Real Estate

This house is located at 1453 W Street. The flier says:

“Incredible townhouse in the perfect location. 2 Units: Top unit 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, high ceilings, fireplace. Lower unit 1 bedroom, 1 bath perfect for renting and extra income. House overall in decent shape but needs a little TLC. Property sold “As Is”. Investor opportunity or new home buyers with a dream of making a home of their own.”

More details can be found here.

Now I’m a bit confused, this location seems good, and the house looks pretty sweet. So unless this house needs tons of “TLC” I’d say $599,900 is a great deal. What do you think, good deal or not?

Located at 1920 12th Street near U St. the flier says:

“Dramatic, light drenched 2 bedroom + den, 2 bath features expansive, refined living space. Special high end finishes throughout the home. Like a contemporary Poggenpohl kitchen, with concrete counters, 17’+ ceilings, walls of glass, a tranquil patio, marble baths w/Grohe fixtures & secured parking included.”

Sounds pretty posh. But does it sound like it’s a good price for $849,000? Interestingly the condo fees are only $211 a month.

Sadly I couldn’t find any inside photos online but if anyone else finds ’em please post in the comments.

Here’s a beauty in Adams Morgan located at 2920 18th Street. The flier says:

“Beautiful semi-detatched row house, 3 blocks on either side from Adams Morgan shops/restaurants and the National Zoo/Rock Creek Park. Wood floors, crown molding. 3 BR plus legal income-earning 1 BR in-law suite, lovely back deck, eat-in kitchen, full dining room, spacious living room, attic, parking. Master BR has sun porch and spa shower.”

Great photos and more details can be found here.

$786,000 – good deal or not? Also, if you can rent out the 1 bedroom in-law suite does that alter the calculation of how much you can afford?

The flier for this home at 3213 Sherman Avenue says:

“Ready to move into! Open floor plan. Renovated kitchen with maple cabinets, stainless appliances, granite counter tops and ceramic floor. Good size home and nicely done. Front porch. Engineered Hardwood on main floor, w/ w carpet on second floor. Good sized fenced back yard with off street parking.”

More details and photos can be found here.

This is another pretty small house with only 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. I stopped inside this one and it didn’t feel like a “high end” renovation. So given the size and location is $365,000 a good deal or not?

The flier for this home at 1250 Florida Ave says:

“Rarely available detached TH in the U Street Corridor, very close to shopping, dining, theatres and Metro green line. Spac & bright rms, HWFS, T/S ki, two bedrooms, updated bath with Jacuzzi, fireplace, exceptional closets & one-two pkg”.

More details can be found here.

Does the fact that it’s detached increase the value? It’s kind of small at 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. So is $535,000 a good deal or not?

This house is located at 1700 11th Street, NW and the flyer says:

“IMPECCABLE 2004 RENOVATION! LIKE NEW. 3-LVL 3BR2BA DISTINCTIVE SOUTHEAST CNR END-HOME W/ NAT LIGHT FR 12 WINDOWS. OPEN, FLEXIBLE FLRPLN. HARDWOOD FLRS. MAPLE CAB’S, STAINLESS STEEL APPLS, LIMESTONE CTRS IN CHEF’S KIT. NATURAL STONE TILES IN NEW BA’S. CUSTOM CLOSETS/MUCH STORAGE. LOWER LVL WALK-OUT, ABOVE-GROUND, W/ SEP ENTRANCE. GARDEN OASIS W/ STONE FOUNTAIN & BENCH. 2 STORAGE SHEDS”

More details and photos can be found here.

This is a wild house because they are calling the third bedroom the basement. It didn’t seem like a proper bedroom to me. While there was a nice bedroom in the basement it seemed more like a communal living space to me. So at this location do you think $724,900 is a good deal?