Real Estate Fresh Finds

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: 650 Chaplin Street SE

Welcome to 650 Chaplin Street SE in lovely Fort Dupont Park! This gorgeous, completely renovated, 3 bed, 2 bath home makes a statement immediately with its striking black & white painted brick exterior, bright red door & picturesque white picket fence. Once inside, you will love the bright & airy feel of its perfectly proportioned open floor plan, refinished oak floors & tray ceilings, perfect for entertaining!

The stunning, spacious kitchen is an absolute show stopper, with its two-tone cabinets, quartz counters & large island. Upstairs are two lovely bedrooms (ample closet space!) and a gorgeous spa bath. The lower level has high ceilings, natural light, & features a family room, lovely 3rd bedroom & 2nd full bathroom. The backyard, with its huge new deck, expansive yard, horizontal privacy fencing and off-street parking will blow you away. An easy commute to downtown D.C., steps from Fort Dupont Park, featuring 10 miles of hiking & biking trail, and hosts the fabulous annual Summer Concert Series (2019 was the 40th year!).

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

• The Most Expensive Home of the Week is this historic Dupont mansion straight out of Downton Abbey. 13 bedrooms just in case you want to host family at every holiday!
• Newly renovated 3/3 smack dab between Petworth and CoHi metros with large closets
• They tried this Brightwood Park condo for $445k but now it’s relisted under $400 and is worth a look
• Investment special rowhome in Trinidad, currently with green carpet but this has tons of potential

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: 731 Fairmont Street NW

“Located at the crossroads of U Street corridor and Columbia Heights. A quick zip downtown and just a little over half a mile to both the U Street and Columbia Heights Metros. Hundreds of restaurants, bars, and entertainment in walking distance. Bright and spacious row home style residence has 2 levels w/1,750+ sq. ft. This Victorian home is charming with a historic exterior, and modern interior complete with w/luxury finishes. A perfect blend of old and new.

Careful attention to every detail from the white oak floors, custom baseboards/door/window trim, solid wood doors, kitchen aid appliances, tile selections, hardware, light fixtures, Ring doorbell, key-less entry and Nest Thermostat. Timeless renovation to last another 100+ years. 4 private outdoor spaces which includes a large roof deck!! The rooftop has 360 degree city views to include the Washington Monument. Private PARKING included!”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

• The Most Expensive Home of the Week is modestly priced compared to other weeks. West End neighborhood penthouse at the Westlight.
• Rarely available penthouse with an affordable condo fee in Adams Morgan.
• Petworth 1 bedroom with assigned parking and storage for under $225k. Spacious.
• Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week needs serious work, you’ll need a flashlight to see anything if you view it, the previous owner really liked tires.

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: 808 Quintana Place NW

“This exceptional Colonial soaked in natural light invites the sunshine in. The home has enormous appeal and a modern flair with a circular floor plan that provides a quiet ambiance for relaxing or entertaining. The spacious, open living room, kitchen and dining room hold contemporary charm with French doors opening to a back office or sunroom.

Dark walnut colored hardwoods, 9 foot ceilings, crown molding, recessed lighting and a wood burning fireplace grace the main level. Three bedrooms and two full baths are on the upper level along with a front-loading washer and a dryer. The owner’s suite bath showcases designer tile, fixtures and a frameless surround shower with a rain tower, stone tile and a deep soaking tub.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

• The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 15k+ square foot 8 BR/8 FB/5 HB Wesley Heights brick home with a huge pool, a library, playroom, gym room and a full separate guest house all for the reasonable price of $14.9M.
• 2 BR/2 BA Benning Ridge three level end-unit row home with a fully finished basement, a fenced-in rear yard and parking for 2+ cars.
• Spacious and bright newly converted 3 BR/3 BA Petworth 2-level condo with hardwood floors throughout.
• Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a slightly outdated 6 BR detached home in Crestwood that just needs a little paint, fresh carpeting and a new kitchen.

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: 1633 Kalmia Road NW

Back on the market, is this “absolute must-see. Nothing like it on the market! This traditional [5 BR/6.5 BA] home has been completely transformed and now features an open floor plan with contemporary finishes throughout. Nestled in the beautiful and sought after Colonial Village neighborhood. 3 fully finished levels. Over 3,500 square feet of living space. “In-law suite” features a 28′ x 15′ recreation room complete with a fully-equipped second kitchen and state-of-the-art appliances. Private backyard offers stone patio and expansive 20′ x 16′ Trex deck with outdoor lighting, off-street AND garage parking.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

• The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7,500+ square foot Kalorama 8 BR/8 FB/3 HB “Georgian-style brick home, primed for indoor and outdoor entertaining, [and] awaits its next owners.”
• Newly completed full Petworth town house renovation with 4 BR/3.5 BA boasts a high-end designer kitchen, a new roof and patio and an English basement with its own kitchen, bath and bedroom.
• Capitol Hill 4 BR/2.5 BA Federal interior row home features garage parking, cathedral ceilings, jacuzzi tub, a wood-burning fireplace and more!
• Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 1 BR/1 BA unit in Columbia Heights at the Fedora Condos.

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: 418 Hamilton Street NW

“One of a kind gorgeously renovated brightly filled row-home. BEST backyard in Petworth built for entertaining with Trex deck, patio with built-in fire pit and sitting wall, grass for a potential garden and concrete parking pad for 2 vehicles.” This 4 BR/3.5 BA interior rowhome features an open main level with a gourmet eat-in kitchen boasting large cabinets, stainless appliances and quartz countertops that leads to the rear of the home where the private, fenced-in patio, firepit and backyard can be found.

“The upper level features a Cathedral Ceiling master bedroom with en-suite spa master-bathroom. The lower level is a one-bedroom guest or nanny suite with separate front & rear entrances that has rental potential, washer dryer, LPV floors and a wet bar area.

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

• The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a nearly $7M single family 8 BR Kalorama “Georgian-style brick home, primed for indoor and outdoor entertaining.”
• 2 BR condo unit at Madrigal Lofts Condominium in Mt. Vernon Square.
• Riverside Condominium 1 BR unit has everything you could need with a community exercise room, pool, lobby and 24/7 concierge.
• Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a very large and very outdated end-unit Colonial that features a separate bidet and urinal in the master bathroom.

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: 1343 Jefferson Street NW

“Perfectly sited on a quiet side street in desirable 16th Street Heights you will find a thoughtfully renovated, classic Craftsman-style Bungalow. The historically appropriate, recently installed stone wall and fieldstone path leads to the inviting front porch that has been painstakingly restored and now features an Ipe wood floor. Once inside you’ll find voluminous nine-foot ceilings and an open floor plan ideal for entertaining. The gorgeous granite and stainless kitchen is ideal for hosting parties with its open plan, a peninsula with a corner sink, gas cooking and an expansive wall of cabinets for storage.

Upstairs, all three bedrooms showcase original heartpine floors. Outdoors, a large level lot has been professionally landscaped and now is graced with many beautiful native plants. The fully fenced rear has both an expansive rear deck and a large patio. The former one-car garage has been converted to a large shed. There are large rear gates that can be opened to allow for off street parking if desired.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

• The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a $12M “iconic residence featuring over 11,000 sq. ft. of architectural enhancements” including 8 bedrooms, 11 total bathrooms, a wine cellar, sauna and 12 fireplaces — even the Jacuzzi “spa room” has its own fireplace.
• 4 BR/3.5 BA interior rowhome is “one-of-a-kind, Petworth Perfect!”
• Cleveland Park top-floor 2 BR unit at Tilden Gardens.
• Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a cute 3 BR detached home in Langdon that will need plenty of renovations as well as landscaping.

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: 911 K Street NE

“Right in the middle of all the action, yet on a quiet, tree-lined street! Two blocks to H, a few more blocks to Union Market! HUGE front and back yards! Bright all day with unobstructed windows facing south on all levels. Parking very easy to create — flat alley access, enough room for car to get in and out, both neighbors put in parking, but owner preferred HUGE yard to entertain and found easy parking out front at all hours, even on nights and weekends.

Walk-out, daylight basement with large windows and full bath could happily be 4th bedroom for guests! Perfect blend of old and new — original floors up, original mantel and handrails, brick walls, but new baths, big closets. Great storage and full side-by-side laundry in basement. This is that special home you’ve been waiting for all year!”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

• The Most Expensive Home of the Week is an “incredible opportunity in one of Washington’s most prestigious neighborhoods available in 1, 2 or up to 4 parcels,” meaning for the nearly $10M price tag, you can build up to 4 homes or one massive one across nearly 2 acres.
• Deanwood 3 BR/2.5 BA end-unit row home with an inviting front porch, hardwood floors throughout, a full-finished lower level and a large, fully-fenced rear backyard with patio space and a storage shed.
• “Gorgeous fully renovated [Petworth] home with 4 BR/3.5 Baths designed for entertaining with built-in sound system and camera security system.”
• Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a large detached 3 BR/1.5 BA Cape Cod home that’s in decent condition, but will still need some major updating to bring it up to this century’s standards.

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: 2040 Pierce Mill Road NW

This gorgeous Mount Pleasant home is COMING SOON with your opportunity to own it this weekend! “Situated at the end of a leafy, private street and facing the park, this inviting [4 BR/2.5 BA] row house boasts tremendous original detail throughout. The updated kitchen is tastefully appointed with cherry cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

An open living space with hardwood floors, a spacious sunroom/breakfast nook off the kitchen, a formal dining area and a half bath complete the first floor. The upper level includes a large master bedroom with ample closet space, overlooking the park, as well as two large guest bedrooms, another sunroom and a full bathroom. The lower level offers a relaxing recreation area complete with a second full kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

• The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a massive, completely renovated 4 level 6 BR/7.5 BA brick tudor in Mass. Avenue. Heights encompassing nearly 7k square feet.
• Three story 3 BR/1.5 BA Edgewood interior row home “could use some TLC and is currently tenant occupied.”
• Renovated 4 BR/3.5 BA Petworth rowhome with over 2k square feet, including lower level “rental potential with 1 BR/1 BA/Wet Bar/Separate Laundry + front & rear entrances and secured parking.”
• Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 2 BR townhouse near the H Street Corridor in decent condition with lots of exposed brick and a retro kitchen you’ll be sure to renovate near immediately.

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: 4222 8th Street NW #1

Welcome to this BRAND NEW condo conversion right in the heart of Petworth! With over 2,200 square feet, this beautiful 4 BR/4 BA 2-level Federal townhouse looks like it’s right out of an HGTV home makeover with everything from the modern colors to the classic finishes and layout. “The open concept living/dining/kitchen area is massive with multiple arrangements/sitting areas, as well as plenty of light (detached on 3 sides).”

The kitchen is perfect for chefs of all types, with “Jenn-Air, stainless-steel appliances, under-cabinet lighting, quartz counters, slow close cabinetry and an island with breakfast counter.” Completing the home are the gorgeous hardwood floors, a welcoming front porch and 1 highly-coveted off-street parking space. This stunner hasn’t been built for long and it certainly won’t last on the market either, so if you like this one get yourself a showing booked so you can see it for yourself!

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

• The Most Expensive Home of the Week is “this 5 BR/6.5 BA villa [that] sits on a 19,000+ SF hilltop in Massachusetts Ave Heights and has been graciously and extensively expanded over four levels.”
• A larger-than-typical 1 BR condo unit at Georgetown Gateway has 900 square feet with intricate crown molding and a plethora of building amenities.
• Right off the H Street Corridor is this 3 BR/2.5 BA Federal interior rowhome that includes a lower level rental opportunity with 1 BR/1 BA that could immediately offset your mortgage cost!
• Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 2 BR/3 BA rowhome conveniently located in Brightwood near the Takoma Metro and Rock Creek Park.

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: 1813 19th Street NW #D

Check out this COMING SOON “charming and affordable two-bedroom, two full bath condo in a historic Dupont Circle Brownstone.” With a bevy of renovations and updates, “when you step inside you will immediately notice the attention to detail.” The unit boasts Armstrong Engineered wide plank hardwood flooring throughout, and a beautiful kitchen with modern gray slow-close kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite counters. Other features include intricate crown molding and mantle for the gas fireplace as well as a rear fenced-in patio space, completing this gorgeous and convenient home with a stellar WalkScore of 98.

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

• The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5 BR/5.5 BA Neo-Palladian home in Kalorama Circle that boasts 7,400 square feet of living space across 3 levels, including 1 level that is entirely comprised of the master bedroom suite and 2 ensuite baths and walk-in closets.
• A Petworth townhouse listing so new it doesn’t go active until Friday, but you can take a sneak peek at this 4 BR/3.5 BA ultra-Fresh Find renovated this year.
• Lanier Heights 1 BR “top floor unit overlooking Rock Creek Park” with 750 square feet.
• In a first since writing these columns, your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a $2M entire condo building at Clifton Estate Condominiums that is described as recently renovated, but the photos say otherwise.