Reservoir District is a vibrant new neighborhood designed to bring new life to the former McMillan Sand Filtration Site along N. Capitol Street. This historic, central location will be revitalized with modern new spaces to live, work, and play, while incorporating the historic structures and legacy into the design of the new community.
The 25-acre site will include 146 new townhomes, approximately 500 apartments, neighborhood retail and grocery store, McMillan Center for Health and Research, District of Columbia community recreation center with indoor pool, 6.2 acres of open public park space, as well as beautifully preserved historic structures such as sand filtration silos, regulator buildings and a restored Olmsted Walk (a tree-lined path along the perimeter of the site).
Reservoir District is a public-private partnership, between the District of Columbia and Vision McMillan Partners, which includes EYA townhomes, Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners apartments and retail, and Trammell Crow Company medical office space and retail. Mayor Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development are leading the development of the community center and park.
Land development is underway for EYA’s townhomes. Construction on the townhomes is projected to start in the Summer of 2024 with first deliveries in early 2025. The entire townhome community is projected to be complete by 2027.
Construction of the District of Columbia community recreation center is underway and is projected to open in 2024. No timeline has been established for when construction will begin on the apartments, medical offices or retail.
EYA's portion of the Reservoir District site will feature 146 townhomes, including the following models:
|
Model Name |
Approximate SqFt |
Opt. Rear Deck Size |
Outdoor Terrace Size |
|
The Atwood |
1,480 |
60 |
170 |
|
The Bend |
1,690 |
70 |
195 |
|
The Chatfield |
2,370 |
90 |
205 |
|
The Chatfield with Elevator |
2,410 |
90 |
245 |
|
The Daniel |
2,950 |
N/A |
510 |
|
The Powell |
Future Phase |
N/A |
N/A |
There are 9 Chatfield homes in the community that are able to have an elevator, and the elevator will be included in the price of the home.
10% of the Base Price of the home is required at time of contract, which will be written in 2 amounts – an earnest money deposit of $10,000 made payable to EYA Marketing LLC, and the remaining balance is an option deposit made payable to McMillan Homes Associates. For example, if the base price is $899,000, the total deposit due is $89,900 (earnest money deposit of $10,000 and options deposit of $79,900). Funds can be paid via check, directly wired, or through Earnnest.
A preview event will be held on Saturday, January 27th from 12 pm to 4 pm. This will be the first opportunity to learn about the community and initial homesite releases. Contracts will begin on Sunday, January 28th at 10 am on a first come first served basis for those who wish to purchase. Beginning Saturday, January 27th at 6 pm, those who attended the event will be provided a calendar link to schedule information/sales appointments starting Monday, January 29th at 10 am. Homesite availability at appointments starting Monday will be affected by any homes that sold on Sunday, January 28th.
If you use one of EYA’s preferred lenders (Wells Fargo, M&T or Sandy Spring Bank) and EYA preferred title company (Capitol Title), we will split the transfer and recordation taxes on the home, both the Seller and the lender will contribute ½ point towards your loan, and we will reimburse you for credit and appraisal fees.
The townhome is covered by what is called a 1/2/10 warranty. Up to year 1 after settlement, everything is covered. All mechanical/electrical/plumbing is covered up to year 2 after settlement. And there is a structural warranty for up to 10 years after settlement. The warranty is backed by PWC. Restrictions apply and performance standards of what is warrantable and not warrantable are explained in the sample warranty documents you receive at the time of contract.
Currently the tax rate for a home is 0.85% of the assessed value with homestead deduction in the District of Columbia.
Yes. Each of the townhomes will have a standard 2-car garage. Additionally, there will be 30 visitor parking spots available for guests.
All of the streets in Reservoir District are private streets, except for the existing public streets of North Capitol Street NW, Channing Street NW, First Street NW, and Michigan Avenue NW that border the site. Because all of the streets are private, residents of the community will NOT be able to apply for the Washington Residential Parking Permit (RPP) Program.
Model homes that feature similar floorplans to The Atwood, The Bend, and The non-elevator Chatfield can be toured at EYA’s Graham Park community in Falls Church, VA.
A dual-zone, high-efficiency electric heat pump system is utilized for heating and cooling.
There is a Master HOA for the entire community (including the residential, commercial, and office buildings), and there is a townhome-specific HOA for only the EYA townhomes. The market rate homeowners will pay $210 per month, which is broken down to $41 per month towards the Master HOA and $169 per month towards the townhome portion of the community. The Affordable Dwelling Unit Homes in the community will pay $140 per month, which includes $41 per month for the Master HOA and $99 per month for the townhome HOA.
Some of the homes at Reservoir District will have private water and sewer service as DC Water will not maintain sewer lines without public street access and water lines where dead-end situations occur. If a home has private water, the owner will simply receive a monthly water bill from a 3rd party sub-metering company that monitors water usage much like DC Water. Payment by the homeowner will be made directly to the 3rd party monitoring company and will be paid outside of the regular HOA dues.
DC metro bus stops are located on North Capitol Street NW between Douglas and Evarts Streets NE. Additionally, the following Metro stops are available:
Reservoir District will be a landmark new neighborhood featuring onsite retail and recreation spaces. When complete, the 25-acre site will offer exceptional public amenities for residents and the broader neighborhood, including:
The District of Columbia has preserved the historic service court structures including 20 sand filtration towers and 4 regulator house structures.
Reservoir District, located on the former McMillan Sand Filtration Plant site in Washington, D.C., boasts a rich history as the city's first large-scale water purification facility. Built between 1902 and 1905, it pioneered innovative slow sand filtration technology in response to a 20th-century need to provide safe drinking water.
Collaboratively designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. and engineer Allen Hazen, the plant not only served a vital function but also integrated aesthetic and landscape elements. The preserved sand silos stand as a historic landmark, showcasing the intersection of engineering, design, and landscape architecture.
The redevelopment of the 25-acre site at Reservoir District represents one of the largest public-private investments in the City, honoring its historical legacy while providing a dynamic new neighborhood with sought-after community amenities.
* NOTE: All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and subject to change without notice. Please see Sales Manager for additional details.
Last updated: 2/27/2024
