Tag: For Sale

Office-to-Residential Conversion in Old Town North to Open

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Derek Friday - Press

May 24, 2021 | Alexandria Living Magazine Staff Writer

A new condo building at 801 N. Fairfax St. is under construction now in a formerly empty office building. A commercial-to-residential building transformation at the corner of North Fairfax and Montgomery streets is under construction. The project, at 801 N. Fairfax St., will feature 54 condos.

One-bedroom condos will start in the upper $500,000’s. Two-bedroom condos will start in the mid-$600,000’s and two-bedroom-plus-den condos will be priced in the low $900,000’s. All will have open floor plans 10-foot ceilings, gourmet kitchens and plenty of natural light. The building was an empty office building and is being renovated by Abramson Properties and McWilliams|Ballard.

The condo building’s website, at live801north.com, is inviting would-be residents to sign up for more information about the property. The building is located near the hotel-to-residential conversion project at the Crowne Plaza in the Old Town North neighborhood.

McWilliams|Ballard Finds Navajo Nation A Premier Embassy and Office Location at the Base of the US Capitol on Capitol Hill

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Derek Friday - Announcements

Washington, D.C. – April 16, 2021

McWilliams|Ballard, the region’s leader in home sales and marketing, was thrilled to serve as the Navajo Nation’s real estate agency during their search for a new embassy and office for future advocacy in Washington, DC.

The monumental search for a new location to increase the tribe’s presence in Washington was led by Luke Joyce, Vice President of the Commercial Division, and Santee Lewis, Executive Director for Navajo Nation’s Washington Office.

The result of the vigorous search in Washington’s competitive real estate market was a beautiful and historic townhome at 11 D Street Southeast. Luke believed the size and location to be a perfect fit for their needs, allowing unmatched access to the Nation’s Capital and putting the entire Washington Region just minutes away. The Tribe agreed with his assessment and after voting approval 11 D Street Southeast will be the perfect permanent office and embassy for the Navajo Nation many decades to come

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, worked to assist in the approval of the purchase earlier this year. The purchase of this new property is a monumental milestone; catapulting advocacy efforts and making the Navajo Nation the only tribal nation to own office property a few steps from the U.S. Capitol Building.

“It was an honor and privilege to represent the Navajo Nation in this long and complex transaction. We were able to purchase an iconic building, with close proximity to the U.S. Capitol, that will provide permanent access and advocacy for the Navajo Nation for years to come.” says Luke Joyce, Vice President of the Commercial Division at McWilliams|Ballard.

McWilliams|Ballard, based in Alexandria, Virginia, is the leading real estate sales and marketing firm specializing in the new condominium communities, townhomes, commercial real estate sales and leasing, and mixed-use communities. During its 25-year history, McWilliams|Ballard has worked in 13 states nationwide, creating partnerships with developers and builders to provide sales and marketing solutions from project inception to the final closed sale. In addition, the firm also provides consultation and market research used by some of the most renowned developers and investment groups in the country.

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McWilliams|Ballard Announces the Launch of 4 Sales In First Week at Axumite Village in Arlington, Virginia

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Derek Friday - Announcements

Alexandria, VA – March 30, 2021

McWilliams Ballard is proud to partner with Axumite Village LLC to announce the launch of sales at Axumite Village steps away from Columbia Pike in Arlington, Virginia.

Axumite Village is a contemporary collection of townhome-style condominiums with a variety of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom floorplans. All residences feature spacious layouts with sleek appointments, quartz waterfall counters, stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring, lots of natural light and off-street parking – conveniently located within minutes of many restaurants, shops, Downtown DC, and the best of Northern Virginia.

The community’s naming convention takes inspiration from the ancient city of Axum, which is located in Tigray, Ethiopia. The city of Axum is renowned for its archeological sites, the most famous of much are the obelisks. These columns of beautiful granite can stand up to 80 feet tall, weigh 320,000 lbs. and were used to mark the royal burial chambers of high nobility.

McWilliams|Ballard, based in Alexandria, Virginia, is the leading real estate sales and marketing firm specializing in the sales and marketing of new condominiums, townhomes and mixed-use communities. During its 25-year history, McWilliams|Ballard has worked in 13 states nationwide, creating partnerships with developers and builders to provide sales and marketing solutions from project inception to the final closed sale. In addition, the firm also provides consultation and market research used by some of the most renowned developers and investment groups in the country.

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McWilliams|Ballard announces the launch of sales of 1214 Euclid Street Northwest in Columbia Heights

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Derek Friday - Announcements

Washington, DC | March 6^th, 2021

McWilliams|Ballard is thrilled, in partnership with Santorini Capital, to announce the launch of sales at 1214 Euclid Street in the thriving Columbia Heights neighborhood of Northwest Washington, DC.

A boutique offering of just two classically modern residences, each home has an expansive 2,000 square foot multi-level layout hosting three-bedrooms, 3 full and one-half bathrooms and refined, designer finishes throughout. Homeowners will enjoy easy access to the DC USA shopping center, the famed U Street Corridor, several restaurants, shops and more out their front door.

McWilliams|Ballard, based in Alexandria, Virginia, is the leading real estate sales and marketing firm specializing in the sales and marketing of new condominiums, apartment, townhomes and mixed-use communities. During its 25-year history, McWilliams|Ballard has worked in 13 states nationwide, creating partnerships with developers and builders to provide sales and marketing solutions from project inception to the final closed sale. In addition, the firm also provides consultation and market research used by some of the most renowned developers and investment groups in the country.

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McWilliams|Ballard’s Year End Condominium Market Overview Report Explains the 10% Dip in Metro Area New Condominium Sales in 2020 Was a Result of New Project Delays, Not Sagging Demand

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Derek Friday - Announcements

Washington, DC | February 22^nd, 2021

McWilliams|Ballard has released its 2020 Year End Washington Metropolitan Area Condominium Market Report. The report is a comprehensive analysis of the new and resale condominium marketplace in the Washington Area over the past 12 months.

The report confirms the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect was to delay the start of many new projects in The District, particularly in the critical months of March and April. More than any demand factors, this was the cause of the 262-unit year-over-year decline in Metro Area new sales to 2,411, a 10% decline. This response is temporary and not indicative of a longer downward trend. While the District’s new sales count fell 18%, several jurisdictions, including Alexandria City, Fairfax County, and Loudoun County, saw increased new sales, and all jurisdictions posted increases in the number of resales and average price.

Condominium resale quantity saw a 3.7% increase with a 6% average price increase over 2019. Average resale days on market fell three days as well. This is indicative of a lack of supply in the new condominium market and buyers bidding up prices for available resale product.

The development pipeline remains mostly composed of large apartment buildings, with, at most, 12% of units in the near term pipeline expected to deliver as for-sale condominium. Projects expected to deliver as for-sale condominium are also much smaller and unlikely to accumulate significant unsold inventory.

For your own copy of the McWilliams|Ballard 2020 Year End report, please visit www.mcwb.com/services.

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McWilliams|Ballard Announces Sales At Maddox In Northwest Washington Will Kick Off This Week

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Derek Friday - Announcements

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, February 9, 2021

McWilliams Ballard is proud to announce Maddox, a new boutique condominium community, is set to launch sales this week.

Located along famed Georgia Avenue, Maddox features 18 modern condominium flats with one- and two-bedroom layouts, three penthouse homes have multi-level living, private roof decks and incredible views of DC. Every residence hosts sleek interior finishes, large floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood flooring, quartz countertops, Bosch appliances with gas cooking and ELFA closet systems. The community features a secure entry lobby, available private parking and storage.

“ We are so excited to start sales at Maddox. Because the development team started in custom single-family homes, every part of this boutique community has been meticulously engineered and designed to the highest of standards. On top of it all, Maddox’s location in the heart of Park View, just minutes to Howard University and the U Street Corridor, as well as everything that’s exciting in Petworth means there are incredible opportunities for entertainment, dining, and recreation just out the front door,” said Robert Cook, Vice President of McWilliams|Ballard.

The development of Maddox is led by partnerships between Clemens Builders, a local full-service construction and development firm, and Ventura Group, a custom home builder with experience throughout the Washington Metro Area.

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McWilliams|Ballard Announces Sales Have Completed at 1229 & 1231 E Street SE

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Derek Friday - Announcements

Washington, D.C. – January 28^th, 2020

McWilliams Ballard is pleased to announce the completion of sales of 1229 and 1231 E Street SE, a boutique townhome community featuring two multi-level residences with modern appointments right off of famed Pennsylvania Avenue on Capitol Hill.

1229 and 1231 E Street SE is conveniently located within moments of Eastern Market, the shops and restaurants of Barracks Row, Metro, and much more. With sleek and bright interiors, each residence is the epitome of contemporary townhome living hosting over 2,400 square feet of living space, three-bedrooms plus a den, private rear parking, and outdoor space among the historic Capitol Hill setting.

McWilliams|Ballard, based in Alexandria, Virginia, is a real estate sales and marketing firm specializing in the sales and marketing of new condominiums, townhomes and mixed-use communities. During its 25-year history, McWilliams|Ballard has worked in 13 states nationwide, creating partnerships with developers and builders to provide sales and marketing solutions from project inception to the final closed sale. In addition, the firm also provides consultation and market research used by some of the most renowned developers and investment groups in the country.

1625 Eckington – DC Condo Building Is In the Thick Of Mixed-Use Development

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Derek Friday - Press

By Audrey Hoffer | Washington Post

Jan. 19, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. EST

The streetscape is changing rapidly in part of Northeast Washington’s NoMa neighborhood as redevelopment transforms more than three acres into a mixed-use residential and retail destination. Eckington Yards will have a 12-story, 179-unit condominium building — 1625 Eckington at Quincy Lane — two rental apartment buildings and a structure containing townhouse-style condos.

The 179-unit condo building is at Eckington Place and Quincy Lane NE, a new street that is an extension of Quincy Place. The lane runs east of Eckington Place between the four new buildings to create a retail corridor open to pedestrians and slow-moving vehicular traffic.

“This is a ‘woonerf-style street,’ ” said Chris Masters, executive vice president of McWilliams Ballard, which is handling sales. “It’s common in Europe and is called a ‘living street.’ ”The first two floors of 1625 Eckington will be occupied by shops and restaurants. The building’s residential units will occupy the third to 12th floors. Base prices for the condos range from $359,900 to $1,299,900. About 20 percent have been sold. A furnished model unit is on view at 1625 Eckington. And the McWilliams Ballard sales gallery, at 1485 Ninth St. NW, has a scale model of the entire development and a mock-up of a kitchen and another of a bathroom.

Boxes checked: Rachel Sinderbrand and Wesley Williamson have lived in NoMa for a few years. “When we started looking to buy, we knew we wanted to stay in walking distance of where we are now,” Williamson said. But they had a growing list of prospects before they saw an ad for 1625 Eckington.

They went to the sales gallery and chose a seventh-floor unit after studying floor plans and researching the developer. “It was very much a trusting situation for us,” Williamson said.

On a hard-hat tour of the unfinished unit, they “got a sense of the space and view,” Sinderbrand said. “We liked the light, especially compared to our home now, which has just one smallish window. And there’s a terrace. It was important to have some outdoor space.”

She added: “It checked all the boxes. Hopefully, we can move in the spring.” Masters confirmed that the unit should be ready to occupy in the spring.

Eckington Yards is in a vibrant, up-and-coming section of D.C. The building at 1625 Eckington has a “warm, residential aesthetic [that] blends mid-century, classic modernist design with industrial touches, evoking the heyday of Eckington’s industrial past,” said Rhea Vaflor, associate principal and lifestyle director at Hickok Cole, the interior designer.

“When residents want to get away without going too far from home, the rooftop [clubroom] features a see-through fireplace with a picture-perfect view of the Capitol, downtown D.C., the Washington Monument and National Cathedral,” she added.The building’s amenities include a rooftop pool, a fitness center, a cafe with a hosting kitchen for entertaining, a green roof and rooftop grilling station. The building lobby will have a full-time concierge.

Eric Colbert & Associates is the architecture firm.

Nearby: Alethia Tanner Park, 2½ acres and open since June, is a neighborhood highlight, with gardens, grass, a playground, a dog park and a connection to the Metropolitan Branch Trail. The park is named for Maryland native Alethia Tanner, who was born enslaved and bought her freedom and the freedom of some relatives in 1810. She promoted education for D.C.’s Black children.

Gallaudet University’s grounds are an inviting place to walk. Union Market weathers the pandemic as a venue for takeout food, with tables outside. The market also has shops such as District Cutlery, Harvey’s Market and Red Apron Butchery. There is a Whole Foods Market on H Street and a Trader Joe’s on Florida Avenue.

Schools: Langley Elementary, McKinley Middle, Dunbar High.

Transit: The closest Metro station, NoMa-Gallaudet U on the Red Line, is within easy walking distance and is one stop from Union Station. It has 10 bike racks. Eckington Yards is near New York and Florida avenues and North Capitol Street. It is steps away from a streetcar line that traverses H Street. Resident-only street parking is prevalent.

1625 Eckington at Quincy Lane

1625 Eckington Pl. NE, Washington

There will be 179 condos in the 12-story building. Base prices range from $359,900 to $1,299,900. About 20 percent are sold.

Developer: JBG Smith

Features: Ceilings are nine feet high. Hardwood floors run throughout the units. Floor-to-ceiling windows let in natural light. The color scheme is neutral white with black matte fixtures. Bosch appliances, Porcelanosa cabinetry and quartz counters are standard. A below-ground parking garage has about 100 spots available for purchase for $45,000 each. There’s also bike storage.

Bedrooms/bathrooms: 1 to 2 plus den/ 1 or 2

Square-footage: 510 to 1,380

Condominium association fees: $325 to $810 a month

See model: By appointment.

Contacts: Kate Hanley at 202-568-3045 or Timur Loynab at 571-215-6554 and 1625eckington.com

McWilliams|Ballard Announces the Completion of Sales & Settlements at The Cooper

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Derek Friday - Announcements

McWilliams|Ballard Announces the Completion of Sales & Settlements at The Cooper in Sought-After Kalorama

Washington, DC | December 21, 2020

McWilliams|Ballard is pleased to announce the completion of sales and settlements at The Cooper, a boutique collection of 17 modern condominiums carefully designed within the walls of a once grand Georgian-style mansion off Connecticut Avenue in the sought-after Kalorama neighborhood of Northwest Washington.

Every carefully designed and curated space hosts elevated designer appointments including iron brushed white oak herringbone flooring, Miele and Bosch appliances highlighted by custom kitchen cabinetry, full marble baths with Thassos soapstone, European vanities and hand-crafted millwork all set in this historic grand home developed by The Potomac Construction Group.

“The Cooper was designed with the first-time homebuyer in mind. With an eye toward design and making the most of every space, the reception to these homes was overwhelmingly positive due in part to the execution and phenomenal merging of historic charm and modern elegance,” says Chris Masters, Executive Vice President at McWilliams|Ballard.

McWilliams|Ballard, based in Alexandria, Virginia, is the leading real estate sales and marketing firm specializing in the sales and marketing of new condominiums, apartment, townhomes and mixed-use communities. During its 24-year history, McWilliams|Ballard has worked in 13 states nationwide, creating partnerships with developers and builders to provide sales and marketing solutions from project inception to the final closed sale. In addition, the firm also provides consultation and market research used by some of the most renowned developers and investment groups in the country.

McWilliams|Ballard & PT Blooms Launch Sales at Beecher Hill

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Derek Friday - Announcements

Washington, DC | August 4th, 2020

After the successful sales launch of their last partnership, Kozo, in Meridian Hill Park, McWilliams Ballard is proud to partner again with PT Blooms Development in announcing the sales launch of Beecher Hill, a boutique condominium community of nine homes nestled between the Adams Morgan and Meridian Hill Park neighborhoods of Northwest Washington.

Once two classic townhomes, Beecher Hill has been reimagined into residences offering a timeless modern design along a quiet, tree-lined street. Hosting one-, one plus den, two- and three-bedroom penthouse layouts, Beecher Hill’s homes are replete with curated designer finishes including: standard 10’ ceiling heights, 8” wide European Oak wood flooring, custom millwork, floor to ceiling two-tone kitchen cabinetry, calacatta quartz counters, Thermador and Bosch Appliances, and spa baths with black fixtures. Most of the residences feature private outdoor spaces and both penthouse homes come with oversized roof decks, stunning Capitol & Monument views, and a sliding door system to facilitate indoor/outdoor living.

Developed by PT Blooms Development, a firm based in the Washington Metro area, known for seriously taking the responsibility to provide a creative, thoughtful and quality product. Their mission is to create a space that brings growth and character to the community; while preserving and respecting its existing environment, history, and culture.

McWilliams|Ballard, based in Alexandria, Virginia, is a real estate sales and marketing firm specializing in the sales and marketing of new condominiums, townhomes and mixed-use communities. During its 24-year history, McWilliams|Ballard has worked in 13 states nationwide, creating partnerships with developers and builders to provide sales and marketing solutions from project inception to the final closed sale. In addition, the firm also provides consultation and market research used by some of the most renowned developers and investment groups in the country.

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