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Grand early-1900s townhouses, mansions, and prewar apartment buildings on quiet streets between Dupont Circle and Rock Creek Park, lined with embassies along Massachusetts Avenue.
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Kalorama Market Snapshot

A high-level look at current pricing, demand, and sales activity in the Kalorama real estate market.
$735,000

Median Sales Price

$666

Median Price Per Sq Ft

26

Median Days On Market

113

Annual Closed Sales

-4.9%

YoY Median Price Change

Kalorama is mainly a condominium and co-op market, with a smaller group of large townhouses and mansions. The snapshot covers every closed sale inside the Sheridan-Kalorama and Kalorama Triangle boundary over the trailing twelve months through September 2026 — 82 condominiums and co-ops, 27 rowhouses and semi-detached homes, and 4 detached houses. Price per square foot uses interior living area.

Across all home types the median sale was $735,000 at about $666 per square foot, with a median of 26 days on market and sales averaging 95% of original list price. The median fell about 5% from the prior twelve months. Within segments, the condo median rose about 9% to $597,000 and the rowhouse median rose about 3% to $2.27 million.

Market data reflects recent 12-month activity. Individual buildings may vary.

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Living In Kalorama

An overview of daily life, character, and what draws residents to the neighborhood.

Kalorama is a Northwest DC neighborhood just north of Dupont Circle, rising toward Rock Creek Park. It is often divided into Sheridan-Kalorama, west of Connecticut Avenue, and Kalorama Triangle, east of Connecticut toward Adams Morgan.

Sheridan-Kalorama is known for grand townhouses and detached mansions from the early 1900s in Beaux-Arts, Georgian Revival, and Tudor styles, many now serving as embassies and ambassadors’ residences along and near Massachusetts Avenue’s Embassy Row. Kalorama Triangle has brick rowhouses and a collection of prewar apartment and condominium buildings with generous floor plans.

Daily life is quiet on the residential streets, with Dupont Circle’s and Adams Morgan’s restaurants, shops, and services a short walk away. Rock Creek Park’s trails border the neighborhood, and the Woodrow Wilson House museum sits on S Street.

Dupont Circle and Woodley Park Metro stations on the Red Line are each within walking distance. Kalorama offers some of DC’s most distinguished architecture on quiet streets close to the center of the city.

Key Highlights:

  • Grand early-1900s townhouses and mansions
  • Prewar apartment and condo buildings in Kalorama Triangle
  • Embassies along Massachusetts Avenue's Embassy Row
  • Quiet, tree-lined streets beside Rock Creek Park
  • Walkable to Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan
  • Dupont Circle and Woodley Park Metro nearby
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Kalorama Real Estate FAQs

Insight into the nuances of buying and selling in one of the country’s most complex urban markets.

Its early-1900s architecture, quiet tree-lined streets, embassies along Massachusetts Avenue, and location between Dupont Circle and Rock Creek Park, with very limited inventory of large homes.
Kalorama features grand estates and mansions, typically with significant grounds and mature landscaping. Homes range from Edwardian to mid-century modernist to classic Federal period architecture.
Kalorama properties tend to be substantial, often 6,000+ square feet with significant grounds. Many include pools, gardens, or other luxury features.
Kalorama itself is residential without commercial corridors. Residents access shops and restaurants in nearby Adams Morgan or Dupont Circle, typically a short drive.
Kalorama is quiet and residential, with embassies, landmark architecture, and Rock Creek Park at its edge, a short walk from Dupont Circle’s and Adams Morgan’s activity.
Prices vary widely by home type. Over the past twelve months, condominiums and co-ops sold at a median of about $597,000, while rowhouses and townhouses sold at a median of about $2.27 million. The largest single-family houses sell for several million dollars.
Kalorama’s limited supply of large historic homes and its location have supported long-term demand. Each property is highly individual, so valuation depends on close comparison with recent sales.
Kalorama listings are rare and typically represented through specialized luxury real estate channels. Properties often sell through private networks rather than broad MLS exposure.

Location & Neighborhood

Quiet streets of grand townhouses and embassies between Dupont Circle and Rock Creek Park.
GENERAL BOUNDARIES:
  • NORTH: Calvert Street NW
  • EAST: Connecticut Avenue NW / Columbia Road NW (Adams Morgan beyond)
  • SOUTH: Massachusetts Avenue NW / Florida Avenue NW (Dupont Circle beyond)
  • WEST: Rock Creek Park

Architecture and Embassies Near the Center of DC

Kalorama is located in Northwest DC, immediately north of Dupont Circle and adjacent to Adams Morgan. The neighborhood sits on elevated terrain overlooking downtown and Georgetown, providing exceptional views and a sense of being removed from urban density.

The neighborhood’s geography—steep grades, mature tree canopy, and setback architecture—creates a private, resort-like character. Proximity to Rock Creek Park adds to the neighborhood’s appeal, while nearby Adams Morgan provides retail and dining.

Neighboring Area:

  • Adams Morgan — approximately 5 minutes
  • Dupont Circle — approximately 10 minutes
  • Woodley Park — approximately 5–10 minutes
  • Rock Creek Park — adjacent
  • Georgetown — approximately 10–15 minutes

A Day In The Life - Snapshot

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Metro Access
Kalorama is served by the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro station (Red line) and bus routes. The neighborhood is not directly on a Metro line, and residents typically rely on car transportation or walking/biking to nearby Metro stations.
Walkability
Kalorama’s residential streets are tree-lined and pleasant for walking, though the neighborhood is set back from commercial corridors. Most daily amenities require trips to Adams Morgan or Dupont Circle. Car ownership is practical in this neighborhood.
Typical Home Types
Kalorama features grand estates and mansions, typically set back from streets with mature tree landscaping. Homes range from Edwardian estates to mid-century modernist mansions to classic Federal-period architecture. Most properties include significant grounds and architectural distinction.
Parking
Off-street parking is standard in Kalorama, with most estates including garages or circular drives. Street parking is minimal. Car ownership is practical and common.
Vibe
Quiet and stately, with landmark houses, embassies, and prewar apartment buildings on tree-lined streets, yet a short walk from Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan.
Best For
Buyers who want distinguished historic architecture, from a grand townhouse to a prewar condo, on quiet streets close to Dupont Circle, Rock Creek Park, and the Red Line.

In-Depth Market Analysis

Kalorama Market Insights

How pricing trends, absorption rates, and inventory levels are shaping buying and selling

Inventory & Absorption

Inventory of large houses in Kalorama is very limited and sales are infrequent. Condos in prewar buildings in Kalorama Triangle come up more regularly and offer a wider range of price points.

Pricing Dynamics

Kalorama pricing spans a very wide range, from condos in prewar buildings to large townhouses and mansions that can reach well into eight figures. Each large property is unique and valued on its size, condition, grounds, and architecture.

Buyer Profile

House buyers here weigh architecture, size, condition, parking, and outdoor space, and often compare Kalorama with Georgetown, Dupont Circle, and Massachusetts Avenue Heights. Condo buyers focus on building fees, layouts, and parking.

Strategic Outlook

For buyers: expect limited inventory of houses and rely on careful comparisons of condition and size. For sellers: highlight architecture, updates, parking, and outdoor space, and price to the most comparable recent sales.

Market Position Overview:

Inventory Level: Balanced with selective competition

Negotiation Environment: Moderate flexibility

Typical Days on Market: 25-45 (well-priced units)

Rental Demand: Consistent due to transit proximity

Long- Term Outlook: Stable, walkability-driven value

Kalorama Housing & Architecture

Early-1900s mansions and embassies in Sheridan-Kalorama, and prewar apartment buildings and rowhouses in Kalorama Triangle.
Beaux-Arts Mansions and Embassies
Sheridan-Kalorama’s large houses from about 1900–1930, in Beaux-Arts, Georgian, and Tudor styles, line Massachusetts Avenue and the side streets; many now serve as embassies and ambassadors’ residences.
Grand Townhouses
Wide brick and limestone townhouses on S, Kalorama, and Wyoming Streets offer more space than a typical rowhouse and often include garages off rear alleys.
Prewar Apartment Buildings
Apartment buildings from the 1900s–1920s along Connecticut Avenue and Columbia Road hold many of the neighborhood’s condominiums and cooperatives, which made up about 15% of recent sales.
Kalorama Triangle Rowhouses
East of Connecticut Avenue, the Kalorama Triangle Historic District holds porch-front and bay-front rowhouses from the 1890s–1920s, close to Adams Morgan’s shops.
The Woodrow Wilson House
The 1915 Georgian Revival house on S Street, President Wilson’s home after leaving office, is now a museum open to the public.
Rock Creek Park Edge
The neighborhood’s western and northern edges border Rock Creek Park, with trails reachable on foot from many blocks.

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Condo Buildings in Kalorama

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The Westmoreland

2122 California St NW

  • Built 1905
  • 6 stories
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