Petworth

(Was it a) Good Deal or Not? “Smash top-to-bottom renovation” edition (originally owner request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 3649 11th St, NW:


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The flier says:

“Smash top-to-bottom renovation of classic 1909 semi-detached TH on gorgeous corner lot with 3-car parking. Bay-front LR open to huge DR, large granite/SS kitchen, main level family room/bedroom with en suite bath, sunny deck, stunning master suite, 3 full BR suites plus separate 2BR 2BA basement rental with C of O! Walk to 2 Metros, shops, etc.”

You can find more info here and photos here.

I swear I’m not gonna make every Friday a “Was it a” GDoN post. This one was requested by the owners but already went under contract before I got to post it. They got multiple offers and it went under contract in only 2 days! Wild.

Anyway, what do you think of the renovation? Are you surprised it went under contract this fast? The asking price for this 5 bed/5 bath was $729,000.

Judging Restaurants – El Torogoz (reader request)

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader writes:

“Can we judge El Torogoz? My parents are visiting next week and I was trying to figure out restaurant options near the house. I have never been there and I was wondering if this is a good place.”

El Torogoz is located at 4231 9th St NW (just north of Upshur). While it’s been a while – I’ve always enjoyed the food there. As some may mention – occasionally the jukebox plays at a pretty loud volume but other than that I’ve had very pleasant experiences. I remember being surprised at how much I liked the ceviche. Anyone else check out El Torogoz?

(Was it a) Good Deal or Not? “Federal porch-front overlooking green Grant Circle” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 5 Grant Circle, NW:


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The flier says:

“Another total renovation by Urbiz! Federal porch-front overlooking green Grant Circle. Stunning open layout w/ all the bells & whistles. Gleaming HW floors, custom kitchen, shining new baths. Skylights & transoms brighten the upper level, private deck off master suite. LL offers an enormous family room/guest suite w/ full bath. Fenced yard, private parking.”

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

Well I waited a little too long to post this one. It’s already under contract in 8 days. But I’m still curious what folks think of the renovation. This 3 bed/2.5 bath was going for $550,000. Did someone get a good deal?

Dear PoP – A Petworth Landmark No More, The Tethered Goat is Gone

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Just wanted to let you know that Petworth’s famous tethered goat on Webster Street (across from EL Haynes) is no longer with us. I noticed it was missing a few days ago while out on a walk. It is sad because it was such a random sight, a large white sculpted goat that was chained up in the front yard. It actually looks like both the goat house and the house next to it are getting cleaned up. Not sure if they are going to be renovated and sold or what, but I thought you would like to know that one of our old timers is gone. I am sad about this, but I understand that the goat most likely wouldn’t have been considered an amenity. That is all.”

One of the few lawn decoration of the day sculptures that I labeled phenomenal. I loved the fact that it was not just an awesome goat but that it had a chain around its neck. Too good. Indeed, today is a sad day.

The 5pm Post – Ex-Apparatus at Corehaus March 25th

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Have you heard about the exhibit in at the Petworth CORHAUS this Friday from 6-10?  The show is called Ex-Apparatus.   The artist’s work looks very interesting on his website .  Apparently, he adheres his photography to to repurposed industrial and architectural material.”

Corehaus is located at 825 Upshur Street, NW near Domku.

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Petworth/Ft. Totten (reader request)

By Prince Of Petworth

This rental is located at 4925 First St. NW:


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The Craigslist ad says:

“This home is conveniently located close to shopping and within a 10 minute walk to the Fort Totten Metro. The home features:

– Brand New Appliances including a DISHWASHER
– Recently renovated Kitchen featuring a mosaic tile backsplash
– Gleaming “Hardwood” Floors
– Sunroom
– Close to Metro and major bus routes
– Across from well maintained single-family housing
– Deposit Required
– $30 Application Fee

Bedrooms: 1 Plus Sunroom
Bathrooms: 1 Full
Located on Floor #: 2nd
Floors in Bldg: 2
Square Footage: 700
Parking Spaces: On Street
Pets Allowed: Cats”

Does $855 sound reasonable for this 1br + Sunroom?

Good Deal or Not? “Charm still in tact” edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 3902 Kansas Ave, NW:


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The flier says:

“Simply gorgous! Open to the E, S & W, light just pours in! Charm still in tact, this TH is completely renovated. Gorgeous frml living & dining rooms, expansive kitch w/ cherry cabs, ss appls & Silestone counters. Flex layout w/ 3BR up+lg office-add 3rd ba here. Rec rm+br space+full ba down. Entertain on the back patio w/ huge yard. METRO, YES!ORGANIC, RSTRNTS, CAFES, BARS just blocks away. GARAGE prkg”

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

What do you think of the reno? This 4 bed/2.5 bath is going for $595,000. Sound realistic? If not, what do you think it’ll go for?

A Special Place in Hell – Memorial/Sculpture Theft at Rock Creek Church Cemetery

By Prince Of Petworth


Example of one of the many beautiful sculptures in Rock Creek Church Cemetery

Back in Nov. ’10 we took a week to look at some of the beautiful sculptures at Rock Creek Church Cemetery located at Rock Creek Church Rd and Webster St, NW and near the Old Soldiers Home grounds.

The following circulated on the MPD 4D Listserv last night:

Dear Neighbors,

It is a great sadness to share with you that our cemetery has been targeted for theft of bronze. At the end of last week an 11 ft bronze work of art and other pieces were removed. This took quite an effort since the installation required a crane and at least six men to get it in place. You can imagine how the family of the deceased feels.

We believe that we offer the community a beautiful, quiet spot for walking, running and playing with children. However, we need you to help us. The security mantra of “if you see something say something is a good one.” If you are enjoying our space and see persons defacing the property or acting in a suspicious way please notify our office (202) 726-2080.

The Police Department are doing their part. Please help us so we can continue to allow public use of this space.

(Rev.) Rosemari Sullivan

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