Foggy Bottom Condos and Coops
Relatively small in size, Foggy Bottom is home to some of the most desirable condominium and cooperative residences in Washington, DC. The neighborhood with the unusual name is also known for government institutions and landmarks, and a prime location along the banks of the Potomac River. Other boundaries include Georgetown to the northwest, the West End to the north, Downtown D.C. to the east, and the National Mall to the south.
Foggy Bottom has a rich history and is one of DC’s oldest neighborhoods. But while there are some traditional antique rowhouses in the northern part of the community, the greatest period of residential development occurred during a busy stretch from the mid-1950s to the 1980s. The best known address in Foggy Bottom was a product of this time period and has since become a cultural and historical footnote. The iconic Watergate complex was designed by Luigi Moretti with six buildings in sweeping curvilinear shapes, including three residential cooperative towers. Known for its full service luxury amenities and incredible views of the Potomac River, the mid-60s compound also played an outsized role in American politics due to the infamous break-in during the runup to the 1972 presidential election.
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While the Watergate is an obvious Foggy Bottom landmark, there are a number of other notable condominiums and cooperatives in the waterfront community. The mid-century Potomac Place offers 273 coop apartments, Jefferson House was built in 1962 with an International-style contemporary flair and 178 condo residences, and the nine-story Griffin with 115 condos was delivered in 1985. You’ll find more recent construction as well, including 2600 Penn which was delivered in 2001 and sits on the border between Foggy Bottom and the West End. The boutique condominium with front bays features an architectural style that hearkens back to Victorian and Beaux-Art traditions.
One of the region’s oldest communities dates back to an early German settlement predating the creation of Washington, DC. Known as Hamburgh in the 1760s, the neighborhood was also referred to as Funkstown after one of its original founders, Jacob Funk. Early industries leaned toward breweries, glass factories, and city gas works. By the mid-1800s, the constant blend of industrial smoke and fog rolling off the river inspired a new name, Foggy Bottom. Over time, government office buildings played a larger role, such as the original OSS/CIA headquarters, and the U.S. State Department. The mid-20th century brought increased commercial development in the form of office and residential buildings, including some of the notable condominiums and cooperatives mentioned above.
The current day Foggy Bottom is an interesting mixture of many elements, with a location that is walking distance from the White House, George Washington University, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and the West End. Local grocery options include Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. The commuter-friendly neighborhood is close to I-66 and the Thedore Roosevelt Bridge, not to mention the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station with Orange, Silver, and Blue Line service.
To learn more about condos and coops for sale in Foggy Bottom, please contact Andre Perez at District Partners at Compass, 202-400-3040.
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Q: Is the Watergate the only residential community in Foggy Bottom?
A: No, but the large mixed-use Watergate community is certainly one of the most famous in Washington. There are a number of other well-established condominium and cooperative buildings in the neighborhood, as well as rowhouses.
Q: How close is Foggy Bottom to Downtown Washington, DC.
A: Foggy Bottom is next-door to Downtown DC, and some people would consider the two as intertwined.
Q: Can you walk to Georgetown from Foggy Bottom?
A: Yes, there are many ways to walk from Foggy Bottom to Georgetown, including along the waterfront Rock Creek Trail.
Q: Is Foggy Bottom still home to the State Department?
A: Yes, the U.S. Department of State is located in Foggy Bottom, as is the Office of the Vice President of the United States.
