The Overlook Condominiums
Located at 1708 Newton Street NW, Washington, DC 20010 | Mount Pleasant
The Overlook is a historic condominium building with 17 residential units spread out over three levels. The handsome gray brick structure with its distinctive roofline sits along a treelined street near the crest of Washington, DC’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood. The pet-friendly condos are also just about a block from Piney Branch Park, an offshoot of Rock Creek Park.
Originally built in 1922, the former apartment house was renovated and converted to condo usage in 2005. There are both one and two-bedroom floorplans, varying in size from about 450 to 750 square feet, with the majority of units in the 600-700 sq. ft. range. Known as “a village in the city,” Mount Pleasant was residentially developed in the early 1900s, after the arrival of a streetcar line. Other historic condo buildings in the area include the Argyle, Northbrook I and II, and the Embassy. The latter is often associated with the next-door Columbia Heights neighborhood, but is actually in the Mount Pleasant Historic District.
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Condo residences at the Overlook offer a lovely combination of old and new, retaining original room shapes along with grand entryways, built-ins, crown molding, and hardwood floors. Some units have shallow bays, and the remodeled kitchens are either classic galley layouts or opened up to the living areas. The granite counters, handsome maple cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances add to the appeal, as do the many windows throughout. Bathrooms are also nicely renovated with wall-to-wall tile, and either wall-mounted sinks or floating vanities. The pet-friendly boutique building has a well-equipped laundry room, a bike room, and extra storage.
This is a charming and leafy neighborhood, tucked in between Rock Creek Park to the west and the adjacent Piney Branch Park immediately to the north. The creek, trails and recreational facilities provide welcome respites, and there is also an eclectic village appeal along Mount Pleasant Street with its indie stores, yoga studios, coffee shops, and galleries. Local restaurants include Elle, Corado’s, Marx Café, Little Coco’s, and Il Supremo. There is also one of the city’s best farmers markets. The Mount Pleasant neighborhood is bordered by Petworth to the northeast, Columbia Heights to the south, Adams Morgan to the southwest, and the greenbelt to the west and north.
To learn more about condos for sale at the Overlook, please call Andre Perez at District Partners at Compass, 202-400-3040.
The Overlook, District of Columbia FAQs
Q: Does the Overlook have its own parking facility?
A: No, residents at the historic building will need to park on the street.
Q: Is the building dog friendly?
A: Yes, both dogs and cats are welcome. There are some nice nearby greenspaces that your dog may enjoy.
Q: What farmers market is the closest to the Overlook?
A: The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market on Mt. Pleasant Street in Lamont Plaza is open Saturday mornings.
Q: How far is it from the Overlook to Downtown DC?
A: The distance is a little over two miles.
