This one’s from Eckington in North East. What jumped out at me right away was the cool looking turret on the left hand side though I’m also digging the balcony.
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Eckington
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This home is located at 129 U Street, NE:
The flier says:
“Wonderful 3 BR 1 FB classic townhome in Eckington. Beaut. dark wood trim with inlayed HWD floors. All new paint. Full BSMT waiting for buyers personal touches. Lvl fenced back yard with access to alley. Has many orig. classic features found in the early 1900 townhomes.”
You can find more info and photos here.
The reader writes:
“I’ve been looking to buy my first home and have noticed a lot of recent home sales in Bloomingdale and Eckington. My realtor tells me that this is due to an influx of new home buyers taking advantage of the tax credit and the fact that these neighborhoods have a bunch of historic homes at relatively low prices. I know that there are some disadvantages to living in this neighborhood but would appreciate feedback from your readers as to the deal of this particular home.”
This 3 bed/1 bath is going for $229,900. Sound reasonable?
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This home (the red one) is located at 1835 North Capitol Street, NE:
The flier says:
“Move-in ready! Architectural details, hardwood floors, high ceilings, new baths and basement apartment ready for finishing. Neighborhood values poised for increasing with upcoming new developments (see district master plan). Metro bus stop at corner. Seller requires LENDER loan approval with offer.”
You can find more info and photos here.
The floors do look pretty sweet but it is unusual that they don’t show any photos of the bedrooms. But given the photos they have does $450,000 sound reasonable for this 4 bed/2.5 bath?
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This home is located at 148 Todd Place, NE:
The flier says:
“WOW. .. THIS IS IT! Amazing renov. house just back on the market at a most awesome price. This end-unit is flooded with natural light, stunning details, great kit, hardwood, lower level, media/family/party level with wetbar, full bath, storage, W/ D and fridge. The main level has so much space, formal living, sep dining, huge sunroom, front porch, rear courtyard and 2-car garage. Upper has 3BR & 1BA.”
More info and photos found here.
Here’s another home that has some nice original details. I know it’s all going to come down to location but let me know what you think of the house itself. Does $416,000 sound reasonable?
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List Price at Contract: $308,900.
List Date: 7/24/2009
Days on Market: 5
Settled Sales Price: $380,000.
Settlement Date: 09/22/2009
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Bank Owned?: Yes
Type Of Financing: Conventional with $38,000. (10%) down payment.
Original GDoN Post is: Here.
Recent Listing is: Here.
This was an interesting Good Deal or Not (GDoN) post as there was a reader who went ahead and put an offer in. Although it needed some work, this foreclosed Victorian rowhome was listed at $308,900. and garnered multiple offers. It ultimately sold over $70,000. above the list price.
Although located literally just a block east across North Capitol, homes on the northeast side of Eckington can still usually be had at lower price points than their very similar Victorian counterparts on the Bloomingdale side. Check out the neighborhood blog which includes some great history. Eckington landmarks include the refurbished McKinley Technical High School, which is a focal point that sits high up on a hill. I often meet NE Eckington residents during my frequent visits to the largest unofficial dog park in DC (also affectionately referred to as Fedex Field, since it is next door to the main Fedex building). In addition to Fedex, XM/Sirius Radio is an Eckington-based business. North Capitol Main Streets, Inc. is a notable tenant, as well. Bloomingdale and Eckington residents (myself included) can be found at the public pool on Lincoln Road during the summer months.
PoP noted that the closest dining option seemed to be the Big Bear Café, located at 1st and R St NW. It’s worth mentioning that Eckington is just north of NOMA and the New York Avenue Metro. There is a new Marriott Courtyard at the Metro, as well as a Five Guys and other food options. Given the push from NOMA Bid, as well as North Capitol Main Streets, I expect great things to continue in this area.
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It’s located at 1626 Lincoln Road, NE but the address may be a bit decieving. It’s sorta on North Capitol near Quincy. I’ve passed by this spot, on the other side of the street, dozens of times. I don’t know why I’ve never checked it out myself but thought I’d ask if there are any fans out there?
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This home is located at 55 Quincy Place NE:
The flier says:
“Gorgeous 3bd, 1fba, 2hba 3-lvl rowhouse w/ walk-out bsmt, parking space & many updates. Steps to NY Ave METRO. Features hdwds on main & upper lvls, 3 FPs. Bank-Owned. Sold As-Is. Shows well, but needs a little work. Seller responds quickly to offers. Request seller’s choice of closing co. & to hold EMD. Seller=”Owner of Record”.”
More info and photos found here.
I’ve only walked down this block a few times but thought the area was quite nice. There aren’t too many dining areas but you’re not too far from Big Bear Cafe across North Capitol in Bloomingdale. The house itself also seems quite nice, I dig the style on the outside, but I’d be sure to have a inspector with you as the house is “as-is”. Asking price is $308,900. Sound like a good deal?
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These new homes are being built on 4th and T Streets, NE. I think I prefer the glass ones we looked at earlier. Anyone dig this style? It almost looks like a pop up built on new construction…
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Another sweet find from my Eckington walkabout. Sorry for the umbrella but there was a wicked glare without it. Sweet house though, yeah?
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I took my first walkabout in Eckington this past weekend and thanks to a reader saw some cool buildings (both old and new). The building above are located on R Street NE between 2nd and 3rd. It’s the first rowhomes/condos I’ve seen in this style. What do you think – thumbs up or down?