Real Estate

“What a gorgeous time capsule house. It was on the market for over two weeks, which feels like an eternity in DC real estate market time.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Good Deal or Not Revisited (GDoN-R) is a weekly post that reviews the settled sales data of a recent individual real estate transaction in the District of Columbia. Each post is intended as a case study and a snapshot of the real estate market at a particular moment in time. GDoN-R generally posts on Friday in the late morning.

GDoN-R has been written exclusively for PoPville since 2009 by Suzanne Des Marais. Suzanne is a practicing Realtor with Compass. Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is MRIS (Metropolitan Regional Information Systems), which is the local multiple listing system and/or Smartcharts by Showingtime. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 1330 Kalmia Rd NW
Legal Subdivision: Shepherd Park
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Shepherd Park
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Parking: Detached Garage Ownership: Fee Simple
Original List Price: $740,000. List Price at Contract: $740,000.
List Date: 7/14/2017 Days on Market: 16
Settled Sales Price: $720,000.
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Settlement Date: 8/25/2017
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post can be seen: here.

The original listing can be seen here: here.

What a gorgeous time capsule house. It was on the market for over two weeks, which feels like an eternity in DC real estate market time. This solid Tudor sold for $20,000. below list in a NW DC neighborhood close to Rock Creek Park and at the Silver Spring edge of the city. It is also not far from major upcoming development at the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center site. (more…)

“Here’s how the Petworth real estate market for houses (no condos) has changed since 2013”

By Prince Of Petworth

Good Deal or Not Revisited (GDoN-R) is a weekly post that reviews the settled sales data of a recent individual real estate transaction in the District of Columbia. Each post is intended as a case study and a snapshot of the real estate market at a particular moment in time. GDoN-R generally posts on Friday in the late morning.

GDoN-R has been written exclusively for PoPville since 2009 by Suzanne Des Marais. Suzanne is a practicing Realtor with Compass. Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is MRIS (Metropolitan Regional Information Systems), which is the local multiple listing system and/or Smartcharts by Showingtime. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 4412 3rd St NW
Legal Subdivision: Petworth
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Petworth
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3.5 Parking: Driveway/Off Street Ownership: Fee Simple
Original List Price: $757,000. List Price at Contract: $739,000.
List Date: 6/22/2017 Days on Market: 28
Settled Sales Price: $739,000.
Seller Subsidy: $2950.
Settlement Date: 8/21/2017
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post can be seen: here.

The original listing can be seen here: here.

This classic Petworth porch front semi-detached rowhome not far from Grant Circle, originally built in 1929, was most recently renovated in 2013. At that time, the presentation of the property looked like this (click through link to see pics). In 2013, the newly renovated property sold for $619,000. with a $9285. subsidy, and went under contract within five days of listing. (more…)

“DC actually does have a few real Brownstones.” 632 C St, NE Sold in Seven Days

By Prince Of Petworth

Good Deal or Not Revisited (GDoN-R) is a weekly post that reviews the settled sales data of a recent individual real estate transaction in the District of Columbia. Each post is intended as a case study and a snapshot of the real estate market at a particular moment in time. GDoN-R generally posts on Friday in the late morning.

GDoN-R has been written exclusively for PoPville since 2009 by Suzanne Des Marais. Suzanne is a practicing Realtor with Compass. Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), which is the local multiple listing system and/or Smartcharts by Showingtime. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 632 C St NE

Legal Subdivision: Old City #1
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Capitol Hill
Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.5 Parking: Street Ownership: Fee Simple
Original List Price: $1,150,000. List Price at Contract: $1,150,000.
List Date: 7/6/2017 Days on Market: 7
Settled Sales Price: $1,150,000.
Seller Subsidy: $10,000.
Settlement Date: 8/11/2017
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post can be seen: here.

The original listing can be seen here: here.

DC actually does have a few real Brownstones. Per the original building permits, this home, as well as 634, 636, and 638 C St NE were designed by architect George S. Cooper, and built by Cyrus Mantz. (more…)

Sold for $200,000 in 30 Days

By Prince Of Petworth

Good Deal or Not Revisited (GDoN-R) is a weekly post that reviews the settled sales data of a recent individual real estate transaction in the District of Columbia. Each post is intended as a case study and a snapshot of the real estate market at a particular moment in time. GDoN-R generally posts on Friday in the late morning.

GDoN-R has been written exclusively for PoPville since 2009 by Suzanne Des Marais. Suzanne is a practicing Realtor with Compass. Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), which is the local multiple listing system and/or Smartcharts by Showingtime. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 1701 16th St NW #307
Legal Subdivision: Not noted in listing
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Dupont Circle
Bedrooms: 0 Baths: 1 Parking: Street Ownership: Co-op
Square Footage per listing: 338
Original List Price: $218,000. List Price at Contract: $218,000.
List Date: 6/8/2017 Days on Market: 30
Settled Sales Price: $200,000.
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Settled Price per Square Foot: $592.
Settlement Date: 8/07/2017
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post can be seen: here.

The original listing can be seen here: here.

One of James M. Goode’s “Best Addresses”, the Chastleton is an over 300 unit eight story building that covers an acre of land on 16th Street NW at R Street NW. Until about a decade ago it was all rental. The most recent developer transitioned the building to cooperative ownership. (more…)

“Whether you call its location Columbia Heights, Pleasant Plains, or Park View, the Parkview Condominium units that have recently been listed have generally been moving pretty quickly.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Good Deal or Not Revisited (GDoN-R) is a weekly post that reviews the settled sales data of a recent individual real estate transaction in the District of Columbia. Each post is intended as a case study and a snapshot of the real estate market at a particular moment in time. GDoN-R generally posts on Friday in the late morning.

GDoN-R has been written exclusively for PoPville since 2009 by Suzanne Des Marais. Suzanne is a practicing Realtor with Compass. Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), which is the local multiple listing system and/or Smartcharts by Showingtime. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 610 Irving St NW #204
Legal Subdivision: Columbia Heights
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Columbia Heights
Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Parking: Street Ownership: Condo
Square Footage per listing: 810
Original List Price: $329,900. List Price at Contract: $329,900.
List Date: 7/8/2017 Days on Market: 4
Settled Sales Price: $352,600.
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Settled Price per Square Foot: $435.
Settlement Date: 8/02/2017
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post can be seen: here.

The original listing can be seen here: here.

Whether you call its location Columbia Heights, Pleasant Plains, or Park View, the Parkview Condominium units that have recently been listed have generally been moving pretty quickly. Originally built in 1906 as a school, the building was converted to condos about a decade ago by Thoron Development. (more…)

“No question that the DC real estate market is brutal for Buyers right now.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Good Deal or Not Revisited (GDoN-R) is a weekly post that reviews the settled sales data of a recent individual real estate transaction in the District of Columbia. Each post is intended as a case study and a snapshot of the real estate market at a particular moment in time. GDoN-R generally posts on Friday in the late morning.

GDoN-R has been written exclusively for PoPville since 2009 by Suzanne Des Marais. Suzanne is a practicing Realtor with the Bediz Group, LLC at Keller Williams Capital Properties . Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), which is the local multiple listing system and/or Smartcharts by Showingtime. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 520 9th St SE
Legal Subdivision: Capitol Hill
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Capitol Hill
Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Parking: Detached garage Ownership: Fee simple
Lot Square Footage per tax record: 2078
Original List Price: $799,000 List Price at Contract: $799,000.
List Date: 4/23/2017 Days on Market: 6
Settled Sales Price: $817,000.
Seller Subsidy: $7500.
Net Settled Sales Price: $809,500.
Settlement Date: 7/18/2017
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post can be seen: here.

The original listing can be seen here: here.

From the comments on the original GDoN post: (more…)

“Thus far in 2017, there have been 77 condos settled over $1.2 Million and above.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Good Deal or Not Revisited (GDoN-R) is a weekly post that reviews the settled sales data of a recent individual real estate transaction in the District of Columbia. Each post is intended as a case study and a snapshot of the real estate market at a particular moment in time. GDoN-R generally posts on Friday in the late morning.

GDoN-R has been written exclusively for PoPville since 2009 by Suzanne Des Marais. Suzanne is a practicing Realtor with the Bediz Group, LLC at Keller Williams Capital Properties . Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), which is the local multiple listing system and/or Smartcharts by Showingtime. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 910 M St NW #712
Legal Subdivision: Old City #2
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Mount Vernon Square/Shaw
Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Parking: Underground Garage (two spaces) Ownership: Condo
Monthly condo fee: $811.59 Square Footage per listing of interior: 1496
Also includes: Storage Unit, 1300 square foot private roof terrace, Building has elevators, a gym and a roof top swimming pool.
Original List Price: $1,250,000. List Price at Contract: $1,250,000.
List Date: 4/23/2017 Days on Market: 6
Settled Sales Price: $1,250,000.
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Settlement Date: 7/18/2017
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post can be seen: here.

The original listing can be seen here: here.

The Whitman came to life in 2006, during a wave of development in Mount Vernon around the (then new) Convention Center. Large multi-unit high amenity residential buildings popped up in the area seemingly overnight and transformed the downtown Mass Avenue corridor. (more…)

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