Real Estate

Good Deal or Not? “2-level living” edition (reader request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 1205 Morse St, NE:


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The flier says:

“Open house 12/11 1-4 pm. Amazing space: new, big, open, fabulous! Look at the pics! Hardwood, stainless, granite, designer tile finishes. 2-level living with access to private rooftop ready for finishing. Close to Gallaudet Univ. , NY Ave. metro, Harris Teeter. H Street corridor re-development just 2 blocks away. Parking available for purchase. Three smaller, less expensive units also availble.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

This 2 bed/2.5 bath is going for $525,000 ($363 monthly condo fee.)

GDoN Revisited by Hipchickindc – 4026 Arkansas Ave NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Hipchickindc is a licensed real estate broker. Her latest business venture can be seen here. 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: 4026 Arkansas Ave NW
Legal Subdivision: Columbia Heights
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Columbia Heights
Original List Price: $439,000.
List Price at Contract: $439,000.
List Date: 10/05/2011
Days on Market: 6
Settlement Date: 11/16/2011
Settled Sales Price: $464,000.
Seller Subsidy: $15,000.
Bank Owned?: No Short Sale? No
Type Of Financing: Conventional
Original GDoN post is: here.
The listing can be seen: here. To see the photos, after opening the listing link, scroll through the arrows on the main pic. There is also a virtual tour, which can be seen here.

It’s quite common to see the name of prolific late 19th/early 20th century developer Harry Wardman attached to real estate listings (often incorrectly, I might add). For whatever reason, the names of other, similarly prolific developers and architects are not as familiar. Clearly, the District of Columbia has seen decades of housing booms, each bringing particular styles, which contribute to the character of entire neighborhoods.

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Good Deal or Not? “washer/dryer in unit” edition (owner request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 610 Irving St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Best condo value in fantastic location and super condition. This darling condo is a 1 bdrm plus large den. It is located in vibrant Columbia Heights neighborhood – convenient to shopping, dining, Metro! And, in a well-managed building with low condo fees. Recently renovated with chef’s kitchen with granite counters, hardwood floors, washer/dryer in unit g & more!”

You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.

This 1 bed/1 den/1 bath condo is going for $289,000 ($210 monthly condo fee.)

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn – “ON MARKET 1ST TIME IN 25 YEARS” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1441 Q St, NW:


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The flier says:

“ON MARKET 1ST TIME IN 25 YEARS, ONE OF THE BEST ADDRESSES IN LOGAN CIRCLE, VICTORIAN HOME SPANS OVER 4 LEVELS & MAINTAINS MANY OF THE BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC ELEMENTS OF THIS HOME FROM 1870S, THE 5 BR 3.5 HAS 3 FP, AU-PAIR SUITE, EAT-IN KITCHEN, HANDSOME STUDY, SEP DR, GRAND LR & PKING, HIGH CEILINGS, POCKET DOORS, MOLDINGS, HW FLS, DOUBLE SET-BACK FR YARD”

You can find more info here and photos here.

This 5 bed/3.5 bath (and former House of the Day) is going for $1,895,000.

Good Deal or Not? “Huge detached Victorian” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 4327 8th St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Huge detached Victorian on corner lot. Rare find in Petworth. So much potential! Fireplace, french doors, foyer. Great location between Sherman and Grant Circles. Quick stroll to metro and the development on Georgia Ave. Needs some work. Seller will not make any repairs. Owner occupied. Tenants in basement have been given notice.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

This 5 bed/3.5 bath is going for $399,000. How much do you think it’ll cost to renovate?

Good Deal or Not? “goldfish pool-pond” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1772 T St, NW:


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The flier says:

“How rare is it to find a townhome in Dupont Circle proper for less than $700K? Open floor plan on main level with gorgeous wood floors & brand spanking new kitch. 2nd level has two generous BR’s, full bath that leads to a deck walkway to the deck over the garage where there’s a hot tub. Yes, there is a detached garage. Rear yard is bricked, and has a goldfish pool-pond”

You can find more info here (soon more info here) and photos here.

What do you think about the spiral staircase? This 2 bed/1.5 bath is going for $694,900.

Good Deal or Not? “new bath w/ solar tubes” edition (owner request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 532 24th St, NE:


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The flier says:

“Presenting beautiful renovation Federal style row house brand new top to bottom amenities. Gourmet kitchen w/ granite countertops, H/W floors, stainless steel appliances. Second floor open layout includes two bedrooms and den perfect for a library/tv room, new bath w/ solar tubes. In-law suite basement, ample outdoor entertaining space and 1 car parking. Close to capitol hill, metro & restaurants”

You can find more info here and photos here.

The owner writes:

“Kingman Park is a sweet little neighborhood. Long time established, close to H. Street, Langston Hughes golf course, .07 miles to the blue/orange line, just 2 miles to the capitol building, 1/2 block to the eventual trolley; terrific long term neighborhood civic association (check them out on Wikipedia!)..Kingman Island Nature preserve; the dog walk that goes to congressional cemetery….”

This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $399,000.

GDoN Revisited by Hipchickindc – 1730 New Hampshire Ave NW #13

By Prince Of Petworth

Hipchickindc is a licensed real estate broker. Her latest business venture can be seen here. 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: 1730 New Hampshire Ave NW #13
Legal Subdivision: Old City #2
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Dupont
Original List Price: $335,000.
List Price at Contract: $335,000.
List Date: 10/17/2011
Days on Market: 12
Settled Sales Price: $336,600.
Price per Square Foot: $486. (692 Square Feet per Tax Record)
Settlement Date: 11/21/2011
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 the photos, after opening the listing link, scroll through the arrows on the main pic.

Originally built as a single family residence in 1893, 1730 New Hampshire Avenue NW is currently comprised of 22 condominium units divided between the historic main home and the carriage house in the back. Several of the units are accessed through a courtyard between the two structures. The courtyard area includes a number of outdoor stairways and various private and common decks. The property was developed in the mid 1990’s by Keener Squire, who also completed such notable projects as the 2006 extensive renovation and restoration of the 300+ unit Chastleton located at 16th and R St NW.

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Good Deal or Not? “Two level TURRETED unit” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 1454 Euclid St, NW:


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The flier says:

“CHECK THIS OUT. FHA approved building Major. Price reduction>BRIGHT/AIRY & Romantic two level, 2 bedm. ,1.5 bath condo. Full of charm on lovely Columbia Hts. street; close to metro, ,shops. CAC , FIREPLACE , sep. din. rm. area, ,Open kit. ,powder room . Washer/dryer. Two level TURRETED unit dramatically expands liv. rm. and upstairs bedrooms. Hardwood floors. 15 windows. A special home. FHA approved building!”

You can find more more info here and a mouse on house tour here.

This 2 bed/1.5 bath is going for $419,000 ($340 monthly condo fee.)

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