Columbia Heights

What’s a Fair Price for My Rental Property? – 3534 10th St NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: If you’re looking to rent a place out and are curious what is a realistic price send an email with ‘what’s a fair price’ in the title to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com. We can also do this for people selling their homes if interested.

“Dear PoP,

Sunny, beautiful, renovated 1 bedroom furnished condo unit available for rent in Columbia Heights. This condo is IDEAL for a couple or single person! The neighbors are great. I have enjoyed living here, but sadly I am relocating for work.

Amenities:

All new stainless steel appliances, FREE shared laundry facility, with large front-loading Energy Star washers/dryers, fully equipped kitchen, granite counters, wireless internet, hardwood floors, dual-flush toilet for efficient water use, central a/c and heat, high-recycled content carpet in bedroom, kitchen cabinets made of plantation-raised sustainable hardwood, new double pane Low-E windows, and Ultra-Low VOC paint. The unit can come furnished or unfurnished – your choice.

Utilities Included:
Water, recycling, and garbage disposal.
You pay only for electricity and cable/internet.

Additional Perks:

There is plenty of off-street parking available.

Email Zack @ [email protected]”

The reader is thinking $1650. That’s seems like the right ballpark. What do you guys think is a realistic price?


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Dear PoP – What’s the new Restaurant Coming into Highland Park in Columbia Heights?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

There’s clearly a restaurant being built in only remaining vacant spot on Highland Park’s ground floor at 14th and Irving? I think way back in the day, it was supposed to be a Sake Club, but I’m guessing that fell through. Have they announced what’s taking its place?”

Yup, this is going to be a sports bar called Lou’s Restaurant and Bar. This is the same sports bar that was the subject of some scuttlebutt back in April ’09. Construction has started in earnest and I’m told a March/April opening is possible. Stay tuned for more details as construction progresses.

The 5pm Post – Walmart Meeting at Emory Fellowship Hall @ 7:00 Plus Help Save Bloombars in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth


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From an email:

“The community meeting regarding the upcoming local Walmart will be at the Emory United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 6100 Georgia Ave NW at 7:00 tonight. Foulger-Pratt Companies and ANC 4B04 will co-host the meeting.”

“Dear PoP,

We are in the final hours of a fundraiser to keep our doors open. We are facing an uphill battle and would greatly appreciate your help in blogging to spread the word about BloomBars’ fundraiser on IndieGoGo.com.

Donate here.”

What’s a Fair Price for My Rental Property? – 3600 Block of 11th St. NW

By Prince Of Petworth



Ed. Note: I’ve been getting a few inquiries like this so I thought it would be fun to start it as a regular feature. If you’re looking to rent a place out and are curious what is a realistic price send an email with ‘what’s a fair price’ in the title to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com. We can also do this for people selling their homes if interested.

We just purchased a fully renovated house on the 3600 block of 11th St. NW with a wicked nice basement apartment rental unit. We would love some input on how much you (and the readers) think it is worth! We hope to advertise it sometime this month. Here are the details:

* ALL NEW!
* 1000 sqft 1 bdrm apartment
* All utilities included (minus cable/internet)
* Washer/dryer in the unit
* All new kitchen appliances
* Easy on street parking (there are always spots!)
* Just a hop & skip to all the new bars on 11th Street! Meridian Pint, Red Rocks, and what hopefully will be a rockin’ bar being build by the owners of Local 16th!
* .6 miles to Columbia Heights metro and all it’s glory! Think Target, Marshalls, IHOP, etc…
* .3 miles to Petworth. Certainly not too long until it is also glorious! Especially if your shuttlebutt is right on and that coffee shop moves in like you noted in the blog. Not to mention the new sports bar going in next to the Looking Glass.
* Solid size bathroom with great sink and fancy facet!
* Easy walk to 16th street for all the express buses
* Quiet one way street
* Great landlord!

Thanks for the input!

(Note: The photos don’t show a cooking range or refrigerator since we just ordered them from Home Depot – they will arrive next weekend)


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I think I gotta stick with the $1300-$1500 range – what do you guys think?

A few more photos after the jump. (more…)

Good Deal or Not? Weekly Wed. House Porn edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This house is located at 1331 Park Rd, NW:


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The flier says:

“STUNNING TURN OF THE CENTURY VICTORIAN. .. WELL-KNOWN COLUMBIA HTS LANDMARK now for sale!! Start Showing Sat. ,1pm 11/27;call first! 4 finished levesl; 6 BR, 31/2 BAs, 5 fpls, gourmet kit. Exquisite Architectural Details: wooden staircase, turrets, exterior tilework. Laundry in sep rm off kit, rental unit/inlaw suite w/ 2 sep entrances, off st pkg 2-3 cars. Giant, Target, Best Buy, Wash. Sports, METRO!”

You can find more info here and photos here.

Awesome! This was one of my first ever ‘houses of the day’ way way back in the day. So psyched to be able to take a peek inside. What do you think?

This 7 bed/3.5 bath is yours for $1,150,000.

What’s a Fair Price for My Rental? – 739 Newton Place, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: I’ve been getting a few inquiries like this so I thought it would be fun to start it as a regular feature. If you’re looking to rent a place out and are curious what is a realistic price send an email with ‘what’s a fair price’ in the title to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com. We can also do this for people selling their homes if interested.

“Dear PoP,

My apartment building is at 739 Newton Place, NW (between New Hampshire and Georgia Avenues). I think that all of the pictures explain themselves, but please let me know if anything puzzles you.

As for the apartment: The building as a whole was thoroughly renovated; the work was finished in 2007. My apartment is a one-bedroom with the bedroom being 10 feet by 10 1/2 feet in size. The living/dining area is 11 feet square. The apartment has hardwood floors. It has high ceilings and crown molding (is the term I have heard) that is reminiscent of the 1930s. What adds to the charm for me is the number of electric outlets (I do not have a number per room, but it would be difficult to use them all) and an ingenious lighting design that means that every time I need to light an area, an overhead light is there. The kitchen is state-of-the-art (granite countertops, a deep sink, a pull-out faucet, and GE Profile stainless steel appliances). The apartment has a stackable washer/dryer pair in a closet, and it has its own HVAC system (also in a closet). There is a coat closet near the front door and a reasonably good-size closet in the bedroom. As a whole, the apartment oozes charm, for whatever that is worth.

What the apartment is worth is a pressing question for me at the moment. I very much appreciate your helping me figure it out.”

Hmm, I’m gonna guess $1300 again. What do you guys think?


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