Historic rowhouses along the Shaw / U Street Corridor in Washington, DC — the area guide market served by BW Metro Properties

Shaw / U Street Corridor — Washington, DC

Welcome to Shaw / U Street Corridor

In this guide we will explore the local market including listings, schools, businesses, and more.

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Shaw / U Street

A storied DC corridor steeped in Black history and culture, Shaw / U Street pairs landmark theaters and live-music venues with acclaimed dining, boutique shopping and classic rowhouse blocks.

$685K

Median Sale Price

21

Avg Days on Market

76

Active Listings

7

Schools In The Area

A leafy residential block in Shaw, Washington DC with historic rowhouses

Discover Shaw / U Street Corridor

A neighborhood rooted in history, culture and everyday rhythm

Shaw and the U Street Corridor sit at the heart of Washington, DC — a walkable district where landmark theaters and live-music venues share the block with acclaimed restaurants, indie boutiques and long-standing neighborhood institutions. The tree-lined residential streets carry some of the city’s finest historic rowhouses.

Today the area pairs its deep cultural heritage with everyday convenience: two Metro lines, farmers markets, parks and a steady flow of new shops and cafés. Whether you are drawn by the architecture, the nightlife or the close-in location, Shaw / U Street offers a DC lifestyle that is equal parts historic and contemporary.

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04Education

Schools In The Area

Browse local schools, complete with ratings and contact info.

Benjamin Banneker High School

202-671-6320public9-12

Kipp DC - Will Academy Public Charter School

202-328-9455public5-8

Seaton Elementary School

202-673-7215publicEE-5

Center City Public Charter School - Shaw

202-234-1093publicPK-8

Kipp DC - Lead Academy Public Charter School

202-469-3300public1-4

Kipp DC - Grow Academy Public Charter School

202-986-4769publicPK-KGWebsite

Cleveland Elementary School

202-939-4380publicEE-5

05Around The Area

Around The Area

Browse through the top rated businesses that Shaw / U Street Corridor has to offer — from dining and drinks to shopping, coffee, fitness, grooming and pet care.

Unconventional Diner

Modern comfort food and cocktails beside the Convention Center

Gypsy Kitchen DC

Spanish and Mediterranean small plates on 14th Street

Old Ebbitt Grill

DC’s historic saloon for oysters, steaks and classic American fare

Le Diplomate

Beloved Parisian-style bistro on 14th Street

Washington DC at dusk — the market BW Metro Properties serves

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