Real Estate - PoPville

Good Deal or Not? “many new infra-structural attributes” edition (reader request)

Published January 13, 2011 at 1:00PM | Updated January 3, 2019 at 2:07PM

This home is located at 100 W St, NW:

The flier says:

“DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION. A charming 4-level Victorian corner lot. MAIN RESIDENCE(3-level-3382 SF) and SEPARATE 2-BD garden UNIT(1064 SF)with potential $1800-$2000 rental income. Main residence offers stunning floor plan with original attributes. This completely and tastefully renovated building presents many new infra-structural attributes. Garage, Expanded beautifully landscaped front garden and more.”

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

Wow, the woodwork looks pretty amazing. Originally going for $1,299,900 it is now on the market for $1,049,900. What do you think this 6 bed/4.5 bath will go for?

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn “First time on market in 55+ years!” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 12, 2011 at 1:00PM | Updated January 3, 2019 at 2:07PM

This home is located at 3026 N St, NW:

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The flier says:

“First time on market in 55+ years! Charming “Grande Dame” beautifully sited on one of Georgetown’s finest streets! 2 car garage parking, gracious, light-filled principal rooms, 7,000+ square foot south-facing garden with mature boxwoods and dipping pool. Basement kitchen with dumbwaiter to main floor Dining Room.”

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

Woah. I suspect that there are gonna be some strong opinions here…

It’s yours for $2,750,000.

Good Deal or Not? “RELAX BY THE FIREPLACE” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 11, 2011 at 1:00PM | Updated January 3, 2019 at 2:07PM

This home is located at 1103 Harvard St, NW:

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The flier says:

“BLOCKS TO COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOWNTOWN & METRO!! 3BRS, 2.5 BATHS, 3 LEVELS, NEW HARDWOODS, NEW CARPET, FRESH PAINT, NEW GRANITE, NEW TILE, NEWER APPLIANCES, NEW WASHER/DRYER, NEW CLOSET DOORS AND MORE! RELAX BY THE FIREPLACE DURING COLD WINTERS! WALK TO EVERYTING FROM SHOPPING TO RESTAURANTS (WALKABILITY INDEX OF 85!)STOP BY AND SEE FOR YOURSELF. P’KING $90/QTR”

You can find more info here and photos here.

Wow, looks like this one just dropped $100k (unless this is a typo). It was originally going for $499,900 but is now listed at $399,900 ($230 monthly homeowners fee). What do you think this 3 bed/2.5 bath will go for?

Good Deal or Not? “PRIVATE BATH!” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 10, 2011 at 1:00PM | Updated January 3, 2019 at 2:07PM

This home is located at 1614 V St, NW:

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The flier says:

“Offering 3% Commission!!! STYLISH RENOVATED TOWNHOUSE WITH FRONT PORCH, HARDWOOD FLOORS ON ALL LEVELS, HIGH CEILINGS, FIREPLACE, EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH NEW STAINLESS APPLIANCES, DECK OFF KITCHEN FOR PRIVATE OUTSIDE SPACE, GARDEN AREA, 2 BEDROOMS UP EACH WITH PRIVATE BATH! GREAT LOCATION AND CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.”

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

It was originally going for $715,000 but this 2 bed/2 bath is now on the market for $699,000. What do you think it’ll go for?

Building at 2212 11th St NW Completed and For Sale

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 6, 2011 at 10:22PM | Updated December 2, 2011 at 6:28PM

We last checked on the building in Oct. ’10. So how do you think it turned out?

Unit 3 is a 2 bed/2 bath going for $600,000 ($222 condo fee.)

and

Unit 2 is a 2 bed/ 2 bath going for $650,000 ($260 condo fee.)

How do you think the inside turned out?

(Was it a) Good Deal or Not? “Amenities too numerous to mention” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 30, 2010 at 1:00PM | Updated January 3, 2019 at 2:05PM

This home is located at 1730 S St, NW:

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The flier says:

“Wonderful four level renovated townhouse in the heart of Dupont. Amenities too numerous to mention. 9ft+ ceilings, beautiful original woodwork and inlaid flooring. 5BR plus a gorgeous MB suite w/ dressing room and spa bath! 2 level rear deck plus gated pkg. for 2 cars. Dont MIss This!”

You can find more info here and photos here.

I thought I’d throw one more fun one up before I hit the road. This one was listed at $2,350,000 – did they buyers get a good deal?

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 29, 2010 at 1:00PM | Updated January 3, 2019 at 2:05PM

This home is located at 3426 Macomb St, NW:

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The flier says:

“Smaller house with a BIG personality. Perfect blend of yesteryear with all modern amenities for today’s living. Ideal location. Wonderful built-in desk on landing at top of stairs, a garage + parking for multiple cars, stunning screened in porch in rear of house, perfect for 3 season dining. Generous outdoor spaces in addition front and side porch.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

This has def. been a house of the day before in the past so I was excited to get a look inside. This 2 bed/3.5 bath is yours for $1,175,000. Do you think a 2 bedroom will be tough to sell in this neighborhood?

Good Deal or Not? “FINISHED ATTIC AND BASEMENT” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 28, 2010 at 1:00PM | Updated January 3, 2019 at 2:05PM

This home is located at 3615 Warder St, NW:

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The flier says:

“STUNNING RENOVATION IN COLUMBIA HEIGHTS/PETWORTH. BLOCKS TO THE METRO. ELEMENTS OF ORIGINAL CHARM MAINTAINED IN TRANSOMS/DOOR HANDLES ETC. OTHER THAN THAT, NEW TOP TO BOTTOM. END UNIT WITH A GARAGE AND SIDE YARD. STUNNING BRAZILIAN CHERRY FLOORS. SS APPLIANCES AND GRANITE KITCHEN. MARBLE BATHS. THIS HOUSE IS PERFECT FOR YOUR PICKIEST CLIENTS. FINISHED ATTIC AND BASEMENT.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

Does $549,000 sound reasonable for this 5 bed/3.5 bath house?

Good Deal or Not? “Location=10!” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 27, 2010 at 1:00PM | Updated January 3, 2019 at 2:05PM

This home is locateda t 1721 Swann St, NW:

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The flier says:

“Gorgeous 3BR/3.5BA w/ LL studio on beautiful and sought after Swann Street. Features include, gourmet kitchen with limestone floors, massive dining room, huge living room with tons of light, European inspired MBA with Jacuzzi tub, extraordinary floor-to-ceiling windows, multiple skylights, fire place, hwd floors, Bosch W/ D, covered porch & a terrace, and garage parking. Gorgeous 3BR/3.5BA w/ LL studio on beautiful and sought after Swann Street. Features include, gourmet kitchen with limestone floors, massive dining room, huge living room with tons of light, European inspired MBA with Jacuzzi tub, extraordinary floor-to-ceiling windows, multiple skylights, fire place, hwd floors, Bosch W/ D, covered porch & a terrace, and garage parking. Location=10!”

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

Since lots of people are still on vacation or traveling – I thought I’d do a fun one today for those of us stuck at work (or the airport).

What’d you think of the tour? It’s yours for $1,499,999.

Pho Viet Gets Awesome Review in the Post

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 27, 2010 at 11:30AM | Updated December 2, 2011 at 5:07PM

A long time favorite of PoPville, Pho Viet located at 3513 14th Street, NW gets some serious love from the Washington Post this weekend:

What makes the broth from this kitchen so intoxicating is its clarity. If it weren’t for the fine white noodles occupying the center of the bowl, a diner could see straight to the bottom. Dip your spoon into the pale golden liquid, raise it to your lips and taste: Nguyen says it can take 12 hours for her to make the stock, which starts with beef bones and water and develops with onion and ginger, and I believe it. The result is limpid yet rich.

And Pho is arguably the best meal for this weather. I celebrated my Jewish Christmas there and couldn’t have been happier. If you are lucky enough to live within a 1 mile radius – they deliver! (202-629-2839) You can see all their Pho options here.