Real Estate

“Cowboy (and Native American) Theme Carriage House?”

By Prince Of Petworth


via Bright MLS

Thanks to the many, many readers who requested we take a closer look at this gem in the rear of 210 10th Street, SE:

“Can you please find out the story behind this amazing (time capsule? Cowboy theme?) house? I’ll cry if this is bought and then turned into a luxury condos.”


via Bright MLS

The Bright MLS listing says:

“Master Craftsmanship of glass, Stone and Steel. Exotic Woods, Native Stones from Virginia and Minnesota, Black Granite, Italian Tiles, Repurposed Antiques, This Home consists of two apartments, a ‘Tiny’ house, with wonderful enthralling details. MGM , Disney, Gaudi and Newton (and Nicholas Cage would stall and wail at the style. Designed and Built by Charles Gessford in 21-Aug-1893, the building is a fortress. Car wheel bearings hold the 270 pound entry door. Synchronized bike bearings open the upper kitchen dining area. I(metal eye) beams provide the base for the stone staircase to the second floor. Survivalists could feel secure from most of the SWAT vehicles immediately available, it is a solid fortress. (more…)

“beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright (devotee) home available in Chevy Chase”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to William for sending this beauty listing from Zillow:

“Renovated treasure by a Frank Lloyd Wright devotee in the picturesque Village of Drummond. Superb location on one of Chevy Chase’s coveted streets with high ceilings, unique architectural details, windows abound, and exquisite views surrounded by lush landscaping, colorful flowering gardens, two patios, and great entertaining space.”

Check out all the photos here. It’s listed at $1,500,000.

“Real estate visits during coronavirus?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Another reader sends the above from 1329 V Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

My landlord has decided to sell the row house I’m currently renting. We have one of three units. They’re planning on listing it this week and of course want to start showing it.

I am not at all wild about the idea of strangers coming into our home during a quarantine. I’m not trying to be difficult or hold up the process, but this is an extraordinary time and I was wondering what the community thinks. Do we have any recourse? Do I just have to let any potential buyer in? Thanks.”

“This has to be a scam, right?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to D. for sending: “There is no way a place in Shaw goes for that cheap…”

I always advise caution in responding to any advertising signs found attached to light poles with the exception of trading your unwanted cars for cash. Those seem legit*. (more…)

“Potential Home Purchase – NO PERMITS!”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

My wife and I are considering purchasing a house in Brookland that had been flipped quickly by a developer. We submitted an offer, had an inspection done, etc. Other than a few small things and one moderate foundation issue, each of which the developer agreed to fix, one issue we asked about was accessing the permits for the work that had been done. The seller’s agent informed us that the work as done without having acquired permits (more…)

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