1251 Delaware Ave SW #59

Washington, DC 20024

$512,500

Property Highlights

  • 1967 Harbour Square Cooperative
  • 2-Bedroom Row House Layout
  • Nearly 2000 Square Feet
  • Assigned Parking Included
  • SW Waterfront Location
  • Community Grounds Access
MLS ID
1003228488
Parking
Assigned Parking
Year Built
1967
HOA Fee

Property Details

Price: $512,500

2 Bed

2 Bath

1,980 Sq Ft

Assigned Parking

Year Built: 1967

Price: $512,500

2 Bed

2 Bath

1,980 Sq Ft

Assigned Parking

Year Built: 1967

Executive Summary

Set within the architecturally significant Harbour Square cooperative in SW Washington, this two-bedroom, two-bath row house delivers 1,980 square feet of interior space in one of the quadrant’s most established planned communities. Built in 1967 and designed with a pedestrian-oriented layout, Harbour Square sits adjacent to East Potomac Park and the waterfront promenade. Assigned parking, comprehensive HOA coverage, and mature community grounds round out a property that rewards buyers seeking scale, history, and waterfront proximity in equal measure.

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Harbour Square / Southwest Waterfront

A Row House of Rare Scale in SW Washington

The Harbour Square cooperative occupies a singular position in Washington’s residential landscape. Designed by architect Chloethiel Woodard Smith and completed in 1967, the community was conceived as a model of urban planning — pedestrian pathways, mature landscaping, and a mix of residential typologies woven into a cohesive waterfront enclave in SW.

Unit 59 is a row house configuration within that community, offering 1,980 square feet across two bedrooms and two full baths. The scale is uncommon for cooperative living in the District, and the layout reflects the considered proportions of mid-century residential design.

Assigned parking is included, and the HOA structure covers an extensive range of expenses — exterior building maintenance, water, insurance, trash, snow removal, and reserve funds — simplifying the ownership experience considerably.

East Potomac Park and the waterfront promenade are close at hand, and the broader Southwest Waterfront neighborhood has seen sustained reinvestment over the past decade, with The Wharf development anchoring a revitalized dining, cultural, and retail corridor along the Potomac.

The Cooperative
Harbour Square is one of Washington’s most architecturally intentional mid-century cooperatives. Designed by Chloethiel Woodard Smith and built in 1967, the community was planned around pedestrian circulation, shared green space, and a cohesive residential identity that remains intact today.
The Row House
The row house format within Harbour Square is among the more spacious residential configurations available in the cooperative. At 1,980 square feet with two bedrooms and two full baths, the home offers room to live and work without compromise.
HOA Structure
The HOA covers exterior building maintenance, water, insurance, trash, snow removal, and reserve funds. Assigned parking is included. Together, these provisions reduce the variable costs of ownership and simplify day-to-day management for the resident.
Waterfront Context
The Southwest Waterfront has undergone significant transformation in recent years. The Wharf has established a year-round destination for dining, live music, and waterfront recreation, and East Potomac Park remains one of the city’s most accessible open-space amenities — all within easy reach of Harbour Square.

Why Harbour Square

  • 1,980 sq ft row house in a landmark cooperative
  • Two full baths and two bedrooms
  • Assigned parking included
  • HOA covers water, insurance, exterior maintenance and more
  • Steps from East Potomac Park and the waterfront promenade
  • Mid-century architecture by Chloethiel Woodard Smith
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Information believed accurate but not guaranteed. Buyers should independently verify all material facts including HOA fees, cooperative rules, and square footage.
Property Features

Scale, History, and Waterfront Proximity

The row house at 1251 Delaware Ave SW #59 combines the architectural character of a 1967 Chloethiel Woodard Smith-designed cooperative with a floor plan that delivers genuine living space. At 1,980 square feet, the home offers room that is rare in cooperative ownership anywhere in the District.

Interior and Layout

  • 1,980 square feet of interior living space
  • Two bedrooms with full bath service for each
  • Row house configuration within the Harbour Square cooperative
  • Mid-century proportions with considered room scale
  • Built in 1967 as part of a planned residential community

Kitchen and Living Areas

  • Functional kitchen layout within the row house footprint
  • Open connection to primary living and dining areas
  • Scale of living spaces reflects mid-century residential design standards
  • Room for dedicated dining area within the floor plan

Bedrooms and Baths

  • Two bedrooms with two full baths
  • Bedroom scale consistent with the 1,980 sq ft overall footprint
  • Layout supports flexible use of secondary bedroom
  • Full bath count uncommon at this price point in SW cooperatives

Outdoor and Community

  • Assigned parking included with the property
  • Harbour Square community grounds with mature landscaping
  • Pedestrian-friendly community layout throughout the cooperative
  • Proximity to East Potomac Park and the waterfront promenade

What Sets This Apart

  • Nearly 2,000 sq ft is rare in DC cooperative ownership
  • Row house format offers a distinct living experience within a cooperative
  • HOA covers water, insurance, and exterior maintenance — reducing variable costs
  • Architecturally significant 1967 community designed by Chloethiel Woodard Smith
  • Assigned parking included in a walkable waterfront neighborhood
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Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Life Within Reach

A snapshot of everyday conveniences, destinations and experiences just moments from your door.   

Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Life Within Reach

A snapshot of everyday conveniences, destinations and experiences just moments from your door.   

Transit and Access
  • Close to the Waterfront-SEU Metro station on the Green Line
  • Water taxi service available at The Wharf
  • Convenient access to I-395 and the Southwest Freeway
  • Bicycle-friendly paths connect to the National Mall and Anacostia Riverwalk
  • DC Circulator routes serve the broader SW corridor
Dining and Coffee
  • The Wharf development anchors a robust waterfront dining corridor
  • Local cafes and casual dining options within the neighborhood
  • Fish Market at The Wharf for fresh seafood
  • Year-round outdoor dining along the Washington Channel waterfront
  • Neighborhood restaurants serving a range of cuisines in SW
Groceries and Retail
  • Grocery options accessible via transit or a short drive
  • Pharmacy and convenience retail in the surrounding SW neighborhood
  • Retail shops and services at The Wharf
  • Nearby hardware and home goods options in the broader quadrant
Parks and Recreation
  • East Potomac Park offers extensive open space along the Potomac River
  • Waterfront promenade for walking and cycling
  • National Mall accessible via bicycle or transit
  • ArenaCross and recreational facilities in the SW quadrant
  • Harbour Square community grounds with mature landscaping

Property Location

About 1251 Delaware Ave SW #59

The Harbour Square cooperative was designed by architect Chloethiel Woodard Smith and completed in 1967 as one of the District’s most deliberate exercises in mid-century urban planning. The community integrates row houses, flats, and shared green space within a pedestrian-oriented layout that remains largely intact. Unit 59 is a row house within that framework, offering 1,980 square feet, two bedrooms, and two full baths — a scale that is uncommon in cooperative living anywhere in the city.

The Southwest Waterfront is one of Washington’s most geographically distinctive neighborhoods, bounded by the Washington Channel to the south and anchored by a mix of planned mid-century residential communities and the more recent Wharf development. Harbour Square sits within easy reach of East Potomac Park, a broad expanse of open space along the Potomac that draws residents for recreation year-round. The waterfront promenade connects the neighborhood to the broader amenities of The Wharf corridor.

Day-to-day life at Harbour Square is shaped by the community’s pedestrian-friendly design and its proximity to the water. The mature landscaping and shared grounds create a residential atmosphere that feels removed from the pace of the city while remaining well-connected to it. Nearby, the dining, retail, and cultural programming at The Wharf provides a sustained range of options, and the broader SW quadrant offers access to the National Mall, Arena Stage, and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail.

A Wardman team member and the Wardman Residential team at Compass have worked extensively with buyers and sellers navigating the cooperative and condominium market in SW Washington, including properties within Harbour Square and the broader Southwest Waterfront submarket. We understand the nuances of cooperative ownership in the District — board approval processes, underlying financing structures, and how HOA coverage affects net cost of ownership. If you are considering a row house or cooperative residence in SW, reach out — we would be glad to share recent comparables and our perspective on this submarket.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Property

Key details about the residence, building, and location to help you evaluate this opportunity.

Harbour Square is a mid-century cooperative community in SW Washington designed by architect Chloethiel Woodard Smith and completed in 1967. In a cooperative, buyers purchase shares in the corporation that owns the building rather than a deed to a specific unit. This structure affects financing options, and prospective buyers should confirm lender eligibility and board approval requirements before proceeding.
The HOA at Harbour Square covers common area maintenance, exterior building maintenance, building insurance, management, reserve funds, snow removal, trash, and water. This is a comprehensive package that reduces many of the variable costs associated with ownership. Buyers should confirm the current monthly fee amount directly, as it was not specified in available listing data.
Yes, assigned parking is included with the property. In a neighborhood where dedicated parking is not always guaranteed with a cooperative or condominium purchase, this is a meaningful inclusion. Buyers should confirm the specific parking assignment and any associated rules with the cooperative board.
The Waterfront-SEU Metro station on the Green Line serves the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood and provides a close transit option for residents of Harbour Square. The broader SW quadrant also benefits from DC Circulator service and convenient access to major roadways including I-395.
Harbour Square sits within the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood, one of Washington’s most geographically distinctive residential areas. East Potomac Park and the waterfront promenade are nearby, and The Wharf development has established a sustained dining, retail, and cultural corridor along the Washington Channel. The neighborhood blends mid-century planned residential communities with newer waterfront amenities.
Cooperative and condominium residences in the District frequently offer floor plans in the 700-to-1,200 square foot range, particularly at this price point. A 1,980 square foot row house within a cooperative is a notably spacious configuration, offering room for dedicated living, dining, and work areas that smaller units cannot accommodate.
Cooperative purchases are financed differently from standard condominium or single-family transactions. Not all lenders offer co-op share loans, and the cooperative board may impose additional requirements on buyers and their financing. Prospective buyers should work with a lender experienced in cooperative transactions and review the Harbour Square proprietary lease and house rules carefully.
A Wardman team member and the Wardman Residential team at Compass have direct experience with cooperative and waterfront properties in SW Washington. We can provide recent comparable sales, context on the Harbour Square cooperative structure, and guidance on the buyer advisory process. Reach out to start a conversation about whether this property aligns with your goals.

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