Shaw

Dear PoP – Former GDON Back on the Market and 2 Shiloh Baptist Church Properties on the Market

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP,

Sold for $310,000, quick reno and back on for $699,000!

http://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/1816-Irving-St-NW-20010/home/10006978

http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/07/gdon-revisited-by-hipchickindc-15/

http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2008/11/good-deal-or-not-fixer-upper-edition/”
And it’s already under contract! What do you think of the renovation?

And in other real estate news a reader writes that Shiloh Baptist Church has finally put two of its properties up for sale:

“Dear PoP,

Shiloh posted two of their properties for sale. Shiloh is asking 450K for each of the vacant and dilapidated shells. Good deal or no? LOL. They probably won

Going – Asmara Cafe and Lounge

By Prince Of Petworth

I was saddened to see Asmara Cafe, located at 9th and V Streets, was closed. I’m not sure if it’s permanently closed or getting renovated. Peeking in the window, the inside looked to be trashed. Sadly, I suspect it is permanently closed as I didn’t see any permits out front for a renovation. This was one of my favorite spots to hit before going to the nearby 9:30 Club.

Good Deal or Not? Circa 1900 Row House Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This house is located at 2127 10th Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“Sweet c. 1900 row house in the heart of the U Street Corridor. Metro, shopping galore, lots of dining, and nightlife are all within a few blocks! Two bedrooms, two and one half bathrooms, wood floors, gas fireplace, washer/dryer, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters. Whole house was renovated within the last five years (all systems replaced).”

More info found here and a virtual tour found here.

As with houses like this let me know what you think of the renovation itself. Does $535,000 sound reasonable for this 2 bed/2.5 bath? I guess I should ask her, how much value do you add to a basement? Is that a big deciding factor on whether or not to purchase a home?

Wondering How New Condos Are Selling in Logan/U Street Area?

By Prince Of Petworth

I got an interesting press release from Bogdan Builders yesterday. They write:

“Bogdan Builders has established itself as a leader in Metro Area condominium sales, according to independent sales figures in the McWilliams Ballard Mid-Year 2009 Washington Metropolitan Area Condominium Report. With its winning position in Metro Area condominium sales, Bogdan Builders dominated the Logan Circle U-Street submarket for new product sales beginning in 2008.

As other projects in the Logan Circle and U-Street submarkets struggled to gain traction in the marketplace, the phenomenal sales pace of Bogdan Builders

Judging New(ish) Buildings

By Prince Of Petworth

This building is located at 1125 11th Street, NW. I dig the balconies. What do you think – thumbs up or down?

Was it a Good Deal or Not? And No Photos GDoN

By Prince Of Petworth

This home is located at 1743 11th Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“This may be the one you have been waiting for. .. 2006 renovation w/ open floor plan, exposed brick, crown molding, recessed lighting, custom built-ins, modern kitchen w/ granite and stainless appliances, rear deck for outdoor entertaining, two blocks to Metro, near new dog park, easy street pkg.”

More info found here and a virtual tour found here.

I think this house looks great though I was wondering why it was on the market for so long. (I think it got relisted because redfin said it’s only been listed for 14 days but I’m pretty sure that’s not right.) Well, it’s now under contract but I’m wondering if you dig the house and if you think $599,900 was a good deal for this 2bed 2.5 bath?

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And because there were no photos I thought I’d include this house located at 82 V Street, NW as well:


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The flier says:

“Your wait is over. .. This is what you want in LeDroit Park A big townhouse lot of bath rooms. .. .Everything works as it should. Call listing agt. Showing by appt.”

More info found here.

I could’ve sworn this was Bloomingdale and not Le Droit. Which do you think is a more desirable neighborhood Bloomingdale or LeDroit Park? This home is on the market for $524,995. Considering there are no photos it probably needs some work. Does this price sound reasonable? I love the homes of Bloomingdale but have the prices really gone that high?

Good Deal or Not? “Master ba. w/ marble radiant heat floors” Edition

By Prince Of Petworth

This home/condo is located at 1543 6th Street, NW:


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The flier says:

“NEW PRICE! all this for under $400K Beautiful pine floors, open cooks kitchen w/ lots of granite counter space, gas cooking, ss appl. good cabinet space. Master ba. w/ marble radiant heat floors, stall shower. 2nd ba. travertine tiles, balcony off of master bdrm & common patio! Gas heat, exposed brick, recessed lighting & more!!!! low fees, pet friendly 3 block 2 metro. ask about possible parking”

More info and photos found here.

I think the pictures are looking pretty sweet. Also these pine floors rock. I have no idea how much this should go for so I’m curious what those in the know think. There was a decent price reduction from $445,000 to $399,900. Is that reasonable for this 2 bed/2 bath?

Door of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

I’ve walked by this shell in Shaw dozens of times and I never noticed the painting on this door. This is the famous shell that has the fake cafe.

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