12/07/12 11:00am

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.

12/04/12 1:00pm

This condo is located at 224 Q Street, NW:


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The listing says:

“Comfy living in Shaw neighborhood! Great open layout in this 2 bedroom /2 bath condo! Open living area, stainless appliances, granite counters, master bedroom with bath and walk in closet with custom shelving. Lots of gleaming hardwood floors, crown molding, recessed lighting, and rear deck. Washer/dryer, additional storage, secure parking and blocks to the Metro! Don’t miss this opportunity.”

You can see more photos here.

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $369,000 ($200 monthly condo fee.)

11/26/12 11:00am


52 O Street, NW

From a press release:

Ulysses Room, a beautiful and dramatic studio loft located south of Bloomingdale opens its doors to the city’s evolving creative community. The team behind Ulysses Room, The President Wears Prada, DeNada, and Kelly Towles, will host art exhibits, social media seminars, photography/digital design courses, and pop-up shops to support emerging artists, small brands, and visual creatives. In partnership with some of the city’s most visionary groups, Ulysses Room will serve as a hub to nurture creativity and fulfill the need for an imaginative learning infrastructure in DC.

Ulysses Room will also be available as a rental event space to the city’s creative and business community. The adaptable 630 square feet open loft studio is a versatile meeting, exhibition, and showroom space that features modern industrial design, a custom matte-black bar, exposed brick walls, original wood floors, and a 13-foot ivy-ringed skylight.


Photo courtesy of Ulysses Room


Photo courtesy of Ulysses Room

10/12/12 11:00am

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: 81 Florida Ave NW
Legal Subdivision: Eckington
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Bloomingdale
Original List Price: $549,990.
List Price at Contract: $549,990.
List Date: 07/07/2012
Days on Market: 8
Settled Sales Price: $549,900.
Seller Subsidy: $5000.
List to Net Sales Price Ratio: 99.07%
Settlement Date: 08/24/2012
Bank Owned?: No 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.

Feedback from buyers lately seems to be in favor of fully renovated properties, so it is not surprising that this property went under contract very quickly. Although located in a neighborhood with high buyer demand and low inventory, it was important for the listing agent to price well in relation to similarly finished properties to account for being located on busy Florida Avenue.

Mid-size properties at this level of finish in the neighborhood are typically selling mid-$600’s and into the low $700’s. Another recently renovated and similarly located property recently sold at 1 Rhode Island Ave NE. 1 Rhode Island Ave NW is larger than the subject property and sold at $636,500.

The listing agent for 81 Florida Ave NW was Kent Fowler with Senate Realty Corporation. Sandeep Kumar with Quick Sell Realty LLC represented the buyer.

10/11/12 1:00pm

This condo is located at 207 R Street, NW:


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The listing says:

“Beautiful 2br condo, in most sort area, spacious condo, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors Din/kit, w/w carpet,new hot water tank, brand new washer/dryer, fireplace in master BR, close to metro, grocery store/eateries in area, no sign on property.”

You can see more photos here.

This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $360,000 ($310 monthly condo fee.)

09/28/12 1:00pm

This house is located at 113 P Street, NW:


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The listing says:

“Well maintained Victorian in Truxton Circle. Terrific location near 2 Metros;NY Ave & Shaw..Traditional floor plan and so many original details. Paved concrete carport for two cars.”

You can see more photos here.

This 4 bed/2 bath is going for $449,900.

07/27/12 3:00pm

This rental is located at 435 Q Street, NW:


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The listing says:

“WALK TO WORK IN DOWNTOWN DC. Fully renovated two story colonial home with two master bedrooms. Two fireplaces; one in master bedroom, skylight in master bedroom,full bath and walk-in closet. Fireplace in living room, open floor plan. Formal dining room w/eat-in kitchen & stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors throughout. Patio & roll up garage w/space for 2 cars.”

This 2 bed/2.5 bath is going for $2,400/Mo.

06/21/12 1:00pm

This condo is located at 46 N St, NW:


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The listing says:

“Capitol Triangle Condominiums-the newest name in sophisticated urban living! These 4 residences feature 2,000 square feet of luxurious state-of-the-art space, each with a fabulous kitchen, media and leisure rooms, 2 bedrooms & 2.5 custom baths. All four two-level homes offer outdoor space and secure private parking. Only moments from the city’s nightlife.”

You can see more photos here.

We previously judged the building when it was nearly completed here.

This 2 bed/2.5 bath is going for $595,000 ($342 monthly condo fee.)

05/19/12 10:24am


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From MPD:

On May 18, 2012, at approximately 2143 hours, First District personnel were dispatched to the 1200 block of North Capitol Street, NW, in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival on the scene, First District members discovered an unconscious male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds to the upper torso. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced.

The suspect, who was last seen running westbound in the unit block of N Street, Northwest, was described as a black male, 5’7″, medium complexion with a beard.

The offense is being investigated by the Violent Crimes Branch Unit, 202-645-9600. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Anonymous information may also be submitted to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging to 50411. Additionally, please call 911 if you observe suspicious persons or activities.

05/15/12 3:00pm

This rental is located at 413 Richardson Place, NW:


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The listing says:

“Lovely two bedroom, 1.5 bath townhouse blocks away from Shaw metro station. Home has a fenced back yard, street parking on a wide street with little to no traffic. Should really be called a cul de sac. Home has a large living room, washer and dryer, dishwasher and central air. Utilities not included and pets on a case by case basis. Close to U st corridor and Noma. This one will move quickly”

This 2 bed/1.5 bath is going for $1,999/Mo.