There appears to be a slight dip in the amount of open houses scheduled in the District this weekend with ~300 total across all 4 quadrants. Just because there’s a few less opens doesn’t mean there’s a lack of fantastic homes still available. Check out our favorites below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 2809 N. Capitol Street NE — $849,000 — Brookland
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Ricardo Vasquez
    “Elegant & sophisticated townhome with west, east and southern exposures. This wonderful home welcomes you with the beautiful original tile vestibule, the grand living room which features original mouldings and fireplace mantel plus high ceilings and original pocket doors that lead to an ample dining room. The main and second floors feature beautiful original pine hardwood floors throughout. The original radiators throughout and well-serviced boiler keep the home toasty warm. The modern kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry for storage, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a reverse osmosis system filter under the sink, plus recessed lighting. Enjoy the morning sun while sipping coffee on the gracious deck outback. Don’t miss the mudroom outback. The beautiful original wooden stairs lead you to the second level which offers a skylight and three spacious bedrooms with wonderful closet space plus a front loading washer/dryer and a full bathroom. The lower level au pair suite has a front and back entrance and it’s not connected to the main house, it comes with a full bathroom and kitchenette. Solar Panels to convey with property. Right across from the upcoming McMillan Reservoir Redevelopment and easy access to Metro, shops, coffee stores, and everything Brookland and the District has to offer.”
  • 1318 22nd Street NW #204 — $469,000 — West End
    Open Sat. 12-2 p.m. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — James Thomley
    “Stylish and polished 1 BR/1 BA condo in a pet-friendly building just a couple of blocks from Dupont Circle, restaurants, bars, park areas and entertainment. Large floor-to-ceiling windows extend the length of the apartment, and the large terrace with unobstructed views is perfect for unwinding after a long day or enjoying afternoon sunsets.”
  • 1206 Oates Street NE — $875,000 — Trinidad
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Bobby Cato
    “Fully updated 3 BR, 2.5 BA in the heart of Trinidad. This sun filled home features a gourmet kit w/center island, granite countertops, SS ENERGYSTAR appliances and black out shades throughout. Upper level has a front facing primary bedroom suite w/oversized closet. Very sizable 2nd & 3rd BRs that share a hall bath w/ceramic and glass tile accents. The home is GOLD Certified Energy Efficient and has many high performing features including its forced air ducts, attic insulation, attic hatch, air sealing and windows. Rear patio with one off-street parking space.”
  • 1312 Upshur Street NW #2 — $899,000 — Petworth
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Andres Searafini & Jordan Chronopoulos
    “Welcome to this spectacular penthouse condo with large private outdoor living spaces, including an exclusive roof deck with panoramic views of the city. Upon entering the unit, you are greeted by tons of light and high ceilings to make way for a spacious floor plan.”
  • 203 3rd Street NE — $1,185,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sun. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Molly Branson
    “A rare, historic Victorian home, 2 minutes from the US Capitol and Supreme Court. With soaring 20-foot ceilings, original pocket doors, four fireplaces with 120-year-old stonework, you will experience a home modernized yet beautifully preserved within keeping of its 1900 history. This 4 story, 4 bedroom house is 2,551 square feet with the potential to add another 500+ square feet.”

Three years ago, Dasha Johnson was sitting in her car outside a Crystal City hotel. She was on her lunch break, and she was in tears.

She was in the middle of getting through the nearly 20 rooms she was assigned to clean that day, and she felt overwhelmed. It wasn’t necessarily the job that was difficult. She was the only African American housekeeper, and she started “seeing things I didn’t like,” she explains.

In her car, she scrolled through Indeed job listings on her phone. She found one for a cleaner at Well-Paid Maids, a living-wage home cleaning company. She applied, not thinking much of it until she began researching the company later that evening.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by Real Living At Home.

Featured Property of the Week: 716 13th Street NE

Back on the market: “This Victorian jewel captures as you walk to the corner, you’ve seen the bay windows which wrap every wall, but come inside, there is so much more. Four levels of space including an atrium with floating stairs that gives an open feeling throughout. Hardwood floors, heated tiled floors in the basement room and kitchen, marble floors at the fireplace in the basement and lots of Palladian windows bringing the light in when inside. This is your new home. The inside is secure and private, the full granite kitchen counters with gas cooking and heated tile floors, all come with this jewel of a home. Imagine how good you will feel cooking & dining here year round, especially in the winter. Configuration can be as you prefer, at the moment, two bedrooms, one newly refurbished bathroom on the upper level; one guest bathroom on the lower level, with two levels remaining for guests or for you to pamper yourself with space for work, for gym, for studio as there is over 2,000 square feet of space. Included is a large bonus room in the basement with heated tiled floors. If you prefer the outside, you have the choice of sitting in the front garden to visit with neighbors, grilling on your back patio just off the kitchen, or sipping wine on your private Trex upper deck.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7 BR/4.5 BA Victorian townhouse with 6,300+ square feet spread across 4 levels and includes a theatre room and a bar, loaded with luxurious finishes, industrial touches, beautiful exposed brick, ornate trim and gorgeous hardwood throughout — all for $4.9M.
  • Charming [3 BR] bungalow situated between Woodridge and Brookland” features a covered front porch, red oak hardwood floors, a rear patio and deck as well as 2 off-street parking spaces.
  • 3 BR/2.5 BA Petworth 2 level end-unit rowhome “was recently constructed and has high-end finishes throughout the unit and is bursting with natural light.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 2 BR/1 BA condo in an “amenity rich pet-friendly luxury building” in Navy Yard that includes access to the building gym, pool, community center and more!

Address: 1809 Kilbourne Place NW
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
Listed: $1,585,000
Open: Sunday, Oct. 10, 2-4 p.m.

Move-in ready in the heart of Mount Pleasant! This fully renovated 4 BD/3.5 BA home offers the perfect balance of charm with stunning updates for today’s homeowner.

The main level features large, open living and dining areas with exposed brick, hardwood floors, and a chef’s kitchen complete with island and high-end appliances. Three bedrooms, a washer/dryer and two full baths grace the second floor, offering you the primary suite of your dreams with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and an en-suite primary bathroom. Fabulous in-law suite spans the lower-level with a front and back entrance, high ceilings, a fourth bedroom, full bath and a second kitchen.
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If you’re starting to ramp up your home search, we’ve got a great weekend of selections with nearly 370 open houses scheduled across the District. We’ve included some of our favorites below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 783 Morton Street NW #12 — $1,149,900 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Metro DC Houses
    “Lives like a home! This 3-level top floor end unit condo in a secured gated community was built new from the ground up in 2015 by OPAL. Amazing 2 BR/2.5 BA has an open floor plan upon entry with an eat-in island kitchen and adjacent breakfast nook. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances including gas stove, wine fridge, French door fridge, cabinet microwave and dishwasher. For all of the newly minted at home chefs searching for counter space look no further as the wrap around quartz countertops are perfect for entertaining or prep work. Did we mention it’s an end unit with 3 sides of light? When you enter your living room it feels like you’re bathed in light. Upstairs each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. The front room is slightly smaller and features the owners’ designed built-in cabinets. The back bedroom is truly the owner’s suite with double vanity, magnificent walk-in shower and walk-in closet fit for the fashionista. Finally make your way to the feature that is one of a kind; this is a South facing end unit and the deck has an unencumbered view of the Washington Monument and Capitol. Owners have enjoyed quiet mornings or evenings entertaining large groups. This home is in the heart of the Columbia Heights and Georgia Ave transformation. Convenient to restaurants such as Red Rocks, Call Your Mother Deli, and fun beer gardens like Midlands, Hook Hall and St. Vincent Wine.”
  • 3434 21st Street SE — $429,900 — Randle Heights
    Open Sun. 2:30-4:30 p.m. — Tohmai Smith
    “Bright with light cast on beautiful hardwood floors, this rarely found four bedroom and two and a half baths is the place to call home. This townhome has an open floor plan on the main level with plenty of space in the living room to relax and a large dining room for holiday meals.”
  • 203 3rd Street NE — $1,200,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sat. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Molly Branson
    “With soaring 20-foot ceilings, original pocket doors, four fireplaces with 120-year-old stonework, you will experience a home modernized yet beautifully preserved within keeping of its 1900 history. This 4 story, 4 bedroom house is 2,551 square feet with the potential to add another 500+ square feet.”
  • 619 Park Road NW — $984,995 — Park View
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Omar Flores
    PRICE REDUCED: “Grand Opportunity to own a 2-unit town home with over 3,400 sq. ft. of living space nestled in Park View” with a lower level 1 BR/1 BA unit and a 2 BR/2 BA 2-level main unit.
  • 70 Darrington Street SW — $519,999 — Bellevue
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Thomas Mathis
    “Outstanding four-bedroom semi-detached stunner in the heart of the charming Congress Heights neighborhood. Fully renovated and ready to go, this home features an upgraded lighting package to include recessed and pendant lights, beautiful luxury level hardwood flooring throughout the top two levels, amazing coffered ceilings in the living and dining areas.”
  • 1312 Upshur Street NW #2 — $899,000 — Petworth
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Andres Serafini
    “Welcome to this spectacular penthouse condo with large private outdoor living spaces, including an exclusive roof deck with panoramic views of the city. Upon entering the unit, you are greeted by tons of light and high ceilings to make way for a spacious floor plan.”

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The Rounds — your local bulk shop meets modern day “milkman” — is expanding service to Georgetown, Woodley Park and Brookland.

With more neighborhood fulfillment centers and its fleet of e-bikes, The Rounds is building the future of sustainable city living by delivering your everyday essentials, like household, personal care and pantry products, in refillable containers with no cardboard or plastic packaging waste. The startup also announced additional Neighborhood Pickup spots in Arlington and Anacostia.

Designed as a local, sustainable alternative to Amazon, The Rounds partners with District favorites like Compass Coffee and Seylou Bakery to keep your home stocked sustainably and on autopilot.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by Real Living At Home.

Featured Property of the Week: 4818 43rd Street NW

COMING SOON: “This unique opportunity to own within one of the most desired, American University neighborhoods does not come along very often. With over 3,300 SF of living space this brick home features 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms spread out over three levels. This home boasts newly refinished hardwood floors on all levels and new carpeting in the additional living or entertainment space. Some of the main features of this home include a very large owner’s suite with a walk-in closet, fireplace & private rooftop patio that is perfect for late-night stargazing or morning coffee. All other bedrooms in the home also include walk-in closets and generous square footage. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms and laundry and a full bathroom. The 3rd floor has an expansive open layout that could easily be used as an office or living room or gym and a walk-in closet. The open area is flanked on both sides with sizeable bedrooms both featuring walk-in closets.”

“The main level has an excellent living area and a nice bay window adjacent to the dining room. There is a nice kitchen that walks out to a private slate-covered patio and garage. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, all stainless-steel appliances such as: electric stove and cooktop, built-in microwave, large French door refrigerator, dishwasher and wine fridge. The fireplace off of the kitchen has a comfortable additional living or entertaining space. The private slate patio is large enough to host even your largest pre-pandemic party, but it may be your quiet oasis while living through a pandemic. The property is located on a dead-end street, which makes it a perfect candidate for street baseball or soccer or hockey while not having to worry about pass through or any traffic at all. The nearby park was recently renovated and includes lots of fun features for those of any age. You are blocks away from Tenleytown Metro and tons of grocery and dining or take-out options.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a gigantic 6 BR/6 FB/2 HB Colonial in Palisades with 8,800 sq. ft. spread across 4 levels and features a 2-car garage, white oak flooring, LED Lighting, smart technology, a 3rd level loft, lower level wetbar and a luxurious owner’s suite with walk-in closets, sitting room with a fireplace and a spa-like bath — all for just under $3.7M.
  • “Amazing, fully renovated [Petworth end-unit] home with 4 BR/4.5 BA + den is designed for entertaining with 3k+ SQFT spanning over 4 levels.
  • “This [2 BR/2.5 BA] contemporary, pet-friendly D.C. condo located in the coveted Penn Quarter neighborhood is the ideal place to call home. Positioned in the heart of it all, this 2-level unit is an urban dweller’s paradise.”
  • Your Foreclosure Property of the Week is a 2 BR/1.5 BA interior townhouse that is “vacant and property needs cleaning and work!”

Founders Hall and Hazel Hall at the Arlington Campus (photo by Alexis Glenn/Creative Services/George Mason University)

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6:30 p.m. ET
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