This rental is located at 226 Bates Street, NW:

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The listing says:

“Terrific “pied a terre” flat, walk up, 2nd level renov contemp unit w/ traditional details, hdwd floors, galley kit, rear enclosed porch, large BR, bath, W/D. Approx 840 sf. NO CATS, Dogs case by case. Convenient to Georgetown Law School, Howard Un, Dwntwn, Cap Hill. Showings in afternoon for weekend; during week by advance appt due to friendly dog, preferably early evenings.”

This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,575/Mo.

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: 1421 3rd St NW
Legal Subdivision: Old City #2
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Old City #2
Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.5
Living Area Square Footage per Tax Record:1320
Lot Size per Tax Record: 900
Original List Price: $449,000.
List Price at Contract: $449,000.
List Date: 2/15/2013
Days on Market: 7
Settled Sales Price: $505,000
Seller Subsidy: $10,000.
Settlement Date: 04/05/2013
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Original GDoN post is: here.
The listing can be seen: here. The virtual tour can be seen here.

Last week Good Deal or Not Revisited (GDoN-R) looked at living large in Trinidad. This week we review a recent sale of a petite house in Truxton Circle.

As noted in the original GDoN comments, this property has a tumultuous sales history over the past decade. The earliest record of a sale in public records was twenty years ago when the home sold for $30,000. Here is what the property looked like in 2005 when it sold for $185,000. In 2007, the multiple listing service shows an attempt to market the property at $620,000. It eventually sold for $589,000. (per public records), and was foreclosed upon shortly thereafter in 2008. It sold again as a foreclosure at $225,750. in 2008. Public records report another sale in 2009 at $484,093.

If you think this sale was expensive per square foot, recall nearby 455 Q St NW, a recent GDoN-R, which sold for $755,000. Tax records identify the living area square footage at 1330. The lot size was larger at 1425.

The listing agent was David Thomas of RE/MAX Allegiance. Ty Voyles of Keller Williams Capital Properties (per the disclosure above, this is the same brokerage company that the writer is affiliated with) represented the purchaser.

1539 New Jersey Avenue, NW

Dear PoPville,

Last summer I read a few stories about Garden State, an outdoor bar (a la Standard) aiming to open on New Jersey Ave near Q St NW. This would be such an amazing addition to the neighborhood. Have you heard any news on whether the proprietor is still planning/aiming to move forward? I would go! Frequently!!

I’m sorry to say that an outdoor beer garden is not coming to New Jersey and Q St, NW in Truxton Circle. I stopped by over the weekend and the space has become 2nd Time Around selling clothes, furniture, and other household items. Soon they will be offering consignment sales as well. Also in the future they plan on having regular flea market rentals for the outdoor space.

57 N Street, NW

Thanks to @JRogers202 for tweeting us the update:

“post on Chapman Stables in #TruxtonCircle – it is now in the DC Inventory of Historic Sites – no razing”

From the Historic Preservation Review Board:

After careful consideration, the Historic Preservation Office recommends that the Board revise the boundaries of the proposed landmark application to include only the garage and stable building at 37-57 N Street, NW on Square 617 Lot 215, and that the Board designate the building a Historic Landmark to be entered into the D.C. Inventory of Historic Sites. Staff recommends that the Board forward the nomination to the National Register with the identified revised boundaries. Staff further recommends that the property name be Chapman Coal Company Stable and Garage to more fully reflect the history of the property.

Read the full report here.

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MPD tweets:

“1D Double Shooting, 0135hrs, (1) 100 block of Pierce Street NW (2) 1200 North Capitol Street NW, No lookout./2389″

On March 11th 13 people were shot on the 1200 block of North Capitol St, NW, 1 arrest has been made.

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@IAFF35 first tweeted:

“1200 North Capitol St NW multiple shooting treating 8 patients.”

@DCPoliceDept then tweeted:

“1D-Shooting multiple victims all conscious & breathing, 1200 North Capitol Street NW, LOF Blue BMW, 2D, older model, tag unk.//2237.”

This morning Washington Post reports:

Police are investigating an overnight shooting on a busy D.C. street corner that left as many as 11 people wounded, one of them seriously, authorities said.

Assistant Police Chief Peter Newsham said gunmen in two dark-colored cars opened fire just after 2 a.m. on a crowd of people outside Tyler House, an eight-story, subsidized residential building on the south side of New York Avenue at North Capitol Street.

This rental is located at 30 Bates Street, NW:

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The listing says:

“A deluxe 2 bedroom 2 full and a sitting area on upper level with W/D upstairs too for super convenience. Beautiful Hard wood floors throughout this 2 Level home. Wood Burning fireplace and powder room on main level. Also off street parking for 1 car. Move In ASAP…$1000 Deposit Special. Pets Welcome.”

This 2 bed/2.5 bath is going for $2,350/Mo.

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: 224 Q St NW #A
Legal Subdivision: Old City #2
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Old City #2
Original List Price: Listed in June 2012 for $414,900. with different agent
List Price at Contract: $369,000
List Date: 11/21/12
Days on Market: 120
Settled Sales Price: $363,000
Settled Price per Square Foot: $432.
Seller Subsidy: $0
Settlement Date: 2/13/13
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.

There are several blocks of century old properties in this area (identified as Shaw in the agent’s comments) that were originally structured as two flats. In addition to Q St NW, these can be found on Bates and P St NW, on both the Shaw and Truxton Circle side of the neighborhood. Typically, they have two front doors…one that led straight in and the other that opened to the stairs heading to the upper flat. A large number of this style of home was built by the prolific Harry Wardman ,(further disputing my contention that there is not a single “Wardman Style”. While many of these properties have been converted into single units, it’s not surprising that some folks are finally getting around to dividing these into a condo ownership structure.

The building was last transferred as a fee simple two unit building (with two 2 bedroom flats) in 2003. It was sold as condos in 2007, with the units selling at net $304,500. and $302,000. respectively.

Per the listing information, John Williams with RE/MAX All Pro was the disclosed dual agent representing both the buyer and seller.

This house is located at 1421 3rd Street, NW:

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The listing says:

“Come home to this amazing 3 bedroom / 2 1/2 bath home and enjoy the spacious dining area and entertaining space. Best of all, the kitchen has been beautifully renovated and the back yard is perfect for parties. Just blocks to the upcoming O Street market, major bus lines and metro rail stops. Walkable to area shops and restaurants This home is a must-see.”

You can see a virtual tour here.

This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $449,000.

This rental is located at 312 R Street, NW:

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The listing says:

“Sun-drenched semi detached town home for rent in the historic Shaw community. 3 nice size bedrooms with reach in closets, 2.5 baths, CAC, stackable washer/dryer, small deck for entertaining, enjoy cozying up in front of the gas fireplace. Spacious kitchen with white appliances, granite counter tops. Plenty of street parking. Easy commute to Shaw metro & local restaurants.”

This 3 BD/2 Full, 1 Half BA is going for $3,500/Mo.

Dear PoPville,

Remember the former Brass Knob warehouse on N street NW in Truxton Circle? It still has signs advertising the space for lease, but I noticed in the window an application for a raze permit (attached). I found more details on the Office of Planning’s website, on the 3rd page here. That application was dated January 8, 2013. What’s interesting is that in OP’s Historic Preservation office, there’s an application for the same property, for a Historic Landmark Designation, dated January 11, 2013. Apparently the warehouse is Chapman Stables, built in 1890. I’m wondering what’s going to happen now. The owner must think the property is more valuable as an empty lot…

We last spoke about the former Brass Knob Warehouse back in April when I heard it sold for $4 million.

57 N St, NW

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Dear PoPville,

I’m writing to inform you that a friend and I were attacked last night, Sunday, January 13, 2013 at approximately 5:50 p.m. by a young adult male on a bike. We were walking to Beau Thai. As soon as we crossed third street on to Q, we heard the young male and his friends who were all hanging out at the church nearby yelling “fags.” We ignored them and kept walking on the sidewalk down Q st. Then, one of the kids – a young black male (mini afro, mid-dark brown complexion, a tight smooth face, and a black jacket) – rode his bike passed us and repeated “fags” again.

Then, he put his bike on the sidewalk and turned it around so he was facing us. He rode his bike at full speed into us. Then, he got off his bike, and hit my friend from behind. I tried to deescalate things by saying everything is ok, and we should all stay calm. The young male then walked towards me and hit me in the left jaw. His friends, a block away at the church, yelled at him to return to them. Then all left in a hurry. The police were called on, and came quickly to respond and take our statements. The Gay and Lesbian Liason Unit also arrived on the scene, and we are working to catch the young man.

52 O Street, NW

From an email:

The Ulysses Room Night Market will bring together our favorite local designers and boutiques for a night shopping event (inspired by the popular Brooklyn Night Bazaar). We also invited Cream Cycle – whose hand-made gourmet ice-cream sandwiches will be available for the first time to the public and will include: Mexican Jalapeño Chocolate (chocolate cookie, jalapeno ice cream, fresh banana), Cereal Milk (cereal milk ice cream, vanilla cookie, granola), and Ginger Spice (ginger bread cookie, vanilla ice cream, fresh nutmeg and ginger)

This event will bring together some of our favorite independent designers, shops, and food purveyors in DC for a festive evening of shopping, food, and merriment under the ivy-ringed skylight of Ulysses Room.

Full list of vendors after the jump. (more…)

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: 113 P St NW
Legal Subdivision: Old City #2
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Shaw-Truxton Circle
Original List Price: $449,900.
List Price at Contract: $449,900.
List Date: 09/26/2012
Days on Market: 28
Settled Sales Price: $440,000.
Seller Subsidy: $13,000.
List to Net Sales Price Ratio: 94.91%
Settlement Date: 11/28/2012
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.

At present, the Truxton Circle neighborhood (named after the long gone circle) remains one of the few locations downtown (the subject property is a tad over two miles to the White House) where one can own a whole house for under $600,000. Since June of 2012, there were twenty two settled sales of fee simple houses priced from $278,000. to $585,000. This is in significant contrast to Bloomingdale, at the northern edge of the Truxton neighborhood, which is seeing prices into the $800,000’s.

Homes in Truxton Circle tend to be smaller than the similarly styled Victorians in Bloomingdale, yet are within a few short blocks of the row of emerging restaurants that currently includes Big Bear Café (I highly recommend dinner there if you haven’t been yet), Aroi Thai, Rustik, Boundary Stone, and Bacio Pizzeria. Parts of the neighborhood may be a bit of a hike to Metro, however, the National Mall, downtown business district, and Capitol Hill are all within biking distance. Several bus lines are convenient to the area.

The listing agent for 113 P St NW was H. Zaza Pasori with Realty Resource. Jennifer Myers with Dwell Residential Brokerage represented the buyer.

“Dear PoPville,

Happy Holidays! Just wanted to share some images from the 1600 block of 4th Street NW, where we got into the holiday spirit and decorated all of the trees on the block.”