Luxury Historic Century Old Homes Stats
| Average Price | $901K |
|---|---|
| Lowest Price | $100K |
| Highest Price | $72M |
| Total Listings | 19,337 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $425 |
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Luxury Historic and Century Old Homes, Washington Metro
The origins of Washington and surrounding parts of Maryland and Virginia, lie in colonial settlers and early English land grants. These massive parcels of land were agrarian in nature, whether actual farms and plantations, or waterfront ports for the import and export of goods. Over time, large swaths of land became subdivided, eventually resulting in platted lots, streets, and residential development. Today, a tour through an older neighborhood offers a fascinating view of the region’s lengthy evolution. From historic to modern, the Washington Metro lifestyle is as vibrant and varied as anywhere in the nation.
To get a sense of the range of luxury historic homes in Washington Metro, it’s worth noting the age of key parts of the region. Washington, DC was established in 1790 and some parts of it are even older, such as Georgetown which dates back to 1751. Alexandria was founded in 1749, Falls Church was settled in the late 1600s, and Bethesda originated as a 1694 land grant.
Of course, very few of the earliest homes are still in existence. The Bar-Sellers House in Arlington’s Glencaryln neighborhood began as a log cabin in the 1740s, the Carlyle House in Old Town Alexandria dates to 1753, the famous Mount Vernon mansion was first built in 1734 before subsequent expansions by George Washington, and the Old Stone House in Georgetown was built in 1765. There are many more surviving properties throughout the area from this time period, but the majority of luxury antiques that are actually on the market will be somewhat “newer.”
So, in practical purposes, what really defines older luxury homes in Washington Metro and where are they found? To begin with, there are numerous officially designated historic districts throughout DC and surrounding areas, where homes of a certain age are protected from redevelopment. If you purchase one of these properties, you can improve and remodel it, but you’ll have to apply for permits and follow certain guidelines.
It is also worth pointing out that were waves of residential development throughout the 1800s and 1900s in the DC Metro area that accounted for thousands of homes that still stand proudly in the current era. These many periods of construction were influenced by popular architectural styles of the day, coming in or out of fashion within a lengthy time frame. These include but are not limited to, Federal, Victorian, Colonial Revival, Dutch Colonial, Beaux Arts, Georgian, Second Empire, Queen Anne, Gothic, Richardsonian Romanesque, Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Italianate, Tudor Revival, Cape Cod, French Country, French Normandy, Farmhouse, Mediterranean, Modernist, and Mid-Century Modern.
From the list above, you can start to get an idea of just how varied older homes can be. There simply isn’t one set look, size, or style. The Hollin Hills Historic District in Alexandria, Virginia is made up more than 450 iconic mid-century modern homes set into natural surroundings and built between 1946 and 1971. Further up the coast in Old Town Alexandria, stately brick Federal style homes from the 1800s and early 1900s are common, while across the river in Washington, you’ll find a dizzying array of beautiful old rowhouses with varying rooflines, elegant front bays, and lovely ornamentation. Those seeking a gracious Colonial style detached single-family home may which to investigate quiet tree-lined DC suburbs to the north, or across the Maryland border in desirable neighborhoods like Bethesda and Potomac.
The menu for luxury historic and century old homes is both extensive and exciting. To learn more about these treasures, call Andre Perez at District Partners at Compass, 202-929-3600.
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Get in touchLuxury Historic and Century Old Homes, DC Metro FAQs
Q: Are rowhouses the most common luxury historic homes in Washington Metro?
A: Rowhouses are the most common historic homes in many urban neighborhoods, but not necessarily in all other older communities.
Q: Does a luxury historic home have to be at least a century old?
A: No, a home generally has to be at least 50 years old to be considered historic. That said, there are other qualifiers as well, and there are also differing factors between federal and local standards.
Q: Can a modern home also be a historic home?
A: Yes. Modernist architecture dates back to the 1920s. There are numerous examples of modern-style homes that have been nationally recognized has having historic significance.
Q: Is there an average price range for historic luxury homes?
A: Given the many ages, housing types, sizes and locations of luxury historic homes in DC Metro, it is difficult to assign a price range. However, sales prices for high end historic residences often start at the high six figures and climb steadily from there.
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- Alexandria
- Arlington
- AU Park
- Bethesda
- Berkley
- Burleith
- Capitol Hill
- Chevy Chase, DC
- Chevy Chase, MD
- Cleveland Park
- Dupont Circle
- Falls Church City
- Georgetown
- Great Falls
- Kalorama
- Kent
- Logan Circle
- Mass Ave Heights
- McLean
- Palisades
- Potomac
- SW Waterfront
- Spring Valley
- Vienna
- West End
- Wesley Heights
- Woodley Park
