Columbia Heights

Good Deal or Not? Renovated but not Converted Row House Edition (Reader Request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 3549 Holmead Place, NW:


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The flier says:

“Classic 1910 townhouse renovated to provide 3 finished levels. Granite/stainless kitchen with breakfast bar open to separate DR, large LR, 3BR 1BA on second level plus finished lower level family room/4th BR and second BA, deep front & rear gardens, front porch, CAC, inlaid HWF, 2-car parking, 6 short blocks to Metro/shops/restaurants.”

You can find more info and photos here.

The reader writes:

“The Columbia Heights rowhouse I lived in for three years just went on the market. I have a real soft spot for the place and would love to buy it, but the $ 585,000 asking price is out of my range. I’d love to know what your readers think!”

I think this makes for a nice contrast with yesterday’s GDoN that was divided into condos. Do you think $585,000 is reasonable for the 4 bed/2 bath home above?

Good Deal or Not? Converted Row House Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

These condos are located at 1350 Randolph Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“BRAND NEW – new boutique condo. 2 bed + 2 bath. Private porch. Architecturally stunning, blocks from Columbia Heights metro. Reclaimed wood floor. W & D, stainless steel appliances, Euro kitchen & Ann Sacks tiled bath. GARAGE PARKING AVAILABLE. Pets OK. PRICE LOWERED 30K!”

You can find more info and photos here.

Here’s a good example of a classic row house that was converted into three 2 bedroom condos. Firstly what do you think of the unit itself? Personally I think it looks pretty good. Unit #2 is going for $329,900. Does that sound reasonable for a 2 bed/2 bath in this location?

You can see Unit #1 here ($299,900) and Unit #3 here ($359,900).

Columbia Heights Farmers Market Starts June 5th!

By Prince Of Petworth

From the CH listserv and DC Food For All:

“The excitement begins on Saturday, June 5, 2010, the first day of the Columbia Heights Community Marketplace – to be located at the Civic Plaza at the intersection of 14th and Kenyon streets and Park Road, NW. It will run every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., from June 5 through October 30, 2010.”

Are you glad that Sat. was selected?

PoP Pho Patrol: New Pho Restaurant Coming to 608 H Street, NW and Veggie Pho Now Available at Pho Viet

By Prince Of Petworth


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Thanks to a reader for the heads up:

“It appears a new pho place will be opening at 608 H St NW, according to DC Register. It looks like they’ll be applying for a liquor license and will be open til 3 am!”

The liquor application says:

“NATURE OF OPERATION
Asian and Vietnamese cuisine. 65 seats and total capacity load of 65 on first floor and
storage on the second floor.

HOURS OF OPERATION
Sunday through Thursday 9 am – 2 am and Friday & Saturday 9 am – 3 am”

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And speaking of Pho a reader has some veggie Pho news from Pho Viet (3513 14th Street, NW):

“I’m a regular at Pho Viet. Nina and Mike are really great people and have put a lot of work into their restaurant and I’m dying for them to succeed. They spent a year renovating that basement and they’re some of the hardest working people I’ve ever met.

Anyway, I wanted to let you know that they added veggie pho to their menu and they have a chicken pho too (with beef broth). When you originally posted about them, there were a few commenters who wanted veggie pho.”

Good Deal or Not? “the value is here in the size and location” Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 907 Euclid Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“WOW!Finally 1 bed units just off U St. for under $300K that has all the space your buyers are looking for. Stone, SS & all that jazz- the value is here in the size and location. A few blocks from the 11th St. party zone & all the new developments in Columbia Heights. Smart location for the saavy purchaser. other units avail. FHA coming.”

You can see more info and photos here.

I’m not sure this location is “just off U St.” but I don’t think the location is too bad. Do you think $279,450 sounds reasonable for this 1 bedroom/1 bath?

Simply Soles Closes in Columbia Heights Will Open New Store in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

Simply Soles was located at 1438 Park Road, NW. I always thought this was a tough location for a women’s shoe store. In March they will be opening up in a new location at 3222 M Street, NW in Georgetown. Owner Kassie Kempel writes:

“With retail being what it was in 2009 a lot of opportunities came up that I couldn’t ignore. I hated leaving Columbia Heights but I also couldn’t justify staying there and paying the same rent that I could get in G-town. Hopefully a great place will take over the CH location.”

Good Deal or Not? Across the Street From Free Waffles Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 3219 11th Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“Stunning Columbia Heights 2 level condo featuring 3 bright bedrooms, 2 full baths, open floor plan, gourmet kitchen with gas cooking, hardwood floors and a roof deck with views. Hot spot with numerous restaurants, coffee shops, retail (Wonderland Ballroom, Red Rock Pizza, Columbia Heights Coffee, Sticky Fingers Bakery, Room 11, Target, Staples, Giant, Tivoli Square and metro. )Dog park steps away.”

More info and photos found here.

What do you think of the renovation? The pictures look pretty sweet. And the proximity to free waffles has to be worth something, yeah? Does $569,000 sound reasonable?

Judging Brunch – Wonderland

By Prince Of Petworth

We are no strangers to discussing good brunch options. But I’ve walked by this sign at Wonderland (11th and Kenyon) many times and it occurred to me that I’ve never actually had brunch there. I’ve had some tasty quesadillas but never had the waffles. So I’m intrigued by the idea of free waffles. How are they? How’s the brunch in general?

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 1375 Fairmont Street, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“New Amsterdam Apartments is in the heart of DC, close to shopping, schools and the Adams Morgan area.

Electronic Controlled accces, On-site parking , on Bus and Metro lines, Modern kitchens,dishwasher/disposal/frost-free refrigerator.

Laundry Faclities on -site,Wall to Wall carpet, Spacious floorplans, and SOOOO MUCH MORE!”

Does $1400 sound reasonable for this 1 bedroom?

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