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This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

1603 S St NW
1603 S St NW

With 370+ open houses across DC this weekend, there’s no shortage of places to warm up between errands. Mid-November is the sweet spot before the holiday rush takes over everyone’s calendars, so it’s a great time to tour a few homes, from a Dupont Circle compound with its own carriage house to a Hawthorne Tudor to a Navy Yard condo with an assumable VA loan. Here’s a look at what the RLAH @properties team is hosting this weekend. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

  • 1603 S St NW — $2,200,000 — Dupont Circle
    Open Sat. 12-2PM — David Bediz
    “Newly refreshed and remarkably versatile, 1603 S Street NW offers a unique combination of an updated main residence, a LEGAL 1BR/1BA lower-level unit, and a DETACHED CARRIAGE HOUSE with private garage parking—creating endless possibilities for guests, an au pair, MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING, home offices, private retreats, or income-producing space, all in the heart of Washington, DC.”

  • 1300 4th St SE #205 — $620,000 — Navy Yard
    Open Sat. 12-2PM — Sherese Teixeira
    “Significant PRICE DROP. Rare opportunity to acquire an assumable VA Loan. Welcome to elevated city living at The Bower, one of DC’s most sought-after boutique residences in the heart of Navy Yard. This stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo at 1300 4th St SE #205 blends modern design, upscale finishes, and an unbeatable location into one exceptional offering.”

  • 4523 Nebraska Ave NW — $1,299,900 — Wakefield
    Open Sat. 12-3PM & Sun. 1-4PM — Lina McAuliffe
    “Incredible value just moments from Tenleytown Metro, schools, library, shopping, Whole Foods, and more! Freshly painted and move-in ready, this welcoming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers bright, comfortable spaces with an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining. Generous living and dining areas provide plenty of room to gather while still feeling relaxed and inviting.”

  • 1245 4th St SW #E-607 — $299,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sun. 2-4PM — Thomas Gordon
    “Set in Southwest DC, this two-bedroom, one-bath residence at Tiber Island offers a spacious layout, abundant natural light, a private balcony, and garage parking just moments from the waterfront. Oversized windows and sliding glass doors brighten the main living space, where a generous living and dining area provides plenty of room for everyday living.”

  • 6912 Greenvale St NW — $1,150,000 — Hawthorne
    Open Sun. 2-4PM — Sherri Earman
    “Realistic sellers! Price change on 10/28! What a pleasure to tour this captivating and charming Tudor in the heart of the prestigious Hawthorne–Chevy Chase community, set on a quiet, tree-lined street on a private, beautifully manicured lot. This TRUE 3 bedroom, 3-full-bath home offers approx. 3,117 finished sq ft (3,611 total) — the kind of space that lets a growing family spread out and settle in.”

  • 2000 16th St NW #403 — $525,000 — U Street
    Open Sat. 2-4PM & Sun. 12-2PM — Melanie Friedson
    “Welcome to the Balfour, a historic Beaux-Arts building, featured in James Goode’s book “Best Addresses.” Spacious CORNER home combines timeless architectural details of the 1900’s with 21st century’s most desired comforts. Tiled entry gallery leads to living/dining room with BAY WINDOW, high ceilings, & custom window treatments.”

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Dating


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“Dear PoPville,

You: man, brown curly hair, baseball cap, blue jeans, maybe baseball jersey, maybe brown cowboy boots?
Me: woman, dark curly hair braided to one side, blue T shirt, beige pants, Lost City Books tote bag

On Sunday Aug 3 I got on the metro car at McPherson around 2 pm. (more…)


Event

BrownTown returns to the DC Improv with headliner Nina Kharoufeh; also featuring Badar Tareen, Yasmin Elhady, Mahmoud Jaber, and Mike Kurtz. Come for stand-up, stay for a civil-rights lawyer grilling a white comedian about race. Every show has sold out—get tix now!


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3227 Georgia Avenue, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Is Tabla reopening?? Would love to see this gem back in the neighborhood!”

Back on July 14th at 11:15am, we broke the news that beloved Puerto Rican restaurant Qui Qui was moving into the old Tabla space on Georgia Ave across from the Call Your Mother in Park View. Over the weekend they finally confirmed: (more…)