Real Estate

Good Deal or Not? “fill you with rapture” edition (Reader Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 3221 6th St, NW:


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The flier says:

“City Chic & Oh So Affordable! This one will fill you with rapture, there’s NO condo fee to factor. Renovated through & through once you’re inside you’ll know it’s for you. Living & Dinning areas an open space waiting for you to add your stylish grace. Friends & family will rally from the patio to the extended kitchen’s galley. 2 bedroom & 2 full Baths just blks from subway, believe me it won’t last”

You can find more info here and photos here.

The reader writes:

“I know people will slam the Park Morton projects near there but I think those are getting taken away and replaced with mixed use housing?”

And this wins the award for, uh, most creative description. Are you filled with rapture after viewing the photos? Well, it’s been a while since we’ve looked at a “minihouse”. Do you think $299,000 sounds reasonable for this 2 bed/2bath?

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn. Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 300 C St, NE:


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The flier says:

“Quintessential Cap Hill Victorian on prime corner lot, 1 blk to US Capitol grounds. 3BR, 3.5BA, refinished wood flrs, fresh paint, private rear garden/deck. Elegant living rm, turret dining room, dramatic. Remodeled kit w/ center island, stainless appliances & marble counters. Home is flooded with light. Located in the ultimate Capitol Hill location close to union Staion, House/Senate etc.”

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

And a bit more info the paper copy flier I picked up:

“Antique 19th century “Gasolier” chandelier in living room conveys. Notable former owners include Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison”.

How do you guys think this one ranks among other house porn posts? I’m digging the kitchen. It’s yours for $1,295,000.

Judging New Buildings and Renderings – 3577 Warder St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

I’ve been getting lots of emails from readers about this one but I wanted the building to progress a bit. I was really surprised to see how tall it is. This is of course the Redstone condo project located at 3577 Warder St, NW across from the Bruce-Monroe Elementary School and Park View Rec Center.

Here’s the rendering:

I think I’ve said it before but I’m glad it’s gonna break up the yellow theme a bit. You guys like the rendering?

Below is a closeup at the moment. More photos as progress continues.

Good Deal or Not? “garden plot and shared backyard” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 3656 New Hampshire Ave, NW:


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The flier says:

“Renovated 1 bedroom condo in Columbia Heights close to shopping, dining and metro. Unit has all stainless appliances, hardwood floors and efficient washer and dryer. Private parking, garden plot and shared backyard.”

You can find more info here and a few photos here.

There are actually two units for sale in this building. The one described here is a 1 bedroom going for $349,000 ($220 condo fee). But there is also a studio going for $225,000 ($170 condo fee). Do you think either sound reasonable?

Good Deal or Not? “Rare SEMI-DETACHED Victorian” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 3437 Oakwood Ter, NW:


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The flier says:

“OLD HOUSE CONNOISSEURS! THIS ONE IS FOR YOU! Rare SEMI-DETACHED Victorian! STUNNING 4BR, 3.5 BATH features Beautiful Natural Woodwork throughout! 4 Fireplaces, Very High Ceilings (9’10”), Bay Window, Beautiful Antique Lighting Fixtures! Sun-filled Renoveted kitchen w/ granite counter! LL features in-law suite w/ ingress & egress! Open Sat 7/31 & Sun 8/1 fr 1 to 5! Quiet One block long street!”

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

Woah, this is one of my new favorites. Holy awesome. And killer location to boot. What do you guys think of the house itself? Think $789,000 sounds reasonable?

Good Deal or Not? “3 Lvl Rowhouse” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1632 New Jersey Ave, NW:


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The flier says:

“Fabulous 3 Lvl Rowhouse in Sought After Shaw. Min from Downtown DC. Walk to U street restaurants and bars. Great hdwd flrs on first level. Gourmet kit w/ granite and Top of the Line appls. 4 blocks to Metro. Use 3rd Bedroom on Lower Level as In-Law Suite w/ sep Kit and Bath. Recess Lights, Fireplace. Not a Shortsale!”

You can find more info here and photos here.

It’s funny I usually consider a rowhouse 3 levels when the 3 levels are above ground. Anyway, what do you think of the renovation? Does $499,000 sound reasonable for this 3 bed/2.5 bath?

In other potential Shaw GDoN news there’s a pretty sweet shell (no photos) going for $399,000 at 1513 8th St, NW.

GDoN Revisited by hipchickindc – 3546 Rock Creek Church Rd NW Before and After

By Prince Of Petworth

BEFORE
Original List Price: $449,900.
List Price at Contract: $325,900.
List Dates: 01/31/2009
Days on Market: 210
Settled Sales Price: $275,000
Settlement Date: 09/08/2009
Seller Subsidies: $300.
Bank Owned?: No
Type Of Financing: Cash

Original GDoN is: here.
The Listing can be seen: here. Make sure to check out the BEFORE pics by clicking through to the listing, then clicking the arrows on the main pic to scroll through.

The 2009 listing for this property does not indicate that this was a bank owned property. It’s possible that it had been a long time owner or part of an estate. Perhaps they were ambivalent about selling, as it took some time to get down to a realistic list price. The original Good Deal or Not (GDoN) post did not have any available pictures of the house, but see the link for the listing under BEFORE to see the starting place for the current renovation.

Second sale follows after the jump. (more…)

Good Deal or Not? “NEW HVAC” Edition (Readers Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 131 Longfellow St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Fantastic RENOVATION. NEW HVAC, cabinets, SS appliances, granite c-tops, washer/dryer, windows/doors/light & bathroom fixtures, NEW hdwd floors main lvl, carpet. NEW roof, siding. Full BA in finished walkout bsmnt w 4th BR & large rec room. NEW parking pad. Regular sale, not short sale.”

You can find more info here and more photos here.

It is rare that two different readers request the same house for a GDoN post. That happened for this one – What do you think of the renovations? Do you think $339,700 for this 4 bed/3.5 bath is priced right?

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home (on left in photo above) is located at 1312 30th St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Second Empire Victorian (1868) restored in 2005 sits on a double landscaped and private lot in East Village with 2 car parking. Absolutely bathed in sunlight from large windows on the east, west and south sides of the house. Extraordinary living and entertaining space. 12′ ceilings on entry level, 11′ ceilings on upper floor, Grand entry foyer, mahogany library, renovated eat-in kitchen.”

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

I knew when I saw “Second Empire Victorian” this was gonna be good. Actually just walking by it on the street, it’s pretty jaw dropping. What do you think of the inside?

It’s yours for $5,600,000.

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