Gilded Age rowhouses, Beaux-Arts condominiums, and one of the most walkable addresses in Washington, steps from Embassy Row and the Red Line.
Dupont Circle is a historic, cosmopolitan neighborhood in the Northwest quadrant of Washington, DC, built around the landmark traffic circle and fountain where Massachusetts Avenue, Connecticut Avenue, New Hampshire Avenue, P Street, and 19th Street NW meet. Named for Civil War Rear Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont, the area took shape after the Civil War and became the social center of Gilded Age Washington, a stretch of Massachusetts Avenue still known today as Embassy Row. It sits in Ward 2, roughly bounded by Florida Avenue to the north, the West End and downtown to the south, 16th Street to the east, and Rock Creek to the west, with the Dupont Circle Metro on the Red Line at its center and one of the highest walk scores in the city.
The Dupont Circle real estate market is one of the most established and architecturally rich in Washington, and it spans two very different worlds. The large majority of homes are condominiums and cooperatives, many of them carved from late 19th century rowhouses or set inside early 20th century apartment buildings, alongside a smaller supply of intact single-family rowhouses and grand Embassy Row mansions. As of mid-2026, the median sale price across all home types was in the range of roughly $465,000 to $540,000, a figure weighted heavily by condominium volume, while full single-family rowhouses generally start near $1.5 million and run well past $2 million depending on size, condition, and level of renovation. The market is competitive but measured, with well-prepared homes trading steadily and condominiums typically spending several weeks on the market.
What sets Dupont Circle apart from other prime Washington neighborhoods is the combination of architecture, walkability, and central location. Buyers get genuine Gilded Age and Beaux-Arts architecture, tree-lined residential streets, and one of the densest concentrations of restaurants, galleries, and cultural institutions in the city, all within a few blocks of a Red Line station that reaches downtown, the Maryland suburbs, and connections across the region. Where Capitol Hill is largely rowhouses and upper Northwest is more residential, Dupont blends grand historic homes with a true urban core, which is why it draws professionals, diplomats, and second-home buyers who want to live without depending on a car. The neighborhood borders Kalorama to the north, Logan Circle to the east, the West End and Foggy Bottom to the south, and Adams Morgan to the northeast.
Advisory Partners brings boutique, concierge-level guidance to the Dupont Circle market and the wider DMV. Affiliated with Compass, the team pairs data-driven valuations and marketing built for the luxury market with the discretion that significant transactions in this neighborhood require. Whether you are buying a first condominium near the circle, selling a historic rowhouse on one of the quiet residential blocks, or relocating from outside the area, Advisory Partners treats every purchase and sale as the high-stakes decision it is, from the first conversation through closing. For buyers and sellers who want a personalized, strategic approach, the team offers the local knowledge and market intelligence to move with confidence.
A true Gilded Age address, Embassy Row, and one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Washington.
Dupont Circle grew into the social heart of Gilded Age Washington, and its streets still hold that inheritance, from Beaux-Arts and Queen Anne rowhouses to grand mansions such as the Larz Anderson House and the Christian Heurich Mansion. Living here means owning or renting inside a genuine historic district rather than a newer development.
Dupont Circle carries a Walk Score of about 98, placing it among the most walkable neighborhoods in Washington. The Dupont Circle Metro on the Red Line sits at the center of the neighborhood and is one of the busiest stations in the system, and Capital Bikeshare docks and frequent bus service make a car optional for many residents.
Massachusetts Avenue through Dupont Circle is known as Embassy Row, lined with dozens of embassies and chanceries set inside former mansions. The result is an international, well-kept streetscape and a level of prestige that few residential neighborhoods in the country can match.
Dupont Circle has one of the highest concentrations of restaurants, bars, and cafes in the city, from the courtyard dining of Iron Gate and the kaiseki menu at Sushi Taro to the oysters at Hank's Oyster Bar and the long-running bistro Bistrot du Coin. Kramers, the bookstore and cafe on Connecticut Avenue, has anchored the neighborhood since 1976.
The Phillips Collection, founded in 1921 and considered the first museum of modern art in the United States, sits at 21st and Q Streets and holds Renoir's Luncheon of the Boating Party. Smaller galleries, historic house museums, and the Dupont Underground arts space give the neighborhood a steady cultural rhythm, including First Friday gallery openings.
At the center of it all is Dupont Circle Park, a National Park Service space with a marble fountain and permanent stone chess tables in constant use. On Sundays, the FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market, the largest farmers market in the city, fills the blocks along 20th Street, and Rock Creek Park and its trails sit a short walk to the west.
Dupont Circle includes a condominium core, Embassy Row mansions, rowhouse streets, and newer high-rise buildings along its edges. The ranges below reflect typical recent sales and are a general guide, as condition, size, floor, outdoor space, and parking significantly affect value. Kalorama, Logan Circle, West End, and Foggy Bottom are separate adjacent neighborhoods.
The ranges below reflect typical recent sales and should be treated as a general guide rather than a guarantee, since condition, square footage, lot, and building drive Kalorama values significantly, and sales volume is low.
The blocks immediately around the circle and along Connecticut Avenue are the walkable heart of the neighborhood and the center of its condominium market. Here buyers find studios, junior one-bedrooms, and larger units inside both historic rowhouse conversions and mid-rise and high-rise buildings, many with concierge service, on and just off Connecticut Avenue, New Hampshire Avenue, and 19th and 20th Streets. This is the most convenient part of Dupont for restaurants, the Metro, and daily errands. Condominiums here commonly range from the low $200,000s for studios and junior one-bedrooms to well over $1 million for large or renovated units and penthouses.
Embassy Row, along Massachusetts Avenue toward Sheridan Circle and the Kalorama edge, holds the grandest architecture in the neighborhood. These are the Gilded Age mansions, many now serving as embassies, chanceries, and institutions such as the Larz Anderson House, home of the Society of the Cincinnati. The relatively small number of these properties that trade as private residences are among the most expensive homes in the city, and full mansions can reach well into eight figures. Buyers drawn to this stretch are usually seeking scale, history, and a landmark address rather than a typical rowhouse or condominium.
The eastern side of Dupont, centered on 17th Street and the blocks around Church, Corcoran, and Q Streets toward the Logan Circle border, is the neighborhood's most animated rowhouse district and a long-standing center of its LGBTQ community. 17th Street is a dining and nightlife spine, and the surrounding streets hold Victorian rowhouses, many divided into condominiums and some still single-family. Intact rowhouses here generally range from about $1.3 million to $2.5 million and above depending on size and condition, while condominiums carved from these houses offer more attainable entry points, often from the mid $300,000s to around $900,000.
The quiet residential streets north of the circle, including S, Swann, and Decatur Streets and the blocks around the Phillips Collection near 21st and Q, are among the most sought-after in the neighborhood for buyers who want a house. This area transitions toward Kalorama and offers wide, tree-lined blocks of well-kept Victorian and Beaux-Arts rowhouses, along with a number of boutique condominium buildings. Single-family rowhouses here generally range from about $1.5 million to $3 million and above, with larger and fully renovated homes at the top of that range.
The southern and western edges of Dupont, along New Hampshire Avenue and toward the West End and M Street, include a cluster of newer and mid-century high-rise condominium buildings, some with full amenity packages, garage parking, and monument or city views. This area appeals to buyers who want new-construction or full-service condominium living within walking distance of both Dupont Circle and the West End, Georgetown, and Foggy Bottom. Condominiums here range widely, from the high $300,000s for smaller units to several million dollars for large amenity-building residences and penthouses.
Browse current homes for sale in Dupont Circle, from condominiums near the circle and along Connecticut Avenue to historic rowhouses on the residential blocks and full-service buildings toward the West End.
Dupont Circle has one of the deepest and most varied dining scenes in Washington, concentrated around the circle, Connecticut Avenue, P Street, and 17th Street.
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on N Street NW, serves Greek and Italian influenced Mediterranean cooking inside a former carriage house, with one of the most romantic garden courtyards in the city.
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on 17th Street at P Street, is one of the District's best Japanese restaurants, known for the kaiseki tasting menu of chef Nobu Yamazaki and its traditional tatami rooms.
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on Q Street NW, is the original location of chef Jamie Leeds's New England style seafood spot, known for oysters, lobster rolls, and a lively bar.
on 18th Street NW, is a contemporary Korean restaurant from the team behind CHIKO, known for its Korean fried chicken and its spicy seafood noodle soup.
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on Connecticut Avenue, is a beloved and long-running French bistro, open since 2000, known for its mussels, steak frites, and convivial atmosphere.
on P Street NW, is a neighborhood institution for wood-fired Neapolitan style pizza and an extensive craft beer list.
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on N Street NW, pairs a seasonal American restaurant and a fireside lounge inside a historic inn, a favorite for weekend brunch.
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on Connecticut Avenue, combines an independent bookstore, a full-service restaurant, and a bar, and has been a Dupont Circle gathering place since 1976.
Dupont Circle's retail runs along Connecticut Avenue and the surrounding streets, mixing independent shops with everyday essentials.
A major retail corridor featuring clothing and specialty stores, cafes, and everyday shopping options.
A neighborhood bookstore located along Connecticut Avenue.
A used bookstore offering a selection of pre-owned and collectible books.
A local comic book shop serving Dupont Circle's literary and pop-culture community.
A Sunday farmers market on 20th Street featuring more than 50 farmers and local producers.
Convenient grocery, pharmacy, and everyday services are available within a short walk of most Dupont Circle blocks.
A nearby shopping destination accessible by a short walk or Metro ride, offering a wider range of retail options.
Easily accessible from Dupont Circle and provides additional shopping and retail choices.
Dupont Circle Park, the green space at the center of the neighborhood, is maintained by the National Park Service and anchors daily life.
A short walk from the West End, providing access to galleries, museums, and cultural attractions.
Provides convenient access to Dupont Circle and connects residents and visitors to destinations throughout Washington, DC.
The central green space of the neighborhood, maintained by the National Park Service and featuring the marble Dupont Memorial Fountain and permanent stone chess tables.
A marble fountain located at the center of Dupont Circle Park and one of the neighborhood's notable landmarks.
An arts and events venue located inside a former streetcar station, hosting exhibitions, performances, and cultural events.
The first museum of modern art in the United States, featuring works by artists including Renoir, Van Gogh, Matisse, and O'Keeffe.
A historic house museum and headquarters of the Society of the Cincinnati.
A distinctive historic property and museum known for its eclectic interiors, collections, and hidden doors.
A historic house museum preserving the history and architecture of the Dupont Circle area.
Dupont Circle is a longtime center of Washington's annual Capital Pride celebration, held each June.
A recurring monthly cultural tradition where galleries open their doors for exhibitions and art events.
Dupont Circle is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools system in Ward 2, and its in-boundary neighborhood elementary school is Ross Elementary School. Because Dupont is a dense, central neighborhood, many families also use the citywide My School DC lottery to access public charter schools and out-of-boundary DCPS schools, and a number choose from the strong private and independent schools in and near the neighborhood. Middle school and high school assignments run through DCPS feeder patterns and have been affected by recent boundary changes, so families should confirm current assignments for a specific address.
Ross Elementary School, on R Street NW in the heart of Dupont Circle, is the in-boundary elementary school, serving prekindergarten through grade 5 in a historic building with a playground and playing field. It is a small, well-regarded school that uses the Responsive Classroom approach and partners with local arts organizations. For middle and high school, DCPS feeder pathways for the Dupont area have recently pointed to School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens, also identified as John Francis Education Campus, and to Cardozo Education Campus, while Jackson-Reed High School, formerly Woodrow Wilson High School, is the large comprehensive high school serving much of upper Northwest. Families should confirm the current feeder assignment for their address, since boundaries and feeder rights in this part of the city have changed.
Dupont Circle families also draw on a wide set of options beyond the neighborhood school. The application-only School Without Walls High School, in nearby Foggy Bottom, is one of the most competitive public high schools in the District. Public charter schools such as BASIS DC are within reach through the My School DC lottery. Private and independent options in and near the neighborhood include Saint Augustine Catholic School, and, a short distance away, the Maret School and The Lab School of Washington. As with any move, families should research individual schools, ratings, and admissions timelines as part of their search.
Approximately 1.5 people
Ward 2, Northwest Washington, DC (ZIP codes 20036, 20037, 20009, and 20008)
Approximately 34 years
Approximately $110,000 to $130,000 (varies by source and household type)
Approximately 17,000 (recent Census and ACS estimates near 17,100)
Dupont Circle Metro station (Red Line), Metrobus, Capital Bikeshare; central location near downtown, the West End, and Georgetown
Roughly $465,000 to $540,000 median across all home types (condominium weighted); single-family rowhouses generally $1.5 million and up
Approximately 98 (Walker's Paradise), offering premier walkability to cafes, art galleries, and shops
U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey estimates); Walk Score; Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; MLS market data. Figures should be reviewed at least annually and confirmed against the latest data.
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Book a ConsultationThe median sale price in Dupont Circle across all home types was in the range of roughly $465,000 to $540,000 as of mid-2026, a figure weighted heavily by the neighborhood's large supply of condominiums and cooperatives. Prices vary sharply by property type: studios and junior one-bedroom condominiums can start in the low $200,000s, larger and renovated condominiums and penthouses run past $1 million, and intact single-family rowhouses generally start near $1.5 million and climb well beyond $2 million depending on size, condition, and location. Embassy Row mansions sit in a category of their own.
Dupont Circle is best known for historic architecture, so buyers will find late 19th century Victorian, Queen Anne, and Richardsonian Romanesque rowhouses along with Beaux-Arts and Neoclassical mansions, many concentrated along Embassy Row on Massachusetts Avenue. The large majority of homes on the market are condominiums and cooperatives, many of them carved from those rowhouses or set in early 20th century apartment buildings, and the southern and western edges of the neighborhood add newer and mid-century high-rise condominium buildings with amenities and parking. Full single-family rowhouses are the scarcest and most expensive category.
The right part of Dupont Circle depends on the buyer. The blocks around the circle and along Connecticut Avenue are the most walkable and the center of the condominium market. Embassy Row on Massachusetts Avenue holds the grandest mansions. The 17th Street corridor and the streets to the east are the liveliest rowhouse district and a long-standing center of the LGBTQ community. The quiet blocks north of the circle toward Kalorama, near the Phillips Collection, are the most sought-after for single-family rowhouses. The New Hampshire Avenue and West End edges offer newer full-service condominium buildings.
Yes. Dupont Circle is one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Washington, with a Walk Score of about 98, and many residents live comfortably without a car. The Dupont Circle Metro on the Red Line sits at the center of the neighborhood and connects to downtown, Metro Center, and the Maryland suburbs, and Capital Bikeshare and frequent bus service fill in the gaps. Restaurants, groceries, the Sunday farmers market, and cultural institutions are within a few blocks of most homes. Parking can be limited, especially for rowhouses, which is worth weighing when comparing properties.
Dupont Circle is part of DC Public Schools in Ward 2, and its in-boundary neighborhood elementary school is Ross Elementary School, a small and well-regarded school on R Street NW serving prekindergarten through grade 5. For middle and high school, DCPS feeder pathways have recently referenced School Without Walls at Francis-Stevens, also called John Francis Education Campus, and Cardozo Education Campus, and families often use the citywide My School DC lottery, application schools such as School Without Walls High School, charter schools, and private options like Saint Augustine Catholic School. Because feeder patterns and boundaries have changed, families should confirm current assignments for a specific address.
Dupont Circle offers one of the richest concentrations of dining, culture, and green space in the city. Residents have the Phillips Collection and its Renoir at 21st and Q, historic house museums including the Larz Anderson House, and the Dupont Underground arts space, along with First Friday gallery openings and the annual Capital Pride celebration. Dupont Circle Park anchors daily life with its fountain and chess tables, the FRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market fills 20th Street every Sunday, and Rock Creek Park sits a short walk west. The neighborhood's restaurants, bars, and cafes are among the most varied in Washington.
Advisory Partners is a boutique, Compass-affiliated team that treats every transaction as a high-stakes decision and delivers concierge-level service from the first conversation through closing. For sellers, that means data-driven valuations, marketing built for the luxury market, and coordinated vendor and staging support that protects both the property and the timeline. For buyers, it means curated recommendations and sharp market intelligence, which matters in a neighborhood where pricing a historic rowhouse, a co-op, and an amenity-building condominium are three different exercises. The team works across Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland, and the Delaware beaches, so clients moving within the region have one point of contact.
Advisory Partners helps buyers and sellers across Dupont Circle and the wider DMV, from condominiums near the circle and along Connecticut Avenue to historic rowhouses on the quiet blocks toward Kalorama and full-service buildings along the West End edge. As a boutique team affiliated with Compass, Advisory Partners pairs data-driven pricing and marketing built for the luxury market with concierge-level, personalized service. To talk through your search, your sale, or a move you are planning, call 202-559-8988 or email info@advisorypartnersdmv.com.
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