This house is located at 1527 Massachusetts Avenue, SE:

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The listing says:

“Conveniently located just a 3-blk stroll to Lincoln Park and 2 Metros! This Federal porch front will captivate with smart layout, oak floors, sun porch, and self-contained LL guest suite. Huge kitchen renovation, 2 renovated baths and new AC Beautifully landscaped DEEP front and rear gardens are amazing. Plus pvt rear parking! OPEN SUNDAY 2-4. Ask about $500 buyer credit to settle with KVS Title.”

You can see a virtual tour here.

This 3 bed/2 bath is going for $675,000.

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: 37 17th St SE
Legal Subdivision: Old City #1
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Capitol Hill
Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.5
Living Area Square Footage per Tax Record: 1633
Lot Size per Tax Record: 848
Original List Price for most recent listing: $634,900
List Price at Contract: $634,900.
List Date: 3/13/2013
Days on Market: 5
Settled Sales Price: $650,000
Seller Subsidy: $500
Settlement Date: 04/30/2013
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Original GDoN post is: here.
The listing can be seen: here. To see pics, open the link above and click on the camera icon to scroll through pics.

In 2001, 37 17th St SE looked like this when it sold for net $100,000 . By the time the property was on the market again in 2007, it acquired an additional level that was advertised as a “Penthouse Playroom”. The price jumped to $555,000. By 2013, it got souped up even more with the addition of a Bocce court.

Given that “transit oriented” is the new buzz word in real estate, having the Stadium Armory Metro within a quarter mile is a huge plus. Since the beginning of the year, there have been thirteen other fee simple sales within a quarter mile of this particular Metro, ranging in price from $384,900. for a two bedroom one and a half bath rowhome without a basement, to $675,000. for an end unit four bedroom three and a half bath home with a basement located across the street from the Metro.

The listing agent was Cara Pearlman of Frankly Real Estate, Inc. Kevin Shirley of Long and Foster Real Estate Inc. represented the buyer.

This rental is located at 1717 East Capitol St, SE:

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The listing says:

“NOW LEASING***FIRST MONTH FREE** Rents start at $1595-1700/mo SUBJECT to CHANGE without notice** LIVE on CAPITOL HILL** located at Stadium Armory Metro* Stylish and sophisticated features and amenities*”

This studio is listed at $1,595/Mo.

This house is located at 513 13th Street, SE:

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The listing says:

“Charming 1870′s 2 BR, 1 BA home lovingly restored with modern amenities. Hearts of Pine floors, updated kitchen, separate dining room, fireplace, built-ins, CAC. Separate dining room, deep double lot; perfect for entertaining. Blocks to Metro, Barracks Row and Eastern Market.”

You can see more photos here.

This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $544,900.

This rental is located at 1391 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE:

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The listing says:

“Desired city living with one bedrm and a bedrm size den – 2 full baths. Offers space to dine, natural light, wood flrs, stainless steel appl & granite. Amenities include terrace access, business ctr, pub, gym, concierge, marble lobby, secure bldg, shopping and much more. Metro across the street, near Hwy 395 in Capitol Hill. Call f/appt – Thx.”

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $2,650/Mo.

This house is located at 1543 E Street, SE:

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The listing says:

“A RARE opportunity! Historic corner store TRANSFORMED into giant gallery style residence. STUNNING dimensions and style, historic accents, new windows, hvac, roof. First time available in 35 yrs – don’t miss it! Could truly be your CASTLE! Did we mention the garage, courtyard, and 3-car drvwy? Open Sunday 2-4 – come visit! Ask about $500 buyer credit to settle with KVS Title.”

You can see a virtual tour here.

This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $800,000.

This house is located at 37 17th Street, SE:

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The listing says:

“Recently renovated, Capitol Hill 3-level end unit row offers best in urban living*Hardwood thru out**Master Suite with gas FP, bath, vaulted ceiling, priv balcony**2 other spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths**Great outdoor space-private fenced patio, Bocce Court, & pergola**2 blks to Stadium – Armory metro, 4 blks Lincoln park”

You can see a virtual tour here and a youtube video here.

This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $634,900.

This house is located at 1440 A Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“If you are painstaking & thorough in your assessment, you’ll be amazed before halfway through. Best prepare w/You Tube preview before turning mind, body & sole over at the threshold. Connell & Schmidt sets another bar, then shatters the barometer. Each level a far-off fireworks finale; stunningly explosive, quiet delay, you start walking away, but it’s far from over…”

You can see more photos here and the youtube tour here.

This 4 bed/3.5 bath is going for $898,750.

This condo is located at 257 15th Street, SE:

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The listing says:

“Charming+Modern 2 BR 2 BA condo loft in 4 unit boutique bldg in Capitol Hill for sale for the 1st time. 2 story windows, upgraded kitchen with SS appl. & silestone counters, hdwd floors, private deck, bike storage, exposed wood beams & ductwork, cool ceiling fan, 18 LR ceilings…very unique, lots of light, open floor plan. Wood floors as is.”

You can see more photos here.

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $537,900 ($348 monthly fee.)

This house is located at 1530 East Capitol Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“Tour this Victorian Queen today. Brilliant Southern Exposure floods the open floor Two blocks from Lincoln Park, Steps above anything else that you will find in this xcellnt area. 3.5 bathrooms,3 fireplaces. Sun-filled living rooms,renovated kitchen. Location,location,location. Huge basement w/ bath and space for Nannies, neighbors, and Nlaws …. outlaws?”

You can see more photos here.

This 2BD/3 Full, 1 Half BA is going for $765,000.

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: 1309 C St NE
Legal Subdivision: Old City #1
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Capitol Hill
Original List Price: $569,777
List Price at Contract: $569,777
List Date: 12/14/2012
Days on Market: 4
Settled Sales Price: $596,000
Seller Subsidy: $17,500
List to Net Sales Price Ratio: 101.52%
Settlement Date: 1/23/2013
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.

DC has always presented challenges for pricing homes, given that perception of value can change from block to block, and homes can represent a range of conditions, finishes, and sizes. When I looked up recent activity in the immediate area surrounding this home since July 2012, pending and settled sales ran the gamut from a list price for a bank owned house at $270,000., to a $1,100,000. sale on the 1100 block of E St NE. On the 1300 block of C St NE alone, besides the sale of the subject property, there was a sale for $729,000., and there are two pending house sales (listed at $375,000. and 468,500.)

Currently, there are three active listings in the immediate area. All over DC, there are motivated buyers watching to see what new listings show up for the weekend.

The listing agent for 1309 C St NE was Robert Bergman with RE/MAX Allegiance. The Purchaser was represented by my colleague, Kara Johnson with Keller Williams Capital Properties.

15th and Pennsylvania Ave, SE

Speaking of liquor stores, a reader gives props to World Wine and Spirits:

My corner, at 15th and Penn S.E., is undergoing a fair amount of change, and the longtime liquor store on the corner there, World Liquor, is renovating and re-making itself … with hopes of becoming a destination for craft beers, etc. The bulletproof glass is down. The store is renovated inside and is now going by “World Wine and Spirits.” Richard Lee, the owner, has reached out to neighbors, asking for their recommendation on what he should stock, etc. I believe he also plans to do tastings.

I was personally pleased to walk in there today and see a beer from my hometown, Kansas City … Boulevard, which I didn’t think was available on the East Coast. Richard is also now carrying Lagunitas, Great Lakes, etc.

I stopped by as well and the place looks great. They even have a good Sake selection.

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This house is located at 1309 C Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“Charming home with many original features. Oak floors, gorgeous tin ceilings and millwork throughout. A smart renovation of the infrastructure and utilities, double insulated windows with plantation shutters. The kitchen has stainless appliances, quality cabinetry, concrete counters, lots of drawers and storage space. Upper level has three bright bedrooms with custom closets. inbounds for Maury. ”

You can see more photos here.

This 3 bed/1 bath is going for $569,777.

This house is located at 1521 A St, SE:

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The listing says:

“Marvelous Renovation with unique details and high end quality.Hardwood floors,Arabian Carrera granite counter tops in the Kitchen and Master bath, marble in all bathrooms.Surround Sound system, IPOD dock, privacy fence,concrete driveway with automatic garage door in rear, wetbar,9′+ceilings,Premium Efficency HVAC and ss appliances!”

You can see more photos here.

This 4 bed/3.5 bath is going for $739,000.

Photo by PoPville flickr user mosley.brian

From a press release:

The Capitol Riverside Youth Sports Park(CRYSP) organization today unveiled a new community-inspired design for a youth sporting facility comprised of multi-use fields, substantial green space, walking paths, and a covered farmer’s market pavilion.  The project is a growing effort to provide underserved DC youth with safe, accessible and high-quality playing fields and green space for recreation.  The proposed site is the little-used North parking lot of RFK Stadium – an area of urban blight in desperate need of green infrastructure that can mitigate the storm water discharge to the Anacostia River.

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