Real Estate

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1608 Buchanan Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“Stately, elegant and tastefully renovated four-square on a deep, lush and beautifully landscaped lot in beautiful Crestwood. Original details include hardwood floors, pocket doors, tranquil porches and verandas and window seats updated with a spacious and attractive in-law suite with a second kitchen & washer/dryer on the lower level, a renovated eat-in kitchen, and other amenities.”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

I found lots of great homes in Crestwood on Monday so I thought it only fitting to put one up as the weekly Wed. House Porn GDoN. What do you think of the home itself? It’s yours for $995,000.

Good Deal or Not? Home & Garden Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1840 Ontario Place, NW:


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The flier says:

“House & Garden w/ legal rental unit. Your wait is over!Wonderful 1909 brick TH w/ fab garden & pond. Many original architectural elements. 3BR, 2.5BA+1Br, 1BA Eng bsmt unit w/ C of O. Chef’s kit. Sep DR. Lovely master w/ bay, bath. Det gar. EZ walk to Woodley, Adams Morgan, METRO, restaurants, shops. Quiet street. Great opportunity.”

More info and photos found here.

I think folks who love old school detail are gonna love this one. What do you think of the photos? The garden?

Does $865,000 sound reasonable for this 4 bed/3.5 bath?

Good Deal or Not? “Drop dead renovation” Edition (Reader Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 4213 8th Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“Drop dead renovation from top to bottom on this Petworth TH just 4 blks to the subway. 10 foot ceilings, 4 FP’s all new windows, decorator paint colors, HWD Floors on 3 lvls. Don’t miss the gourmet kitchen w/ granite counter tops, SS appliances and ceramic flooring. Designer mirrors & vanities in all new 3.5 bathrooms and more!! Condos next door start at $388k. This is a bargin w/ 3 fin. levels!!”

More info and photos found here.

So do you think this is a “drop dead renovation”? Does $599,000 sound reasonable for this 4 bed/3.5 bath home?

Dear PoP – Former GDON Back on the Market and 2 Shiloh Baptist Church Properties on the Market

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Sold for $310,000, quick reno and back on for $699,000!

http://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/1816-Irving-St-NW-20010/home/10006978

http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/gdon-revisited-by-hipchickindc-15/

http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2008/11/good-deal-or-not-fixer-upper-edition/”
And it’s already under contract! What do you think of the renovation?

And in other real estate news a reader writes that Shiloh Baptist Church has finally put two of its properties up for sale:

“Dear PoP,

Shiloh posted two of their properties for sale. Shiloh is asking 450K for each of the vacant and dilapidated shells. Good deal or no? LOL. They probably won

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn Edition (Reader Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home (mansion) is located at 1720 16th Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“Exceptional historic property. Flemish Revival Architecture. Currently a Bed & Breakfast. Appx 17,000 sq/ft. Stunning renovation with grand finshes, Absolutely one of a kind Mansion in the city, Lrg courtyard which can be turned into additional pkging. Must send some form of prequal letter to view property.”

More info and photos found here.

The reader writes:

“I randomly stumbled across this listing today…I can’t believe this hasn’t been chopped up into apartments or condos. I love the gigantic fireplace and amazing original details.”

For those that were craving house porn this should sate you… What do you think of the photos? It’s yours for $5,750,000.

Good Deal or Not? Art Deco Building Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 1327 Randolph Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“NEW PRICE – MUST SEE!! Rich, contemporary finishes complement the open floorplan and two master suites!! Sip coffee or grill meals on the back terrace! Located in bustling Columbia Heights, this condo features glowing hardwood floors, stainless steal/granite kitchen, granite baths, and hardwired audio system. Walkscore gives 83 out of 100 – VERY WALKABLE!”

More info and photos found here.

I’ve always liked this building, I think I’ve posted the door before. The condo looks like it is on the ground floor or garden level. Do you think $395,000 sounds reasonable for this 2 bed/2 bath?

Good Deal or Not? Circa 1900 Row House Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This house is located at 2127 10th Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“Sweet c. 1900 row house in the heart of the U Street Corridor. Metro, shopping galore, lots of dining, and nightlife are all within a few blocks! Two bedrooms, two and one half bathrooms, wood floors, gas fireplace, washer/dryer, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters. Whole house was renovated within the last five years (all systems replaced).”

More info found here and a virtual tour found here.

As with houses like this let me know what you think of the renovation itself. Does $535,000 sound reasonable for this 2 bed/2.5 bath? I guess I should ask her, how much value do you add to a basement? Is that a big deciding factor on whether or not to purchase a home?

Good Deal or Not? Historic Federal Home Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1606 33rd Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“Historic Federal with a contemporary flair and sun, sun, sun! Beamed living room addition with skylights overlooks professionally landscaped garden. Elegant library with French windows can be used as third bedroom. Close to Wisconsin Ave shops and transportation, in enclave of other early homes.”

More info found here and a virtual tour found here.

Since I walked around Georgetown a bit I thought it’d be interesting to feature one their old homes for sale. Man, this is a cool one. Check out the virtual tour, it is one of the most unusual I’ve seen. I think it looks pretty sweet but am curious why it has been on the market so long (182 days). What do you think of the home itself? $739,000 sound reasonable?

GDoN Revisited by Hipchickindc

By Prince Of Petworth

In real life, hipchickindc is licensed as a real estate broker in the District of Columbia and Virginia, and as a real estate salesperson in Maryland.

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