16th St Heights

Good Deal or Not? “Huge windows = very bright” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1404 Crittenden St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Huge home. Bright, renovated, move-in ready home with lots of charm and modern conveniences. Wonderful windows on 3 sides, granite kitchen w/ eat-in area, 4 br’s and 3 full ba’s up. High ceiling, warm wood flrs, ceramic tiled bath’s and much more. Bonus renovated 1 br in-law w/ separate ent, full ba, great kit. Landscaped rear yard has extra storage. Huge windows = very bright.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

This 5 bed/4 bath is going for $675,000 though it’s been on the market for 178 days – what do you think it’ll go for?

Ruff N Ready Furnishings to Re-Open in 16th Street Heights!

By Prince Of Petworth


4722 14th St, NW

Back in July ’11 we learned that Ruff N Ready would be closing at 1910 14th St, NW to make way for a Taylor’s sandwich shop. We speculated about where a new location would be successful for a FQotD. A lot of neighborhoods were mentioned. Since then, I’ve been getting a few tips about a new 16th Street Heights location and I’m now happy to share the great news confirmed by a reader:

“Dear PoP,

So there I was, window shopping at Miss Pixie’s, when I found this delightful announcement:

NEWS FLASH!! RUFF & READY
WILL OPEN SOON (DATE TO BE
ANNOUNCED) @ 4722 14TH ST.NW
@ 16TH STREETS HEIGHTS!

How exciting is that? VERY, in my book.”


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I’m gonna concur – this is very good news.

They already give you a taste of what’s to come:

4722 14th St, NW is located in the former Esther’s Treasures space (which closed back in Sept. ’10) across the street from the Bus Barn and a few doors up from Highlands Cafe:

La Villa Pizzeria Opens at 4632 14th St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

La Villa Pizzeria just opened up on Saturday at 4632 14th St, NW in 14th/16th St. Heights. This is mostly a take out delivery place. You can see their full menu here. It looks really promising. If anyone tries them out – send an email and let us know what you think.

The 5pm Post – celebrate the opening of the new playground and the start of the pool season at Upshur Park

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

COMMUNITY CELEBRATES OPENING OF INNOVATIVE, LOW IMPACT PLAYGROUND AT UPSHUR PARK

WASHINGTON, DC (June 1, 2011) — Join the Friends of 16th Street Heights Parks, Councilmember Muriel Bowser’s Office, ANC4C05, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the 16th Street Neighborhood Association on Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 11:45 to 4:00 to celebrate the opening of the new playground and the start of the pool season at Upshur Park. (4300 Arkansas Ave, NW – 14th and Upshur/Varnum St, NW)

· 11:45 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Muriel Bowser and Department of Parks and Recreation representatives

· 12:00 – 2:00 Lunch

· Entertainment including a DJ, kids activities and more!

The new playground has something for all ages including climbing equipment, a sand area for toddlers, swings and a rubberized surface that is safe and sustainable. New fencing, landscaping and hardscaping along with picnic tables and a pavilion with a vegetated roof make it a functional, accessible and beautiful space for families to enjoy.

Good Deal or Not? Michelle Rhee’s House (reader request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1439 Madison St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Grand 1913 Foursquare on prettiest block in 16th St Hts! Thoughtfully renov’d & great for entertain’g. Expansive main Fl has it ALL: lovely wraparound porch, open foyer, Hi-end Kit, formal DR, LR, Fam Rm w/ half BA. 5 lg BRs Up, incl. MBR suite w den. walk-in CL & MBA. Addl feats: ebonized HWFs, hi clgs, arch details. Fin’d LL. EZ access to downtown via Rock Creek Pkway.”

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

Thanks to a reader for the heads up, “Don’t know if you’ve done this one or not, but Michelle Rhee’s house is for sale.”

This 5 bed/3.5 bath is yours for $875,000.

Good Deal or Not? “Trex deck with private parking” edition (reader request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 4312 14th St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Beautiful, complete renovation in 16th St Heights. This end-unit has it all – Bosch stainless steel appliances, cherry wood flooring, marble bathrooms, fully finished basement w/ kitchenette. Trex deck with private parking in rear. 4bdr, and 3.5 bath.”

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

This 4 bed/3.5 is going for $639,900 – sound right?

Judging Restaurants – Martha’s Cafe

By Prince Of Petworth

I know we’re not talking fine dining but sometimes these places are the best. For Martha’s Cafe located at 4608 14th St, NW I’m particularly interested to know if anyone has tried the fried chicken? Is this a hidden gem or “hidden” with good reason?

Ed. Note: A few weeks ago we had a conversation and I mentioned 14th Street Heights and a commenter said that it didn’t exist. These signs start up around 14th St, NW at Allison or Buchanan:

Good Deal or Not? “Already set up as dental office” Edition (reader request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 5014 Arkansas Ave NW:


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The flier says:

“Already set up as dental office-3 dental chairs/rooms, waiting rm w/ FP. Call for details. 2nd Level with residence for dentist. 2-3 BRs up w/ BA Kit, W/ D area. Move-In Clean condition. Fixed Stairs from hall to attic. 2 Zone Central Air. Garage/Off St parking and MORE!”

You can find more info here and photos here.

Wild. Does anybody go to a dentist who’s office is still in his/her home? Think this will go for $625,000?

And on a side note, oddly, we’ve had an extensive discussion on dentists in the past – you can find reader recommendations here.

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