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KALORAMA
Washington, D.C.'s Prestigious Enclave
Welcome to Kalorama
Washington’s Historic and Elegant Sanctuary
Kalorama isn’t just a neighborhood—it’s a name synonymous with legacy, privacy, and prestige. Nestled quietly in the heart of Northwest D.C., Kalorama offers the rare blend of timeless architecture, political and diplomatic influence, and peaceful tree-lined streets—all just minutes from the cultural pulse of the city.
A Storied History
Home to presidents, poets, and power players.
The name "Kalorama" comes from Greek, meaning “beautiful view,” and its story is woven deeply into the fabric of American history. Once home to Thomas Jefferson’s vice president and later to President Woodrow Wilson, whose residence remains a national landmark, Kalorama has long drawn the country’s most influential residents.
Today, the neighborhood continues its tradition of hosting leaders—from Barack and Michelle Obama, to Jeff Bezos, to a constellation of ambassadors and diplomats.
Architectural Significance
Where heritage and design meet.
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Kalorama’s residential streets are a showcase of historic architecture, with homes spanning:
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Beaux-Arts mansions
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Georgian and Federal Revival estates
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Classic DC rowhouses with intricate façades
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Modern reinterpretations with timeless proportions
Many of these homes are preserved within the Kalorama Triangle and Sheridan-Kalorama historic districts. Properties here are often accompanied by storied histories, hand-carved details, and dignified scale—restored with modern comforts and world-class design.
Location & Lifestyle
A tranquil enclave at the center of everything.
Tucked between Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan, Kalorama enjoys the convenience of downtown D.C. while preserving the calm of a secluded residential retreat. It's a walkable, lushly landscaped neighborhood with access to award-winning restaurants, Rock Creek Park, Embassy Row, and the city's most iconic architecture.
Whether you're taking a quiet morning stroll or hosting dignitaries at home, Kalorama offers a setting that balances sophistication with serenity.
NEIGHBORHOOD OVERVIEW
Commute Times
Metro Center 20m by train, 16m by car
Union Station 26m by train, 28m by car
Dupont Circle 11m by train, 6m by car
Regan National Airport 55m by train, 26m by car
Nearest Metro
Boundaries
East to West Connecticut Avenue to Rock Creek Park
North to South Kalorama Circle to Q Street
Nearby Neighborhoods Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan, Woodley Park, Mount Pleasant
Around The Block
Kalorama—Greek for “fine view”—gets its name from a large, classical estate built on one of the city’s highest elevations in 1807. Though the estate is gone, the eponymous neighborhood is now home to some of DC’s chicest addresses, from diplomatic homes and embassies to Mediterranean, Colonial and Georgian-revival mansions.
What To Expect:
As one of the city’s earliest developments, the leafy streets of this wholly residential neighborhood are off the grid—they were exempted from DC’s gridded street-layout system as development crept outward from downtown. The result is that these distinguished homes and classic old apartment buildings feel a world away from the bustling city around them.
YOUR FUTURE. OUR EXPERTISE. WORKING TOGETHER.
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