Those seeking unique living spaces in Washington, DC need look no further. The Columbia Residences is a beautifully realized redevelopment of the former Columbia Hospital for Women. Founded in 1866 in Thomas Circle, the facility was dedicated to serving wives and widows of Civil War soldiers. The hospital moved to the West End neighborhood in […]
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The Columbia | Market Pulse | December 2020
Washington, DC is known for its unusual adaptive reuse projects, such as former schools, churches and auto showrooms that have been converted into condominiums. But none are quite as unique as The Columbia Residences in the West End neighborhood. The former Columbia Hospital for Women dates back to 1866 and was dedicated to serving the […]
Market Leaders | Highest Priced New Listings | November 2020
The priciest new condo listing in the Washington Metro region in November is Unit #PH2E at the Ritz-Carlton West End in the West End neighborhood. Priced at $3,795,000, the spectacular 4,008 square foot penthouse has three bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a family room, a media room, a sunroom and three private terraces. A welcoming foyer leads […]
The Columbia | Market Pulse | November 2020
History meets modern luxury at The Columbia Residences in the popular West End neighborhood. The former Columbia Hospital for Women dates back to the Civil War era, and was initially located in Thomas Circle. It relocated to the West End in 1876 and was rebuilt a decade later with a stunning Italianate design from Nathan […]
The Columbia | Market Pulse | October 2020
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more unique, or popular condominium community in the Washington area than The Columbia Residences. The Columbia Hospital for Women was founded in Thomas Circle in 1866, and was initially dedicated to serving wives and widows of Civil War soldiers. The hospital relocated to the West End neighborhood in 1876 […]
Market Leaders | Most Units Sold | October 2020
October continued the brisk pace for condo sales in the Washington, DC area. There were six buildings with three sales each, starting with Clara Barton, a full service condominium in Penn Quarter. Units #1001 and #401 are one-bedroom flats, selling for $494,000 and $478,250 respectively, while Unit #307 is an oversized studio that closed at […]
The Columbia | Market Pulse | September 2020
The Columbia Residences was once a women’s hospital. It was founded in Thomas Circle in 1866, relocated to the West End in 1876 and rebuilt a decade later with a memorable design from architect Nathan C. Wyeth. Originally dedicated to serving the wives and widows of Civil War soldiers, the hospital remained open until 2006, […]
Market Leaders | Most Units Sold | September 2020
September was a robust month for condominium sales in the Washington, DC area. Let’s start with The Columbia Residences in the West End neighborhood. The historic former women’s hospital was converted into luxury condos for sale in 2006 and has been a highly popular place to live ever since. It’s the only condo community for […]
The Columbia | Market Pulse | August 2020
The Columbia is a condominium community with a unique history; it used to be a women’s hospital! Founded in Thomas Circle in 1866, the Columbia Hospital for Women was dedicated to serving wives and widows of Civil War soldiers. The hospital moved to the West End neighborhood in 1876, and was rebuilt a decade later […]
The Columbia | Market Pulse | July 2020
The Columbia Residences takes a back seat to no one when it comes to unique condominium communities in Washington, DC. Founded in Thomas Circle in 1866, the Columbia Hospital for Women was dedicated to serving wives and widows of Civil War soldiers. The hospital subsequently moved to the West End neighborhood in 1876, and was […]