Sam & Harry’s (careful loud music if you hit the link!) is located at 1200 19th St, NW. Does anyone know how long they’ve been at this location? How do they compare to the other steakhouses in DC? You can see their menus here if you can brave the music…
Thanks again to DC realtor Kevin Wood for compiling this list of home/condo sales for zip codes – 20011, 20010, 20009, 20005, 20003, 20002, and 20001. Click below on “May 2010 Sales” for the full list in pdf format. If I’m missing a zipcode you’d like just let me know. I forgot to ask for 20008 this month but have requested it is included for June!
This home is located at 74 W St, NW:
The flier says:
Charming “Federal Style Brick End Unit, in the “Heart of DC” minutes to Downtown & Virginia. Walk to Everything. Very Spacious, w/ 3 Bdrms/2 Full BA, Separate Dining Room, Beautiful Original Hard Wood Floors Throughout, Many upgrades, Kitchen/Baths. Office/LL. Lots of Storage. Laundry Room. Yard Area and Outdoor Porch “The Classic Charm, Location, and Space in an End Unit in “Ledroit Park” Hurry!.
You can find more info here and photos here.
The reader writes:
“A lot of people seem to comment about how “generic” some of the flips are that you feature in the Good Deal or Not posts, so I’m curious what folks have to say about a place like this: lots of character, but needs some updating. They’re missing bathroom and bedroom photos, but I love the old details.”
Do you guys think this 3 bed/3bath is reasonably priced at $445,000?
“Dear PoP,
Can you ask your readers if anyone knows what happened to this clearly once gorgeous old house in Mt. Pleasant? I fantasize about the idea of buying a house like this and renovating it to bring it back to its former glory but with that kind of water damage I am sure it would be beyond me.”
Any ideas of what could have caused this damage? You can see more photos here. This home at 1819 Monroe St, NW is on the market for $599,000 think that sounds reasonable given the complete renovations needed?
This home is located at 3155 19th St, NW:
The flier says:
“Big + Beautiful. Grand, light-filled main hse w 1BR+Den LL Unit w CofO. 3 sunny exposures & side bay windows. Corner lot. Landscaped gardens, lawn & patio evoke sense of spaciousness & serenity. Orig woodwork & upgraded interior. Large rooms. This home’s 4 entertaining! Finished attic = Large bonus rm! Just blocks away: MtP Lib, Zoo, Target, Farmer’s Mkt, Great dining.”
You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.
Ed. Note: I went with some pretty expensive homes this week but as always if you think you’ve spotted some good deals around town send me an email at princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com
Here’s another one that I’ve become smitten with. And it’s not even technically house porn (under $1 million)… What’s your favorite part? It’s yours for $985,000.
In real life, hipchickindc is actually the not-so-hip Suzanne Des Marais, an associate broker with Urban Pace. Voted one of the best real estate agents in DC by the Washington City Paper Readers’ Choice Poll in 2009, Suzanne is currently Chair of the DC Public Policy Committee for the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® and is President Elect of the Washington, DC Association of REALTORS®. She lives (and sells a lot of houses) in Bloomingdale, but works all over DC, with everyone from first time buyers to highly regarded developers.
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: 630 15th St NE
Original List Price: $449,900.
List Price at Contract: $449,900.
List Date: 03/19/2010
Days on Market: 12
Settled Sales Price: $460,000.
Settlement Date: 05/11/2010
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Bank Owned?: No
Type Of Financing: Conventional
Original GDoN is: here.
Listing is: here. To see pics, click on the link for the listing, click on the main pic and follow arrows to scroll through.
Not surprisingly, the original Good Deal or Not (GDoN) post regarding this property brought on a debate over whether this location is in fact Capitol Hill or Not Capitol Hill or Old City or H Street. Doing some poking around online, I found that the Rosedale Citizens’ Alliance Blog has claimed the property as being on the edge of Rosedale boundaries, so I’ll go with that. Given its proximity to the burgeoning H Street corridor, Rosedale has seen a bit of a revival lately. The neighborhood was enthusiastically portrayed in April as part of The Washington Post’s Where We Live series.
The momentum created by the Federal Housing Tax Credit (for which the contract deadline was the 30th of April) was very good to Rosedale, with 36 settled sales since the beginning of 2010, several of which escalated above list price. The lowest sale for a house (not condo) was $68,500., while a property on Tennessee Avenue sold for $533,000. (The Rosedale Citizens’ Alliance Blog lists 15th Street as the far west boundary, so Tennessee Ave may technically be a few feet outside the invisible lines). Current active listings for houses range from $149,000 to $339,900.
This home is located at 1342 Corcoran St, NW:
The flier says:
“Remarkable 1874 Victorian, Painstakingly restored to original charm & upgraded with all modern amenities. Rental unit in basement and rear carriage house. 2car alley parking. Beautifully landscaped rear courtyard & upper level terrace. Mosaic marble bths, jetted tub. Imported Mrble Mantels, Gourmet SS Kit. Viking stove with hood. 4 Fireplaces. A unique treasure!!!”
You can find more info and photos here and a virtual tour here (warning: virtual tour plays painful music).
Sorry to technically have two house porn posts in a row but I couldn’t wait a whole week to post this one. I’ve always been curious to see what they look like on the inside. I’m not disappointed, you? It’s yours for $1,895,000.
This home is located at 2814 Upton St, NW.
The flier says:
“Extraordinary Contemporary w/ stunning 180 degree tree-top views on quiet street, yet just 2 blocks to Metro and amenities! Flooded w/ light, Soaring ceilings, open floorplan for terrific entertaining. Multiple decks, step outside from wall of over-sized South facing glass doors. Complete recent top of the line renovation.”
You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.
I’m gonna pat myself on the back for this selection. What’s your favorite part? It’s yours for $2,695,000.
This row house is located at 507 Florida Ave, NW:
The flier says:
“Gorgeous 3-unit 3.5 blks to METRO, Steps to Howard Univ. . Features hdwd flrs, ss appliances, pkg. Bsmt efficiency, sec. 8 tenant-occupied 1-bdrm unit on main lvl, 2-bdrm w/ vaulted ceiling on upper lvl. Bank-Owned. Sold As-Is.”
You can find more info and photos here.
I know this is another one already under contract but since I walk by it all the time I was eager to get a look inside. I was surprised that it was split into 3 separate units. Nevertheless, some of the photos look much nicer than I anticipated. What do you guys think – was $425,700 reasonable or do you think it was bid way higher than this price?
This condo is located at 1861 California St, NW:
The flier says:
“Sun-filled, spacious condo with PARKING in converted townhouse, steps to shops, restaurants, transportation, & more. 1,229 sq ft per condo docs, 2 bedrooms plus loft den, 2 full baths, open living room with vaulted ceilings & dining area, separate kitchen, master bath with separate shower & Jacuzzi tub, skylights, central air/heat, exposed brick walls, wood floors, pets welcome!”
You can find more info here and more photos here.
Well I guess I waited too long to post this one but I can see why it’s already under contract. I’m really digging the living room. Do you think $510,000 ($382.72 condo fee) was reasonable for this 2 bed/2 bath?