Real Estate

Good Deal or Not? “Windows on 3 exposures” edition (owner request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 2716 Ordway St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Unbelievably top-floor, open & bright 2BR with a kitchen that’s better than those in most houses! Parking included! Granite/Stainless table space kitchen with peninsula & upgraded cabinets. Washer/Dryer in unit. Windows on 3 exposures, new hardwood floors, ceramic tile bath. Walk to Cleveland Park Metro, shops, grocery, Uptown Theater, Zoo and so much more! Cats welcome.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

$439,900 ($381 monthly fee) sound right for this 2 bed/1 bath?

Good Deal or Not? “lavishly landscaped” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 413 A St, NE:


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The flier says:

“Simply Fabulous Historic Federal facade with gorgeous sleek contemporary renovation interior! Designed to delight! Expansive LR w/ frpl/DR; chef’s granite SS kitchen; lavishly landscaped front garden & rear patio (possible parking); very generous 2 BD 1.5 BA. .. all on coveted close-in “A” Street 4 blks to US Cap, Supreme Ct. , House & Senate. .. Hurry! Owner transferred and priced to sell!”

You can find more info here and photos here.

$669,000 sound right for this 2 bed/1.5 bath?

Good Deal or Not? “WIDE & DEEP HOUSE” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1412 Florida Ave, NW:


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The fliers says:

“* * * WIDE & DEEP HOUSE * * * Totally renovated + wonderful 3-level home w/ entertainment-sized rooms, great light + modern finishes. Granite/SS b-bar Kit, 2 sunrooms, rear deck, LR w/ FP, large front porch, exposed brick, travertine/marble Baths, LL w/ rec room, full BA + BR and walk-out to gated PKG. Steps to everything on U St/14th, and close to Columbia Hts!”

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

$849,900 sound right for this 3 bed/3.5 bath?

Good Deal or Not? “Updates are where they count” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 4503 Illinois Ave, NW:


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The flier says:

“Awesome row house in the heart of Petworth. This beautiful home is in great condition and it includes 3 bed room, 1 full bath, car port. rec room in finished Basement. Over 120K in updates done to the home in the last 10 yrs. Updates are where they count plumbing and electrical systems updated. Close to metro, shopping centers and restaurants.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

$300,000 sound right for this 3 bed/1 bath?

Good Deal or Not? “Enchanted open layout w/ roof top deck” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 523 Florida Ave, NW:


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The flier says:

“Enchanted open layout w/ roof top deck. 2 level town home style living bottled in an inspired condo w/ low condo fees. Fully renovated building in 2006! Conveniently located within walking distance to metro, shopping & restaurants. Throw your car keys away!Hardwood floors throughout, renovated kitchen complete with granite and stainless appl. ,master w/ jetted tub. Simply spectacular!”

You can find more info here and photos here.

$459,000 ($180 monthly condo fee) sound right for this 2 bed/1.5 bath?

Good Deal or Not? “2 separated bi-level units” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1338 Irving St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Rare and highly desired multi-unit building. PERFECT for the investor or an owner occupant to subsidize the mortgage with top dollar rental units! This home has 2 separated bi-level units, offering 2 bedroom, 2 den, 2 bath living in each apartment. There are 2 parking spaces in the back, along with a huge backyard and 2 small decks. Must see!”

You can find more info here and photos here.

$799,000 sound right?

Good Deal or Not? “6FP, gorgeous woodwork, CAC, carriage house” edition (reader request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 3303 18th St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Rare opportunity for a grand detached Mt Pleasant home on a large corner lot. Wraparound porch w/ stone pillars, dramatic wide center hall, paneled DR, huge LR, striking contemporary table-space kit w/ dining porch, 6BR + study & playrm, 3.5BA, expansive master ste w/ private porch, balcony, 6FP, gorgeous woodwork, CAC, carriage house, full storage bsmt, pkng potential”

You can find more info here and photos here.

$1,075,000 sound right for this 6 bed/3.5 bath?

1434 S St NW Goes for $130,000 over asking price

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader sends in word about 1434 S St, NW going for $130,000 over asking price. Apparently it was originally going for $949,500 and settled on 6/30/11 for $1,079,000 (more info here.)

Are you surprised that houses are closing that much over asking or do you think this one was under priced from the get-go?

Good Deal or Not? “Court must approve contract” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1326 Fairmont St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Great 3-unit Vict on lovely blk close to Metro, shops, restaurants. Owner’s unit = 3flrs. 1st flr = 1BR unit; bsmt = 1BR unit. All self-contained. Needs some masonry work on front and cosmetics inside but bones are wonderful. This property in bankruptcy estate; Court must approve contract.”

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

At first I was just looking forward to check out one of these great 3 level row houses. But this is certainly a bit more of a complicated situation. Do you think there is a good discount because of the bankruptcy issues? Given the situation does $939,500 sound right?

Good Deal or Not? “SPACIOUS 1 BR SITUATED ON LOGAN CIRCLE” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 20 Logan Circle NW:


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The flier says:

“SPACIOUS 1 BR SITUATED ON LOGAN CIRCLE IN STUNNING BRICK LATE VICTORIAN BUILDING * * STEPS TO WHOLE FOODS, CARIBOU COFFEE * CLOSE TO METRO ETC. OPEN LAYOUT PROVIDES GREAT KITCHEN GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING – OPENS TO DINING AREA & LR W. GAS FP * HIGH CEILINGS, CROWN MOLDING * * NOT TO BE MISSED IS THE PRIVATE PATIO WITH CUSTOM BUILT-INS/FLOWER BOXES * * PARKING * * CUSTOM CLOSET ORGANIZERS +++”

You can find more info here and photos here.

This 1 bed/1 bath has been on the market for 161 days now going for $385,000 (originally asking $409,000). What do you think it’ll end up going for?

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