This house is located at 7025 31st Street, NW:

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The listing says:

“1960 Contemporary,enlarged&renovated over several yrs, maintaining integrity of the design while finishing for today’s lifestyle. Approx $800,000 in renovations; 6-page doc at prop w/details.250+ sq ft entry hall spans front to rear. Screen porch & deck span rear w/garden/treed views.Great Rm,FR,gourmet Kit. 5BR 4.5BA. Daylight LL w/2 suites.Prof off, in-law ste, media rm.”

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This 5 bed/4.5 bath is going for $1,685,000.

This house is located at 2436 Eutaw Pl. Baltimore, MD:

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The listing says:

“Total 2-year renovation! This 1895 brownstone won Baltimore Heritage Preservation Award for 2005. Many original, restored & reproduced details. Elegant rooms, 6BR, 2/2Ba, high ceilings, beautiful plaster-work, all updated systems, replaced windows. Great cook’s Kit w/ granite & stainless, 3rd floor Lib & Kitchenette, finished walk-out LL. Garage, patio, 3-level porch.”

You can see more photos here and a virtual tour here.

This 6 bed/3 bath was listed at $395,000.

This unit is located at 1018 Florida Avenue, NE:

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The listing says:

“Fantastic 2 level condo close to the H Street action. Main level is the open living/dining/kitchen GREAT ROOM and Master Bedroom/Bath. On the lower level is a second bedroom or family room, full bath, and private patio. South-facing bright and sunny condo all day long. HWF, W/D, Granite, Stainless all in a boutique building.”

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This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $359,000 ($197 monthly fee.)

This unit is located at 2305 18th Street, NW:

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The listing says:

“Sell your car and live in the heart of Adams Morgan. Terrific 2 BR overlooking all the action. Zip Car at your door. Great floor plan for entertaining. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen, washer and dryer in unit as well as a gas fireplace. Why rent when you can own this classic? Pet friendly building. Great value.”

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This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $375,000 ($333 monthly fee.)

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: 4330 Blagden Ave NW
Legal Subdivision: Crestwood
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Crestwood
Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3
Living Area Square Footage per Tax Record: 2516
Lot Size per Tax Record: 7712
Original List Price for most recent listing: $960,000.
List Price at Contract: $895,990.
List Date: 1/4/2013
Days on Market: 247
Settled Sales Price: $896,000
Seller Subsidy: $10,750.
Settlement Date: 04/08/2013
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Original GDoN post is: here.
The listing can be seen:here .

Crestwood has the benefit of being tucked right over Rock Creek Park, yet is also just off 16th Street NW for a relatively quick trip downtown. Those who prefer Metro may not find it desirable, but buses run regularly up and down 16th. Some of us like to be smack dab in the middle of the urban environment, and plenty of folks enjoy the kind of retreat that a neighborhood like this provides.

In a real estate market where buyers are likely to miss out on the property of their dreams if they blink, this home was on the market for a considerable amount of time. There were actually several versions of the listing. The days on market above reflects the data in the most recent listing. In cases like this, we typically look to the price in relation to location as the culprit.

Back in 2004, which was during the climbing slope prior to the real estate bubble, the house sold in good condition (but not tricked out) for $659,000. In October 2011, the property went for net $480,150. as a short sale. In April 2012, the property was listed at $1,225,000. It failed to sell at that time despite some pretty schmancy staging. To see the difference between staged décor and professional photos vs. an unfurnished house, click the link above for the listing and click on the camera icon.

The listing agent was Brian Thomas of KL Associates, Inc. Marjorie Dick Stuart of W.C. & A.N. Miller Realtors (A Long and Foster Company) represented the buyer.

This house is located at 1349 C Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“If you’re an I-Pod, this is your docking station. If you are Buddhist, this is your Zen-Den. Just enough room for you, your kayak, mountain bike, skis, go-camera & jeep parked out back…oh, & your yoga mat. Romantic crash-pad? Sure. Peaceful cottage? Absolutely. But at its core is extreme simplicity, Recharge, refresh, quick shower & back in the game! Put it on Amex, think of the rewards miles!”

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Got this wild listing via email. This one is going for $248,500.

This house is located at 3127 Dumbarton Street, NW:

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The listing says:

“Remarkably intact approximately 5000 sq ft 1875 Victorian ready to be brought into the 21st Century. 12 ft ceilings, grand plaster mouldings. Bring your architect…kitchen and baths are functionally obsolete. Estate so absolutely “AS IS”…OPEN Saturday and Sunday 1-4 pm….any offers 5/7″

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This 5 bed/3.5 bath is going for $2,500,000.

This house is located at 1429 G Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“Leave the car walk two blocks to H St Lovely big Victorian end row home Restored main level with orig hdwd floors 2 beaut fireplaces orig screen Liv rm w/bay windows Fab new modern kit lots of cabinets lots of light Sep din rm built In bookcases Upstairs nice master en suite w/bay windows 2 other bedrooms all good size 3 walk in closets New carpet upstairs 2 full baths CAC Home Warranty”

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This 3 bed/2 bath is going for $645,000.

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.

This house is located at 225 F St, NE:

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The listing says:

“Imagine 40 friends yelling “surprise!” Converted 2-Unit = width & muscle, Converted Store-Front = height & drama, marry the scenarios & stop the presses. A Star is Born for buyers tracking the ever-elusive trifecta of acceleration, efficiency and head-turning quotient. Mercedes body, Prius price w/BMW under the hood. I think your EKG is red-lining. Did I mention the shadow of The Capitol Dome?”

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This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $788,000.

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: 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.

This house is located at 318 Bryant Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“Recently renovated property in Edgewood. This house features hardwood floors, granite countertops, new cabinets, stainless steel appliances and new windows. Basement is fully finished with a full bath. Backyard has plenty of living space with a deck and brick pavers. Close to the metro.”

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This 2 bed/2.5 bath is going for $449,900.

This house is located at 1402 21st Street, NW:

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The listing says:

“Recent renovations were carefully designed to seamlessly blend into the house. The renovations include a large table-space gourmet kitchen, private master suite and bathroom, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floor bathrooms, garden with two decks, and separately metered 1br/1ba apartment with private front access. Includes one separately deeded off-street surface parking space.”

You can see a virtual tour here.

This 5 bed/5 bath is going for $1,895,000.

This house is located at 921 Quincy Street, NW:

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The listing says:

“Offers due Wed 4/24 at noon. 1 Block to METRO! Total renovation w/new 4 Zone HVAC, plumbing, roof & wiring make this home a must see. 3 full bedrooms, 3.5 bath, ensuite master, including inlaw suite w/separate entrance & W/D hookup. Upgraded & European fixtures, gigabit home network, hardwoods, marble, granite, W/D upstairs, top rated appliances,secure garage, yard, security system & more”

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This 3 bed/3.5 bath is going for $699,000.

This house is located at 3503 15th Street, NE:

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The listing says:

“LARGE COLONIAL BRICK HOME SIX BLOCKS TO METRO. FEATURES SEVEN BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS. CUSTOM KITCHEN GRANITE AND NATURAL MAPLE CABINETS. FEATURES AS BI-FOLD FRENCH DOORS AND DOUBLE DECKER SIDE PORCHES. SELLER IS PROVIDING A HOME WARRANTY SINCE THE PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS”

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This 7 bed/4.5 bath is going for $729,750.