Open Houses

With 230+ open houses scheduled across the District this weekend, it appears the market is holding steady and there’s still plenty of options across every price point for those of you house hunting. Check out some of our suggested open houses below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

• 1793 Lanier Place NW #7 — $799,000 — Lanier Heights
  Open Sun. 12-3 p.m. — Melissa Terzis
  “Large 2 bedroom, 2 bath duplex in the heart of Adams Morgan in a boutique building” with a balcony and an upper level loft leading to a private roof deck.
• 45 Sutton Square SW #1003 — $1,799,000 — Southwest Waterfront
  Open Sun. 12-3 p.m. — Gerard Muskus
  Luxury 2 BR/2 BA unit at The Vio with both bedrooms, a balcony and the living room all facing the Waterfront with breathtaking views.
• 1 Scott Circle NW #818 — $269,900 — Dupont Circle
  Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Robert Sabanosh
  1 BR top-floor unit at The General Scott with new kitchen appliances.
• 3537 O Street SE — $599,000 — Penn Branch
  Open Sat. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Jackie Olewack
  “Nestled into a quaint street, this renovated 4 bedroom 3 bath home in the Penn Branch neighborhood combines a peaceful, friendly setting with coveted proximity to the city.”
• 730 Webster Street NW #B — $835,000 — Petworth
  Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Robyn Porter
  Gorgeously renovated 3 BR/2.5 BA rowhome boasts 1,700 square feet across 2 levels, including a gourmet kitchen, fenced-in backyard and a rooftop deck.

We’ve heard some people say the current housing inventory is low in the District, but there doesn’t seem to be a lack of open houses. With nearly 200 on the books for D.C. this weekend, there’s still plenty of options, you just have to get out and look! Check out some of our favorites below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

• 4222 8th Street NW #1 — $815,000 — Petworth
  Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Molly Branson
  RECENT $10k PRICE REDUCTION on this gorgeous 4 BR/4 BA town house with 2,200+ square feet across 2 levels, featuring an open main level floor plan, large oversized windows and a shared fenced-in backyard.
• 45 Sutton Square SW #1009 — $3,000,000 — Southwest Waterfront
  Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Mary Bazargan
  Luxury 3 BR/2.5 BA unit at The Vio at the Wharf “with panoramic views of East Potomac Park and the Northern Virginia skyline.”
• 1279 Owen Place NE — $774,900 — Trinidad
  Open Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Deyi Awadallah
  “New finishes throughout including exposed brick and hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen with quartz counters, stainless steel appliances with in-island microwave, a butler’s pantry, designer bathroom fixtures and accents, and much more.”
• 730 Webster Street NW #B — $835,000 — Petworth
  Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Robyn Porter
  Completely renovated 3 BR/2.5 BA rowhome has been modernized from top-to-bottom with a welcoming front porch, private rooftop deck and a fenced-in backyard with grass space, a patio and off-street parking.
• 3932 Burns Place SE — $360,000 — Fort Dupont
  Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. — Malik Tuma
  3 BR/3.5 BA brick Colonial with a “newly updated kitchen with all new appliances and baths, refinished hardwood floors, finished basement with bonus room and more!”

Now that the weather is bearable enough to walk outside for longer than 5 minutes, it’s time to get back to your 2020 homeowning goals. Check out some of our recommended open houses scheduled across the District this weekend below and to see the full list, click here.

• 910 9th Street NE #2 — $925,000 — H Street Corridor
  Open Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Tumi Demuren
  JUST REDUCED BY $75k, “This newly renovated semi-detached 2-unit condominium is just 1 block from the very vibrant H Street Corridor. #2 is a 4 BR/3.5 BA unit with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on the first level, with a washer and dryer. The master bedroom comes with a huge master bathroom with a shower and bathroom tub, large walk-in closest, and stunning natural lights. The second floor is a must see work of art with the kitchen of your dreams, which includes Quartz countertops, KitchenAid appliances and a wonderful island with a side deck to die for. The unit also comes with hardwood floors throughout, and parking for each unit in the rear.”
• 4430 Kansas Avenue NW — $949,900 — Petworth
  Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Dshaminova Shaminova
  “This newly completed residence by Zion Developments crafted with such authenticity, style & quality materials offers 4 BA and 3.5 BA floor plan. All 2,170 square feet are immaculately designed and finished with high-end designer finishes and details.”
• 3556 Texas Avenue SE — $649,000 — Penn Branch
  Open Sun. 1:30-3:30 p.m. — Christopher Georgatsos
  Gorgeous 4 BR/2.5 BA detached stone and brick Colonial perched on a hill could use a little refreshing on the inside, but the total package, including the large fenced-in backyard makes this one hard to pass up for the price.

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This holiday weekend we’ve got 200+ open houses scheduled across the District, with an abundance of various row homes and row home conversions. If buying a home was one of your 2020 New Year resolutions, it’s a good weekend to start. Check out some of our favorites below and to see the full list click here.

• 430 M Street NW #6 — $389,000 — Mount Vernon Square
  Open Sat. 12-3 p.m. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Andrew Norris
  “Experience the opportunity to reside in this spectacular 1 bed, 1 bath condo with private balcony and in-unit laundry located in the heart of D.C. with parking space included in the sale!”
• 800 4th Street SW #N815 — $510,000 — Southwest Waterfront
  Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — John Martinich
  2-story top level 1 BR/1.5 BA unit at Potomac Place Tower with an open floor plan, large balcony and an entire level master suite with a den.
• 4902 Kansas Avenue NW — $600,000 — Petworth
  Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Lisa Tucker
  “Classic [3 BR/1.5 BA] Petworth row home! Updated, yet retaining all the period charm and character you crave!”
• 605 M Street NE — $1,189,900 — NoMa
  Open Sat. 1-3:30 p.m. — Mike Paige
  Beautiful 3-level 4 BR/3.5 BA end-unit townhouse with ~2,400 square feet boasts a fenced-in side and front yard as well as a rear elevated patio overtop of the 2-car garage.
• 2141 Wisconsin Avenue NW #502 — $359,000 — Observatory Circle
  Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Sean Forschler
  1 BR/1 BA unit in a boutique condo building with “brand new hardwood floors, sparkling new windows, flooded with light and a treetop view, private balcony, renovated bathroom, garage parking” and more!

We’re a little more than a week into January 2020 and the weekend weather is predicted to hit up to 70 degrees, albeit with some rain.  Throw on a light rain jacket, get outside to check out some of our suggested open houses below and to see the full list click here.

• 4017 13th Street NW #2 — $779,000 — Petworth
  Open Sun. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Tumi Demuren
  Newly converted 3 BR/3 BA condominium on the edge of Petworth includes “an assigned parking space and a garage fob for easy access” as well as “high-end stainless steel appliances, Quartz counters, hardwood floors, luxurious master bath, spacious bedrooms, large closets & tons of natural light.”
• 3065 Clinton Street NE — $799,900 — Woodridge
  Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Katherine Krevor & Pfashema Faber
  Back on the market with a $20k price reduction means you have a second chance to own this beautiful 5 BR/4 BA detached home with 2,600+ square feet.
• 738 Longfellow Street NW #413 — $239,900 — Brightwood Park
  Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Jessica Evans
  “This updated top floor condo located one block from the dynamic Kennedy Street Corridor features all of the ‘must have’ items on your condo wishlist.”
• 317 10th Street NE #1 — $559,000 — Capitol Hill
  Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Ellen Klein
  2 BR/1.5 BA unit at the Hawthorne features deeded parking, a wood-burning fireplace and a ~400 square foot private patio.
• 386 N Street SW — $565,000 — Southwest Waterfront
  Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Heban Andargie
  “Mid century modern [3 BR/2 BA] townhome by Charles M. Goodman in the gated community of River Park just blocks away from the new Wharf.”

A New Year means a new opportunity to become a homeowner — and this year you get 366 days to do it! Take a look at the first suggested batch of open houses for 2020 below and to see the full list, click here.

• 3500 13th Street NW #109 — $475,000 — Columbia Heights
  Open Sat. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Allison Edwards
  “Absolutely charming [2 BR/1 BA] unit in Columbia Station Condominiums” with hardwood floors, fresh paint, spacious bedrooms and more in this first floor unit that sits a “half-story high, allowing for both ample privacy and optimal natural light.”
• 2724 12th Street NE #21 — $510,000 — Brookland
  Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Kim Fallin
  2 BR/2 BA 2-level unit built in 2016 is practically BRAND-NEW and features a gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless appliances, spa-like bathrooms and more!
• 3718 Garfield Street NW — $1,849,000 — Cathedral Heights
  Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Daniel MacDonald
  “One of the widest homes in the neighborhood, the envelope of this classic front porch Wardman remains, while the [5 BR/3.5 BA] interior was entirely renovated, designed and finished to the highest standards with prestigious materials and meticulous attention to detail.”
• 17 R Street NE — $995,500 — Eckington
  Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Christopher Chambers
  4 BR/3.5 BA Victorian interior rowhome with nearly 1,800 square feet includes large windows, hardwood floors, a fenced-in backyard and “a separately metered income-producing huge lower level.”
• 125 Xenia Street SE — $419,000 — Congress Heights
  Open Sun. 3-5 p.m. — Tom Hennerty
  “Totally new [3 BR/3 BA] mid-century modern remodel/renovation for years of maintenance free living!!”

‘Tis the season for the real estate slowdown. As of writing, there were only 100 open houses scheduled across the District for this weekend. Check out our suggested options below and to see the full list, click here.

• 1391 Pennsylvania Avenue SE #359 — $585,000 — Hill East
  Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Traci Johnson
  “Full service [2 BR/2 BA] luxury condo in the heart of Capitol Hill East.”
• 1775 Church Street NW #PH7 — $1,695,000 — Dupont Circle
  Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Alex Venditti
  Completely renovated penthouse level 2-story 2 BR/2.5 BA at The Odeum, 1 of 8 luxury units with designer finishes.
• 17 R Street NE — $995,500 — Eckington
  Open Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Chris Chambers
  “Charming 2,200+ square foot Victorian row home located in DC~s historic Eckington District. Built in 1908, this lovingly restored home boasts 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and lower private living quarters.”
• 1214 Kirby Street NW — $749,900 — Truxton Circle
  Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Ashton Vessali
  With a price reduction in November and the home still on the market, you might be able to score this beautifully renovated interior row home at an even greater reduction if you time your offer right.
• 404 Newcomb Street SE #4 — $300,000 — Congress Heights
  Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Molly Branson
  Another gorgeous BRAND-NEW converted 2 BR/2 BA condo in the Congress Row conversions to hit the market in the past few months.

As the temperature has dropped below freezing, so has the amount of open houses scheduled across the District. With less than 200 opens on the books, your window for buying before the new year is dwindling down. Check out our favorites below and to see the full list, click here.

• 1944 Capitol Avenue NE #3 — $625,000 — Ivy City
  Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Molly Branson
  Brand New 2 BR/2.5 BA 2-level unit with a 500 sq. ft. private roof deck.
• 3329 Prospect Street NW #6 — $4,250,000 — Georgetown
  Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Daniel Heider
  Luxury 4 BR/3.5 BA penthouse unit at the converted historic Worley School boasts 4,500 square feet across 2 levels including a wine cellar and a private elevator.
• 3824 Nash Street SE — $774,000 — Penn Branch
  Open Sat. & Sun. 12-1:30 p.m. — Ressie Wilson
  4 BR detached 3-level  home with a fully-finished walkout lower level leads to a private fenced-in backyard that just needs a little landscaping to bring it back to life.
• 528 Kennedy Street NW #301 — $449,900 — Brightwood Park
  Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Omar Gonzalez
  Open layout 2 BR/1 BA condo with a recent price reduction “located in the heart of vibrant and coveted Kennedy Street NW.”
• 812 Capitol Square Place SW — $1,100,000 — Southwester Waterfront
  Open Sun. 1:30-3:30 p.m. — Nancy Pulley
  “Elegant [4 BR/2.5 BA] townhome in CAPITOL SQUARE at the Waterfront” with 4 levels includes covered parking for 2 cars.

As we enter the strange holiday lull after Thanksgiving but before Christmas, we tend to see a dip in both new listings and open houses, but with 230 open houses scheduled across the District, that dip isn’t noticeable yet. Check out our favorite open houses for the weekend below and to see the full list,  click here.

• 1391 Pennsylvania Avenue SE #359 — $585,000 — Hill East
  Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Traci Johnson
  “Full service luxury condo in the heart of Capitol Hill East” boasts “2 bedrooms with huge walk-in closets and 2 full bathrooms and secure garage parking!”
• 805 Jefferson Street NW — $850,000 — Brightwood Park
  Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Molly Branson
  Just renovated 4 BR/3.5 BA custom row home with an open floor plan and a fantastic price reduction from when it originally hit the market.
• 317 10th Street NE #1 — $559,000 — Capitol Hill
  Open Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Ellen Klein
  2 BR/1.5 BA unit at The Hawthorne with a renovated kitchen, oak hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, deeded parking and a 400 sq. ft. private patio.
• 912 Shepherd Street NW #103 — $359,999 — Petworth
  Open Sun. 1-2:30 p.m. — Stacie Turner
  “Spacious, open, bright 1 Bed/1 Bath unit in an ideally located boutique building” just steps from the Petworth Metro.
• 1719 6th Street NW — $1,025,000 — Shaw
  Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Harrison Beacher
  Gorgeous 4 BR/3 BA fully-renovated luxury home with exposed brick, a fenced-in private rear yard and loaded with Smart Home technology.

We haven’t seen a ton of new listings hitting the market in the District this past week, but we have seen a slew of price reductions and homes returning to market via failed contracts amongst other reasons. This may just be your 2nd chance to score that home you wanted — maybe even at a discount! Check out some of our suggestions below and to see the full list, click here.

• 910 9th Street NE #1 — $875,000 — H Street Corridor
  Open Sat. 12-3 p.m. & Sun. 2-4 p.m. — Tumi Demuren
  4 BR/3.5 BA 2-level end-unit row home with a MAJOR $85k  price reduction includes 1-car off-street parking and 2 master bedrooms.
• 4222 8th Street NW #1 — $825,000 — Petworth
  Open Sun. 12-2 p.m. — District Residential
  “New condo conversion! Over 2k square feet with 4 BR/4 BA (3 en-suite). The open concept living/dining/kitchen area is massive with multiple arrangements/sitting areas, as well as plenty of light on 3 sides.”
• 1669 Columbia Road NW #208 — $285,500 — Lanier Heights
  Open Sat. 1-4 p.m. & Sun. 12-2 p.m.
  Wide-open 1 BR condo centrally located to Adams Morgan, Mt. Pleasant and Columbia Heights all just a short walk away.
• 650 Chaplin Street SE — $420,000 — Benning Ridge
  Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Djana Morris
  “This gorgeous, completely renovated, 3 BR/2 BA home makes a statement immediately with its striking black & white painted brick exterior, bright red door & picturesque white picket fence!”
• 1944 Capitol Avenue NE #1 — $600,000 — Ivy City
  Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Molly Branson
  Newly renovated 2 BR/2.5 BA open floor plan unit with gorgeous luxury finishes.