Takoma (Takoma Park)

Sold After 157 Days in Takoma

By Prince Of Petworth

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Hipchickindc (aka Suzanne Des Marais) is a licensed real estate broker. She is an associate broker with Bediz Group, LLC at Keller Williams Capital Properties . Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), which is the local multiple listing system and/or Real Estate Business Intelligence (RBI), a subsidiary of MRIS. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 100 Tuckerman St NW
Legal Subdivision: Takoma Park
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Takoma Park
Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2.5 Parking: Steet Basement: Fully Finished
Ownership: Fee simple Lot Square Footage: 1560
Original List Price: $497,500.
List Price at Contract: $464,700.
List Date: 8/18/2015
Days on Market: 157
Settled Sales Price: $457,000.
Seller Subsidy: $12,000.
Settlement Date: 02/26/2016
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post is: here.

The original (most recent version) listing can be seen here: here.

Although never listed for more than $500,000, this semi-detached home in the Takoma Park DC neighborhood required a series of price reductions and a number of days on market to get to contract. (more…)

Sold After 16 Days – “the first piece of dirt we’ve looked at for Good Deal or Not Revisited”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Hipchickindc (aka Suzanne Des Marais) is a licensed real estate broker. She is an associate broker with Bediz Group, LLC at Keller Williams Capital Properties . Unless specifically noted, neither she nor the company that she is affiliated with represented any of the parties or were directly involved in the transaction reported below. Unless otherwise noted, the source of information is Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), which is the local multiple listing system and/or Real Estate Business Intelligence (RBI), a subsidiary of MRIS. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Featured Property: 606 Butternut St NW

Legal Subdivision: Brightwood
Advertised Subdivision per Listing: Brightwood
This is a piece of Land for Sale Zoning Type: R-1-B
Lot Square Footage: 5750

Original List Price: $265,000.

List Price at Contract: $265,000.
List Date: 11/17/2015
Days on Market: 16
Settled Sales Price: $270,000.
Seller Subsidy: $0.
Settlement Date: 02/12/2016
Transaction type: Standard

Original GDoN post is: here.

The original listing can be seen here: here.

I believe this is the first piece of dirt we’ve looked at for Good Deal or Not Revisited. Unimproved land is a challenge to price because the value is basically in what you can ultimately do with it. That makes the zoning code extremely important. (more…)

“This Private Paradise awaits you”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Thanks to a reader for sending this “Private Paradise”:

“I know it’s across the border and not in DC but this is worth a look.”

The listing says:

“This Private Paradise awaits you. Get the best of both worlds, living in the country and the city. wooded lot, fresh air, deck. Features kitchen, vaulted ceilings, 2 fireplaces, large deck, bedrooms, basement. Short walk to metro. photos are outdated”

Outdated or not – this is amazing. Have a look at the rest of the photos here.

This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $649,000.

Sad News for Takoma – Reader Reports Trohv Closing in late January

By Prince Of Petworth

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Our friends from ATTIC DC (online resource for finding furniture from local stores and the same folks who accurately reported Millennium closing on U Street) share the sad news:

“Next up is Trohv in Takoma [232 Carroll Street, NW]. They’re planning to close for good in mid to late January. They’re starting to offer discounts etc. Their original Baltimore store will remain open.”

Update: Official announcement from Trohv:

“Hi Friends and Neighbors!

We hope the holidays have treated you and your families well. As we enter the New Year, we have news about our DC shop. We’ll keep it short and sweet. We’ve loved being a part of the DC and Takoma communities. We’ve met 1000s of great customers and supported more than 150 local artists during our nearly five years being open in Takoma. To the Takoma community specifically, thank you for welcoming us, appreciating the store, and letting us participate in various ways in your amazing community. Despite how much we’ve loved being part of the Takoma/DC community, the DC shop hasn’t met our hopes and we’ve decided to close the DC shop in order to focus on our Baltimore location.

Our DC shop’s last day for business will be on or around January 17, 2016. Beginning on January 4, we will have a store-wide closing sale where we’ll mark down items ranging from 20-80%. We will be selling pretty much everything, including store fixtures, displays, lighting, and various materials for a wide-range of potential projects. The one exception for sales, as usual, will be on artist-made consignment items. We’ll be offering discounts on those items as agreed to by the various artists. All sales will be final. (more…)

Starbucks Considers/Threatens to Come to Takoma

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user fromcaliw/love

From the Old Takoma Business Association:

“We have learned that Starbucks is actively considering the Takoma commercial district (DC and MD) as a new market.

The Old Takoma Business Association works to support locally-owned, independent businesses and recognizes the great, small businesses already in Takoma that serve coffee like La Mano Coffee Bar, Capitol City Cheesecake and Spring Mill Bread Company.

We’d like to ask for community feedback about a possible Starbucks in Takoma. Please share your comments HERE

Note: all comments are public and will be shared.”

Odin Missing from Takoma

By Prince Of Petworth

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“My cat Odin is missing and I am wondering if you could post about him? He went awol from 8th and Fern NW Tuesday night. No collar, no chip. He’s pretty friendly and is seen here DJing. Please note that he doesn’t like to be picked up.

Contact: [email protected] or (202) 642-9417.

I am hoping as soon as I hit send he’ll come home. We just moved so he’s probably having a hard time getting back to me.”

TACOma Yucatan Chicken Opens in Takoma

By Prince Of Petworth

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355 Cedar Street, NW

A reader reports:

“TACOma opened on Friday.

The rotisserie chicken was very tasty. Reports from the Takoma listserve on the tacos were positive. Someone on the listserve also reports that the hours are 11AM-9PM, closed Tuesdays. No website yet so I attached a photo of the menu:

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UPDATE: Canceled Takoma Park Street Festival is Sunday Rain or Shine!!

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo courtesy Takoma Park Street Festival

UPDATE:

“Takoma Park Street Festival is Canceled

After much deliberation and with the safety of our vendors and visitors our highest concern, we have decided to cancel the Takoma Park Street Festival this Sunday, October 4th, 2015 due to conditions related to Hurricane Joaquin. Winds, ground saturation and street conditions were considered in coordination with City of Takoma Park officials when making this decision. We appreciate your understanding due to these extenuating circumstances and looking forward to seeing you next year. Save the date: Sunday, October 2, 2016.” (more…)

Today’s Rental is a 3 bed/3.5 bath for $3200 in Takoma

By Prince Of Petworth

812 Fern Place Northwest

This rental is located at 812 Fern Place, Northwest. The listing says:

“Takoma DC lifestyle ! 0.5miles from Metro (Takoma). Spacious bright home with modern comfort, a large yard & deck to entertain. Large kitchen & bathrooms, living w/fireplace, 3 large bedrooms, 2 full Baths upstairs. Rec room + full bath downstairs. Jacuzzi tub in Master BA. Hardwood floors. Large parking pad for 2 cars on the back. Available Nov 1st. Owner is Real Estate Agent.”

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You can see more photos here.

This 3 bed/3.5 bath is going for $3,200/Mo.

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