Real Estate

GDoN Revisited by Hipchickindc – 2819 12th St NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Hipchickindc is a licensed real estate broker. She is the founder of 10 Square Team and is affiliated with Keller Williams Capital Properties. 10 Square Team is a princeofpetworth.com advertiser. 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. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 2819 12th St NE
Legal Subdivision: Brookland
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Brookland
Original List Price: $499,900.
List Price at Contract: $474,900.
List Date: 12/09/2011
Days on Market: 42
Settled Sales Price: $471,000.
Settlement Date: 02/17/2012
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Type Of Financing: Conventional

Original GDoN post is: here.

The listing can be seen: here. To see pics, open the listing links and scroll through the arrows on the main pic. The link includes the pre-renovation listing with “Before” pics, as well as the first listing for this property (withdrawn) and then the re-listing.

Disclosure: An agent with Keller Williams Capital Properties, the same broker that the writer of this post is affiliated with, represented the buyer in this sale.

Last week Good Deal or Not Revisted (GDoN-R) looked at a recently renovated property on 12th Street NW. We’re still on 12th St, but shifted over to the Northeast quadrant of DC. This week’s subject is a detached home with a 500+ square foot lot, something we don’t usually see in DC for under $500,000., especially in renovated condition. As was noted in the original GDoN comments, the home does not have a finished basement and it is located on a somewhat busy street facing a gas station. Nonetheless, the Brookland neighborhood definitely has its fans.

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GDoN Revisited by Hipchickindc – 2237 12th St NW

By Prince Of Petworth



Hipchickindc is a licensed real estate broker. She is the founder of 10 Square Team and is affiliated with Keller Williams Capital Properties. 10 Square Team is a princeofpetworth.com advertiser. 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. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 2237 12th St NW
Legal Subdivision: Old City #2
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Old City #2
Original List Price: $624,900.
List Price at Contract: $584,900.
List Date: 10/02/2011
Days on Market: 108
Settled Sales Price: $577,000.
Settlement Date: 02/29/2012
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Type Of Financing: Conventional
Original GDoN post is: here.
The listing can be seen: here. To see pics, open the listing link and scroll through the arrows on the main pic.

The last time 2237 12th St NW was listed prior to Express Homebuyers’ purchase for this recent renovation was back in 1998. At that time, the property was shown as having two full bathrooms (in the 2012 listing there are 1.5 baths) and described as “remodeled”, with new appliances, new central air conditioning and heat, and wall to wall carpet. In 1998 it spent 28 days on the market before being purchased for $90,000. less a $2700. seller subsidy.

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GDoN Revisited by Hipchickindc – 3815 New Hamphire Ave, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Hipchickindc is a licensed real estate broker. She is the founder of 10 Square Team and is affiliated with Keller Williams Capital Properties. 10 Square Team is a princeofpetworth.com advertiser. 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. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 3815 New Hamphire Ave NW
Legal Subdivision: Petworth
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Petworth
Original List Price: $639,500.
List Price at Contract: $639,500.
List Date: 01/06/2012
Days on Market: 5
Settled Sales Price: $629,500.
Settlement Date: 02/28/2012
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Type Of Financing: FHA loan
Original GDoN post is: here.
The listing can be seen: here. The virtual tour can be seen here

From the original Good Deal or Not (GDoN) comments: “I hope it goes for asking (as I said, I live near by) but think it will go for below. I imagine upper 500′s, but I’ll treat myself to some bubbly if they get over 600.” Go for it, blazing sun.

This property was renovated by John Formant, real estate broker and experienced developer (of both fee simple homes and entire condo projects). I am a fan of his work, which is a pleasure to show and to sell. He tends to use higher quality materials than some builders who renovate specifically with re-sale in mind, and he thinks carefully through the space.

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New Homes Going Up in Lamond-Riggs

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

It looks like some long planned new construction on New Hampshire Ave, NE is getting started. This is in Lamond-Riggs. The former MedStar Manor property is being converted into a mix of condos, townhouses and stand alone houses.

From Comststock Homes the development is called The Hampshires:

This exclusive community is being built around a landscaped Village Green featuring landscaped open space and a community center. The Hampshires combines the conveniences of upscale, urban living in a Metro accessible location with hard to find, private open space amenities. Opportunities to own a new home are limited, just 37 City Homes (single family detached) and 73 townhomes will be available at the Hampshires.

The City Homes, ranging from approximately 2,700 square feet to over 3,200 square feet, will include 4 or 5 bedrooms, gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, upgraded cabinetry, open floorplans with generous room sizes, and a two-car garage. The City Homes at the Hampshires will feature architecture designed to compliment the historical ambience the surrounding area.

The Hampshires is located at 6000 New Hampshire Ave. NE, in the established Lamond Riggs neighborhood of Washington, DC. Pre-construction prices are expected to start in the upper $500’s.


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GDoN Revisited by Hipchickindc – 1772 T St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Hipchickindc is a licensed real estate broker. She is the founder of 10 Square Team and is affiliated with Keller Williams Capital Properties. 10 Square Team is a princeofpetworth.com advertiser. 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. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 1772 T St NW
Legal Subdivision: Old City #2
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Dupont
Original List Price: $694,900.
List Price at Contract: $694,900.
List Date: 11/30/2011
Days on Market: 6
Settled Sales Price: $695,000.
Settlement Date: 01/06/2012
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Type Of Financing: Veterans Administration (VA) Backed Loan
Original GDoN post is: here.
The listing can be seen: here. To see pics, click on the main pic after opening the link and scroll through.

In contrast to the very large home that was recently profiled as a House Porn Edition of Good Deal or Not Revisited (GDoN-R), today’s subject property represents what one might find at the smaller end of the Dupont property spectrum. Of course, being Dupont and all, small does not necessarily equate with inexpensive.

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Judging Pop Ups – 905 2nd St, NE (And It’s For Sale)

By Prince Of Petworth

This pop up is located at 905 2nd St, NE:

The listing says:

“Just completed, never occupied turn-key investment. Each of the 3 2bed/2bath units are desirable. Unit 3 has private roof deck with great views of the capitol. Check rents at senate square and you will find the numbers work great. Watch the trains arrive as rent rolls in. A sophisticated play for owner occupant as well.”

You can see some photos here.

What do you think of the pop up? It’s yours for $1,600,000.

GDoN Revisited by Hipchickindc – 1514 Kingman Place NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Hipchickindc is a licensed real estate broker. She is the founder of 10 Square Team and is affiliated with Keller Williams Capital Properties. 10 Square Team is a princeofpetworth.com advertiser. 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. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 1514 Kingman Place NW
Legal Subdivision: Old City #2
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Logan Circle
Original List Price: $1,349,000.
List Price at Contract: $1,274,900.
List Date: 01/07/2012
Days on Market: 47
Settled Sales Price: $1,250,000.
Settlement Date: 02/15/2012
Seller Subsidy: $6000.
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Type Of Financing: Conventional
Original GDoN post is: here.
The listing can be seen: here. To see pics, click on the main pic after opening the link and scroll through.

Located just off of my favorite circle in DC, Kingman Place is a charming one block long street that feels tucked away despite being surrounded by such amenities as the Studio Theatre, Whole Foods, and Caribou Coffee. It doesn’t seem that long ago to me that real estate agents were advertising listings in this neighborhood with “Fresh Fields coming soon!” (Maybe it was Whole Foods by then, but I called it Fresh Fields until the mid-2000s anyway).

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