Capitol Quarter is one of the nation's largest LEED for Homes communities, with townhomes built to standards set by the U.S. Green Building Council as being more environmentally friendly and energy efficient than typical new homes. 

To learn more about the benefits of being green, click here.  
 

Exterior Features

• Classic Washington D.C. rowhome design with rich architectural details
• Exterior brick and/or HardiePanel siding with third-party inspected insulation & air-sealing techniques
• Private garage parking
• ENERGY STAR double hung windows
• Brick stoops with wrought iron rails
• Professionally designed
  landscaping package featuring drought-tolerant plantings 
• Optional roof terrace for memorable home entertaining
• Optional deck (per plan)
• Energy efficient, light colored roof

Interior Appointments

• Three finished levels (optional loft
  level available)
• Hardwood flooring on main level
• 9’ ceilings on main and upper levels
• Two-panel, smooth finished doors
• Advanced home wiring system for distribution of multi-media, fax, modem, and high speed Internet access
• Two-tone interior paint
• Polished chrome round door knobs
• ENERGY STAR CFL light fixtures throughout with modern recessed lighting package
• 12"x12" ceramic tile in foyer

Chef’s Kitchen

• Designer birch cabinetry with 42” upper cabinets
• Granite or Corian countertops with undermount stainless steel sink 
• Hardwood flooring
• State of the art appliances to include gas range, digital microwave, ENERGY STAR side-by-side refrigerator, and ENERGY STAR multicycle insulated dishwasher 
• Recessed lighting
• Pantry storage with shelving 
• Garbage disposal w/countertop control operation 

Luxurious Baths

• Owner’s bath includes:

• 4” x 4” ceramic tile in secondary baths
• Cultured marble vanity tops
• Elongated water closets w/low-flow fixtures
• Medicine cabinets
• Pedestal sink in powder room
• Timer-operated powder room exhaust fan for whole house air recycling
• Optional dual flush water-conserving water closets

Quality Construction &
Safety Features

• Engineered wall, floor and roof system
• CPVC plumbing
• Insulated party wall system
• Fire sprinkler system, programmable thermostat and carbon monoxide detectors 
• Brick veneers
• 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty
• Pre-construction meeting
• Pre-drywall orientation
• Pre-settlement orientation

Energy Efficiency

• ENERGY STAR labeled windows and exterior doors
• Energy efficient gas heat
• Third-party inspected house wrap and energy seal package
• Low-consumption toilets with optional dual-flush system 
• Energy efficient electric water heater with solar hot water rough-in 
• Insulation specifications include

• Programmable thermostat
• ENERGY STAR labeled CFL light fixtures & bath fans throughout
• Optional rough-in for solar electric panels
• Optional rough-in for electric car charging station
• Insulated slab and hot water lines 

We are proud to offer new homes that have earned the ENERGY STAR® label. ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are substantially more energy efficient than homes built to the minimum code requirements. Our ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are independently verified by a third-party Home Energy Rater to ensure they meet ENERGY STAR energy efficiency guidelines. These homes are better for the environment and better for you.

Learn more about ENERGY STAR qualified new homes at http://www.energystar.gov/.

Capitol Quarter features the only new townhomes on Capitol Hill. The community is located just a short stroll to the Navy Yard (green) & Capitol South (orange/blue) Metro stations, the new National Baseball Stadium, 8th Street shopping, Barrack's Row, Eastern Market, and Capitol Hill.  Discover the exciting new shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations coming to Capitol Riverfront here.