Mount Pleasant

Good Deal or Not? Pink Renovation Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 3214 19th Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“Fantastic Renovation. Very large home with 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths. Total of 3050sf, 2250sf above grade and 800 sf below, completely finished. Tax record does not reflect recent additions. Custom kitchen, oak flooring, multi-level deck with master suite private access, professional landscaping, detached garage.”

More info, photos and a virtual tour found here.

This house seems to be a complete renovation. So what do you think of the renovation and what do you think of the price which just squeaks under house porn status (arbitrarily set by me at $1 mil) at $984,500? Now I do think this a super sweet location. And it also seems like a big house with 5 beds and 4.5 baths. But answer me this, if it was a complete renovation – how come they painted the outside pink?

Embassy of Spain To Fix Up The Amazing Space on Fuller between 15th and 16th

By Prince Of Petworth

I’ve always wondered how such a prime property could be left in such a rundown condition. I was happy to see a permit saying that the Embassy of Spain is seeking to use this space for a chancery annex that will be used as a Spanish Cultural Center. Nice. I hope they are able to salvage some of the beautiful buildings already on the property.

The President and First Lady Visit Capitol City Public Charter School

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who sent emails. Here’s the Post write up.

“At the school, the president and Michelle Obama read to a group of second-graders in the school library from a picture book entitled “The Moon over Star,” an account of the first moon landing in July of 1969.”

And many thanks to the reader who caught the motorcade and sent the above photo. Our man on the scene writes:

“They was there for about half an hour, they came in the front door and then left through the side door in the alley. At first they had everyone on the Mt Pleasant side of 16th street, then they moved us all to the corner of 16th and Irving across from Bell Multicultural High School. There were about 50 people there on the corner waiting for them to leave the school. One we were all on the sidewalk they put up police tape. Once the motorcade started a police car pulled up right in front of us as well. As they were pulling away the Obama’s were in the second limo and he looked over at us on the sidewalk and waved.”

In less than a month the President has been to U Street and CH/MT. P – gotta love it.

House of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

I once showed this potential beauty from Mt. Pleasant back, back, back in the day. If memory serves I think it was for sale. I was a bit sad to see it was still in a state of disrepair. Anyone know the scoop on this house located at the corner of 18th and Monroe?

Judging New Construction

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located in Mt. Pleasant very close to Columbia Heights. I forget the exact street (maybe Brown? A little help?). I don’t understand what they’re doing with the vinyl combined with that brown material. Wouldn’t it be better to have all one or the other? Anyone like this combination? Is it possible that the brown material will eventually cover up all of the vinyl?

Good Deal or Not? Rowhouse with Tenants – Investor Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1674 Irving Street, NW.


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The flier says:

“This property is in good condition and has great Tenants. Walking distance to the Metro at 14th and Irving St and all the new shops there. Two of the Tenants are on month to month leases the other 4 are in various stages of a year lease. The expenses don’t include management in that a Purchaser may want to do self management. (current owner lives in NYC). All units recently upgraded.”

More info but sadly no photos can be found here.

I’m curious if there are folks out there who would consider an investment property like this? What if you wanted to live in the home itself, how are the tenant laws in DC? What would it take for this to be a good investment? Cause the price ain’t cheap – $1,125,000.

Good Deal or Not? “Folk Victorian” Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This house is located at 1806 Monroe Street, NW


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The flier says:

“This light filled 3 level Folk Victorian nestled in historic Mt. Pleasant offers an expansive kitchen with dual fuel Thermador range w/ center grill, stainless steel appl. , grand dining room for entertaining, high ceilings, orig. hardwood floor, two fireplaces w/ orig. marble surround, sauna, basement efficiency, lots of original details and so much more. Filled with charm this one is a Must See!”

More info and photos found here.

I’m curious to know what you think of the house itself – both the inside and outside. What exactly is a “folk victorian” anyway?

I probably could of made this a house porn edition as it’s going for $1,250,000. Think that’s reasonable?

Dutch-Puffs at Dos Gringos

By Prince Of Petworth

Did anyone sample the Dutch-Puffs that were cooking on the outdoor patio of Dos Gringos? They looked pretty good but, sadly, I had already eaten. Anyone ever hear of these before? I was told if the weather isn’t too cold, they’ll be available next weekend as well.

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