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Low inventory adds to stable market but can frustrate house hunters By CHRIS KAIN Current Staff Writer
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ocal Realtors have long said that inadequate inventory was limiting the pace of Northwest’s residential market, but the statistics are becoming all the more persuasive. There were 1,339 houses, condos and coops on the market in D.C. in August, well below the fiveyear August average of 2,321,
according to the monthly “Local Market Insight” report compiled by RealEstate Business Intelligence. The figure was also 35 percent lower than that of last August. The average listing had been on the market for 56 days — much shorter than the five-year average, as well as last year’s figure (70 in both cases). And owners came closer to getting what they were asking for their properties: The average ratio of
sales price to original list price was 96.8 percent, a rise from the fiveyear August average of 94.3 percent and last year’s 93.6 percent. In short, all three measures outpaced the August tallies since 2008. For days on the market and sales versus asking prices, this year’s numbers come close to those from August 2007 — but the D.C. market had about twice as many properties for sale back then. “Our issue right now is invento-
ry,” Dan Melman of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty said in an interview last week. “We have a really low, low supply of homes.” With the limited supply of houses and condos on the market, the demand is sufficient — thanks in part to historically low interest rates and the area’s relatively healthy economy — to create a fairly strong, stable market, according to several local Realtors. “The low inventory helps the
Throughout area, construction ahead
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Eight-bedroom Chain Bridge Road mansion sports ballroom, infinity pool
By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer
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s the District’s population declines have reversed in recent years, residents and city officials have generally pointed to a few high-development hot spots as the key drivers of growth — mainly large apartment buildings in sections of wards 2 and 6. But the last census actually showed population growth in every part of the city except Ward 8, albeit by differing rates. And with a series of new developments planned or under construction across Northwest D.C. — including rental apartments, condominiums and even single-family homes — developers seem confident the trends can continue. Here is a sampling of significant residential projects within The Current’s coverage area, listed by neighborhood:
Brightwood
sellers and gives support to the prices,” said Keene Taylor Jr. of the Taylor/Agostino Group at Long & Foster Real Estate. “It’s a little frustrating for the buyers sometimes.” Despite an increase in multiple contracts — and despite inventory shortages in many instances — buyers remain careful, Taylor said. And a major drop in consumer confidence nationally could dampen D.C.’s market, he said. See Market/Page RE16
■ Walter Reed Army Medical Center site: 6900 Georgia Ave. The Army has shuttered the sprawling, walled-off campus and is in the process of handing over 67.5 acres – all but the northwest corner, which is envisioned as an enclave for embassies — to the District. Preliminary plans call for condos and apart-
After languishing for years, historic Mount Pleasant estate is remade as a dozen condos
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Walkability study judges neighborhoods, pedestrian appeal
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Among the projects under way are The District at 14th and S streets, above, and Foxhall Ridge on MacArthur Boulevard, left.
ment buildings along Aspen Street and town houses along Fern Street, along with mixed-use projects with additional housing along Georgia Avenue. A total of 2,110 housing units are envisioned once the project is complete, coming online in phases between 2014 and 2032. Office, retail and institutional space will also be part of the redevelopment. tinyurl.com/walter-reed-plan
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■ Cathedral Commons: Wisconsin Avenue and Newark Street An overhaul of the aging Giant supermar-
ket is corresponding with a full-scale redevelopment of two blocks along Wisconsin Avenue, which now feature a surface parking lot and adjacent low-density retail. In addition to a new, larger Giant and other retail and office space, the project will create 137 apartment units and eight town homes. Demolition of the existing supermarket is now under way, and the entire project is slated to be completed in 2014. wisconsinavegiant.com
Foxhall
■ 1801 Foxhall: Hoban Road and Foxhall Circle One of two subdivisions nestled along the Foxhall Road corridor, this one is broken into 27 custom home sites near Glover Archbold See Development/Page RE20
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New independent firms emerge in real estate field with growth in high-tech outreach tools
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Sitting pretty in Northwest: A look at purchasable porches
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Corcoran Street house boasts intriguing past with plaque honoring former resident
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On Chain Bridge Road, a six-level home fit for a king
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f British royalty were to settle in Northwest Washington, this Georgian estate might suit. The six-level mansion would be at home in the English countryside, but it’s also content tucked away on Chain Bridge Road, where Battery Kemble Park takes the place of the
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vast (but upkeep-heavy) grounds that would typically surround such a property. Realtor/owner Brian Logan, who built the 15,600-square-foot mansion eight years ago, said he wanted “a house with a central gallery that opens up to the park.� Indeed, the green space provides a focal point throughout the house, even peeking at visitors from the entry, where a 60-odd-foot-long center hallway stretches all the way back to a rear stairway tower made of glass. Logan said he designed the place with the possibility of an ambassador as resident, and that’s clear from both the elegant entertaining spaces and the careful attention to security. The main gathering space is a true ballroom, up on the third floor, that’s big enough for a 125-person wedding (Logan has hosted one) or a 70-guest sit-down dinner (that, too). To complete its functionality for such events, the floor offers two powder rooms, a service kitchen and two balconies. But the highlight of parties here would be climbing up a center flight of stairs — or taking a quick elevator ride — to a rooftop deck with 360-degree views. The space
has a sightline to Virginia, but Battery Kemble’s trees almost entirely obscure Washington’s hot spots. The first floor is also suited to parties, with an expansive dining room that has built-in cameras so caterers know when to clear places, and a living room with space for two seating areas and a grand piano. But there’s also a familyfriendly kitchen/den on this level, and in fact the property’s last inhabitants — as renters — were a set of parents and two small kids. A library rounds out the first floor, which also offers two outdoor patios — of equal size, but with one surrounded by screens. A bridge stretching back from these spots takes guests to what Logan said is a favorite attraction for many: a twolevel pool house and infinity pool. This outbuilding is particularly cozy and private — the perfect place to put guests who would enjoy the romantic appeal of two fireplaces and exposed beams. There’s also an upstairs bathroom, a small downstairs kitchen and living area, and a wall of doors from which one could jump directly into the black-bottomed pool. But this area is also — again — suited to entertaining, with doors on another wall opening from the flagstone-floored first level to a similarly paved patio, allowing owners to create one open space for parties. A waterfall into the pool adds to the ambiance. The rear property line sits just beyond this building, meaning there’s almost no yard to maintain; as Logan notes, the Park Service mows Battery Kemble’s grass.
Back in the main house, there are two basement levels. The first houses a staff suite — two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen/living area — as well as a catering kitchen, laundry room, gym complete with sauna and shower, 1,200-bottle wine room and two heated two-car garages. The true basement — as the previous level actually sits above grade except in front — hosts a mechanical room and a storage space that, thanks to its location 20-plus feet below ground, could serve as a safe room. Such security considerations repeat in other floors, such as on the bedroom level, where pocket doors can close off the private spaces on party nights. The all-levels elevator also has locks, allowing owners to limit their guests’ access. The bedroom level offers a den and five sleeping spaces, all at least 13-by-18 feet and all with their own bathrooms. The master suite certainly stands out from the others with a wall of French doors open-
Photos courtesy of Brian Logan Real Estate
The eight-year-old Chain Bridge Road house features an infinity pool, above right, and a ballroom that spans a full floor, top left. ing to a balcony; two walk-in closets; two bathrooms; and a connection to a possible nursery or study. The suite’s primary bath features not only a steam shower and Jacuzzi tub, but also a bathing space that opens slightly to the elements. The floor is completed with a small laundry area — to save that trip to the basement for quick washes — and a breakfast bar to store things like sodas and coffee. The home’s finishes and wall colors contribute to its classic, stately look. Crown moldings top many rooms, and Brazilian walnut covers
the floors. Most of the bathrooms are simple, with white tiles on floor and walls, so as to last for decades. Final amenities include a private generator to protect the home from the uncertainties of the city power grid and a steel beam structure that Logan said makes the place as solid as an office building. This eight-bedroom home with nine full baths and three half-baths at 3101 Chain Bridge Road NW is offered for $16,125,000. For more information, contact Brian Logan of Brian Logan Real Estate at 202387-5555 or blogan5555@aol.com.
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Decaying mansion transformed into condos By KATIE PEARCE Current Staff Writer
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few years ago, the mansion at 3324 18th St. NW in Mount Pleasant seemed headed toward irreversible rot. The property had lived through many phases — as the grand home of a German-American family in the early 1900s, a facility for disabled veterans in the middle of the century, and finally, as the target of an idealistic but ultimately failed renovation. By the time developer Grant Epstein came upon the faded four-story mansion in 2010, a condo conversion was the inevitable lifesaver. But Epstein says his firm, Community Three Development, handled the project differently than others might have. In the first place, they took it on. “We started this company a number of years ago to do projects that other developers didn’t want to do,� Epstein said. Community Three purchased the ramshackle Mount Pleasant property for $1.35 million after its previous owners — a couple who had dreamed of renovating it as a single-family home — gave up on the daunting project and moved out of town. Over the past two-plus years, the firm has carved out 12 distinc-
tive condo units from the sprawling mansion. The building takes its new name, The Schafer, from its initial owner, and each unit is named after its location in the home’s original layout. The largest, “The Library,� is a 1,825-square-foot, two-level unit with two bedrooms, two baths and a broad front porch. The tiniest, “The Study,� is a 465-square-foot one-bedroom unit in the attic. The project also includes a detached carriage house unit and five parking spots. The condos, which range in price from $279,000 to $599,000, are expected to go up for sale early next month. “This is a building that was dying,� Epstein said. “Now it’s going to have a life again.� Community Three specializes in challenging restorations of historic properties in D.C. Epstein started the company with two other colleagues from the Silver Spring-based Torti Gallas architecture firm, where he had spent seven years before completing a master’s of business administration at Georgetown University. Community Three’s condo projects include The Nine, which incorporated Civil War-era stables and a 1920s storefront in Blagden Alley; and the Residences at St. Monica,
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The 1909 property seemed doomed before the firm Community Three remade it as a dozen condos. which transformed a historic Capitol Hill church. The firm is now working on a 24-unit building at 435 R St. in Shaw, which will replace a derelict commercial storefront. In the Mount Pleasant project, Community Three tackled a turnof-the century property designed by German-American architect Albert Goenner, who worked in the same circle as the prominent Adolf Cluss. Goenner’s still-standing work includes The United Church at 20th and G streets and several buildings in Chinatown. Through a German financial organization, Goenner came in contact with Charles Schafer, the wellto-do president of the American Fire Insurance Company. Schafer enlisted the architect to design his new home on 18th Street, which was completed in 1909. With his
wife, four children and a small team of servants, Schafer lived in the mansion until his death in 1939. The house remained in Schafer’s family until the late 1960s, when it was sold and converted into the Embassy Rest Home, a live-in facility for about 20 disabled veterans that operated for about three decades. The property’s most recent owners, Ron Lipsius and Marta Ortiz, pursued an ambitious vision of restoring the home to its past grandeur. The couple started by ripping out features from the veterans’ home, like linoleum floors and wall partitions. But the mansion’s poor condition, along with its sheer size — 30 rooms, two staircases and eight fireplaces — made the project untenable. The house then made for a complicated sale, involving various legal issues and aborted deals.
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Epstein said he embraced the condo conversion because he likes a challenge. “When you’re doing a building like this ‌ you have to design every day,â€? he said. “You assume stuff about the structure of the building, but then you have to change.â€? “This is fun for me,â€? he added. “Every day is different.â€? For the new condos, Community Three retained the home’s hall and grand staircase as the centerpiece. “The plan was to keep the central hall and create all the units around it,â€? Epstein said. On the upper levels, that meant extending the original wooden staircase — by sending pieces to a mill that could replicate the features as closely as possible. The firm also re-created the columns and balustrades of the home’s wrap-around porch, and the wavy concrete tiles of its roof. And developers retained, whenever possible, the building’s original woodwork and tall ceilings. The new features in the 12 condo units include energy-efficient window glass, hardwood floors, solid quartz kitchen counters, central air-conditioning, modern bathrooms, and washers and dryers. Since the property falls within the Mount Pleasant Historic District, Epstein’s firm had to work closely with the city’s Historic Preservation Review Board. The process “wasn’t that difficult,â€? he said, “because we weren’t trying to do anything too outrageous.â€? The largest change developers made was building a two-story addition that creates an outdoor balcony for one unit and an enclosed, sun-filled main room for another. Epstein said he never considered a more radical transformation for The Schafer. “As an architect, I like things to fit.â€? The Urban Pace firm is handling sales and marketing for The Schafer’s units, which real estate agents toured this week as construction wraps up. More information about the project is available at theschafer.com.
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Logan – 1413-1415 Swann Street NW. Originally built as a garage, the carriage house has evolved into a wonderful, renovated loft-style 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom + office. Bright open floor plan. Everything has been upgraded. Kitchen w/Viking, Sub Zero & Miele and a steam oven. Garage parking & one of DC's first residential green roofs. $735,000. Martin Toews and Jeff Brier 202.471.5203 CBMove.com/DC7920444
Kalorama – 2011 Columbia Road NW #2. Gorgeous 2 BR/2 BA in "The Annecy", a 5 unit boutique condo building in Kalorama Triangle. Renovated in 2005 with old world charm and modern conveniences. Open LR/DR, FP, hardwood floors, Granite/ SS kitchen, W/D, marble baths, and private "Urban Oasis" patio. Walk to METRO, Shopping, Restaurants! $619,000. Dan Conway 202.486.9115 CBMove.com/DC7922638
Georgetown – 1338 28th Street NW. Perfect, sun-filled 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom detached townhouse. Meticulously renovated in 2008 w/beautiful wood floors, fireplace, plantation shutters, recessed lighting and built-ins. Custom kitchen, Viking, Bosch. Granite shower w/Kohler fixtures. Landscaped rear courtyard w/side alley access to front of home. $810,000. Lenore Rubino 202.262.1261 CBMove.com/DC7924290
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Dupont – 1763 P Street NW PH#2. Spacious and elegant two bedroom, two and a half luxurious bath duplex with two terraces and two parking spaces in tandem. This penthouse occupies the top two floors. Contemporary design. Living room with a wood-burning fireplace, warm hardwood floors, a wonderful, very large gourmet chef’s kitchen with granite/ stainless and high end appliances. $1,135,000 Martin Toews and Jeff Brier 202.471.5203 CBMove.com/DC7920485
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Mount Vernon – 1237 10th Street NW. Live in upper levels and rent first and basement! Only 2 blocks from Convention Center. Convenient to Logan Circle and Chinatown. Easy to renovate/convert. Savvy investors will see value in this LOCATION. $1,400,000.
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Dupont house offers location, history and stylish renovations
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ing, a plaque on the red-brick facade backs up claims of a pedigree. Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat who saved the lives of 62,000 Hungarian Jews during World War II, once lived here. The plaque notes that Lutz received the title of “Righteous Among the Nations� for his efforts. The circa-1900 property also boasts as a former resident Dean Acheson, secretary of state under President Harry Truman — though he didn’t get a plaque. On the ground floor, a one-bedroom, one-bath rental unit leases, according to Realtor Jennifer Knoll, for approximately $1,800 per month. The next three floors comprise a single-family home. On the first level, a living room is anchored by a fireplace and looks out on quiet Corcoran Street through a large bay. A window seat here invites lounging, and the spot also hides extra storage. A dining area sits between the living room and a remodeled kitchen, and hardwood floors continue. Storage is always a challenge in historic properties, but owners here sought to include as much as possible. Cherry cabinets stretch all the way to high ceilings, offering space for everyday items on lower shelves and once-in-a-while implements up top. An angled corner sink maximizes counter space, and the wood floors continue even here, keeping the look warm and classic. Through one door, a half-bath and laundry center wait, while another exits to the wood deck that stretches along the rear of the home. Under that deck lies a garage, though it is unavailable for parking because of its location behind other parking spots. Possible uses include storage or conversion to a home office.
One floor up there are two bedrooms and a remodeled bath with a double vanity. Hardwood floors continue on this level as well. Appropriately, the best bit comes at the end, up one more flight of stairs. A master suite sports a large, skylit bath — renovated to the tune of $70,000 — with a very roomy, five-showerhead space behind a frameless glass door. Glass tiles line the double vanity’s mirror, and sconces sit directly on that mirror. Floor tiles are Daltile porcelain and tie in nicely with the white-onwood vanity. The master bedroom is a large space perfect for cocooning at the
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The installation of a plaque honoring a previous resident drew a crowd. end of the day. Walls are a restful blue-gray, and there’s space for a sitting area near the window. The room’s original closet is still in place, but renovations yielded a large, walk-in spot next to the bathroom. Elfa fittings include loads of drawers as well as the expected rods and shelves. Though less than two blocks from the Dupont Circle Metro station, this stretch of Corcoran Street is peaceful, as well as picturesque. But all the offerings of the neighborhood, from restaurants to shops to green space, are mere blocks away. This three-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with a one-bedroom, onebath rental unit at 1828 Corcoran St. NW is offered in a private sale for $1,500,000. For details, contact Realtor Jennifer Knoll of Long & Foster Real Estate at 202-331-2301 or jennifer@jenniferknoll.com.
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3717 INGOMAR ST NW 1920 stucco Colonial with room sizes & details of a bygone era. 4200 sq ft of space on 4 levels. Updated table-space kit. 5 BRs, 2.5 BAs. New windows. 2 car det gar. Walk to Wisc & Conn Ave corridors plus Metro!
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5412 NEBRASKA AVE NW Sunny Colonial w 4 finished levels. Front porch, large white kit & rear screened porch. 5BRs, 2.5 BAs, incl a LL au pair suite. Amazing light-filled attic w skylights. Large fenced rear yard w det gar. $815,000
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The Current ■ Fall Real Estate Guide 2012
Stately row house gets spot-on renovation
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ome buyers without an extensive reading collection may want to hit the bookstore after visiting this circa-1880 end-unit row home on the edge between the Logan and Dupont neighborhoods. In the house’s
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sunny bay-front living room, acres of built-in shelving stretch nearly to the ceiling, emphasizing the height of the lofty ground floor. Streamlined sconces cast pools of light here and are just a couple of the contemporary touches that fit easily in this historic — but thoroughly renovated — property at 1531 S St. NW. Pocket french doors slide to reveal a dining room anchored by a fireplace. The room, lined in hardwood flooring like the rest of the ground level, also features of-themoment lighting — a conical pendant that will convey with the home. There are buyers who always check out the kitchen first, and they won’t be disappointed here. A bright spot thanks to a half-dozen windows, the renovated space is clean and contemporary. Black granite tops cool, off-white cabinets, and stainless steel appliances sport names like Sub-Zero.
A trend in kitchen design is well-deployed here: There are hardly any upper cabinets along the wall with windows, just a range hood and an expanse of glassy miniature subway tiles. On the opposite wall waits tons of storage, meaning there’s no shortage of spots to stash stuff. But the effect is that of a larger, more expansive space thanks to the absence of bulky upper cabinets. A bi-level bar and a trio of pendants separates the kitchen from the adjacent family room, an ideal spot for watching television or the birds outside in the garden. A glasspanel door leads to that formally landscaped space, which centers on a fountain now used as a planter. The garden accesses a few more spots. A one-car garage waits in one direction, while stairs take visitors to the lower-level studio apartment. Tiled floors line the clean, well-kept space, which includes a white kitchen and bath as well as a laundry closet. As is required by D.C. law, the apartment has two entrances. A separate basement area can be used for owners’ storage needs. On the main home’s second
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This three-bedroom, 3.5-bath row house on S Street is listed at $1,595,000.
level, three bedrooms and two baths wait. Two of the bedrooms sit next to each other at one end of the level and share a renovated bath that’s a classic in black and white. A laundry closet is also located on this level. But the real focus of this floor is the master suite — a large, sunny bedroom linked to a show-stopping bath. The bedroom offers space for a sitting area as well, thanks to the bay window here. In the bath, marble and other
stone are classic materials that nod at the home’s vintage, but fixtures here are decidedly modern. Dual showerheads inside a large, frameless-glass enclosure, for example, are state-of-the-art. But there are old-world elements here, too — from the restrained palette to the fireplace that sits opposite the marble-topped vanity.
Twin walk-in closets are kitted out with custom fittings, including angled shoe shelves. The buyer for 1531 S St. will likely be drawn in by the neighborhood as much as by the stately gray home itself. Almost equidistant from Logan and Dupont circles, the property also has easy access to the shops and restaurants of 14th and U streets. Two Metro stops — U Street and Dupont Circle — are close by as well. This three-bedroom, 3.5-bath home at 1531 S St. NW is offered for $1,595,000. For more information, contact Lindsay Reishman Real Estate at 202-491-1275 or info@reishmanrealestate.com.
We recently bought and sold a home in Chevy Chase, D.C. with Jennifer Knoll and we cannot recommend her highly enough. She is a consummate professional; smart and knowledgeable about the local real estate market. Jennifer gave us great ideas on getting our house ready to sell, actively looked for houses for us in a tight market, and was always available to discuss all aspects of the process. Because of Jennifer’s expertise, we found the perfect house for our family and sold our house in four days with multiple offers! Jennifer definitely goes the extra mile and is a pleasure to work with. She made a stressful time both easier and enjoyable. Lisa & Tom Jen is the reason you use an agent to buy a house. She watches the market diligently to find the properties you want, knows how to manage a negotiation, always thinks one step ahead of you, and doesn’t rest until you are moved in and happy! Amie & Evan, Kalorama Jennifer Knoll is amazing – efficient, smart, creative, unfailingly helpful in getting everything done quickly to sell my home – and at top asking price. She made it all seem easy. I highly recommend her. Jean, Woodley Park
The Washington DC market has proved its resilience. Unlike other markets, DC home values continue to rise month after month. Please contact me so that I can help you make the most of this trend. I will work to save you money whether I am helping you sell your current home or finding you a new place to call home. I have worked very hard for my clients during these years and my sales have put me in the top 1% of agents in the country, in my region, and within my company. My number one priority is protecting your investment.
Own A Piece of History - Mere Steps to Dupont Metro You really can have it all - this beautifully remodeled 4-story historic row home has an unbelievable remodeled master-bath, remodeled kitchen, and a rental unit. t Less Than 2 Blocks to Dupont Circle and Metro t Former residence of Dean Acheson, Secretary of State under Truman and later of Carl Lutz, A Swiss Diplomat during WWII, who saved over 62,000 Jews. t 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths t Remodeled Kitchen with 60” Upper Cabinets t Remodeled $70,000 Master Bath t Profitable Rental Unit t Large Deck for Entertaining t Hardwood Floors, Huge Closets t Shown By Appointment Only
Jennifer treated us as if we were her only clients. Her ideas for properly staging and selling our condo were creative and brilliant. We sold our condo for far more than we ever thought we could. This allowed us to buy a house with Jennifer's help. Again, thanks to Jennifer's excellent negotiating skills, we paid far less for the house than we thought we would and than we were willing to pay. Jay & Carol, Cleveland Park I have worked with Jennifer on three transactions over the last five years. From listing to closing, she makes the selling process simple and straightforward, and her comprehensive knowledge of DC markets is a buyer's dream. Whether you are buying or selling, I highly recommend Jennifer Knoll. George & Amy, Cleveland Park and AU Park
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The Current â– Fall Real Estate Guide 2012
New ‘WalkUP’ report looks at neighborhoods’ walkability By ELIZABETH WIENER Current Staff Writer
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ome of Northwest Washington’s trendier neighborhoods — and some of the dowdy ones, too — have made a new list of “walkable urban places� that attract new residents and spur investment as they become engines of growth for the region. But the designation comes, predictably, with a downside. It’s pretty hard to be trendy, walkable and dense without also being an expensive place to live. So the neighborhoods doing best in the report’s economic rankings, with some variation, tend not to do so well in what author Christopher Leinberger calls “social equity� — diversity, affordable housing prices and lack of displacement of minorities by whites. The report released last week by LOCUS, a network of real estate investors and developers who favor smart growth, designates 43 “walkable urban places� in the Washington area where people can live, work and shop without getting in a car. It says they represent the next big trend in real estate development. The so-called “WalkUPs,� both in the city and its suburbs, boast high density, multiple modes of transportation, and many different “real estate products� — meaning residential, retail and office — in the same place. Leinberger, an urban real estate expert at George Washington University, discards the old “urban vs. suburban� dichotomy, instead
dividing the metropolitan area into “drivable sub-urban� communities and “walkable urban� ones. For decades, the drivable suburban model was the focus of growth as residents fled the cities. But such communities are now overbuilt and out of fashion, he says. Now there’s a pent-up demand for walkable urban neighborhoods, making them attractive for investors and residents alike. The trend has gained strength in the last two decades, he writes: “The market has spoken.� And D.C. and its suburbs, for a variety of reasons, stand “at the vanguard of this trend.� But many wealthier neighborhoods leading the trend rank lower on the more nebulous scale of “social equity,� offering fewer job and housing opportunities for lowerincome residents. The report also ranks neighborhoods on an economic scale, which Leinberger uses to assess their growth and economic potential. The ranking is based on office, retail and residential rents and housing prices. Among neighborhoods in Northwest winning the “WalkUP� designation, the ones rated highest on this economic scale are Georgetown, downtown, Foggy Bottom/West End and the Golden Triangle — all of which got the “platinum� ranking. Georgetown earns the dubious distinction of being “the least affordable WalkUP,� because of poor transit accessibility and because a resident’s average housing and transportation costs consume 84 percent of the area’s median income. Leinberger pairs it
with Old Town Alexandria, describing them as “the oldest, most historic, riverfront places, with no rail transit and little affordable housing.â€? Foggy Bottom/West End, meanwhile, which “has large wealthy institutions, including George Washington University and the World Bank, sits strategically between downtown and Georgetown ‌ and is evolving into D.C.’s Upper East Side,â€? he writes. The report offers pithy, sometimes biting, comments on other Northwest neighborhoods: Van Ness earns the lowest economic rating among the WalkUPs, for its relatively low rents and density. The neighborhood straddling Connecticut Avenue, Leinberger writes, is “not close to achieving critical mass. The character is still perceived as drivable suburban.â€? Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, U Street/Shaw, and Woodley Park are a little higher on the economic scale. “Critical mass is still not achieved, although it is obvious it eventually will be.â€? Columbia Heights is a “national model of urban commercial WalkUP redevelopment,â€? he writes. Adams Morgan has “successfully implemented an urban entertainment strategy ‌ but its performance is leveling off.â€? Dupont Circle, Friendship Heights, Logan Circle and Tenleytown have “achieved critical mass.â€? Land prices and rents are high, with developers attracted by the low market risk. Some of these neighborhoods have “aggressive place management, and also benefit by being near other walkable places.â€? Dupont Circle was perhaps the region’s first WalkUP, located in a former luxury man-
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sion district and benefiting from “early reinvestment by the gay community, an urban pioneering demographic.� But the circle is “vulnerable,� Leinberger writes, because of its “fat, dumb and happy� approach to development, with no plans for streetcars and no aggressive “place management.� Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights and Dupont Circle do better on the social equity scale, largely because of more diverse populations, Metrorail accessibility and some affordable housing. Some Metro-accessible neighborhoods, such as Petworth, Brookland and Cleveland Park, get only fleeting mention. Leinberger describes them as “local serving WalkUPs,� rather than “regionally significant� ones, and says he will study them in the future. The Palisades is described, dismissively, as “drivable sub-urban,� and lopped in with “subdivisions� in Prince William County. The WalkUP report is available online at business.gwu.edu/walkup.
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Fall Preview: Fab c1915 Arts & Crafts brick home in the heart of Chevy Chase Village West. 12,000 SF level lot w private gardens. Formal rooms, Cook’s kitchen, Conservatory, plus BR suite on 1st. 3 fin levels, 2 car gar, Custom amenities. Sheila Leifer 301.529.4130 / 202.364.1300 (O).
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The most STYLISH choice in Chevy Chase! 4 finished levels of perfection. 6BR/5.5BA, huge open spaces, chef’s KITCHEN w/ BREAKFAST RM, FAMILY RM opens to lush rear yard/patio, majestic MBR, LL w/ 2nd FAMILY RM. Gordon Harrison 202.557.9908 / 202.237.8686 (O)
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Enjoy your own Lake Barcroft (Falls Church) resort home, 20 minutes from Capitol Hill. 4 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, 4-zone radiant heat. Postcard views from every room. Patios, entertainment areas, a dock, and your private trails on a 32,000 SF lot. Chevy Chase Office 202.363.9700.
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Miller-built Sumner Colonial refreshed in & out. At just under 4,000 SF, it is one of Sumner’s largest homes. Currently configured as 8 BRs with 4 full BAs / 2 half BAs, 2 car garage, lrg FR opening to redone pool, fountain and flagstone patio. Miller Spring Valley Office 202.362.1300.
Stunning 6BR, 6½BA Contemporary on prestigious Riverbend lot with 1.87 acres of wooded land & landscaped pool/deck area. Walls of Palladian windows, gorgeous views, 1st class amenities, gourmet kit with family room, luxury master ste. Miller Spring Valley Office 202.362.1300.
Exquisitely maintained, one-owner home, Magnificent floor plan. Five spacious bedrooms, three full and two half-baths provide ample space for family and guests. This impressive home sits on a beautifully landscaped 9,750+ SF lot. W.C. & A.N. Miller Bethesda Office 301.229.4000.
Renov Wardman-style home. Sunlit main w/ foyer, LR w/ fp, DR, family/sunrm, kit, Half BA. 2BR/2FB up incl master ste w/ sitting rm/study, spa BA, walk-in closet. Fin bsmt w/ rec rm, office & Full BA. Garden w/ deck, patio, arbor, parking. W.C. & A.N. Miller Bethesda Office 301.229.4000.
Garrett Park, MD
Brinklow, MD
Palisades, DC
Bethesda, MD
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Expansive (4600 SF) 5BR, 4BA Tudor style home. Gourmet kitchen with center Island and large bright breakfast room. Two fireplaces, wood floors on main and upper levels, crown molding, vaulted ceilings, skylights and much more! Friendship Heights Office 301.652.2777.
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Exciting & Expansive custom 7BR, 4.5BA Contemporary / Rambler immaculate-superior setting on 6.2 acres. One level living, walls of lights, and expansive views from every room. A must see!!! Friendship Heights Office 301.652.2777.
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A STEAL AT THIS PRICE! Over 7200 SF of luxury in 2003 custom built 6BR, 5.5BA home! Entertainers dream home w/ chef’s kitchen, grand FR sumptuous master suite, 2 frplcs, & bonus rooms, custom landscaping, garage parking. Woodley Park Office 202.483.6300.
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Stunning Contemporary! Near DC. 5BR, 5.5BA, 40’ in-ground pool, upgrades! MB ste w/ private balcony, SubZero, Asko & GE Monogram appliances, custom deck off main level, oak HWs & sound system. Central vac, 2 car gar, 2 gas frplcs. Foxhall Office 202.363.1800.
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$4,450,000 | sothebysrealty.com/id/ch7884001 Michael Moore | 301.967.3344
Prestigious Embassy Row townhouse, limestone façade, porte-cochere entrance, w/ 1-car garage plus parking for 4 more vehicles. Nearly 6,000 sf, 4BR plus au pair suite, 4.5 BA. High ceilings, exquisite architectural detail throughout, 4 fireplaces, elevator, library, and entertaining room w/ roof terrace overlooking yard, Rock Creek Park, and the city. $3,295,000 | sothebysrealty.com/id/dc7921599 Jonathan Taylor | 202.276.3344
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Maiden Point Farm is 127 manicured, waterfront acres w/ a meticulously renovated 18th century manor house as its centerpiece. It offers 5BR/4.5BA and 7 fireplaces. 250’ pier w/ boat lift, 17 stall barn, 1BR garden cottage, 2BR/1BA gate house, 3BR/1BA waterfront tenant house, 3 stall carriage house.
Featuring over 5,000 sf of custom finished living space with spacious rooms, soaring ceilings and custom millwork throughout, this newly constructed craftsman style home is ideally suited for both entertaining and family living with 5 BRs, 5.5 BAs, screened porch w/ fireplace and a fitness center. $2,295,000 Bill Abbott | 202.903.6533
Exquisite new home to be built with open floor plan, generous rooms with soaring ceilings and unique architectural details. When finished, this rare gem will have 5 BRs, 4.5 BAs and feature over 5,000 sf of custom finished living space on three levels. Additional features include fireplace, fitness center, and attached garage. $2,200,000 Bill Abbott | 202.903.6533
This 6-bedroom residence is sited across from beautiful Battery Kemble Park on Chain Bridge Road. With exquisite renovations, this residence offers over 6,000 sf of living/entertaining space on four finished levels, and a shared tennis court and pool. $2,750,000 | sothebysrealty.com/id/dc7921201 Theresa Burt | 202.258.2600 Michael Rankin | 202.271.3344
This elegant home with grand wrap-around veranda sits on a nearly 1-acre landscaped lot. Perfect for entertaining, this four-level home offers a top-level private suite with kitchenette. Also offers a bright lower-level family room, living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, den and exercise room. Move-in condition. $1,675,000 | sothebysrealty.com/id/dc7813356 Tad Stewart | 202.431.5856
Private townhouse boasts large foyer, DR w/ fpl overlooks private garden. Large kitchen w/ sep breakfast room. LR & Library w/fpls, 10ft ceil. & crown mldg. MBR w/ fpl, his & hers sep BR/closet. 3 more BRs, 2 baths, elevator, 2-3 car private parking w/ guest parking. 24-hour doorman, gardens and pool. $2,495,000 | sothebysrealty.com/id/dc7915491 Lawrence Calvert | 202.510.7040
Modern and chic interior, with double foyer, double living room & sublime chef’s kitchen. There are 6 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, including a magnificent master suite with private terrace. New green-friendly systems. Walk to metro, shops, parks and more. Garage. $1,499,000 | sothebysrealty.com/id/dc7922157 Richard Seaton | 202.907.8037 Claudia Donovan | 202.251.7011
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This renovated yet classic residence blends modern convenience w/ the charm of a bygone era. Renovated kitchen w/ breakfast area, sun room, office, and rec. room are among the highlights. 5 BRs, 3 full BAs. Features enclosed porch and detached one-car garage. $1,480,630 | sothebysrealty.com/id/dc7925666 Claudia Donovan | 202.251.7011 Richard Seaton | 202.907.8037
202.333.1212
Nestled on a 6-acre wooded oasis, this contemporary retreat is a private haven! Master suite w/ sitting room, gas fireplace, walk-in closet and luxury bath w/ steam shower, jacuzzi tub and double vanities. Detached 3 car garage, circular driveway w/ parking pad. Landscaped property w/ koi pond, gazebo, decks and patio. $1,395,000 | sothebysrealty.com/id/fx7871239 Penny Yerks | 703.760.0744
202.234.3344
Opportunity to own a 2 BR unit in the Metropole! Entertain in your kitchen with custom cabinets & Bosch appliances or relax in your 3 spa-like BAs. Enjoy the finishes in this 1,490 sf condo. Use your garage parking spot or walk to all that Logan Circle has to offer. $935,000 | sothebysrealty.com/id/dc7923951 Bill Hounshell | 202.427.7890 Michael Fowler | 202.812.0272
703.319.3344
Spacious and renovated end unit on upper floor with views from every window. Featuring balcony, kitchen with window, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, parquet floors, garage parking. Bldg features 24 hr desk, pool, tennis, grocery store, beauty parlor and dry cleaner. Stunning new lobby and spectacular grounds. $3,300 rental | sothebysrealty.com/id/dc7920339 Barbara Zuckerman | 202.997.5977
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rooms and even a fireplace. It’s also petfriendly, and to top it all off, the unit is split into two levels, with the bedrooms tucked away below to nearly guarantee a peaceful night’s sleep. The Denver building is centrally located, sitting between three major commercial corridors: U Street, 14th Street in Logan Circle, and 14th Street in Columbia Heights. Yet because this unit faces into an interior courtyard, the busy city seems far away. This central outdoor space provides the light for the entire apartment, with windows shining into the living room and kitchen/dining room upstairs and the two bedrooms downstairs. The unit also has a balcony that looks
down at the courtyard’s abundant plantings. There’s room for a table here, and a light and electrical outlet make it perfect for small-scale entertaining. Inside, the top floor offers an open plan, extending the entertainment options. The kitchen is spacious and bright, with a black granite counter serving as both a room divider and breakfast bar. The appliances here are stainless steel, and darkwood cabinets add visual interest. There’s room for a dining table between the kitchen and living room, and in fact placing one here separates the space nicely. A gas fireplace with wood mantel provides a focal point in the living area, where two windows bring in light from the courtyard. A wall of closets offers both room for coats as well as space for the unit’s own hot-water heater and
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Unit 506 at 1417 Chapin St. offers two levels, two bedrooms and parking for $574,500.
parking spot and two nearby Metro stations mean a buyer could easily access the rest of the city. But with all the offerings of the burgeoning Columbia Heights and 14th Street areas, staying close to home would be appealing as well. Unit 506 at 1417 Chapin St. NW is offered for $574,500. Monthly fees total $468. For details, contact Washington Fine Properties’ Nate Guggenheim at 202-333-5905 or nate.guggenheim@wfp.com or Anne Savage at 202-342-0409 or anne.savage@wfp.com.
HVAC system. And a half-bath with both a stacked washer-dryer and extra storage space completes the level. Down a wide spiral staircase wait two ensuite bedrooms, which are similar in size; the current owner has chosen to use one as an office. Both bathrooms have tubs, and hardwood floors stretch throughout this level and the one above. While the Denver was built in 1903, this unit was upgraded in 2003, providing a nice mix of history and convenience. A garage
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having the inclination â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or perhaps the time, money and energy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to undertake renovations. Lindsay Reishman of Lindsay Reishman Real Estate noted that loan products are available to help buyers pay for renovations as part of the same deal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it opens up a lot of options,â&#x20AC;? Reishman said. For instance, someone who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find the $1 million house they want might consider looking at $800,000 listings with plans to spend $200,000 on renovations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think people get homed in on finding that $1 million house.â&#x20AC;? Another strong preference among todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s buyers is to minimize the need to spend time on the roads. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re increasingly willing to trade space for convenience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Home buyers are looking to save time, and the commuting time is really a critical factor, more so than ever,â&#x20AC;? said Worthington. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Home buyers also want to live near amenities they can walk to â&#x20AC;&#x201D; restaurants, theaters, shopping, pubSee Market/Page RE23
â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are bombarded by news media sources that say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still not a great real estate market,â&#x20AC;? he said of local buyers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live in a vacuum.â&#x20AC;? Because of buyersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attitudes, it remains essential that sellers pay attention to professional advice when setting a listing price. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Property thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s priced close to where it needs to be is getting multiple offers,â&#x20AC;? said Holly Worthington, managing broker at Long & Foster Real Estateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chevy Chase and Woodley Park offices. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are seeing the return of the multiple offer if something is priced right,â&#x20AC;? said Melman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Particularly with the scarcity of properties, if a home works, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to wait for the next one.â&#x20AC;? But a willingness to go against the grain can provide an opening for buyers who are flexible. Most of their competitors, for instance, want a home in move-in shape upon purchase. One way of expanding the available inventory is
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everyone else in the room. Not all, of course; many islands fit into their settings just fine. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past time to remind home buyers and renovators that an eat-in â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or table-space, as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now called â&#x20AC;&#x201D; kitchen suits many properties just fine. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly the case with this 1920 stucco Colonial in Chevy Chase. The kitchen, though updated, is clearly that of a vintage home, thanks to the wise decision to keep a large built-in cabinet thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original to the home. A newer arrival is the restaurantgrade, stainless-steel gas range and double oven. This behemoth includes a griddle and a grill, as well as a utility shelf and a no-nonsense hood. But what makes this space an inviting, sit-down-and-stay-awhile sort of kitchen are the table and chairs in one corner. They create a homey, welcoming effect that an island just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t accomplish.
Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warmth throughout this property, in fact. A sunny, three-exposure living room is grounded by a very large fireplace with its original white surround. A chair rail, crown molding and hefty baseboards are other bits that acknowledge the large roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vintage. A dining room, also lined in hardwood floorboards, sits across the center hall from the living room. Wide doorways to both the living and dining rooms, as well as a stairway thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s set back from the front door, help this entry feel quite expansive. A swinging door â&#x20AC;&#x201D; another touch of 1920s charm â&#x20AC;&#x201D; leads from the dining room to the kitchen. A half-bath on this level features
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the same smart design decision that the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other renovated baths share: classic white fixtures and a marble-tiled floor. Out back, a two-car detached garage sits on the other side of a patio. But most outdoor relaxing will take place on the deep front porch, which now comfortably fits two seating areas. A large basement includes a laundry spot and could be fully fin-
ished to add a rec room and guest suite to the home. For many families, though, the second floorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four bedrooms will prove to be enough. Two bedrooms share a jack-and-jill bath, and a hall bath serves the other two rooms, including the master. If new owners wanted to create a master suite that included that bath, however, adding a door at one end of a short hall would easily accomplish that goal. Another option for owners looking to create a new master suite waits in the large attic. The homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final bedroom, in fact, already sits up here, and Realtor Kimberly
Cestari has marked where cappedoff plumbing could be transformed into a bath. With Connecticut Avenue located steps from this quiet location, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy access to much of the city from this spot. In the other direction, Friendship Heights has a Metro stop as well as shopping and dining. This five-bedroom, 3.5-bath home at 3717 Ingomar St. NW is offered for $1,150,000. For details, contact Kimberly Cestari of W.C. & A.N. Miller Realtors, a Long & Foster Co., at 202-253-8757 or kimberlyc@lnf.com.
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Park, of which 14 have already been sold, according to the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Day School bought the Casey Mansion property there, setting aside part of it for a new campus and part of it for the housing development. 1801foxhall.com â&#x2013; Phillips Park: Foxhall Road and W Street Just north of the 1801 development, the partially developed 46-site Phillips Park project also has additional lots available for custom homes. phillipsparkdc.com
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â&#x2013; Key Bridge Exxon station site: 3607 M St. Developer EastBanc purchased the gas station property for $7.5 million in December, and the firmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mary Mottershead said in an interview that the company plans to â&#x20AC;&#x153;dust offâ&#x20AC;? earlier plans for some three-dozen residential units. Design work will likely begin in earnest next year, she said, working toward an envisioned 2014 groundbreaking. EastBanc will continue to lease the site to the Exxonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operators until the firm is ready to proceed with redevelopment, she said. â&#x2013; Hurt Home site: 3050 R St. Work began last month on over-
hauling the three-story 1897 structure into a 15-unit condo building with three affordable units. First built as an assisted living facility for the blind, it had been owned by the District government since 1987. The Montrose is set to open in late 2013. themontrosegeorgetown.com
that a residential component of the project wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be viable, increased confidence in the local economy encouraged them to move forward. The 80-foot-tall building is expected to be completed in 2014. tinyurl.com/petworth-safeway
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â&#x2013; The Terraces at Tenley: 42nd and Davenport streets In contrast to the Petworth project, an effort to redevelop the Tenleytown Safeway is facing community opposition, and developers withdrew their zoning application to continue community negotiations. As presented earlier this year, the project would include 175 apartment units above a new supermarket, and 14 town houses attached to the building facing 43rd Street. tenleytownsafeway.com â&#x2013; The Bond at Tenley: Wisconsin Avenue and Brandywine Street Another controversial Tenleytown project, the proposed 60-unit apartment building on the vacant Babeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Billiards site has sparked community concerns because the developer plans to include no parking spaces. Developers have argued that the proximity to Metrorail stations and other transit will attract tenants who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t own cars and that the site could accommodate parking only without a desired retail component. The Zoning Commission expressed
â&#x2013; The District: 14th and S streets A seven-story, 125-unit rental apartment building, The District is slated to be completed by the end of this year at the former WhitmanWalker Clinic site. The mixed-use project will include ground-floor retail space. dcdistrict.com
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â&#x2013; Foxhall Ridge: 4452 MacArthur Blvd. Thirty-four town homes are under construction on the site of the former Riverside Hospital. The project, previously known as Canal Parc, began a year ago and is set to wrap up by mid-2013. Half of the homes are already sold. foxhallridgetowns.com
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The Louis building under construction at 14th and U streets will include 267 residential units as well as retail and office space. skepticism over the summer but has yet to hold a full hearing on the proposal. thebondattenley.com
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â&#x2013; Louis, 14th and U streets Construction began early this year on a nine-story mixed-use building â&#x20AC;&#x201D; formerly dubbed Utopia â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that will include 267 apartment units above retail and office space. Developers are preserving some historic buildings, which will serve as office space. The building is slated to be completed in late 2013. louisat14.com
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â&#x2013; Fire station site: 23rd and M streets; library site: 24th and L streets Two related developments from EastBanc will rebuild the neighbor-
hoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s library and fire station as mixed-use projects. With dramatic designs and inclusion of city property, the projects have attracted significant attention â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and some resistance â&#x20AC;&#x201D; over the years. The DC Library Renaissance Project, a community group, has appealed a Zoning Commission order approving the project, causing some delays, but the developments have otherwise cleared most hurdles. EastBanc expects to break ground in the second quarter of 2013 for two years of construction. The firehouse project will include between 52 and 60 units of affordable housing and likely a squash court; the library project will have approximately 164 high-end units. EastBanc will decide later whether to offer the library site as condos or rental housing.
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Boutique firms aim to leverage social media, optimize service By DEIRDRE BANNON Current Staff Writer
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he Internet has radically changed many industries, even what may seem the least virtual enterprise — real estate. These days, more and more boutique and independent real estate firms are leveraging new technology and social media — as well as old-fashioned customer service — in an effort to provide clients with the same or a greater level of services as traditional brokerages. One of the newest members of that vanguard is Real Living At Home, a D.C. franchise of the national real estate company, opened last month by Darrin Friedman and Jason Sherman at 11 Dupont Circle. “I think what we’ve seen over the last five years is an innovation in the delivery system of content and listings online,” said Friedman. “You don’t need to be one of the national power players to deliver.” More than 85 percent of people looking to buy a home begin their search online, according to Friedman. Popular real estate listing websites include realtor.com, zillow. com and trulia.com. Friedman says his firm’s niche is serving a younger clientele, from Generations X and Y. That’s also the age group Friedman and Sherman fall into, along with most of the 10 agents at their firm, and it’s the age group that participates in 70 percent of all real estate transactions nationwide, according to Friedman. “We speak their language,” he said. And his firm’s marketing techniques demonstrate that: In addition to its website, the firm has a presence on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter. “We’re trying to provide people with not only a platform to look at listings, but a platform to understand what it’s like to live in Washington and be a Washingtonian,” added Friedman. Skip Singleton, co-founder with his wife Debbie of DC Living, has been providing a boutique real estate experience for clients at his 4933 MacArthur Blvd. office for more than 10 years. Originally an attorney at a hightech law firm, Singleton said his wife, already a successful Realtor, encouraged him to make the jump. DC Living incorporated cuttingedge technology from the start. “We were like a high-tech real estate start-up,” said Singleton. “The Internet has been a great equalizer for all of us.” Singleton says the District’s market is dynamic, as are his clients, who often operate in a “24-7” world, which prompted his firm to go paperless, incorporating electronic signature capabilities with its transaction documents. “We’re a little more nimble and
able to adjust to our clients’ needs,” said Singleton. “If they have to fly out for a business trip, as is so often case with our clients, we can continue with negotiations and signing documents. It doesn’t matter where in the world they are; they can still conduct real estate business with the technology that’s out there.” That’s not to say that larger firms aren’t incorporating digital tools. One example is Evers & Co., a local firm established in 1985 that now fields more than 100 agents. The firm offers a blog and monthly market analyses online as well as via podcast. Smaller offices, therefore, must compete on the fundamentals as well, and Singleton says his firm does that with an old-fashioned focus on customer service. “We establish strong relationships with our clients, and hopefully they will come back to us, tell their friends about us,” he said. Boutique firms can also simplify a client’s bill, eliminating some fees that larger brokerages may levy, according to Singleton. He says DC Living doesn’t have the overhead of a larger firm, so Singleton doesn’t have to pass along those costs through the $200 to $400 administrative charges that are often standard with larger companies. After more than 10 years in the business, Singleton believes that boutique firms have created solid competition for larger firms. “The competition is good for
everybody,” he said. “It creates better results and more choices for clients.” One more competitor is Joseph Himali, who founded boutique firm Best Address Real Estate in 2004. “The most important thing about independent brokers is that they can offer all the same services or more at a competitive price or better than the bigger companies,” said Himali, whose office now has 14 agents. Himali offers clients a 24-hour cancellation policy with all contracts; at larger firms, contract terms often last several months, he said. “If an agent signs an agreement that locks a client in for six months, what is the incentive to work hard?” Himali asked. “At my firm, if I’m not doing my job, the client could fire me, so they know I’m going to
work hard every day.” One challenge Himali notes is that without instant name recognition, potential clients are sometimes hesitant to hire a smaller firm. “People sometimes say to me, ‘Why would I hire you? I’ve never heard of your little firm,’” Himali said. “It’s a natural tendency, but once I explain how we are different, what we can provide and our firm’s statistics, we can make it happen.” Working for a smaller firm, Himali found, can sometimes lead to professional isolation, so three years ago he formed the Alliance for Independent Real Estate Brokers, serving Realtors in the greater Washington area. The group started with 15 members in 2010 and has grown to 63 members who work for firms with fewer than 100
Photo courtesy of Real Living At Home
Darrin Friedman and Jason Sherman launched Real Living At Home last month.
agents. Those firms must be “truly independent,” said Himali, “and not affiliated with a larger broker.” “When you’re an independent broker, you don’t have 100 other agents to talk to every day, so this alliance is a way to give brokers the opportunity to find information outside of their usual bailiwick,” he said.
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These sales are among those recorded from July 1 through 31 by the D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue and listed on its Real Property Sales Database.
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â&#x2013; 3280 Aberfoyle Place in Chevy Chase. Sold to Christopher D. Barraza for $660,000. â&#x2013; 7408 Alaska Ave. in Shepherd Park. Sold to Kim C. Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Abreu for $715,000. â&#x2013; 4414 Albemarle St. in American University Park. Sold to Carl Pechman for $853,750. â&#x2013; 4943 Albemarle St. in American University Park. Sold to Van W. Fowlkes for $717,000.
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JUST SOLD â&#x2013; 4721 Alton Place in American University Park. Sold to Eric D. Tucker for $925,000. â&#x2013; 4836 Alton Place in American University Park. Sold to Margaret D. LopezBalboa for $959,000. â&#x2013; 3257 Arcadia Place in Chevy Chase. Sold to Mercedes V. Martin for $930,000. â&#x2013; 4319 Argyle Terrace in Crestwood. Sold to Christopher L. Seek for $942,000. â&#x2013; 4507 Argyle Terrace in Crestwood. Sold to Donna L. Brazile for $1,200,000. â&#x2013; 3227 Beech St. in Hawthorne. Sold to
Lisa R. Hopson for $895,001. â&#x2013; 4520 Blagden Ave. in Crestwood. Sold to Calvin R. Robinson for $735,000. â&#x2013; 4834 Blagden Ave. in Crestwood. Sold to Douglas M. Beridon for $936,000. â&#x2013; 4348 Brandywine St. in American University Park. Sold to Daniel O. Pulido for $715,000. â&#x2013; 4514 Brandywine St. in American University Park. Sold to Seth R. Gassman for $1,130,000. â&#x2013; 1857 California St. in Adams Morgan. Sold to Alessandro Ghidini for $1,350,000. â&#x2013; 3300 Cathedral Ave. in Woodley Park. Sold to Christopher A. Landberg for $1,125,000. â&#x2013; 4311 Cathedral Ave. in Wesley
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â&#x2013; 4511 Garrison St. in American University Park. Sold to Mark E. Stacey for $1,015,127. â&#x2013; 4453 Greenwich Parkway in Foxhall. Sold to Sudeep Anand for $814,999. â&#x2013; 5009 Hawthorne Place in Kent. Sold to Ahmed R. Al Tamimi for $1,205,000. â&#x2013; 3706 Huntington St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Michael McNeely for $690,000. â&#x2013; 3805 Huntington St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Bethany Hatef for $1,800,000. â&#x2013; 4816 Hutchins Place in the Palisades. Sold to Foxhall Developers LLC for $760,000. â&#x2013; 4419 Illinois Ave. in Petworth. Sold to Kevin T. Byrne for $515,000. â&#x2013; 4829 Illinois Ave. in Petworth. Sold to ADG DC 1 LLC for $255,000. â&#x2013; 423 Ingraham St. in Petworth. Sold to Eduardo Simpson for $260,000. â&#x2013; 441 Ingraham St. in Petworth. Sold to Kirth Bobb for $375,000. â&#x2013; 639 Ingraham St. in Petworth. Sold to 5 Design Management LLC for $220,000. â&#x2013; 1323 Ingraham St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Mohammad A. Khasawinah for $670,000. â&#x2013; 3751 Jenifer St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Nathan S. Tyrrell for $1,863,000. â&#x2013; 1413 Kalmia Road in Shepherd Park. Sold to Ian A. Elder for $560,000. â&#x2013; 4713 Kansas Ave. in Petworth. Sold to Jessica L. Watson for $629,000. â&#x2013; 5304 Kansas Ave. in Petworth. Sold to BTC Holdings I LLC for $262,000. â&#x2013; 527 Kennedy St. in Petworth. Sold to Janet E. Lawrence-Johnson for $379,000. â&#x2013; 4349 Klingle St. in Wesley Heights. Sold to Colin Curvey for $1,580,000. â&#x2013; 1316 Leegate Road in Shepherd Park. Sold to James D. Werner for $560,000. â&#x2013; 5105 Lowell Lane in Kent. Sold to David G. Helfrich Trustee for $5,400,000. â&#x2013; 3509 Lowell St. in Cleveland Park. Sold to Timothy R. Schantz for $1,850,000. â&#x2013; 4417 Lowell St. in Wesley Heights. See Sales/Page RE24
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
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MARKET: Home prices rising
lic transportation.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Part of itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being green. Part of itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s convenience. Part of itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lifestyle,â&#x20AC;? Taylor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t something 20 years ago that people were obsessed about.â&#x20AC;? Though the convenience of most neighborhoods within the city limits means D.C. benefits overall compared to most suburbs, some urban buyers focus on the micro boundaries of different neighborhoods. Taylor said that proximity-minded buyers set on American University Park often will rule out anything west of 46th Street because of the distance from the Tenleytown and Friendship Heights Metro stations. The same applies in Chevy Chase, where proximity to shops and restaurants on Connecticut Avenue is a big plus. But there, he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get more bang for your buck if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking east of Utah.â&#x20AC;? When it comes to home values, Realtors said they are seeing appreciation. The median sales price climbed 9.78 percent in August, from $399,000 in 2011 to $439,00 this year; the average price grew more modestly, with a 4.5 percent rise from $532,992 to $556,974. Worthington said prices have already gone up at least 5 percent this year in many areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised to see them go up another 5 percent,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no inventory â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what jacks the price up.â&#x20AC;? Taylor said that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s observed a 2 percent to 5 percent growth trend over that past two to four years. In most market segments, owners are coming close to where they peaked in 2006 or 2007, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a slow, modest trend
upward, with peaks and valleys,â&#x20AC;? Taylor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not crazy up â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good, stable up.â&#x20AC;? Melman cautioned against expecting the kind of rises seen in the white-hot market that characterized much of the past decade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to sustain multiple years of 10 and 15 percent increases,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll compound them year after year, but things will be higher next year than they are now.â&#x20AC;? Traditionally, the D.C. market experiences a rise in inventory in the fall, Realtors noted. But the current level is so low, it may not be enough to satiate demand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see a little bump â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it will get absorbed, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see prices rise,â&#x20AC;? Reishman said. Melman and Fred Kendrick of TTR Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty offered similar assessments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hopeful weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have more housing coming on,â&#x20AC;? Melman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I think we are going to be at these low levels for a while, which means the sellers are driving the market.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Typically September is a transition month where the inventory builds up,â&#x20AC;? said Kendrick, who compiles a monthly report on the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real estate market. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the hope is that in September we would see some kind of buildup, but it looks like the demand is so good right off the bat that thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to have a chance to happen.â&#x20AC;? At this point, D.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market dynamics provide fodder for both buyers and sellers, Realtors said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fact that interest rates are low is what makes this a great time to buy,â&#x20AC;? said Worthington. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And having very little inventory makes it a great time to sell. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very unique time from my experience.â&#x20AC;?
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SALES From Page RE22 Sold to ZP Lowell LLC for $915,000. â&#x2013; 5347 MacArthur Blvd. in Kent. Sold to Andrew Martin for $1,200,000. â&#x2013; 5129 Macomb St. in Kent. Sold to Lisa J. Bender for $1,295,000. â&#x2013; 1208 Madison St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to SQB LLC for $235,000. â&#x2013; 1322 Madison St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Timothy Fuchs for $446,000. â&#x2013; 3501 McKinley St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Jeffrey Kaplan for $1,138,500. â&#x2013; 3337 Military Road in Chevy Chase. Sold to Mark Schofield for $825,500. â&#x2013; 1431 Montague St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Jacquelyn D. Leatherman for $635,000. â&#x2013; 2907 N St. in Georgetown. Sold to Laura R. Taylor for $975,000. â&#x2013; 3106 N St. in Georgetown. Sold to 3106 N Street LLC for $2,950,000. â&#x2013; 5134 Nebraska Ave. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Derek H. Chollet for $855,000. â&#x2013; 5142 Nebraska Ave. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Jennifer L. Ayres for $750,000. â&#x2013; 5301 Nebraska Ave. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Sean M. Tepe for $939,000. â&#x2013; 5616 Nebraska Ave. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Oracle Construction LLC for
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â&#x2013; 3880 University Ave. in Spring Valley. Sold to Diana Block for $885,000. â&#x2013; 2930 Upton St. in Forest Hills. Sold to Steven M. Kaufmann for $1,245,000. â&#x2013; 705 Varnum St. in Petworth. Sold to Dennis M. Lee for $615,000. â&#x2013; 1720 Varnum St. in Crestwood. Sold to Katherine A. Trefz for $967,500. â&#x2013; 6115 Western Ave. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Karen E. McSweeney for $855,000. â&#x2013; 4312 Westover Place in Wesley Heights. Sold to Bruce C. Zotter for $775,000. â&#x2013; 4442 Westover Place in Wesley Heights. Sold to Brinton A. Miller for $880,000. â&#x2013; 4322 Windom Place in American University Park. Sold to Benjamin E. Berkman for $1,049,000. â&#x2013; 2725 Woodley Place in Woodley Park. Sold to John J. Honea for $1,105,000. â&#x2013; 3218 Woodley Road in Cleveland Park. Sold to Meera Narayanaswamy for $1,500,000. â&#x2013; 3846 Woodley Road in Cleveland Park. Sold to Ernest B. White for $1,623,500. â&#x2013; 7055 Wyndale St. in Hawthorne. Sold to Andrew Geary for $625,000. â&#x2013; 4008 5th St. in Petworth. Sold to Thomas Kullish for $615,000. â&#x2013; 6905 5th St. in Brightwood. Sold to
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â&#x2013; 2627 Adams Mill Road Unit 401 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Froylan Gracia for $355,000. â&#x2013; 1626 Beekman Place Unit 3H4 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Arturo J. Andrade for $620,000. â&#x2013; 1642 Beekman Place Unit 3S2 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Catalina GarciaKilroy for $620,000. â&#x2013; 1900 Biltmore St. Unit 9 in Adams Morgan. Sold to James R. Lipinski for $132,000. â&#x2013; 4201 Cathedral Ave. Unit 621E in Wesley Heights. Sold to Yasar Yaghl for $228,000. â&#x2013; 1807 California St. Unit 101 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Andrea Moreland for $510,000. â&#x2013; 1840 California St. Unit 5A in Adams Morgan. Sold to Gerard Passannante for $339,900. â&#x2013; 2138 California St. Unit 107 in Sheridan-Kalorama. Sold to Robert S. Allison for $597,000. â&#x2013; 2725 Connecticut Ave. Unit 508 in Woodley Park. Sold to David N. Bonine for $424,500. â&#x2013; 3100 Connecticut Ave. Unit 320 in Woodley Park. Sold to Brad Neumann for $390,000. See Sales/Page RE25
The Current â&#x2013; Fall Real Estate Guide 2012
SALES From Page RE24 â&#x2013; 3701 Connecticut Ave. Unit 305 in Forest Hills. Sold to Kelley M. Blanchard for $245,000. â&#x2013; 4600 Connecticut Ave. Unit 807 in Wakefield. Sold to Paul E. Salem for $415,000. â&#x2013; 4700 Connecticut Ave. Unit 309 in Wakefield. Sold to Christopher Paranicas for $520,000. â&#x2013; 4701 Connecticut Ave. Unit 305 in Forest Hills. Sold to Jaime Porter for $520,000. â&#x2013; 4707 Connecticut Ave. Unit 515 in Forest Hills. Sold to Martin Kirkwood for $500,000. â&#x2013; 4740 Connecticut Ave. Unit 715 in Wakefield. Sold to James L. Mirance for $385,000. â&#x2013; 4740 Connecticut Ave. Unit 916 in Wakefield. Sold to Elisabeth R. Anker for $415,000. â&#x2013; 2737 Devonshire Place Unit 21 in Woodley Park. Sold to Christopher S. Koinis for $310,000. â&#x2013; 1678 Euclid St. Unit 23 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Gaynor Bourgeois for $362,000. â&#x2013; 2030 F St. Unit 803 in Foggy Bottom. Sold to Francesca Tantazzi for $235,000. â&#x2013; 2401 H St. Unit 509 in Foggy Bottom. Sold to NM Properties LLC for $260,000. â&#x2013; 2141 I St. Unit 202 in Foggy Bottom. Sold to Yogeshwar K. Dhawan for $235,000. â&#x2013; 2710 Macomb St. Unit 315 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Terry Layton for $315,000. â&#x2013; 1312 Massachusetts Ave. Unit 210 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Ana R. Galvez for $350,000. â&#x2013; 4200 Massachusetts Ave. Unit 102 in Wesley Heights. Sold to Douglas Denby for $500,000. â&#x2013; 4200 Massachusetts Ave. Unit 104 in Wesley Heights. Sold to Joseph A. Bello for $570,000. â&#x2013; 4200 Massachusetts Ave. Unit 107 in Wesley Heights. Sold to 4340 Associates LLC for $1,400,000. â&#x2013; 4200 Massachusetts Ave. Unit 117 in Wesley Heights. Sold to Carl Pfeiffer for $1,225,000. â&#x2013; 1420 N St. Unit 305 in Logan Circle. Sold to Jonathan P. Raviv for $254,250. â&#x2013; 1440 N St. Unit 815 in Logan Circle. Sold to Steven L. Rys for $180,000. â&#x2013; 2301 N St. Unit 314 in the West End. Sold to Judith M. Amsalem for $633,500. â&#x2013; 1330 New Hampshire Ave. Unit 315 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Amedou M. Ndiaye for $447,500. â&#x2013; 1330 New Hampshire Ave. Unit 913 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Timothy Y. Fox for $435,000. â&#x2013; 1735 New Hampshire Ave. Unit 403 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Brent J. Rudell for $625,200. â&#x2013; 1926-1930 New Hampshire Ave. Unit 51 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Jean E. Theinhardt for $444,000. â&#x2013; 2801 New Mexico Ave. Unit 304 in Glover Park. Sold to Doreen E. Crompton for $450,000. â&#x2013; 3101 New Mexico Ave. Unit 1112 in Wesley Heights. Sold to Mahnaz Nikou for $550,000. â&#x2013; 3033 New Mexico Ave. Unit 302 in Wesley Heights. Sold to Michaelyn V. McLoughlin for $255,000. â&#x2013; 2007 O St. Unit 504 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Peter Bolton for $360,000. â&#x2013; 2730 Ordway St. Unit 4 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Elizabeth F. Thompson for $419,999. â&#x2013; 1718 P St. Unit 208 in Dupont Circle.
Sold to Sue D. Edwards for $349,000. â&#x2013; 2141 P St. Unit 906 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Ariturk Properties LLC for $405,000. â&#x2013; 2141 P St. Unit 1007 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Valon Budima for $413,500. â&#x2013; 1042 Paper Mill Court Unit 1042 in Georgetown. Sold to Latife Sawda for $515,000. â&#x2013; 2555 Pennsylvania Ave. Unit 410 in the West End. Sold to Sally G. Willis for $562,500. â&#x2013; 1615 Q St. Unit 408 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Althea A. Schwartz for $398,000. â&#x2013; 1615 Q St. Unit 1107 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Michael A. Giordano for $395,000. â&#x2013; 2500 Q St. Unit 542 in Georgetown. Sold to The Carlyn 542 LLC for $343,750. â&#x2013; 2022 R St. Unit 1 in Dupont Circle. Sold to James R. Hexter for $2,695,000. â&#x2013; 3850 Rodman St. Unit 231 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Giovanni Diviacchi for $329,900. â&#x2013; 2109 S St. Unit G in SheridanKalorama. Sold to John E. Dillon for $489,000. â&#x2013; 1 Scott Circle Unit 8 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Ashly M. Bauserman for $263,000. â&#x2013; 1822 T St. Unit 1 in Dupont Circle. Sold to P.L. Van Housen for $465,000. â&#x2013; 1825 T St. Unit 405 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Jean-Francois Bernard-Dauphin for $237,948.
â&#x2013; 2939 Van Ness St. Unit 216 in Forest Hills. Sold to the Herrero Family Trust for $295,000. â&#x2013; 2939 Van Ness St. Unit 602 in Forest Hills. Sold to Judy M. Buelow for $565,000. â&#x2013; 2939 Van Ness St. Unit 1003 in Forest Hills. Sold to Iraj Bahirai for $188,000. â&#x2013; 3 Washington Circle Unit 505 in the West End. Sold to Christopher A. Beatty for $369,000. â&#x2013; 2209 Washington Circle Unit 3 in the West End. Sold to Michel Charouk for $800,000. â&#x2013; 1812 Wyoming Ave. Unit 303 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Meryl Sufian for $498,000. â&#x2013; 1245 13th St. Unit 513 in Logan Circle. Sold to Charles W. Kindermann for $306,000. â&#x2013; 1245 13th St. Unit 900 in Logan Circle. Sold to Eric Dunn for $425,000. â&#x2013; 1823 16th St. Unit 2 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Aude-Sophie R. Boitreaud for $950,000. â&#x2013; 1830 17th St. Unit 308 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Roberto G. Salazar for $385,000. â&#x2013; 1931 17th St. Unit 103 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Sean M. Thibault for $259,900. â&#x2013; 1545 18th St. Unit 519 in Dupont
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Circle. Sold to Francesco D. Nesci for $392,000. â&#x2013; 1601 18th St. Unit 403 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Mark Mlakar for $310,000. â&#x2013; 1815 18th St. Unit 202 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Stuart P. Dekker for $389,400. â&#x2013; 1918 18th St. Unit 32 in Dupont Circle. Sold to David Marwell for $435,000. â&#x2013; 1301 20th St. Unit 803 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Kevin Kovacs for $329,000. â&#x2013; 2415 20th St. Unit 17 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Mary H. Ester for $345,000. â&#x2013; 1280 21st St. Unit 701 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Sharon L. Bangert for $396,000. â&#x2013; 1111 23rd St. Unit S2E in the West End. Sold to Roger L. Frankel Trustee for
$825,000. â&#x2013; 1140 23rd St. Unit 702 in the West End. Sold to Timothy R. Schnabel for $480,000. â&#x2013; 1155 23rd St. Unit N4E in the West End. Sold to JSW Condo LLC for $1,022,000. â&#x2013; 922 24th St. Unit 716 in Foggy Bottom. Sold to Maria Sebastian for $240,000. â&#x2013; 1077 30th St. Unit 612 in Georgetown. Sold to Maggy El Gawly for $425,000. â&#x2013; 3630 39th St. Unit 533 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Michael Byrne for $417,500. â&#x2013; 2400 41st St. Unit 512 in Glover Park. Sold to Solange Tissandier for $259,900. â&#x2013; 2325 42nd St. Unit 206 in Glover Park. Sold to Jeffrey W. Kuckuck for $265,000. â&#x2013; 800 25th St. Unit 206 in Foggy Bottom. Sold to Janet C. Lin for $431,000.
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The Current ■ Fall Real Estate Guide 2012
Perch appeal: Perusing the local housing market for pleasant porches By BETH COPE Current Staff Writer
B
ack decks might be the spot of choice for grillers, but front porches have charm. Though porches have certainly declined in popularity from their heyday, many still find appeal in sitting out front, where it’s easy to gab with neighbors or observe a community’s goings-on. Grab a mint julep at dusk or the paper first thing in the morning and pull up a seat: These Northwest homes offer perching spots drawn from our country’s past.
5411 39th St. NW
The spacious front porch is surrounded by greenery on this classic Chevy Chase home, and the enchanted feel continues out back, where a large backyard features careful, meandering landscaping and mature plantings. There are four bedrooms, two full baths and two partial baths in the 6,300-square-foot home, which was built in 1912. ■ Price: $985,000 ■ Realtor: Claudia Donovan of the Donovan Seaton Group at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty; 202251-7011 or cdonovan@ttsir.com
4430 Grant Road NW
This porch truly feels like a step back in time: The three-bedroom, one-bath house is one of a scattering that have survived from the early days of the village that is now Tenleytown, and the wraparound porch seems little changed. Known as the ParksConnor house, 4430 hasn’t seen the tenderloving care that others in the Grant Road Historic District have enjoyed, and it awaits a buyer who will appreciate its history. ■ Price: $629,000 ■ Realtors: Steven Dean and Eddie Rangel of RE/MAX Allegiance; 202-547-6499 or homes@mydcagent.com
3745 McKinley St. NW
The Realtor describes this circa 1908 property as a “quintessential porch-front Chevy Chase residence,” and the porch in question is indeed a major factor here. It wraps around a side of the house, providing ample square-footage for outdoor relaxing.
Photos courtesy of Realtors
The renovated house with period details includes a breakfast nook with a window seat and stacked sleeping porches in the rear. ■ Price: $1,480,630 ■ Realtor: Claudia Donovan of the Donovan Seaton Group at TTR Sotheby’s International Realty; 202-251-7011 or cdonovan@ttsir.com
1808 New Hampshire Ave. NW
This Dupont Victorian mansion is notably grand inside, and the porch, surrounded by sculpted red brick, matches that vibe. The 14-bed, 12.5-bath property, which has served as a bed-and-breakfast, was built by architect Walter Paris in 1883. It features a circular turret, dining room with seating for 20, eight working fireplaces, a swimming pool and six parking spaces. ■ Price: $6,495,000 ■ Realtor: Michael Gerrior of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage; 202-7467101 or michael@groupross.com
3310 Ross Place NW
With not just one, but two usable porches — and the front an expansive space with
Clockwise from top right: 3310 Ross Place, 1808 New Hampshire Ave., 2203 Wyoming Ave., 4430 Grant Road, 5040 Sherier Place, 5411 39th St., 3745 McKinley St. and 3310 Ross Place again.
room for a swing, couch and bench — this 1906 Victorian is a porch-enthusiast’s dream. Located in historic Cleveland Park, the four-bedroom, 3.5-bath house was remade in a 2005 restoration that took the structure down to its original studs and rebuilt from scratch, while preserving the architecture. ■ Price: $1,850,000 ■ Realtor: Joseph Himali of Best Address Real Estate; 202-669-4656 or joe@bestaddress.com
5040 Sherier Place NW
Not all new construction features porches, so shoppers should take note of this artsand-crafts-style property in the quiet Palisades. The wide flagstone porch also connects to the living room via French doors, making the space even more useful. (Grillers: There’s also a back deck.) The house has five bedrooms and 4.5 baths. ■ Price: $1,695,000 ■ Realtor: Andrew O’Neill of O’Neill Realty Advisors LLC; 301-801-1166; andreworallc.com
2203 Wyoming Ave. NW
This 1912 center-hall Colonial has four porches, with the front offering space for sizable seating areas on both sides of the
home’s main door. The five-bedroom, 4.5bath house in Sheridan-Kalorama features a recent renovation and is described by TTR Sotheby’s International Realty as an “embassy-size home” sited on one of the neighborhood’s largest privately owned lots. ■ Price: $4,750,000 ■ Realtor: Michael Rankin of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty; 202-2713344 or mrankin@ttsir.com
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Catherine Czuba Marian Lobred
202.549.6819 202.486.0667
Joan Caton Cromwell 202.441.8912 www.JoanCromwell.com
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Fabulous townhouse-style condo at soughtafter Kalorama Place. Corner unit with tons of light. Superb location near Woodley and Dupont Metros.
Lisa LaCourse 301.792.9313 www.LisaLaCourse.com
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Bethesda, MD
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Simply stunning remodel/expansion in Parkwood. 6 bedrooms, 5.5 beautiful baths, 10-foot ceilings and gourmet kitchen. Truly a beauty in WJ Cluster.
Tons of space in this home set amid trees on a naturally landscaped lot. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Located in Forest Glen Park near Metro and Rock Creek Park.
Immaculate brick rambler. Move-in condition. Living room, dining room, table space in kitchen, den, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 updated baths, rec room with fireplace. Large lot.
Luxurious log home in Shenandoah. 57 acres, views. 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, mainlevel master bedroom.
Mark Hudson 301.641.6266 www.markhudsongroup.com
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Bret Brown 202.409.4338 www.mcenearney.com
Kate & Kevin Brennan 240.731.3974 www.BryceGetaway.com
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PRING VALLEY OFFIC 4910 Massachusetts Avenue, NW 20016 • 202.362.1300 Kent/Palisades D.C. $1,749,999 Over 6,000 sq. ft. of luxury living awaits you in this expertly crafted, finely appointed 5 bedroom/4+bath home, Elevator to all 4 levels, 2 car garage, lovely terrace, true gourmet kitchen, and so much more!
Bethesda, MD • $2,750,000
Outstanding 6 bedroom, 6.5 bath home on a private cul-de-sac. 2 story entry foyer, elegant living room, separate dining room, gourmet kitchen that opens to grand family room. Fabulous lower level with theater/media room.
Hamid Samiy 202-714-1300
Sarah Talcott 202-365-0056
Nikolas Groshans 202-258-3129
Bethesda, MD • $1,525,000
Impressive Miller-built Sumner Colonial is nicely refreshed in & out. At just under 4,000 square feet, it is one of Sumner’s largest homes. Currently configured as 8 bedrooms with 4 full baths/2 half baths, 2 car garage, large family room opening to redone pool, fountain and flagstone patio.
Matthew G. Smith 202-406-0404
LET SA N R RE FOOR Kent, DC • $1,350,000/$5,500
Handsome 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath Colonial located in the prestigious community of Kent. Newly renovated kitchen, gracious rooms, fine architectural details and excellence in quality and design await you in this wonderful property.
Faezeh Khalili 202-286-6955
Bethesda, MD • $1,350,000
Sophisticated and elegant 5 BR, 5.5 BA home with over 5,000 finished SF on 16,000 SF lot. Wonderful seasonal views of Potomac River, gracious rooms for entertaining, 3 fireplaces, huge family room, au pair suite.
Becky Day 301-980-3731
Bethesda, MD • $1,049,000
Very rare 2-story expanded Center Hall Colonial sitting at the top of the hill. 4-5 bedrooms, table-space kitchen with lots of counter space. Huge attached Family room with wall of built-ins and walk-out to deck. Easy commuting. Easy living.
Alison R. Tompkins 202-360-2136
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Wesley Heights, DC • $910,000
Very gracious townhome in very private location in this sought after community. Features include a spacious top floor master bedroom suite with 9 Ft. ceiling, 2 spacious guest bedrooms, dining room with 2 story ceiling and windows, 2 fireplaces.
Benjamin Tessler 202-494-3111
Bethesda, MD • $899,000
Lovely all brick Colonial built by Frank S. Philips in sought after Glen Echo Heights. Featuring spacious living areas, 4 bedrooms up, 3.5 baths, den/5th bedroom, hardwood floors throughout.
Bethesda, MD • $439,000
Charming light-filled 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo with spacious living room, separate dining room opening to balcony, table space kitchen, washer/dryer in unit. Enjoy all the community amenities that Sumner Village has to offer.
Janis Cook 202-262-4405
Becky Day 301-980-3731
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Wonderful expanded Spring Valley Colonial 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, Formal Living Room, Dining Room, Library, Great Room, 2 car garage- steps to shops!
Alison R. Tompkins 202-360-2136
North Cleveland Park • $7,200/mo.
Tony Towler 202-409-5079
Michael Seay; President W.C. & A.N. Miller A Long & Foster Co. 202-362-1300 (O) 301-980-1939 (C)
Julie Six 202-686-3232
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“The Rest” circa 1799, spacious farm house with original floors, period mantels, grand rooms, and 2 fireplaces. Almost 1/2 acre of professionally manicured completely fenced grounds. Close to Metro and neighborhood favorites.
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Bethesda, MD • $259,000
Beautifully updated & hard to find large 3 bedroom condo overlooking the quiet pool and tranquil Spring Lake. Gorgeous updated kitchen, covered parking, large closets, extra storage, and large balcony.
Spring Valley, DC • $5,500/mo.
Nikolas Groshans 202-258-3129
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DISPATCHES From Page 12 school prefects which homeroom teacher they would have; this moment always produces many cheers and groans, but students soon discover that every teacher is kind and welcoming. Students in forms I and II (seventh and eighth grades) reported to their respective science labs and found out which adviser they would have. Sept. 5 was the first day of regular classes, when students get to meet many of their new teachers. The day begins with an opening chapel service. C formers are walked into the Washington National Cathedral by Form VI students (12th-graders), and the headmaster presents a homily. The first lunch of the year is always chaotic because many students are not familiar with the St. Albans â&#x20AC;&#x153;family-styleâ&#x20AC;? method. All of the students are assigned to a table with a specific teacher and students from various forms. The lunch is at the table when one comes into the refectory (lunchroom), and students must wait for the blessing to be said before they eat. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Will Boggs, Form II (eighth-grader)
St. Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academy
The seventh grade is off to a great start. In math we are finding out about many creative ways to learn and retain information. In science we are doing many different types of labs, such as classifying beans by their shapes, textures and lengths. We have also measured wet and dry sponges. In world history we are currently studying Mesopotamia, and in religion we are beginning our preparation for the sacrament of confirmation. In language arts we are reading â&#x20AC;&#x153;Huckleberry Finn,â&#x20AC;? and in music we are learning about composers. In October we will be going to Camp Calleva for a day of teambuilding activities, which promises to be a lot of fun. Also, we are starting to have high school visits and for seventh-graders that means going to open houses. So far Gonzaga, Holy Cross and Good Counsel have been here for presentations. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Abby LeNoir and Aeiriel Ahadi, seventh-graders
St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Day
After a few days of bounding up stairs and dashing from one class to another, we have finally settled into the steady rhythm of the MacArthur campus â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the home of St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grades seven and eight. This year, we welcomed the largest group of seventh-graders ever on the campus. We were pleased to get to know them and give them our tips as eighth-graders. Our teachers organized some fun meet-and-greets with our new students, and we got to know them as they walked through the halls and spent time in the common
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room. Although some of us made a few changes to our class schedules, we quickly adjusted thanks to the guiding hands and sharp wit of our teachers. Even though we have been here for two weeks already, we still greet each other with giggles and shrieks, glad to be with our friends. On the athletic side of things, our cross country and soccer teams are running and kicking their way into a great school year. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Auguste White, eighth-grader
School Without Walls
Three weeks have passed since school started, and Walls is back to its everyday school routine. Students have adjusted to the new schedule that was put in place this year, and no longer do you see kids lost in the hallways, searching for the right class. Sports teams have been practicing for a while now and have begun to scrimmage other schools to prepare for the season thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soon to come. Walls also had a club fair this past Friday. Clubs, ranging from the Rubikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cube Club to the Cheese Club (you sample different cheeses), explained what they do, and students signed up for those that they were interested in. Three weeks in, summer seems long gone. Our summers, whether they were spent working a job, hanging around D.C. or traveling abroad, have passed. Summers are made good use of, however. For example, this past summer students traveled to many places, many not on vacation, but for cultural exchange, to learn a language or to do community service. But in coming back to Walls these international experiences are not lost, as each year the school hosts exchange students from across the world. This year there are many exchange students, and even they, after three weeks, walk comfortably throughout the school. Three weeks have flown by, and Walls is in full swing. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Delmar TarragĂł, 11th-grader
Shepherd Elementary
Cross country and track tryouts began last week. Tryouts were held on Tuesday and Wednesday after school. Mr. Thornton was set to host the final tryouts on Tuesday, Sept. 18, and Wednesday, Sept. 19. Sept. 19 is an exciting day! It is my birthday (woo-hoo!), it is the day the track team is selected, and it is also Back to School Night. I hope everyone makes it out to Back to School Night to learn what the Shepherd family is up to. It will be held in the auditorium from 6 to 8 p.m. Finally ... drum roll, please ... itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for Shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Fall Fest! On Saturday, Sept. 22, it will be a time for us to gather together and enjoy all of the activities at one of our schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest fundraisers. There will be moon bounces, spin art, vendors, food and more. The Fall Fest will be held from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. See you there! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; London Downing, fourth-grader
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