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If you are looking for a new home in an up and coming neighborhood, then H Street Corridor may be just the place for you. But you may want to move quickly, as this is a neighborhood that's making a comeback to its memorable status. History tells us that some of Martin Luther King's fondest family moments were spent participating in the H Street Halloween Day parades in the late 40s. After years of decline, H Street is making its comeback to sidewalks full of people and smiling merchants.

So far, recent years have seen new small businesses, bars, restaurants, art galleries, and home renovations up and down the corridor. The District is committed to investing in small businesses in the area and it shows. H Street is transforming into a unique neighborhood that blends the historic DC with the new. The wide array of new small businesses is impressive. Here you will find unique bars and restaurants housed in historic buildings along with eclectic shops and family owned businesses. In addition, there is currently more than a billion dollars in new development on the way on H Street. Download Brochure. People are visiting again and noting that H Street is a place that's changing.

Every day, new businesses move in, new construction begins, and new neighbors move in. If timing is everything, then the time to get into this neighborhood is now. This is still considered an area where young families can buy a new home. Currently, parts of H Street are being considered for historic district status, but prices are still reasonable, and one can still find vintage homes, especially rowhomes, in need of rehab for sale. There are also new additions to H Street like the Renee; if you are in the market for a reasonably priced condo, this may be for you.

Although currently H Street is an area in transition, within 5 years  H Street's official renovation/ beautification plan will be complete and the streetcars will be up and running. Also currently underway is the new 8th and H Street NE development with mixed use and ground level retail that will run from 8^th-10^th Street. This certainly is an area to keep your eye on!

More new developments in the area include:

Washington Real Estate Partners Project (600 blk of H St - South side)
Mixed-use project that includes 234 residential units, 500 parking spaces and ground-floor retail.

Capitol Place (200 blk of H St - South side)
Dreyfus Development's mixed use project with over 400,000 sq ft of retail, 300 condos, 380 parking spaces

Union Place - Loree Grand (200 blk of K St - North side)
Will house 30 artists in residence at 3rd & K Sts NE and will include over 200 residential units, a roof garden, a courtyard, a gym and ground floor retail with occupancy in March or April.

Near H Street: Capitol Hill Condos: The Station (old police station) (525 9th Street)
Design approved by ANC6A in September, targeted completion by end of 2010 with construction starting in February.

If you want to be part of this now trendy neighborhood, don't dally! Contact Rachel Valentino today. You will want to be in your new home when this area really takes off. Whether you are interested in condo living or a vintage historic home - DC expert Rachel Valentino can help you find the right home for you in one of DC's most exciting, dynamic, yet still affordable areas - H Street.