When Sprouts Farmers Market made the strategic decision to enter Washington, D.C., the objective was clear: identify the right real estate for a high-impact market debut. Rappaport Executive Director of Brokerage Mike Howard and Senior Director of Brokerage Kyle Gamber led the assignment, seeking to introduce the high-quality grocer in a meaningful way, within a development that reflects long-term growth and community investment.
The selected site is a 23,087-square-foot ground-floor space within the Reservoir District at the historic McMillan site along North Capitol Street. It is widely regarded as one of the most significant and high-profile redevelopment projects in the city.
“This is one of the most prominent, emerging retail sites in the city, so it was critical to align Sprouts with a project that matches the strength of their brand. The Reservoir District gives them the visibility and long-term positioning you want for a first store in a market like D.C.,” said Mike Howard.
For Sprouts, the opportunity represented a rare combination of factors. The store will sit within a transformative mixed-use development, directly adjacent to hundreds of new residential units and positioned within a neighborhood poised for long-term growth. For the project, Sprouts provides a strong, differentiated grocer making its District debut. The 23,087 SF store, scheduled to deliver in late 2026, will anchor the ground floor of a new 220-unit apartment building as well as over 10,000 SF of planned street-level retail space.
The Reservoir District lease reflects a broader strategy, as Rappaport continues to support Sprouts’ expansion throughout the greater Washington region by identifying high-quality, high-profile sites that align with the brand’s growth objectives and strengthen its regional footprint.
Sprouts Farmers Market is still seeking sites in the area! Check out their site criteria and contact Mike Howard (57.382.1219) and Kyle Gamber (571.382.1216) for more information.
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