Real Estate

Beautiful Renovation at 541 7th St, SE

By Prince Of Petworth

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Some bonus house porn this week – the listing for 541 7th St, SE says:

“The most captivating home to emerge on the Hill this season. Developed by Ditto Residential in collaboration w/ acclaimed interior designer Darryl Carter. 5brs/5 full baths/2 half baths spread across 4 finished levels & nearly 5,000 sq.ft. An unparalleled commitment to quality & style. Carefully restored original details, seductive appointments, & highest quality finishes. Visit 541seventh site.”

You can see lots more photos here.

This 5 bed/5 full bath/2 half bath is going for $2,495,000.

Evolve Property Management Bought by Wexford Property Management

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending the email announcement:

“Dear Evolve Clients:

I wanted to take this time to introduce myself. My name is Eric Kretschman and I am the president of Wexford Property Management. We are a management company overseeing about 1,500 residential units throughout New York City, Philadelphia and Washington D.C., with our largest operations being in Washington, DC. We have owned properties and managed in the District since 2001.

I am writing to you today to announce that we have just recently acquired Evolve Property Management from Jeff Printz and Chris Swanson. I know this news may be of interest to you as your established relationship has been with the Evolve staff, and with Chris and Jeff in particular. And I wanted to share some thoughts with you below so that you understand a little more about the sale and what operations will look like going forward: (more…)

Eyesore at 9th and O St, NW Finally For Sale in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

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Image via google maps. Note currently the building has been painted gray.

Thanks to a reader for sending:

“This horse’s a++ is finally for sale. Old carry out corner of 9th and O. Across from Cambria Suites hotel and Azi’s Cafe.”

The Craigslist ad says:

“1400 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
$5,000,000

KEY FEATURES
Bedrooms: 2 Beds
Bathrooms: No Baths
Floors: 2
Parking: None Other
Laundry: None
Lot Size: 1300 Square Feet
Property Type: Multi-Family
DESCRIPTION
Potential Investment opportunity, near new hotels ,grocery, convention center.
Historic District
Zoned CR2
Former Restaurant/Carry Out with apartments. .needs a developer with a vision“

Brookland House Pending Contract with Listing Price of $829,900 “sold last June for $312,000”

By Prince Of Petworth

1717 Kearny St. NE

Speaking of Brookland blowing up, a reader writes:

“1717 Kearny Street, NE is currently pending for $829.9 – sold last June for $312.5k. Pretty amazing.”

The listing said:

“What a beauty! Extraordinary renovated detached home near Brookland metro & Arts Walk. Elegant sun drenched open spaces accented w/ maple floors, luxurious fixtures, kitchen-aid appliances, over-sized kit cabinets, roomy bedrooms, mst suite w/ spa bath, walk-in & cedar closets, state of the art whole house electronics w/ audio/video/intercom, tiered back yard w/ deck patio, shed & gated 3 OSP”

You can see photos of the inside here.

Inn at Dupont Circle Closed/Seized by DC Government

By Prince Of Petworth

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1312 19th Street, NW

Thanks to jeezpf for sending:

“I work near this and just recently noticed that it has been closed. On further inspection, I noticed the seizure sign on the door. Just wanted to give you a heads up.”

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A prime location, it will be interesting to see if stays an Inn or becomes something else. Stay tuned.

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Looking north towards Dupont Circle

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