Hipchickindc is a licensed real estate broker. She is the founder of 10 Square Team and is affiliated with Keller Williams Capital Properties. 10 Square Team is a popville.com advertiser. Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), which is the local multiple listing system. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 1300 Taylor St NE
Legal Subdivision: Brookland
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Brookland
Original List Price: $639,000.
List Price at Contract: $539,000.
List Date: 8/8/2012
Days on Market: 77
Settled Sales Price: $553,000.
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Final List to Net Sales Price Ratio: 102.60%
Settlement Date: 12/06/2012
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Type Of Financing: Conventional
Original GDoN post is: here.
The listing can be seen: here. To see pics, click on the camera icon after opening the link.

Commenters to the original Good Deal or Not (GDoN) post were dubious of the original list price for this house, and the market proved them correct. Although the subject property did not garner the hoped for $600,000.+ price point, since June 1st, 2012, there have been five detached single family homes in the neighborhood that sold over $600,000.

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Hipchickindc is a licensed real estate broker. She is the founder of 10 Square Team and is affiliated with Keller Williams Capital Properties. 10 Square Team is a princeofpetworth.com advertiser. Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), which is the local multiple listing system. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 2812 26th St NE
Legal Subdivision: Woodridge
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Woodridge
Original List Price: $319,900.
List Price at Contract: $319,900.
List Date: 09/27/2012
Days on Market: 9
Settled Sales Price: $329,900.
Seller Subsidy: $11,000.
List to Net Sales Price Ratio: 99.69%
Settlement Date: 11/21/2012
Bank Owned?: YES Short Sale? No
Type Of Financing: FHA
Original GDoN post is: here.
The listing can be seen: here. To see pics, click on the camera icon after opening the link.

This is the first foreclosure property that has been featured on Good Deal or Not Revisited (GDoN-R) for some time. There are certainly fewer foreclosures available because when the prices and market activity picked up, it became possible for some sellers to sell properties before they became a financial burden. The other reason we have not seen many foreclosure sales is because of a city ordinance that passed in November 2010 that quite effectively brought foreclosures to a halt in DC.

In prior GDoN-R posts, commenters have noted that it has become a challenge to even buy properties in affordable price ranges (and, yes, sorry, but in DC, this is considered an “affordable” price range) because they are competing with cash investors. This property was owned by Fannie Mae, which has a policy of considering offers only from owner occupants within an initial offering period. We know that that the financing used by the buyer is FHA, so this property did go to an owner occupant.

Every once in a while I have clients who really prefer to purchase a detached single family house in a city largely populated with rowhomes. There actually are several neighborhoods where you can still buy a detached house in the District of Columbia for under $350,000. Here’s a list of the detached houses that are currently active and priced under $350,000 I’ve ordered them in reverse alphabetically, so Woodridge (the neighborhood of the subject property) appears up at the top.

The listing agent for 2812 26th St NE was Sonya Abney with Cosmopolitan Properties Real Estate Brokerage. Noel Sesay with W.C. & A.N. Miller, Realtors, A Long and Foster Company, represented the buyer.

3522 12th St, NE

Little Ricky’s located at 3522 12th Street, NE is soft opening at 5pm. Their facebook page says:

Little Ricky’s an American Paladar is finally going to open it’s doors on Nov 9th at 5pm. IMPORTANT TO NOTE- we will not be offering a full menu but rather for the month of November we will offer on Fri, Sat, and Sun evenings a Pre-fix 4 course meal. The menus will be posted in the next couple of days. The pre-fix dinner price will be south of $25 a person.

Or the Bar will also be open so just come in for a drink- that’s cool too.

Friday Nov 9th Pre-Fix Menu
Apps course choice of: Croquettas (Ham or Bacalao); Black bean Hummus with Plantain chips; Gambas al Ajillo
Soup Course: Green Plantain Soup; Caldo Gallego Soup
Main Course: Pollo Navarro (1/4 roasted chicken with hell’a good mojo); Lechon Asado; Grilled Fish (Lime & garlic marinade)
Sides (choice of 3) Black beans & rice; Tostones; Maduros; Yuca con Mojo; Tater Tots; Grilled veggie medley
Dessert Course: Flan; Ice Cream of the day; Arroz Con Leche

You can see more from their eventual permanent menu here.

This house is located at 2425 Franklin Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“RARE NEW CONSTRUCTION in Woodridge! Open, spacious floor plan w/ inviting living room. Gourmet kitchen w/ granite countertops, ss app, island & separate pantry!Large, open dining area w/ bay windows. New bamboo wood floors, elegant crown molding & chair railing. Fully finished basement w/ large rec room, wet bar, full bath & 4th bedroom!Gated driveway w/ room for 2 cars!Convenient location just mins from downtown.”

You can see more photos here.

This 4 bed/3.5 bath is going for $489,000.

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From MPD:

At about 6:45 this morning, Friday, November 2, police were called to a home in the 3500 block of 17th St., NE, for a possible assault. When officers arrived, one of our 5D officers was attacked by a suspect with a knife. The officer was assaulted, and in defending himself shot the suspect, who died at the scene.

The officer received several stab wounds. He has been released from the hospital and is doing well.

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers that have arrived at 5D this morning.

This house is located at 1001 Irving Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“Wonderful custom home from Ditto Residential. Exceptional addition and renovation of famous 110 year-old historic home. Architect Chuong Cao and Giang Dinh transformed this fanciful house into a modern and elegant landmark of DC. Unique because of its beautiful form, custom designed/built stairs, natural light and fine finishes. 4 BD, 3.5 BA, landscaped yard, Garage”

You can see more photos here.

This is the famous round house that we saw getting renovated back in August. Do you like the way it turned out?

This 4 bed/3.5 bath is going for $899,900.

This house is located at 1925 Bunker Hill Road, NE:

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The listing says:

“Four levels to enjoy in a spacious 3 br, 2.5 bath detached home. Finished basement has a kitchenette, laundry room and separate entrance. Attic loft is perfect as a den, play room and more. This hill top home includes a fenced back yard, paved parking as well as a garage. A cooks’ kitchen adjoins double parlors and is perfect for entertaining. In a peaceful neighborhood just minutes to downtown DC”

You can see more photos here.

This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $449,900.

Photo by PoPville flickr user pablo.raw

For this who live in/near Brookland:

The friars at the Franciscan Monastery invite their Brookland neighbors and their friends to bring their pets to the monastery Sunday, Sept. 30 at 1:30 p.m. for the annual Blessing of the Animals. The friars traditionally bless pets (large and small are welcome) on or near the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment, who was known for his life of simplicity and peace. Hope to see folks there! The monastery is located at 1400 Quincy Street, NE.

For those that live near the National Cathedral (3101 Wisconsin Ave, NW):

Washington National Cathedral continues its annual tradition of blessing animals on October 7, 2012, in honor of the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi. St. Francis, the patron saint of animals, frequently preached to them in his ministry. The Cathedral will welcome special guests Lois Wye from the Washington Animal Rescue League, Lisa LaFontaine, President of Washington Humane Society and Victoria Strang from the Humane Society of the United States.

“The blessing of the animals is always a heartwarming and fun event for the community,” said Cathedral spokesman Richard Weinberg. “For many people a pet is a member of the family, and bringing a pet to church for a blessing is a unique opportunity that allows us to engage with our faith in a new and meaningful way. We are proud to carry on this tradition of blessing all members of God’s creation.”

All pets and their caretakers are invited to attend and participate. The Animal Rescue League will have a pet adoption van on site and the Humane Society will have some animals available for adoption for those looking to provide a home for an animal in need.

When: Sunday, October 7, at 2:30 pm EDT
Where: Walker Court on the West Front of the Cathedral along Wisconsin Ave.

901 Monroe St, NE

Dear PoPville,

Did you know that Col Brooks’ Tavern is closing it’s doors after 32 years on Friday (tonight)? We were there this week and while they are running out of beers, it’s been part of the neighborhood where everyone knows your name. Soon, it will be a hole in the ground. Alas, but that’s the circle of (development) iife.

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The site is slated to become the 901 Monroe Street project:

“RETAIL: 13,000 square feet. Five retailers including a restaurant
APARTMENTS: 212 rental units
PARKING: 150 parking spaces
BIKE SPACES: 66 Bike spaces
ZIPCAR: 2 Zipcar spaces”

A buddy of mine who went to the law school at Catholic University was a big fan and I’d meet for drinks there from time to time but sadly, as a non regular, my deepest memory is the horrible triple murder that occurred in 2003. So sad.

Wishing all those who were apart of Colonel Brooks Tavern the best of luck in the future. I’ve heard whispers that they could reopen in the new space but I’ve never seen that confirmed. Any fans of Colonel Brooks Tavern?

You can find more info about the coming development here.

3522 12th St, NE

Back in Aug. 2011 we learned that Little Ricky’s Cuban-American restaurant was coming to the former Tropicana Eatery space at 3522 12th St, NE. I spoke with workers at the space and they said they’d be open in about two weeks. Looks very promising! Stay tuned.

I thought this was really cool – the entire sidewalk around Casey Trees is imprinted with different types of leaves. Awesome.

The photos don’t really do justice to this wild one from Brookland.

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A reader sends the following report from the CUA Department of Public Safety:

On Monday, August 27, 2012, at 11:12 p.m., a Catholic University student was robbed and assaulted in the 700 block of Lawrence Street, N.E. After the victim exited her vehicle, the suspect approached the victim from behind, grabbed her by the neck and slammed her head against the vehicle. When the victim fell to the ground, the suspect continued the assault, and snatched her cell phone and car keys. The suspect entered the victim’s vehicle, removed cash and her debit card.

The suspect was last seen running towards the Brookland/CUA Metro station. The Metropolitan Police Department and Emergency Medical Services were notified.

The suspect was described as a black male; 5’7”; average build; mid-twenties; wearing a black sweatshirt; jean shorts; Timberland boots and gloves.

The CUA Department of Public Safety reminds students, faculty, staff, and visitors to follow these safety precautions:

* Stay alert and aware of your surroundings at all times.
* Notice persons approaching you or walking behind you.
* Trust your instincts. If a situation does not feel right, take protective action.
* Avoid alleys, short cuts and vacant lots. Stick to well lit, busy streets.
* Walk in groups or with a companion as often as possible.

This house is located at 1300 Taylor Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“Uniquely HUGE brick colonial. One of Brooklands Statley Classics.Renovated for the fussiest buyer. A total show place. 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Family room off kitchen, NEW KItchen, features Granite counter and Stainless Steel appliances. New CAC, New Baths, refinished wood floors, Finished Lower level, Garage, walk to METRO.”

You can see more photos here.

This 5 bed/3.5 bath is going for $639,000.

1001 Irving St, NE

Thanks to a reader for sending in these photos of the round house getting renovated in Brookland. You can see what it looked like pre-reno here. We will revisit when it is finished and goes on the market.

Some wild pics of inside: