Mount Pleasant

Good Deal or Not? “Queen Anne Victorian farmhouse” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 2021 Klingle Road, NW:


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The flier says:

“Unique opp. to own this beautifully updated 1870’s Queen Anne Victorian farmhouse on Rosemont Triangle in Mt. Pleasant. Enjoy tree lined views of Rock Creek Park from your wraparound porch and upstairs veranda. Light filled formal dining rm, lvng rm w gas frplce, kitchen w heated flrs, master suite w sep shwr, & spa tub. All perched on 6200 sq ft lot! Tons of space for entertaining or gardening.”

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

What do you think of the house itself? This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $850,000 – sound realistic?

Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Pleasant/Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 3426 16th St NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Fully furnished, spacious penthouse (6th floor) with great light, five balconies, and expansive city views in historic building at 3426 16th Street (The Northbrook II). Features hardwood floors, new kitchen, a/c, w/d, large closets and beautiful appointments. Can be used as one or two bedroom depending upon your needs.”

You can see a virtual tour here.

I was intrigued by the declaration of a “Sun-drenched Unique Penthouse”. Well, I’m glad I looked. Does $2900 sound right for this 2 bedroom?

Yesterday’s Huge Fire on 16th and Oak St, NW Claims 1 Victim

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

This house has been mentioned before in the blog I think. A 92-year-old woman died. This is how it looked this morning from the sidewalk.”

Indeed I have always admired this home (and the big tree in front of it). But obviously I’m far more saddened by the loss of life. Sending thoughts and prayers to the woman’s family.

Ed. Note: Yesterday I was away from the computer at the time of the fire. In those cases I usually tweet the news sent to me from readers. You can follow me on twitter @PoPville here.

Good Deal or Not? “Nantucket in the city” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1702 Lamont St, NW:


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The flier says:

“”Nantucket in the city” – stunning, elegant 1909 Georgian-style home filled w/ original details. Gracious reception hallw with paneled staircase, bay-front living room, formal dining room, extra-large table-space kitchen, 5 bedrooms + den, 2 upgraded baths, sophisticated 3rd floor master suite with wet bar, 2 rear porches, full basement, CAC, period mantels, huge skylight, walk to everything.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

They had me at “sophisticated 3rd floor master suite with wet bar”…

What do you guys think? $879,000 sound reasonable for this 5 bed/2 bath?

Dear PoP – Proposed Rendering for Old Mansion in Mt. Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

The bottom line is that they’re putting an addition on the house, cutting in a couple new entrances, plowing under the garden to create a small parking lot, and cobbling the house itself into ten apartments.

I took an interest in this place because of it was untouched by the ravages of stupid modern-day renovations. Unlike almost any property in Mount Pleasant (or central d.c.) its a house with a yard. This new plan will ruin the place in the same fashion of the big white mansion next door.”

You can see the full proposal below. Do you agree with the reader or think it’ll be a good renovation?

101027 HPRB Mount Pleasant Final

Here’s the Historic Commission’s report on the plan.

Historic Commission’s report

Located at 3324 18th Street, NW, this was a GDoN Post back in March ’10.

Mt. Pleasant News – NANA and Mccormick paints Coming to Mt. P Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending in some interesting Mt. Pleasant news. First is word on what is coming to the old Mt. Pleasant Deli space ( closed since May ’09) at 3068 Mt. Pleasant St, NW. – NANA Clothing Boutique. They are currently located at 1528 U St, NW but will be moving to Mt. Pleasant soon. We spoke about the shop back in Aug. ’08.

And I’m happy to finally answer some reader inquiries as to what’s going on at 3124 Mt. Pleasant St, NW. It turns out that McCormick Paints will be moving from 1460 P Street NW to Mt. Pleasant in mid-2011.

Great news for Mt. Pleasant.

Re-Judging Restaurants – Burritos Fast

By Prince Of Petworth

As I mentioned last week, from time to time, I may rejudge a restaurant that has fallen under the radar or experienced some changes. This week I think we should take a look at Burritos Fast which briefly closed in Dec. ’09 but reopened in Jan. at 3213 Mount Pleasant St NW. I just noticed they put a new Tex Mex decal in their window. I think it looks good. For those who’ve eaten their recently – have you noticed any changes? How’s the burritos? Are there any new Tex Mex options?

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Mt. Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 3200 16th Street, NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“Spacious <600 sq ft. studio available December 1 move in. I am leaving this beautiful apt. due to a pay cut, I hate to leave its a great place! Space boasts full, galley kitchen, parkay wood floors, HUGE bedroom closet, large coat closet, AMAZING bathroom with gigantic tub with window, picture windows in bedroom over looking terra-cotta roof to Mt. Pleasant library. Located at 16th and Lamont in a 1938 art deco style bldg. the apt. is 1 blk. from Mt. Pleasant (Marx Cafe, Mt. Pleasant Martket on Sat., Tonic, Hellers Bakery, Best Way (cheapest grocery around), Columbia Heights (Target, Giant, Starbucks, Commonwealth Gastro Pub, Tynan, soon to be IHOP, etc), Adams Morgan (10 min walk), National Zoo and Rock Creek Park. Columbia Heights metro is 2 blks., S1,2,3,4,9 stops within 1 blk. as well as several other bus routes. The neighborhood is great and the unit is just wonderful. Application would need to be filled out with management, subject to approval, move in could be December 1, if not sooner. There is no security deposit required except a $250 non-refundable move in fee. Management covers water and heat, you are responsible for electric (mine runs about $25/mo)." Does $1185 sound reasonable for this studio?

Punk Rock Flea Market this weekend in Columbia Heights/Mt. Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

Well this sounds pretty cool:

Doors Open:
Saturday, November 6, 2010 – 12:30pm
St Stephens Church 1525 Newton Street, NW

$3 suggested donation with no one turned away!

Got stuff to sell? Records/Clothes/Books/Crafts or Chain Wallets? Vendors interested in reserving space should contact [email protected] ASAP. Tables are $15.

Also! The Flea Market will double as a clothing drive for Martha’s Table (http://www.marthastable.or/outfitters.html)
If you’re interested in participating, please read below:

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