Real Estate

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…)

“Since the beginning of 2017, there have been a total of 70 fee simple sales in Trinidad”

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: 1515 Neal Street, NE
Legal Subdivision: Trinidad
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Trinidad
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3.5 Parking: Detached Garage Ownership: Fee Simple
Original List Price: $759,000. List Price at Contract: $759,000.
List Date: 5/17/2017 Days on Market: 9
Settled Sales Price: $759,000.
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Settlement Date: 6/30/2017
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post can be seen: here.

The original listing can be seen here: here.

Located in the NE quadrant bordered by Gallaudet University to the West and Florida Ave to the South, Trinidad is hitting a bit of a stride in terms of real estate activity. Whereas in the recent past the retail options in the vicinity centered around the old Hechinger Mall plaza, Trinidad residents on the west side of the neighborhood are now within blocks of Whole Foods and the multiplying restaurant options along H Street.

Houses in Trinidad are being bought, gutted, re-built, and sold by developers. (more…)

Kearney’s Grocery Building For Sale in Truxton

By Prince Of Petworth


90 O Street, NW

The MRIS listing says:

“Prime Real Estate! Great corner property with panoramic city views. This property is great for redevelopment. Store has a long-term tenant who is willing to stay or move. Second floor unit has a private entrance away from the front commercial space. Walk to Metro. Walk to shops and downtown DC.”

It’s listed at $850,000. Stay tuned.

“Brookland is certainly one of the hot markets for anyone looking for a detached home with a yard”

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: 3215 17th St NE
Legal Subdivision: Brookland
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Brookland
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Parking: Carport, Driveway/Off Street Ownership: Fee Simple
Original List Price: $799,000. List Price at Contract: $799,000.
List Date: 4/26/2017 Days on Market: 22
Settled Sales Price: $790,000.
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Settlement Date: 6/19/2017
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post can be seen: here.

The original listing can be seen here: here.

Brookland is certainly one of the hot markets for anyone looking for a detached home with a yard, as well as public transportation access to the rest of the city. Brookland is also surprisingly predictable regarding inventory stats…at least for the number of detached homes sold. (more…)

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