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From emails:

“Petworth Community Market opens TODAY, this Friday, May 3, from 4 – 8 PM. We will have local produce, music from Superior Cling and a tasty demo from Chez Billy! Come see us each Friday, starting today, from 4-8 p.m. at Upshur & 9th Streets, NW at Georgia Ave.”

and

“The Columbia Heights Community Marketplace kicks off the 2013 season Saturday May 4th at 9:00am on the Civic Plaza at 14th and Park Rd NW. Come celebrate Spring with us with healthy, local food, a salsa performance and lessons, chef demonstrations, free bike tune-ups, and much more!”

and

“14&U FM reopens Saturday May 4th
1400 U Street NW on the sidewalk of the Reeves Center
Saturdays
9-1pm”

If you’re lucky you can still spot him roaming the streets today.

Dear PoPville,

Everyday on my walk to the Columbia Heights metro, I cross 16th street on Park road, but yesterday I noticed that there are no longer men lingering outside the Hermano Pedro Day Shelter / Shrine of Sacred Heart Church.

Having had several scary experiences with men blocking my way on the sidewalk, shouting profanities, spitting in my face, and then banging on the windows of cars stopped at the stoplight on Park, I can’t say that I’m not pleased. Just curious about whether this is part of some larger change in the neighborhood.

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2008

I might be mistaken but I believe this is one of the first single family homes to sell for over a million dollars in Columbia Heights. 1309 Kenyon Street, NW was originally listed at $1,299,000 but sold for $1,125,000 in Sept. 2008.

I wonder how much it would sell for today. It’s still one of my favorite homes in Columbia Heights:

2013

This condo is located at 1480 Harvard Street, NW:

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The listing says:

“CONTRACT FELL THROUGH – LAST & BEST NOW AVAILABLE! Gorgeous 2-level 2BR/2BA PH that’s sun-filled w/ 3-sides of light, hardwood floors, marble Kitchen & Baths, walk-in showers, large shelved closets, recessed lighting, cathedral ceilings, solid doors, HUGE PRIVATE ROOFDECK. Condo fees/tax subject to change. 3 BLOCKS TO METRO – GREAT LOCATION!”

You can see a virtual tour here.

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $729,900 ($172 monthly fee.)

Ed. Note: We looked at this house as a GDoN revisited before it was split into condos back in Feb.

11th and Park Rd, NW

Dear PoPville,

There’s a police light tower on 11th st in front of the dog park. I called downtown, and the officer I spoke to was friendly in his explanation that it’s only a preventative measure when there may have been recent crime in the area. None of us here on the 3300 block of 11th st NW are aware of anything recently. Does anyone have any other info? Gonna be tough to sleep tonight with the light of god in the window.

This house is located at 1309 Spring Rd, NW:

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The listing says:

Blocks from Red Derby, Meridian Pint and two metro stops…check. Hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and exposed brick…check. Two-story deck with a foosball table…check.

This totally renovated, fully furnished 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath row house seamlessly blends original charm and details with modern updates and convenience.

Features include:

- More than 2000 sq. ft. of bright, open finished space
- Fully furnished (bedrooms, living areas, kitchen)
- 4 spacious bedrooms including master bedroom with vaulted ceiling
- 2 full baths (upstairs and downstairs) tiled in natural stone, 1 half bath on the first level
- Lots of outdoors entertaining space: two-story back deck with seating area and grill on lower level (off kitchen) and foosball table on upper level. Front porch seating area.
- Landscaped yards with secured parking pad in back, although street parking is ample and non-permit
- 47” flat screen, DVD and surround sound system in basement living area
- Extra storage area on all three levels
- Radiator Heat / Central Air. Ceiling fans in every room, new windows, and recently insulated to bring down heating/cooling costs.
- Washer/dryer and extra refrigerator in basement
- Alarm system
- Walk Score of 89 – 1 block to Red Derby, 3 blocks to Petworth Metro, 4 blocks to 11th Street corridor, 6 blocks to DC USA

This 4 bed/2.5 bath is going for $4,800/Mo.

From D’Vines (3103 14th Street, NW):

We are happy to announce that D’VINES, in celebration of Earth Day, Monday April 22nd, 2013 at 6:00PM, will Kick off Growler Filling with FREE Growler Vessels to the First 100 Customers. Our Growler Station has been designed to satisfy 28 different brew cravings, we will have special guest Brandon Skall from DC BRAU, and will feature 4 of their collaborations such as with Ska Brewing, Oliver, Devils Backbone and Stillwater. Our growler website will be updated on Sunday evening for a more accurate list.

Hard to believe that Target only opened up five years ago in DC USA.

2008

From 13th and Lamont St, NW. A bit of a contrast compared to how it looks today:

2013

This rental is located at 2440 16th Street, NW:

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The listing says:

“Urban living at it’s best! stylish, bright & airy top floor corner unit w/2 MBR suites in sought-after Park Tower, across from Meridian Hill Park, walking distance to metro, Adams Morgan nightlife and Harris Teeter at the back door; kitchen has been renovated w/42 inch cabinets, stainless steel, and granite; w/d in unit, ex storage, bike and exercise rooms, 24 hour front desk, rental parking avlbl”

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $2,800/Mo.

3313 11th Street, NW

In late Feb. we learned El Chucho’s roof deck was getting a roof. For those who’ve been, does it still feel like you’re on a roof deck?

How do you think the overall look turned out – Thumbs up or down?

2007

Cop patrols on horseback were not an unusual sight and sadly related neither were makeshift memorials. Not saying things are perfect today but crime-wise Columbia Heights feels a lot different from six years ago.

2007

From the 1400 block of Meridian Pl, NW.

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: 1326 Girard St NW #3
Legal Subdivision: Columbia Heights
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Columbia Heights
Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
Square Footage: Per listing 1750 square feet
Original List Price: $749,900
List Price at Contract: $749,900
List Date: 2/4/2013
Days on Market: 8
Settled Sales Price: $811,000
Settled Price per Square Foot: $463.
Seller Subsidy: $0
Settlement Date: 4/2/2013
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.

After reading the Good Deal or Not (GDoN) comments, I had to go back and search for the urinal in the pics. (I found it.) No, not a fan.

Ed. Note: I am a fan.

The first unit sold in this boutique condo in 2007 went for $810,000. The subject unit sold for $718,000 in early 2008. You can see the sales history (and photos of other units) for the building< a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=3321088X3cSP&p=DE-196008866-703" target="_blank"> here.

The listing agent was Andrew Riguzzi with DC Real Estate. The purchaser was represented by Kelly Virbickas with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.