Mount Vernon Squangle

Judging Buildings – Spite House and Firehouse

By Prince Of Petworth

Wow, I’m glad I stumbled into the Mt. Vernon Triangle/Square (which is it Triangle or Square) neighborhood. It has really changed a lot since I last was there. This awesome building is located at the corner of 4th and Mass Ave, NW. Do you like the style?

Of note, and I remembering reading about this back in the day, is the little building formerly housing Ledo Pizza that was not torn down:

Interestingly, there is also a new(ish) building across the street that has an old firehouse that was not torn down:

More photos of the featured building after the jump. (more…)

Good Deal or Not? Double Door Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 473 Ridge Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“Delightful south-facing & renovated 2BR home on charming & quiet blk in great Mt. Vernon Square area. Walk to Metro, City Vista, new Safeway, Results, Busboys & Poets. Hardwood flrs, crown molding, exposed brick, sep living & dining areas, fireplace, renov bath & kit w/ granite counters, huge lot with plenty of room to garden, entertain AND park 2 cars. A real gem!”

More info and a virtual tour found here.

I was excited to see this house for sale because we looked at the double (front) doors a few months back. This 2 bed 1 bath is going for $369,000. Sound reasonable? What do you think of the home itself?

House of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

Here’s another cool one from Mt. Vernon Square Triangle. I’m especially digging the balconies.

Good Deal or Not? Cool Condo Building Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This condo is located at 436 M Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“PRICED BELOW ASSESSED VALUE! Amazing Space! Beautiful tri-level condo in well established 9 unit association. Over 2200 sq/ft. Feat. spacious living/dining area, huge kit, 2 large br, 1.5ba, full fin lower level, loads of storage + wonderful private yard. Pet friendly!”

More info and photos found here.

I think this is a really cool looking building. And the condo itself seems large and well done also. But it ain’t cheap – $589,000. Sound realistic? What do you think of the condo itself? I’m curious what you guys think of the kitchen floor?

Sweet City Sign

By Prince Of Petworth

Now this is a proper sign. This is near Chinatown or Mt. Vernon Square if memory serves, and I’m guessing the place might be a strip club. Nevertheless, I’m just saying this a one sweet sign.

Cool Row of Row Houses

By Prince Of Petworth

I normally don’t like when they all look the same but I think these are pretty sweet, you?

House of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

Or maybe it’s a small apartment building but you have to dig the orange nonetheless.