sources: NPS Rock Creek Park; NPS Georgetown Waterfront Park; NPS Glover-Archbold Park, accessed .Groceries, pharmacies and errands
Safeway at 1855 Wisconsin Avenue is open 24 hours with a pharmacy. Whole Foods Market in Glover Park, at 2323 Wisconsin Avenue, opens 8 AM to 10 PM, and Trader Joe's sits at 1101 25th Street in the West End. CVS has stores on M Street and Wisconsin Avenue.
Sources: Safeway; Whole Foods Market; Trader Joe's, accessed .Hospitals and emergency care
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital at 3800 Reservoir Road is inside the ZIP, with a 32-room emergency department. George Washington University Hospital at 900 23rd Street is a Level I trauma center, and Sibley Memorial Hospital, part of Johns Hopkins Medicine, runs a 24/7 ER on Loughboro Road.
Sources: MedStar Health; GW Hospital; Johns Hopkins Medicine, accessed .Libraries and community life
The Georgetown Neighborhood Library at 3260 R Street, phone 202-727-0232, reopened in 2010 after a 2007 fire and keeps the Peabody Room of Georgetown history. Volta Park Recreation Center at 1555 34th Street has a summer pool, tennis and a playground, and Rose Park adds courts and a ball field.
Sources: DC Public Library; DC Parks and Recreation, accessed .Restaurants, taverns and coffee
Martin's Tavern has served on Wisconsin Avenue since 1933. The Tombs opened in 1962 below 1789 Restaurant on 36th Street, and Clyde's of Georgetown followed on M Street in 1963. For coffee, Baked & Wired has poured on Thomas Jefferson Street since 2001.
Sources: Martin's Tavern; The Tombs; Clyde's; Baked & Wired, accessed .Shopping, museums and local heritage
M Street and Wisconsin Avenue hold more than 470 shops, restaurants and institutions. The Old Stone House at 3051 M Street dates to 1765. Tudor Place, finished in 1816, opens its house and gardens Wednesday through Sunday, and the Dumbarton Oaks museum is free Tuesday through Sunday.
Sources: Georgetown BID; NPS Old Stone House; Tudor Place; Dumbarton Oaks, accessed .Georgetown parks, trails and riverfront.
Few city neighborhoods have this much green space at the door. Rock Creek Park bounds the east side, the C&O Canal and the Potomac frame the south, and Glover-Archbold Park runs along the west. Most Georgetown homes are a short walk from at least one of them.
- 1,754 acRock Creek Park
- 184.5 miC&O Canal towpath
- ~10 acGeorgetown Waterfront Park
- 183 acGlover-Archbold Park
Georgetown Waterfront Park & Roosevelt Island
About 10 acres along the Potomac, from Washington Harbour to Key Bridge. The first phase opened in 2008 and the full park was finished in 2011, with a labyrinth, a seasonal fountain, river steps and a pergola. Across the water, Theodore Roosevelt Island adds 88 acres of wooded trails, reached by footbridge from the Virginia side.
Sources: NPS Georgetown Waterfront Park; Georgetown Waterfront Park history; NPS Roosevelt Island, accessed .C&O Canal Towpath & Capital Crescent Trail
The C&O Canal towpath starts in Georgetown and runs 184.5 miles to Cumberland, Maryland. Built from 1828 to 1850, it became a National Historical Park in 1971. The paved Capital Crescent Trail follows an old rail line from Water Street to Bethesda, with 3.7 miles managed by the Park Service in DC.
Sources: NPS C&O Canal; NPS Capital Crescent Trail, accessed .Rock Creek Park
Created by Congress in 1890, Rock Creek Park covers 1,754 acres and runs along Georgetown’s eastern edge. From the East Village you can walk into wooded valley trails in minutes, and the park runs north through the city to the Maryland line.
Sources: NPS Rock Creek Park FAQ, accessed .Montrose, Dumbarton Oaks & Glover-Archbold
Montrose Park covers 16 acres on R Street, with tennis and pickleball courts and a playground. Next door, Dumbarton Oaks Park, designed by Beatrix Farrand, is open dawn to dusk via Lovers’ Lane. To the west, Glover-Archbold Park holds 183 acres and a trail of nearly 2.5 miles down to Canal Road.
Sources: NPS Montrose Park; Dumbarton Oaks Park; NPS Glover-Archbold Park, accessed .A Saturday in Georgetown
From Michelin-starred Italian to JFK’s proposal booth to the C&O Canal Towpath: what to do, where to eat, and where to find the city’s oldest unchanged building.
Eat: Osteria Mozza & Martin’s Tavern
Osteria Mozza (Michelin-starred, opened by Stephen Starr & Nancy Silverton in the old Dean & DeLuca space) is the buzziest table in town. Martin’s Tavern, on Wisconsin since 1933, is where JFK proposed to Jackie. Book Booth 3.
Drink: Apéro & The Fountain Inn
Apéro is a French café by day, a posh champagne and caviar bar by night with a Tuesday to Thursday “Caviar Hour.” The Fountain Inn, in an actual 1783 building, runs rare-spirits tastings; Hamilton fans note it’s rumored to have hosted the Jefferson-Adams debate of 1800.
Shop: M Street & Cady’s Alley
M Street runs from Anthropologie and Madewell up to Billy Reid and Rag & Bone. Cady’s Alley, a cobblestone design district off 3300 M, holds 20+ home furnishing showrooms. Skims opened its first permanent store here in 2024.
Walk: C&O Canal & Waterfront Park
The C&O Canal Towpath starts at the foot of Wisconsin Avenue and runs 184 miles. The Waterfront Park along the Potomac is the neighborhood’s favorite warm-weather living room: sprinkler fountain in summer, ice skating in winter.
See: Old Stone House & Dumbarton Oaks
The Old Stone House on M Street, built 1765, is the oldest unchanged structure in DC. Dumbarton Oaks, in the East Village, is famous for its formal gardens, and for hosting the 1944 conference that drafted the United Nations.
Listen: Blues Alley
The nation’s oldest continuously operating jazz supper club, tucked in an alley off Wisconsin. Intimate, candle-lit, and consistently booking nationally known acts. Dinner sets start at 8pm and 10pm most nights.
Minutes from Everywhere That Matters
Georgetown sits at the geographic center of the DMV. The Capitol is three miles east. The Pentagon is four miles south. Reagan National is a 15-minute drive. Most days you’ll get where you’re going faster from here than from any of the suburbs.
Drive times are typical off-peak via the most direct route; Metro times include walking and transfer time from Foggy Bottom-GWU and Rosslyn stations.
Older Than Washington Itself
Georgetown was founded in 1751, 40 years before the District of Columbia existed. It remained an independent city until Congress merged it with Washington in 1871. Most of the brick and federal-style buildings you see today predate the Civil War, which is why the entire neighborhood is a designated historic district under the watch of the Old Georgetown Board.
Buying here means inheriting a piece of that history. It also means working within real preservation rules. I’ve guided buyers through every variation of historic property in Georgetown, from carriage houses on cobblestone alleys to fully modernized federals with three-car parking pads. Knowing what can and can’t be changed is half the value an experienced agent brings.
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The Old Stone House, 1765
Tucked on M Street between two storefronts, this five-room cottage is the oldest unchanged building in Washington, DC. It predates the founding of the country.
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Dumbarton Oaks, 1944
The conference that drafted the framework for the United Nations was held in this Georgetown estate. The mansion and its formal gardens are open to the public.
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Martin’s Tavern, Booth 3
Open since 1933 on Wisconsin Avenue. JFK proposed to Jackie in booth three. Every president from Truman to George W. Bush has eaten here.
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The C&O Canal, 1831
The canal that helped Georgetown grow as a tobacco-trading port now runs as a national park towpath right through the neighborhood. Walk it from your front door to Great Falls if you’re ambitious.
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Julia Child Lived Here
The chef and author lived on Olive Street in the 1940s. Her kitchen is now in the Smithsonian, but the house remains.
Where Georgetown dines and shops
From canal-side pasta to cobblestone boutiques, almost everything sits within an easy walk of Wisconsin Avenue and M Street. A few local favorites:
Dining
A Georgetown landmark beside the C&O Canal since 1983, known for fresh pasta made in the front window and warm old-world hospitality.
A neighborhood institution serving seafood, steaks, and raw-bar plates, with a lively bar and patio in the heart of M Street.
A family-run Sicilian kitchen with VPN-certified wood-fired pizza and house-made pasta, an easy walk from the waterfront.
Chef Fabio Trabocchi’s waterfront flagship at Washington Harbour, serving refined Italian seafood with Potomac River views.
A local favorite for blistered-crust pizzas and a deep craft-beer list, casual enough for a weeknight on M Street.
The insider’s cupcake and coffee stop just south of the canal, baking small-batch treats by hand since 2001.
Shopping
A Wisconsin Avenue fixture since 1955, curating sustainable clothing, artisan jewelry, and handmade home goods from around the world.
Two floors of eco-friendly and educational toys, games, and children’s books in the heart of historic Georgetown.
A nonprofit bakery and fellowship that trains veterans and military families, with fresh breads, sandwiches, and pastries.
An upscale shopping center at Wisconsin and M, anchoring the neighborhood’s retail with national brands and waterfront access.
A beloved Wednesday-afternoon market on the eastern edge of Georgetown for seasonal produce, bread, and prepared foods.
A sampling of well-regarded local spots, not an exclusive list or paid placement.
Property taxes, utilities, and who to call in Georgetown, DC.
DC has no separate county or school district tax. One citywide rate covers everything, billed twice a year by the Office of Tax and Revenue. What moves your bill is the assessment, the homestead deduction and, on high-end houses, the upper tax tier.
Property Tax
DC bills per $100 of assessed value. Residential (Class 1) property pays $0.85. On homes with no more than two units, value above $2.558 million pays $1.00. At the Georgetown median of $1,599,552, that comes to about $13,596 a year before deductions.
Sources: DC OTR tax rates, accessed .Relief Programs
The homestead deduction cuts $91,950 from an owner-occupant's assessment for tax year 2026, and the Assessment Cap Credit limits taxable increases to 10% a year. Owners 65 and older or with a disability can cut the tax by 50% with household income under $163,500. Schedule H adds an income tax credit of up to $1,425.
Sources: DC OTR credits and deductions, accessed .Billing Schedule
Property taxes are due twice a year: March 31 and September 15. Call OTR at 202-727-4829. When a home sells, recordation and transfer taxes each run 1.45% at $400,000 and up, or 1.1% below that. Qualifying first-time buyers pay a reduced 0.725% recordation rate.
Sources: DC OTR due dates; DC Recorder of Deeds, accessed .Electric & Gas
Pepco supplies power; call 202-833-7500 to start, stop or move service, or 877-737-2662 for outages. Washington Gas serves natural gas at 844-927-4427. Heating systems in older rowhouses vary, so I check the type and age before you offer.
Sources: Pepco; Washington Gas, accessed .Water & Sewer
DC Water runs water and sewer citywide. Customer service is 202-354-3600, and the 24-hour emergency line is 202-612-3400. Bills include the Clean Rivers Impervious Area Charge, $24.23 per unit a month in FY2026, based on a property's hard surface area.
Sources: DC Water; DC Water CRIAC, accessed .Trash & Recycling
DPW collects trash and recycling from single-family homes and buildings with three or fewer units. Narrow streets and alleys in Ward 2, which includes Georgetown, can get twice-weekly recycling. Buildings with four or more units hire a private hauler. Call 311, or 202-737-4404 from outside DC.
Sources: DPW trash collection; DPW recycling, accessed .Patty was fantastic to work with. She and Dave were so helpful and supportive throughout the entire process and went above and beyond. I have never left a review for anyone before, but Patty was wonderful and I highly recommend her.
Patty really helped me as a first-time homebuyer. She explained the entire process of searching and bidding for a home, and she booked tours quickly, accommodating my work schedule.
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A few recent reviews from buyers and sellers across the DMV. Read more about Patricia on her Compass profile.
Homes for Every Lifestyle
Most buyers think of Georgetown as one neighborhood. Agents and longtime residents know it’s really six.
East Village
East of Wisconsin Avenue toward Rock Creek. Quieter streets, walking distance to Montrose Park and Dumbarton Oaks. The most architecturally significant section.
View Homes →West Village
West of Wisconsin to Georgetown University. Closer to the waterfront and the heart of M Street’s retail. A good entry point for Georgetown without East Village pricing.
View Homes →Burleith
North of R Street. Technically its own neighborhood, but always grouped with Georgetown. The most accessible price point in the area, with a residents’ association running for 100+ years.
View Homes →Hillandale
A gated, planned community on the western edge near Reservoir Road. Townhouses with garages, pools, and unusual privacy for Georgetown. Popular with families.
View Homes →Book Hill
Upper Wisconsin Avenue from O Street to Reservoir. Galleries, antiques, a French bakery, and Bourbon Steak. Townhouses behind the shopping district are some of the prettiest in the city.
View Homes →Herring Hill
A 15-block historic African American enclave at Georgetown’s eastern edge. The most culturally significant section, with the African American Heritage Trail running through it.
View Homes →Personal
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Real answers to the questions I get most often. If yours isn’t here, send me a note. I respond to every inquiry personally.
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Somewhat competitive. Redfin gives Georgetown a Compete Score of 51 as of October 2026. Homes sell at about 98.4% of list, but only 16.9% sold above asking over the three months ending September, down from about 23% a year earlier. If you’re financing, a strong pre-approval and a clean, well-documented offer still matter. Strategy matters. We offset that with sharp pricing, clean contracts, and sometimes shorter inspection windows. I’ll walk through all of it before we write.
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The residential rate is $0.85 per $100 of assessed value, about half the rate of neighboring Virginia and Maryland counties. If Georgetown is your primary residence, you can file for the Homestead Deduction, which removes $89,850 from your taxable assessment. On a $1.7M assessment that means roughly $1,400 to $1,500 in monthly property tax.
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DC has both a recordation tax (paid by buyer) and a transfer tax (paid by seller). On homes over $400,000 the combined rate is 2.9%, or 1.45% on each side. So on a $1.5M Georgetown purchase, expect roughly $21,750 in DC taxes alone, on top of lender fees, title insurance, and prepaid escrow. Budgeting 3% of purchase price for total buyer-side closing costs is a safe starting point. I provide a line-item estimate before you write any offer.
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The Old Georgetown Board reviews any exterior change visible from public space: windows, doors, paint colors, additions, fencing, roofing. Interior renovations are not regulated, but anything you can see from the sidewalk requires approval. The process is straightforward when you know what to expect. Most sensible projects get approved; what doesn’t are things like vinyl windows, modern garage doors, or removing original shutters. I keep a list of architects and contractors who navigate OGB efficiently.
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It’s one of the best in the District for families. Hyde-Addison Elementary, the in-boundary public school, rates 10/10 on GreatSchools. Hardy Middle and Duke Ellington (by application) follow. Private options run deeper than almost anywhere in the country: Georgetown Visitation, Holy Trinity, the British International School are all in-neighborhood, and Sidwell Friends, National Cathedral, and Georgetown Day are short drives. Three large parks, the canal towpath, and the waterfront round out the lifestyle.
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DC has a high-cost conforming loan limit, but most Georgetown purchases exceed it and require a jumbo loan. Jumbos in this market are very competitive (lenders covet DC borrowers) and rates often run only slightly above conforming. Common structures here are 30-year fixed, 10/1 ARM, and interest-only for cash-flow-focused buyers. I work with several lenders who specialize in Georgetown and can quote within an hour. Pre-approval is essential before you tour: in this price range, sellers will not entertain an offer without it.
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Yes. In fact, a meaningful percentage of Georgetown homes change hands before they ever hit the MLS. Compass Private Exclusives, my personal network, and the Compass Coming Soon program give my clients early access to listings that are weeks (or sometimes months) away from going public. If you tell me what you’re looking for, I’ll add you to a private alert list and circulate your criteria to other agents I work with in the neighborhood.
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About a third of my buyers are out-of-state. I run extensive video tours, walk every property personally before you commit, and coordinate inspections, appraisals, and walk-throughs without you having to fly back. Many of my buyers have closed on Georgetown homes without seeing them in person until move-in week. I also keep a deep referral network of relocation specialists, tax advisors familiar with DMV residency rules, and movers experienced with historic Georgetown properties.
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Georgetown sellers benefit from very high buyer demand, but presentation matters more here than almost anywhere else. The typical timeline is: pricing analysis and prep recommendations (week 1), photography and staging (week 2-3), active marketing (week 4 onward). With Compass tools like Concierge (front-end repair financing) and Private Exclusives (test pricing privately first), we can be strategic about how a home goes to market. Average list-to-close is roughly 50-60 days when priced correctly.
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Following the 2024 industry changes, buyer agent compensation is now negotiated directly between buyer and agent and disclosed in writing before showings begin. Seller compensation is negotiated as part of the listing agreement. There is no “standard” commission. I’m happy to walk through how my representation is structured during our first conversation. Transparency is the new baseline, and it’s a healthier one.
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Long-term, Georgetown has been one of the most stable real estate investments in the country. Limited supply (historic district = no new construction), persistent demand (universities, embassies, federal officials, finance), and an architecturally distinctive housing stock that can’t be replicated have all kept appreciation steady through every economic cycle of the last 50 years. Short-term, the right neighborhood within Georgetown matters more than the average. I share property-level appreciation data with every buyer before they decide where to focus.
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The right agent knows Georgetown block by block and handles historic homes and jumbo financing well. Patricia A. “Patty” Smith of Compass has helped DMV buyers and sellers since 2006, with more than $500 million in lifetime sales. She is a Washingtonian Elite Producer (2024 to 2025) and ranked in the RealTrends Top 1000 for 2026. You work with Patty directly, never an assistant. Call 571-525-8250.
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Most Georgetown addresses are in-boundary for Hyde-Addison Elementary and Hardy Middle School. Hardy now feeds MacArthur High School, which opened in 2023. Students entering 9th grade in fall 2025 or later have feeder rights only to MacArthur, apart from a sibling exception for Jackson-Reed. Boundaries follow the exact address, so check it on the DCPS boundary lookup before you offer.
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Reagan National (DCA) is about 5 miles away, roughly a 15-minute drive off-peak. By Metro, the Blue Line runs from Foggy Bottom-GWU straight to the airport. Dulles (IAD) is about 25 miles, roughly 35 minutes by car, and the Silver Line reaches the Dulles Airport station from Foggy Bottom-GWU or Rosslyn in about 45 minutes. Georgetown has no Metro station of its own, so most trips start with a short walk or ride.
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Safeway at 1855 Wisconsin Avenue NW is open 24 hours and has a pharmacy. Whole Foods Market in Glover Park, at 2323 Wisconsin Avenue NW, opens daily from 8 AM to 10 PM. Trader Joe’s is at 1101 25th Street NW in the West End, open 9 AM to 9 PM. CVS has stores on M Street and Wisconsin Avenue for quick errands.
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Rock Creek Park’s 1,754 acres run along Georgetown’s eastern edge. The C&O Canal towpath starts here and runs 184.5 miles to Cumberland, Maryland, and the Capital Crescent Trail heads to Bethesda. Closer in, Montrose Park covers 16 acres with tennis courts and a playground, and Georgetown Waterfront Park runs about 10 acres along the Potomac. Glover-Archbold Park adds 183 acres of wooded trail.
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Martin’s Tavern has served on Wisconsin Avenue since 1933, and Clyde’s of Georgetown opened on M Street in 1963. 1789 Restaurant and The Tombs, open since 1962, share a building on 36th Street. Filomena has served Italian food on Wisconsin Avenue since 1983, and Baked & Wired on Thomas Jefferson Street is the local stop for coffee and baked goods.
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Yes. The Georgetown Neighborhood Library is at 3260 R Street NW, phone 202-727-0232. It reopened in October 2010 after a 2007 fire and holds the Peabody Room, a special collection of Georgetown history. Hours are Monday to Wednesday 9 AM to 8 PM, Thursday noon to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday 1 to 5 PM.
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