Real Estate

Good Deal or Not? Condo Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Located at 1616 11th Street, the Logan Park condos available range from $359,900 to $575,000. The flier states: “16 units, stainless steel appliances, retro accent lighting, iPod docking stations, steps to Shaw and U Street metros, secure underground parking, expansive common roof terrace…”

Units available include a 1 bedroom 1 den 1 bath 682 square feet for $359,900 with $176.33 condo fee.
2 bedroom 2 baths 1087 square feet for $499,900 with $280.05 condo fee.
Penthouse 2 bedroom 2 baths 1087 square feet for $575,000 with $311.17 condo fee.

More information here. Click on Logan Park. So good deal or not?

Ed. note: I’m happy to feature fixer uppers please send me addresses if you come across them otherwise I’ll keep my eyes peeled for them.

Good Deal or Not?

By Prince Of Petworth

I thought this would be an interesting good deal or not because it is just down the street from a sweet good deal or not home featured two weeks ago. That one was completely renovated and is going for $824,500. This one is located at 2813 13th Street and is an end unit row house. The flier says, “Lots of space for the money (3959 sq/ft) Freshly painted throughout and shows beautifully! Formal DR, large Kit w/ sunroom, 5 BR + 2 den/study, CAC, gas fireplace and full unfinished basement.” The asking price is $729,000. So good deal or not? In addition, is it a better or worse deal than the one up the street?

Ed. note: If anyone finds interior photos please post a link in the comments.

In Lieu of Rentals of the Week a Bonus Good Deal or Not?

By Prince Of Petworth

The rentals are a bit tardy this week so I thought I’d put up an interesting good deal or not house. By the by, how often would you like to see the good deal or not feature? As it is once a week, twice a week, three times a week or daily?

Back to the matter at hand. This house may be familiar to some because it has the crazy rock garden and tschotkes. The flier says 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 half baths. It is located at 3400 Holmead Place around the corner from the Tivoli. Another funny thing about the flier is that it has stapled to it an ad for the Allegro being built at Newton and 14th and an ad for the Kenyon Square Condos. The price has dropped from $890,000 to $829,000. So good deal or not? Rock garden after the jump. (more…)

Good Deal or Not – Condo Time

By Prince Of Petworth

Located at 1017 Monroe St., #1 this condo is a stone’s throw from Columbia Heights Coffee and Red Rocks. The flier says renovated in 2006, 3 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms, 1344 square feet, 2 levels, private back deck, and condo fees of $200 per month. The asking price is $499,000. So good deal or not?

June Home/Condo Sales

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks again to DC realtor Kevin Wood for compiling this list of home/condo sales for zip codes – 20011, 20010, and 20009. What’s the benefit of a seller’s subsidy versus lowering the price? Are there any other zip codes y’all are interested besides the ones here?  If the font is too small you can click the following for a pdf attachment junesales.pdf Pages 1, 2 and 3 after the jump. (more…)

Good Deal or Not Update

By Prince Of Petworth

Looks like the fantasy edition house sold in less than two months. I wonder if it went for the almost $1.3 million. Can any sleuths out there find out what the final sales price was?

So is this any indication that the market is beginning to stabilize in DC? Or was this house just that sweet?

Time to Play Good Deal or Not?

By Prince Of Petworth

Located at 3011 13th Street, NW this one is a “brand new custom built home brought to you by Leyla Phelan and Evers & Co.”. The flier says, “3 luxurious levels, meticulously renovated…4 bedrooms, 3 spa-like baths, a powder room, open floor plan, parking and a palatial outdoor roof deck.” Holy cow a palatial outdoor roof deck on 13th Street sounds pretty fresh. And I found the photos online here. Pretty sick. I think we may have a winner here. Of course it’s still way out of my league but it’s nice to see something this dope on 13th Street below a million. The price is $824,500. So good deal or not?

It’s Time to Play Good Deal or Not?

By Prince Of Petworth

This is a good looking little house located at 1438 T Street. The pamphlet says:

“This Dupont/Logan townhouse is perfect for city living. The first floor has an open floor plan with beautiful hardwood floors. The renovated kitchen has granite countertops, a chef”s island plus great built-ins. There are 2 bedrooms + 2 full baths and a screened balcony on the second floor, along with laundry. The finished lower level has a third full bath and is great for work, play and study. Central air, abundant storage and parking.”

Asking price – $769,000 Good Deal or Not?

By the by, saying a “townhouse is perfect for city living” is a bit goofy, yeah?

Holy Cow: EatMore Fried Chicken For Sale!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to an alert reader for sending this listing from Long and Foster.. Arguably the best name for a city restaurant/food may not be around for long. The listing says:

“Rare opportunity – Enormous potential. 4,200 Sq Ft building (C3A) with ongoing carryout. 4 bedrm, 1 bath, and full kitchen apartment upstairs. 100 feet from Metro Station. Across from upcoming high end condo/retail complex.”

And the asking price? A cool $1,000,000.

I suppose you have to sell a lot of fried chicken to come up with that scratch. Do you think it’s a good deal?

It’s Time To Play Good Deal or Not?

By Prince Of Petworth

The flyer says – “Tastefully restored, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, new kitchen with granite and stainless steel, in-law suite, off street parking, metro safeway, and bus stop within two blocks…” The house is located at 928 Quincy Street and is going for $549,950. So good deal or not?

On a side note: Why do these flyers celebrate “off street parking”? That just means you can park on the street. I don’t get it.

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