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The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with a First Degree Sexual Assault and Burglary which occurred in the 1900 block of Lincoln Road, NE.

On Sunday, April 14, 2013, at approximately 3:45 am, an adult female received a knock at her door. Upon answering, an unknown male asked to use the telephone, at which time the victim agreed. Once inside, she was sexually assaulted by the suspect.

The suspect is described as a black male, 5’8” to 5’10” in height, dark complexion, short hair, with no facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, and khaki pants.

Anyone who has knowledge of this case, knows the identity of the suspect or sees him, should take no action, but should immediately call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

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Featured Property: 1923 Bennett Place NE
Legal Subdivision: Trinidad
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Trinidad
Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2.5
Original List Price: $299,000
List Price at Contract: $299,000
List Date: 2/14/13
Days on Market: 4
Settled Sales Price: $375,000
Seller Subsidy: $0
Settlement Date: 3/1/13
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Original GDoN post is: here.
The listing can be seen: here. To see pics, click on the camera icon after opening the link.

The listing agent, Tom Lewis, was kind enough to chime in on the original Good Deal or Not (GDoN) comments. I am hoping he comes back to tell us how many offers they ended up with. Given the list to sale price ratio, which is a whopping 25% increase, let’s assume there was some competition.

In previous GDoN-Revisited posts, we’ve looked at sales in Trinidad west of Bladensburg Road. This property is located east of Bladensburg Road and north of Benning Road, in a triangular parcel that is geographically somewhat sectioned off from the rest of the neighborhood. Similar to most neighborhoods in DC, prices rose in this area from the early to mid 2000’s. In 2005, this home sold for net $355,000. In 2011, it sold as a foreclosure at net $208,081. Currently, there are no actively listed houses in this immediate area. There are four under contract, though, ranging from list prices of $174,917 to $452,000.

Although the tight inventory and high demand are driving prices up throughout the city, current prices actually seem to be on track for where they would have been if there had been steady incremental appreciation. Personally, I expect to see the current momentum continue for a while, but not indefinitely. I had my first Sequestration-related listing appointment with someone who expects to have less income in the near future and is thinking about retiring early, and then a conversation later the same day with someone else who is bracing for a decrease in income.

Thomas Lewis with Redfin Corporation represented the seller. Ashton Vessali with Weichert, Realtors represented the buyer.

This house is located at 1923 Bennett Place, NE:

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The listing says:

“Beautifully renovated home located directly on the future trolley line, blocks from bustling H St! The home features private secured parking, stainless steel appliances, and master bath with Jacuzzi tub and separate double walk-in shower. The fully finished basement boasts its own bathroom with jetted tub. Enjoy entertaining outdoors on the deck and plenty of garden space.”

You can see a virtual tour here.

This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $299,900.

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From MPD:

This morning at about 2:30 am, five people were shot inside a club in the 2400 block of Benning Road, NE.

A woman and four men received non-life threatening injuries when a man inside the bar shot at patrons.

We do not have any suspect, nor have we discovered a motive for this shooting.

When more information becomes available we will pass it to the community and we ask that if anyone has any information that may be helpful you please call 727-9099.

4th and T St, NW

A reader sent word of a major police presence in Ledroit Park late Friday afternoon:

“Above is a picture from the corner of 4th and T Street NW. Cops have been here since I got home around 4:30pm. They haven’t told us anything except to stay inside they aren’t letting folks come in or out of their homes at this time.”

On the Ledroit Park listserve, Jana Baldwin updates:

“The suspect and victim that were involved in the shooting last night knew each other.”

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MPD tweeted around 4am Sunday Morning:

“5D/ SHOOTING/ 800 BLK OF 20TH ST. NE AND 1900 BLK OF M ST. NE/ 3 VICTIMS/ NO LOOKOUT// 8245″

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