Mount Pleasant

Guided by resident & realtor Megan Conway, Christine & John visit Northwest D.C.’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood to guess listing prices for a condo in a striking Beaux-Arts building; a mid-century modern townhouse with an oasis out back; and a renovated 1882 Victorian home. Plus, stories of historical preservation, Central American migration, and how mom & pop businesses help shape the community.

Residents of Mount Pleasant love the quiet vibe of their tree covered neighborhood, and rallied to protect it when proposals to build high density apartment buildings gathered steam in the 1970s. The small community feel helped attract thousands of Central American immigrants to Mount Pleasant in the 1980s, and transform the neighborhood into the heart of the Latino experience in Washington.

Located in a 1917 beaux arts building designed by famed D.C. architect Harry Wardman, this 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo on 16th St, NW was "open concept before there was open concept." Large windows bring in light and complement the flow of the living space inside, while the balcony offers a respite with city views.

The outdoors are not lost when Christine and John step inside this mid century attached home on 17th St, NW in Mount Pleasant. Corner windows open up the cozy space, while the multi-tiered garden out back feels like an extension of Rock Creek Park across the street. But is one full bath a deal breaker?

Built in 1882, this 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath home is one of the few detached homes in Mount Pleasant. With a beautiful blend of historic charm and modern luxury, the details are a delight -- as is the property's quirky backstory. The house was originally built elsewhere and moved to the neighborhood in 1903 -- and got a parking ticket in the process!