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Real Estate Fresh Finds: August 26

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Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by Real Living At Home.

Featured Property of the Week: 627 8th Street NE

“Welcome to this stunning, completely renovated from top to bottom, gorgeous home in the popular Capitol Hill/H Street Corridor. From the moment you step into this home, you will notice the modern finishes while keeping the integrity of this historic victorian alive. The sophisticated open-concept of the first level provides a large area for all types of gatherings and the Edwardian style fireplace will keep you warm in the cold winter nights. The chef’s kitchen is truly remarkable and is 100% new construction as it was renovated down to the bricks as well as the subfloor. It includes marble countertops, a commercial-grade gas stove, and a custom range hood cover.”

“The lower level was previously unfinished space but now has a brand new full bathroom and a kitchenette with red onyx countertops. The upper-level bathroom was also gut-renovated and now boasts Carrera marble floors and a custom-designed shower. So many details and finishes have been added to this home that you would need to visit in person to see them for yourself. And if that wasn’t enough, the walk score for this home is 94! Yes, you can walk to public transportation, Whole Foods, Union Market, gyms, Union Station and countless restaurants with little effort.  You definitely don’t want to miss out on this place!”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is modern luxury, built in 2020, with 6 BR/6 FB/2 HB across 7,500+ total finished square feet on 4 levels featuring 2 laundry rooms, central vac, wine closet, gym/yoga studio and a massive owner’s bedroom suite with dual walk-in closets and spa bathroom — all for just under $5M.
  • “Complete and masterful [Petworth] gut renovation with new structure within brick shell. High quality and detail oriented developer is building a masterpiece with a smart and open layout. 5 BR/3.5 BA including 2 BR in-law basement apartment w/separate entrance.”
  • 3 BR/2.5 BA 3-story SE townhouse with all the pieces people want in a home right now, including large light-filled windows, fenced in front and back space as well as a 3rd bedroom/possible WFH office space.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 2 BR/1 BA condo sandwiched perfectly between Dupont and Logan Circles that will need to be viewed in person as the photos leave a bit to be desired.

Popular DC Parents Club Offers Relief for Working Parents

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Elemeno, well-known throughout Capitol Hill as a haven for families with babies, toddlers and preschoolers, is reopening next week with new small-group drop-off classes for 2-4 year olds and co-working space for their parents.

Working from home with small children is making many parents feel guilty — both about not being fully present for work and about not being able to give their kids the stimulating learning environment they deserve. But full-time childcare is just not a fit for many families right now.

The folks at Elemeno understand, so they are reopening August 31 with an exclusive focus on Small Cohort Classes for 2-4 year olds, consisting of half-day classes two or three days per week.

With this cohort model, children will only interact with the same — very small — group across the entire week, and parents have exclusive access to the beautifully-equipped second-floor offices with fast wifi and live video feeds of the little ones.

Virtual tours of the gorgeous play and co-working spaces are available here, and they’re enrolling now for the fall semester.

Listing of the Day: 3638 Warder Street NW

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Address: 3638 Warder Street NW
Neighborhood: Park View
Listed: $832,200

Sited on a one-way street in Park View, this timeless Wardman delivers a perfect blend of original charm and modern convenience.

Outdoor space is a priority so come enjoy the covered front porch, fenced-in rear yard with proper hardscaping and double decks off the rear. The warm brick exterior with original shutters gives way to an inviting interior with hardwoods throughout the upper levels. This house has soul and is elegantly appointed after 10 years of carefully considered renovations. The open kitchen has ample storage, an excellent working triangle, JennAir fridge, stainless steel gas range and undermount farmhouse sink with a view of the rear.

Upstairs, the updated bathroom has a double sink vanity and the owner’s bedroom has a screened-in porch for peaceful evening drinks and reading while mosquitoes longingly smash their faces against the screen. The finished attic space provides an extra getaway or massive amounts of storage. The lower level delivers the ultimate in flexibility we all want from our biggest asset. With a sweet kitchenette that could make an excellent in-law suite with a full bathroom and its own W/D and rear entrance.

This entire package sits 0.15 miles from the Petworth Metro and countless nearby amenities like Call Your Mother, Hook Hall, Mr. Braxton’s and Midlands Beer Garden. Secure off-street parking and comfortable spaces with character make this property an excellent backdrop for a gracious city lifestyle. Offers, if any, due Monday at 5 p.m.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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Just like about any other week in the past several months, there’s at least 150 opens scheduled across the District this weekend. You’ve seen the stats — the market isn’t slowing down here, whether you’re a buyer or a seller — so time to get hustling to find your new home before the (virtual) school year begins and summer ends. Make sure your agent has a strategy to keep you safe while searching for your next home. To see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 3924 W Street NW #4 — $630,000 — Glover Park
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Amalia Morales Garicoits
    “Wonderful modern apartment, located in a lovely tree-lined neighborhood. This unit features 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, washer & dryer, and includes one assigned parking space. The kitchen has a gourmet style with chef-grade appliances including, Whirlpool gas stove and refrigerator, and Kitchen-Aid microwave. Additionally, both bathrooms have luxurious touches with marble walls. This pet-friendly, low condo-fee building was fully reformed in 2017 and now has a boutique style with fewer than 10 units, located in a woodland setting, minutes from Upper Wisconsin Ave & Glover amenities!”
  • 605 7th Street SW — $1,125,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Lewis Bashoor
    Beautiful 4 BR/4.5 BA 4-story  interior rowhome is only 20 years old and recently got  a $50k PRICE REDUCTION that  includes custom built-ins and a 2-car garage.
  • 730 11th Street NE #202 — $485,000 — H Street Corridor
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Ashley Brudowsky
    “Don’t miss this charming 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo complete with private parking! This spacious condo is the largest unit Union Square has to offer, boasting ample living space, hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and customized Elfa system closets!”
  • 400 Massachusetts Avenue NW #1118 — $599,900 — Mt. Vernon Square
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — John Coleman
    “Turnkey Defined. Sitting high up in the 400 Mass building, this unit has been upgraded with taste and style that’ll make even the HGTV stars blush. This one bedroom plus den (second bedroom?) boasts beautifully updated floors, kitchen, master bath and built-out walk-in closet.”
  • 447 17th Street SE — Hill East — $819,000
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Jill Baranick
    Unique from the inside out, this teal brick home with 3 BR/2.5 BA features a 2 BR main home with a lower level with its own CoO 1 BR/1 BA rental unit and 3 parking spaces.
  • 2812 14th Street NE — $599,900 — Brookland
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Mandy Hursen
    “Move in ready Cape Cod home within the popular Brookland neighborhood. Inside, you’ll find three bedrooms, 1.5 baths and hardwood floors throughout the traditional floor plan.”

Listing of the Day: 1300 4th Street SE Unit 802

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Address: 1300 4th Street, SE, Unit 802
Neighborhood: Navy Yard (The Yards)
Listed: $465,000
Open: Sunday, August 23, 2-4 p.m.

Discover Unit 802 at The Bower. This sophisticated studio features a separate bed alcove, approx. 9-foot ceilings, wide-plank hardwood floors and Mecho shades. Filled with natural light and equipped with Bosch appliances and Italian cabinetry, Unit 802 is the perfect place to call home.

The Bower, delivered by Hoffman & Associates in 2019 and exclusively sold-out by Hoffman Realty, features a 24-hour concierge, fitness studio, rooftop residents’ lounge and spacious terrace. Located in the vibrant Yards neighborhood with local restaurants and shops, easy access to the waterfront and Nationals Park. The Bower is the perfect location, from the energy of The Yards to the peace of home.

To learn more or schedule a tour of Unit 802, please contact Hoffman Realty at 202-844-1144 or [email protected].

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10% Off Online Acting Classes at Studio Acting Conservatory

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Now is the time to explore your creative potential! Studio Acting Conservatory invites you to join us for our fall semester. Classes begin September 8.

Since 1975, the Conservatory has been “the area’s premier professional training facility for actors and directors” (Variety). Over 10,000 alumni have gone on to important theatre and film careers, taught by our 20-member faculty of committed professionals.

This fall, we are offering beginning acting classes, movement and voice training, Alexander Technique, musical theatre and auditioning. Our rigorous, curriculum-based classes will be taught on Zoom. Whether you want to strengthen your technique or try out something new, we have a class for you!

Classes begin September 8. For the full schedule of classes, please visit studioactingconservatory.org/schedule or call 202-232-0714 to register today.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: August 19

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Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by Real Living At Home.

Featured Property of the Week: 752 Princeton Place NW #1

“Beautifully developed and designed with attention to every detail. Welcome to 752 Princeton Place, this quintessential residence was recently reimagined in a contemporary blend of modern finishes and open-concept living. You are greeted into the lustrous living space with 3/4 inch Acacia hardwood, recessed lighting, crown molding and pre wired audio speakers throughout. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with a 12ft long peninsula island. Beautiful and functional, the gourmet kitchen boasts stainless steel smart appliances, a gas stove, Calacatta Quartz countertops with waterfall, modern twin colored cabinets with all the frills (under cabinet lighting, spice rack, trash bin & lazy susan). The spacious master suite located on the main level has an outdoor space, a large walk-in closet, and spa-like master bathroom. Headed downstairs you are greeted with high ceilings, another spacious living room, one additional master suite and one bedroom and a hallway bathroom with access to the patio.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings: 

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 4 BR/4.5 BA Georgetown penthouse with “custom wood built-ins, a large terrace with river views, 3 private entrances” and more in this 7-unit luxury complex.
  • 2 BR/2 BA single-story unit at Union Square in the H Street Corridor features hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace and one off-street parking space.
  • Petworth interior townhouse with 5 BR/3.5 BA includes a lower level potential 2 BR rental unit that can start making you money as soon as the new buyers install a stove.
  • This 1 BR unit in Brightwood is the only REO to hit the market in the past 7 days, making this your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week.

Listing of the Day: 1916 Biltmore Street NW

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Address: 1916 Biltmore Street NW
Neighborhood: Adams Morgan
Listed: $2,950

One bedroom plus den, two bath ultra-modern apartment designed by award winning Kube Architects, available for immediate lease.

On one of D.C.’s most beautiful tree-lined quiet streets. Two blocks to Adams Morgan, ten-minute walk to Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro and with a Walk Score of 96. High ceilings with unique architectural cutouts. Chef’s kitchen with gas range, stone counters, vast amounts of cabinet and pantry space. 8′ island with wine fridge, perfect for entertaining.

Stunning master bath with wrap-around glass and statement tiling. Walk-in master closet with Elfa custom shelving system. Beautiful polished cement floor with multi-zone radiant heating. Full home automation lighting system that can be run from your phone or remote control. Flatscreen mounts prewired for hidden set top boxes in separate AV cabinet. One off-street parking space available for $200/month.

If you’re working from home anyway, work from a gorgeous modern space! As previously featured on PoPville.

For more information visit this website.

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New Vietnamese Restaurant Nineteen-Fourteen Opens in Shaw With Train Street Theme

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1914 by Kolben, or “Muoi Chin Muoi Bon” in Vietnamese, is a new destination for any Washington, D.C. natives and visitors alike who are curious about the taste of Northern Vietnamese cuisine located in the heart of Shaw — the interior conceptualizes the train-street theme that was once popular in Ha Noi the capital of Vietnam.

At every stop, the passengers had access to many snacks and drinks offered by the train-street vendors. Similarly, 1914 offers diners a unique experience with an array of quick snacks, simple decors and an authentic street feel.

Our focus revolves around the other dishes that we feel, are not as well-known as the ever popular pho (although we do offer our own version of chicken pho). Some of the signature items include: Broken rice with BBQ pork, sticky rice with shredded chicken, and the famous Bun Cha Ha Noi that Obama and Anthony Bourdain had together during their travel to Vietnam.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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With over 150 open houses across the District, the D.C. housing market continues on its steady pattern of not letting the pandemic slow home sales. Make sure your agent has a strategy to keep you safe while searching for your next home. To see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 1614 D Street SE — $775,000 — Hill East
    Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Metro DC Houses
    “Capitol Hill semi-detached 2 bedroom 2.5 baths three-level rowhome with THREE sides of light! Gorgeous yard that is large enough for social distance freedom with a super cute storage shed that is ready to become your office. The home’s open floor plan is complemented by the light cast with its Eastern exposure. Boasting granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinets and hardwood floors throughout.”
  • 5013 8th Street NW — $729,950 — Petworth
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Harrison Beacher
    3 BR/3.5 BA interior rowhome is back on the market with a $35k price reduction
  • 401 13th Street NE #103 — $425,000 — Cap. Hill/Kingman Park
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Jessica Evans
    “This warm and inviting one-bedroom condo resides in the pet-friendly mid-rise Lincoln Park Terrace condo building. Measuring at over 800 square feet, the size and spaciousness of this condo is rarely found at this price point.”
  • 605 7th Street SW — $1,125,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Lewis Bashoor
    Spacious 4-story 4 BR/4.5 BA townhouse with 2k+ square feet features an open layout with a fireplace, private balcony and a 2-car garage parking.
  • 1916 17th Street NW #107 — $485,000 — U Street/Dupont
    Open Sat. & Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Peter Paglio
    “This rare 2 level unit available at The Wardman is flooded with natural light from the large windows, a 2 level floor plan with the dining area, kitchen, and living area located on the main level.”
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