Real Estate

Sold in Six Days – Kalorama Studio on Belmont

By Prince Of Petworth

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Hipchickindc (aka Suzanne Des Marais) is an associate broker with 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 Real Estate Business Intelligence (RBI). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 2032 Belmont St NW #132
Legal Subdivision: Kalorama
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Kalorama
Bedrooms: 0 Baths: 1 Parking: Street Ownership: Condo
Square Footage: 386 square feet Monthly Condo Fee: $272.71
Original List Price: $224,900.
List Price at Contract: $224,900.
List Date: 02/25/2016
Days on Market: 6
Settled Sales Price: $224,900.
Seller Subsidy: $1000.
Net Price per square foot: $580.
Settlement Date: 04/30/2016
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post is: here.

The listing can be seen here: here.

This unit is located in one of Kalorama’s numerous high rise buildings surrounded by trees and green space. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, this area is not far from Adams Morgan restaurants and bars, Rock Creek Park, Woodley Park, and (north) Dupont. The Valley Vista condominium is a large building, with 169 units, built in 1928. (more…)

4 Days on the Market: How Much 2212 12th St, NW Sold For

By Prince Of Petworth

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Hipchickindc (aka Suzanne Des Marais) is an associate broker with 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 Real Estate Business Intelligence (RBI). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 2212 12th St, NW

Legal Subdivision: Old City #2
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: U Street Corridor
Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2.5 Basement: No Parking: Street Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Square Footage: 1125 square feet
Original List Price: $789,900.
List Price at Contract: $789,900.
List Date: 02/22/2016
Days on Market: 4
Settled Sales Price: $820,000.
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Settlement Date: 05/02/2016
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post is: here.


The listing can be seen here: here.

Victorian homes on this block were built in the late 1800s and tend to be small in scale. Given the proximity to U Street amenities and Metro, it is not surprising that there is strong sales activity in the immediate area. (more…)

How Much Duke Ellington’s House Sold For After Six Days

By Prince Of Petworth

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Hipchickindc (aka Suzanne Des Marais) is a licensed real estate broker. She is an associate broker with 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 Real Estate Business Intelligence (RBI). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 2728 Sherman Ave NW
Legal Subdivision: Columbia Heights
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Columbia Heights
Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Parking: Street Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Square Footage: 1120 square feet
Original List Price: $499,000.
List Price at Contract: $499,000..
Original List Date: 03/06/2016
Days on Market: 6
Settled Sales Price: $550,000.
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Settlement Date: 04/11/2016
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post is: here.

The listing can be seen here: here.

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The subject property exhibits a plaque stating that Duke Ellington resided in the home from 1919-1922. This raised the question in the comments to the original GDoN post as to whether famous inhabitants have an influence on the value of a particular property? (Which garnered the response from another commenter, “How many houses in DC did this guy live in? Seems Like a lot.”) (more…)

Free State coming to the lower level of former Burger King space in Chinatown (Bantam King Upstairs)

By Prince Of Petworth

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700 5th Street, NW

The liquor license placard for Free State says:

“Small, new neighborhood Tavern serving craft beer, cocktails, wine, and pre-packaged snacks. Requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to offer live entertainment. Total Occupancy Load is 120.”

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And upstairs is where Bantam King is coming from the owners of Daikaya. Standby for more Ramen and Japanese Fried Chicken soon!

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A peek inside Bantam King:

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Sold in Seven Days – 516 A Street, NE #106

By Prince Of Petworth

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Hipchickindc (aka Suzanne Des Marais) is a licensed real estate broker. She is an associate broker with 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 Real Estate Business Intelligence (RBI). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 516 A St NE #106
Legal Subdivision: Capitol Hill
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Capitol Hill
Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1 Parking: Street Ownership: Co-op
Square Footage: 750 square feet
Monthly fee: $405.
Original List Price: $379,900.
List Price at Contract: $379,900.
Original List Date: 02/11/2016
Days on Market: 7
Settled Sales Price: $383,300.
Settled Price per Square Foot: $511.
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Settlement Date: 03/18/2016
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post is: here.

The listing can be seen here: here.

Located near Stanton Park, this cooperatively owned unit sold slightly above list price, suggesting interest from more than one buyer. Although co-op owned buildings are more common in NW and SW, Capitol Hill has a few of them. (more…)

“We are looking to sell our condo and have been advised we should do “by owner.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user washingtonydc

“Dear PoPville,

We are looking to sell our condo in Logan Circle, and have been advised by people (who don’t live in DC) that we should do “by owner.” I’m uncomfortable with the idea but would love to know how others who have gone that route have fared, as well as if potential buyers would be attracted or deterred by a FSBO listing.

There was a very helpful chain on PoPville from Jan. 2013 that I read and found helpful, but – given the pace of our market since then – I was curious if you might be willing to re-explore the topic?

Sold in Six Days – 1018 Park Rd, NW – “for more than $100,000 over list price”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Hipchickindc (aka Suzanne Des Marais) is a licensed real estate broker. She is an associate broker with 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 Real Estate Business Intelligence (RBI). Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 1018 Park Rd NW
Legal Subdivision: Columbia Heights
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Columbia Heights
Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2.5 Parking: Driveway Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Square Footage: 2501 square feet
Original List Price: $899,900.
List Price at Contract: $899,900.
Original List Date: 02/17/2016
Days on Market: 6
Settled Sales Price: $1,009,800.
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Settlement Date: 03/18/2016
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post is: here.

The listing can be seen here: here.

A number of commenters to the original GDoN post expected this home to sell above list price. It actually sold for more than $100,000 over list price. (more…)

A New Contender for Strangest Listing Photos of All Time

By Prince Of Petworth

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via Zillow

“Dear PoPville,

You have to post this! It is the “basement rents for $2900 in Woodridge edition.”

How classic is the pic of the woman by the bathtub with the dog?”

The full listing for 3100 26th St, NE says:

“BIG DC house with BIG yard. A steal at a MILLION [$975,000]. Location Location Location. Off South Dakota Avenue, corner house with detached garage and ample off street parking. Basement is currently a rental at $2,900 a month, has it’s own separate entrance. The basement renovation paid for itself 3 times over. All photos with carpet are in the basement. Photos with hardwood are upstairs in main part of house. Photo with child and dog in bathroom is masterbath to master bedroom. Jetted tub. Blue bathroom is in the basement. Other 2 bathrooms are on the 1st and 2nd floors upstairs.”

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