Collective Property Consultants founder Katie Geffken moved to DC in 2002 and spent many wonderful years living on the Hill. She even owned and operated Biker Barre, a wildly popular boutique fitness studio off of Barracks Row, before transitioning into real estate. If you’re considering a move to Capitol Hill, here’s what you need to know about our favorite “small town” in this big city:
- No car needed. The Hill is wildly walkable (and bikeable!) with 4 different Metro Stations, many bus lines and convenient separated bike lanes throughout the community. Biking is so popular for commuters and families, that Hill Family Biking has become a wonderful resource and group of friends with many events throughout the year.
- The Hill is fit. There’s something for everyone on the Hill when it comes to moving your body. From the DC Parks and Recreation options like the Rumsey Aquatic Center steps from Eastern Market, to Fridays We Prance dancing their hearts out around Lincoln Park, to Kathy Pugh and her group of National Mall runners, to Balance Gym with extraordinary personal trainers to other franchise boutiques with TOP instructors like CycleBar NoMa or Orange Theory Fitness on 7th Street SE.
- The Food is fab! The Hill is home to many of Washington’s top restaurants like 1 Michelin Star Roses Luxury or unbelievably delicious Omakase at Barracks Row or old school country cluby The Monocle. The Hill is also home to TONS of local gems. The Roost has tons of fantastic options to explore, Beuchert’s Saloon is a perennial favorite, as is Pascual. The list goes on!
- Parks! From Lincoln Park to Stanton Park, to Kingman Park, to the National Mall, the Hill has access to some of the most beautiful parks around. Lincoln Park in particular is a gem, with Wine & Butter Cafe & Market right there serving up espresso drinks (and wine, and butter!).
- It’s not all Politics. Sure, you catch views of the white Capitol Dome on your morning walk and it’s not uncommon to run into recognizable-from-TV senior officials around the neighborhood. But in general, the Hill is more like a small town than a big city – everyone is nice and polite. You run into folks repeatedly. There are a TON of people who have nothing to do with the government and just love the proximity to everything in DC and lifestyle the Hill uniquely offers. It’s a delight.
If you’re interested in moving to the area, check out this link of homes for sale on and around Capitol Hill!
