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Realtors see strong D.C. housing market with low inventory of homes By GRAHAM VYSE Current Staff Writer

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s D.C. Realtors look ahead to the fall real estate market, many say they are upbeat, even though August’s inventory was looking a bit low. “It’s shaping up to be pretty strong,” said Jim Bell, founder and managing partner of Beasley Real Estate. “The market really hasn’t taken too much of a summer

break.” Bell said he had recently seen what he described as a customary surge from sellers that happens at this time every year. “People put stuff on the market right around Labor Day,” he said. Echoing Bell’s optimism was Evers & Co. founder Donna Evers, who has three decades of experience in the local market. “We really ought to have a great fall,” she said, adding only the

caveat that buyers should realize this is a sellers’ market and avoid holding out on purchases for too long. “It’s like the stock market,” she — people wait until the last minute before making their moves. Related to that lack of recognition of the seller’s advantage, Evers said the biggest problem with the market today is the low inventory — a perennial issue in recent years.

Recent data from the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors and RealEstate Business Intelligence showed 14 percent fewer properties on the market in D.C. this August compared to last August — 34 fewer single-family homes and 145 fewer condos and co-ops. In addition, this year’s total active listings in August represented a five-year low for the month. But not all Realtors read the data exactly the same way. Joseph

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Himali, the principal broker at Best Address Real Estate, advises an alternative look at inventory levels. “Although inventory is down year-to-year, it’s up from where it was in the spring,” Himali said. Data from the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors data demonstrate the recent uptick in new listings. For example, there were 377 new-this-month listings for single-family houses this See Market/Page RE16

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ow do you fit a kitchen, a bathroom, and space for living and sleeping all within 400 square feet? For architect Peter Fillat, who’s working on a “micro-unit” rental project in the 1400 block of Church Street, the solution involves using compact fixtures and appliances, and squeezing everything together resourcefully. In the 38 tiny apartments that will make up the new Logan Circle building, Murphy beds will fold down at night, preserving space during the day. Bathroom sinks will be placed outside of the bathroom itself. Water heaters will be installed above the fridge. And laundry will be both cleaned and dried, in separate phases, in a singleunit washer/dryer. But even if everything fits in successfully, how do you make sure the apartments don’t feel like cramped shoeboxes? Fillat says it’s important to let in light and air — in this building, through floor-to-ceiling glass windows, small balconies and “carved-up” layouts that aren’t strictly square or rectangular. “It’s a very cool, livable space, but at the same time, no frills,” Fillat says. These type of design challenges could be facing more developers and architects in D.C. as the trend of the micro-unit takes off.

Industry group pushes District to reduce transfer, recordation taxes to assist D.C. homebuyers, sellers

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For some area Realtors, office remodeling has brought open, flexible spaces

Renderings courtesy of Peter Fillat Architects

Thirty-eight “micro-units” — between 375 and 425 square feet — are planned for a project on the 1400 block of Church Street.

In cities where living space is tight and comes at a premium, smaller units (a “micro” is usually defined as under 400 square feet) are starting to seem like a logical solution to some common housing issues. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg sparked national attention last year with a competition inviting designs for apartments under 300 square feet. Other expensive cities like Boston, San Francisco and Los Angeles have also pursued micros as a way to provide more affordable options for a growing number of single- or double-occupant households. Before the trend arrived in the U.S.,

micro-apartments were already gaining popularity in crowded international cities like Tokyo, London and Hong Kong. In D.C., a number of projects including micro-units are starting to sprout up across the city. For a new development at 1250 9th St. in Shaw, the CAS Riegler firm is planning for a handful of units under 320 square feet. Plans for “The Wharf,” a mixed-use development on the Southwest Waterfront, call for 150 units between 330 and 380 square feet. On Church Street, developer Brook Rose is working with Fillat to transform three historic buildings into one apartment complex with units between 375 and 425 square feet. The projected opening is early 2015. Of course, the concept of the tiny city See Micro-units/Page RE16

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Realtor aims to blend business, philanthropy by making donations to clients’ favorite charities

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A look behind the fences, into some varied outdoor spaces at area homes

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Latest Housing Finance Agency program helps middle-class buyers afford D.C. housing prices

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Nonprofit links sponsors to home repair projects By DEIRDRE BANNON Current Correspondent

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n a steamy Sunday afternoon this summer — one that might be best suited for relaxing with some iced tea on a porch — a house on Morton Street in Columbia Heights was instead buzzing with activity. A teenager was putting a fresh coat of paint on the dining room walls. A woman was power-washing the wood deck just off the kitchen. And several adults were clearing brush from the spacious backyard. The homeowner, Maureen, was pitching in everywhere, with a broad smile on her face. She’s one of the inaugural recipients of the “Neighbor to Neighbor� homeimprovement program from Yachad, a local nonprofit based in Dupont Circle that, among other things, helps low-income homeowners repair and maintain their properties. Maureen, who asked that her last name not be used, grew up in this house on the 700 block of Morton Street. She moved away as a young adult, and then bought the house from her sister about 18 years ago. Now in her 60s, Maureen has maintained the home as best she could, but some of the bigger repairs had become overwhelming — and not knowing what to do, she found that that feeling worsened over time. One of the most intimidating and problematic repairs was her basement, which flooded almost every time it rained. Then, through a friend at her church, she learned about Yachad.

“I went from overwhelmed to empowered, thanks to Yachad,� Maureen said as she took a quick break from repair work that afternoon in July. Maureen was selected as one of the first participants in Neighbor to Neighbor, a new initiative for Yachad that matches corporate sponsors with individual homeowners in need of help with big repair projects and home maintenance. Nancy Taylor Bubes, a Realtor with Washington Fine Properties in Georgetown, was the first corporate sponsor to sign up for the program, and she was matched with Maureen. Sponsorships start at $10,000 per home; Yachad then coordinates with contractors willing to provide services for reduced fees, so that donated $10,000 can turn into $20,000 or $30,000 for big projects like roofing, plumbing or electrical work, according to Kendra Rubinfeld, program director with Yachad. Donors, if they so choose, can also volunteer their help with certain elements of the project, like painting, minor carpentry or yard work — which Taylor Bubes did with a team of volunteers she recruited. What sets this program apart from similar home-improvement efforts is that the homeowners not only receive help with house repairs, but they also participate in a series of three workshops, totaling about 10 hours, on topics including do-it-yourself maintenance, knowing when and how to hire a contractor, budgeting for such projects, and further financial counseling. The goal is to not only assist with a one-time effort on a big proj-

ect — like Maureen’s basement, which professionals repaired thanks to Taylor Bubes’ donation — but also to give homeowners the tools they need to stay on top of home maintenance going forward, said Rubinfeld. And that’s exactly how Maureen feels about her experience with Yachad. “When I go to Home Depot, it’s so much fun now,� said Maureen. “I know how to analyze homerepair problems — I can do research, figure out how long it would take me to do it myself, what tools I might need, and how to save costs on the repairs.� She also feels she knows enough about various home-maintenance issues that if she needs to hire a contractor, she’ll know how to handle it. Yachad will be there for ongoing help, too — the nonprofit maintains relationships with the homeowners, who can reach out to Yachad staff members and workshop instructors anytime they have a question. The program’s “neighbor to neighbor� intention extends to the sponsors as well. Taylor Bubes, who was hands-on at Maureen’s home repair event in July, plans to

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Nancy Taylor Bubes, far left, and others clear brush with a team of volunteers she recruited for a Yachad home improvement project at a Columbia Heights house. The Washington Fine Properties Realtor is the first corporate sponsor for Yachad’s new Neighbor to Neighbor Initiative. stay in touch with Maureen and help out with any questions or concerns she has. “As a Realtor, this kind of project relates to our business,� said Taylor Bubes, who started volunteering with Yachad about four years ago. “Everyone in our industry knows a plumber or a painter or an electrician. It’s a win-win for everyone when we help connect people with resources they may not have.� For the house repair day at Maureen’s, Taylor Bubes brought together a team of volunteers that included agents in her office as well as family members and friends. And despite the heat and humidity, everyone was all smiles, laughing their way through a long day of labor. “Everyone needs a comfortable

place to sleep — it’s essential,� said Taylor Bubes. “Anything we can do to help make someone else’s home a little bit better is so worthwhile.� She’s hoping others in the industry will follow suit. So far, Yachad’s program is gaining traction, with plans to sponsor 10 home repairs this year. The organization has four local corporate sponsors for this initiative — JBG Cos., Forest City Enterprises, Bernstein Management Corp. and Washington Fine Properties — as well as individual donations from local philanthropist Irma Poretsky and other Yachad board members. Yachad, which is a Jewish organization (Yachad means “together� in Hebrew), helps homeowners throughout the greater Washington area. For details visit yachad-dc.org.

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Seeking out niches, Realtors revamp offices By MATT SWENSON Current Correspondent

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arj Rosner is never quite sure where the furniture is going to be when she arrives at work each day. That’s because the tables, chairs and even the bookcases have wheels on them at the two Long & Foster offices she manages, both of which are undergoing dramatic makeovers. The thought behind the movable furniture is simple, Rosner explains. If one of her real estate agents doesn’t like how an office is set up, they can change it. There’s even paint to add some contrast to the neutral taupe dominant at the locations on Jenifer Street in Friendship Heights and on New Mexico Avenue in Wesley Heights. “A work environment is not onesize-fits-all,� said Rosner, a vice president and sales manager at Long & Foster. “It’s been much more successful than I expected.� The new look, which Rosner first conceived of four years ago and which started coming to fruition in the spring, is part of a growing trend of an industry remaking itself after decades of redoing people’s homes and businesses. Instead of just assisting in property transac-

tions, managers like Rosner are selling a sense of home in their work environment. Gone are the crowded rows of cubicles. Open spaces, like ones their clients covet when house hunting, are becoming the norm. Welcoming art and impressive conference rooms greet employees and customers at a growing number of branches. Adding to the open feel is a noticeably smaller number of Realtors, whose need for a dedicated desk has diminished as technology has advanced. Whereas an agent in the past would need to spend hours at an office filing paperwork and creating brochures, most of that same work can now be done remotely. This extends to contracts, where computer programs such as DocuSign have replaced pen and paper. While not as innovative as what Google and Amazon offer their employees, the change in philosophy is in line with government agencies and private-sector employers liberalizing policies on teleworking and dress codes to keep up

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Marj Rosner, left, ordered her Long & Foster offices revamped with wheeled furniture that can easily be rearranged. Slate Properties, above, sought a distinctly urban look at its Florida Avenue space. with societal changes. The trailblazers in real estate are small, boutique firms, of which there are many in Washington. Slate Properties’ slogan, “Urban Real Estate. Redefined,� begins with its office in Dupont Circle. Opened in February, the location remains a work in progress for company founder Andrew Turczyn, who continues to add personal touches — such as a metal shelf installed this month — to add to a modern feel. With its street-front window on Florida Avenue, Slate’s distinctly urban look — complete with brick walls and stools — catches the eye of casual passersby and clients alike, Turczyn said. After hosting initial sessions with customers, Slate’s team of Realtors takes advantage of the central location to, for example, quickly get on Rock Creek Parkway or scout properties in Shaw. “We think of [our office] as a meeting place,� he said, adding that “an agent sitting in the office isn’t making money.� Slate’s take on the office is not just physical. It is representative of an attitude reflecting the busy nature of D.C.’s residents. Being able to reach a property in minutes is just as important as having an iPad in hand for agents who know they have to strike quickly.

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Not everyone is sold on certain aspects of the new approach to office management. Donna Evers, the broker and owner of Evers & Co., has remodeled her locations over the years, yet she is a firm believer that Realtors work better in the office. “We’re old-fashioned,� she admitted. While there are no specific guidelines for agents to be in the office, Evers says the traditional central location has resources that can’t be replicated off-site. The advantages to staying in the office, Evers said, include immediate access to the company’s graphic designers and top-flight printing equipment. But the biggest benefit is the brainstorming fostered in a workplace environment. “When you have very smart people working together, everyone benefits from opinions,� she said. “In the office, everyone can come together and exchange ideas.� At Long & Foster, Rosner says the revamped approach to her offices is quickly becoming a selling point in her recruiting efforts — a trend also seen at Slate and Beasley. Rosner said prospective employees sense a new vitality in the workplace. “I think the perception was Long & Foster is an older company,� she said. “We needed to be a little edgier.� In trying to attract young and talented Realtors, Rosner visited many offices before beginning her redesign. She learned one mistake many companies make is undertaking only superficial changes, such as installing the “chair of the future� or the “desk of the future.� “We needed to take it a step further,� Rosner said. “I wanted to create a culture where people wanted to come to work.� After all, real estate is big business. The industry might be changing, but no one is ready to say the office isn’t still a necessary tool. Remodeling can allow a firm to prove it has embraced the new era of technology or help streamline the process of buying and selling. Perhaps most importantly, though, real estate firms are trying to create an environment for employees to thrive, just as is the goal in any field. “Happy agents are productive agents,� Hoffman said.

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Industry group calls on D.C. to cut taxes on property sales

Realtor adds bit of philanthropy By CHLOE GOULD Current Correspondent

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very house sold is a big step in someone’s life — it’s a move to a different city, a different neighborhood or a new level of success. It’s a process rooted in emotion and mapped by communities. Joshua Oliver, an agent and vice president at Georgetown’s M Squared Real Estate, sees his job as an invitation into a client’s world and the neighborhood around them. He wants to invest in every step and recognize the buyer’s process as what it is: a time flooded with “anxiety, grief, enjoyment and pure happiness.� “People don’t buy a home simply because it’s a home. They buy a home because they’re invested in a certain lifestyle, invested in a certain community,� Oliver said. “I think it’s important to realize there’s a link between the two.� Oliver has now vowed to grow his real estate philosophy further, into an opportunity for communitywide philanthropy. The therapistturned-agent donates 0.5 percent of a home’s final sales price to a charity of the client’s choice. It’s a program he started six months ago that he hopes will grow to other Realtors. His wife pitched the original idea for the charity giveback, Oliver said, and he started taking it to his clients. They don’t have to ask about the philanthropic program or present any kind of secret password or code. Oliver lets each client know about the deal upfront. “It’s always funny to see people’s faces when you bring up the

program. They’re always waiting for the catch,� Oliver said. And even with market unpredictability, Oliver said he hasn’t seen a hit and isn’t worried about the toll the donations could take on his own income. “You know getting into it, there’s a cost associated,� Oliver said. “Whether it works out or not, there’s no way it can be a bad thing.� It’s a new program without a name so far. None of Oliver’s M Squared colleagues have opted to match the model and, largely, the philanthropic approach hasn’t been seen at this individual scale in the area. Sara Wiskerchen, spokesperson for the National Association of Realtors, said she didn’t know of anyone with a similar program. Oliver said he does hope to see the philanthropic program grow into a group of Realtors with a shared community-centric mindset in the market — maybe it will take on a name, and maybe it will grow larger than the District. Besides the community benefit of the donations, Oliver said he has found it makes business sense as well. Although he hasn’t seen repeat clients within six months, or within a short three-year real estate career, he has seen an uptick in referrals as a result of the donations. Oliver’s biggest donation thus far has been about $2,500 on a $500,000 listing, and clients have most often chosen to make their contribution to D.C. Public Schools. People want to donate to somewhere they have ties to, Oliver said. He estimated that a third of his clients have children in the public school system. (Two of his own

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Joshua Oliver three children now attend city public schools as well.) Oliver has another connection to education. He first started his career as a therapist in Maryland’s juvenile detention centers before moving to The Lab School of Washington. Real estate was initially a hobby he and his wife, Erin, exercised through their own moves — from Capitol Hill to Dupont — and weekend indulgences. “Sundays would just be open house days,� Oliver said. He shifted to a career in real estate three years ago with every intention to weave a taste of his old work into the people and places he serves. “We were always invested in the schools, but more in the community — that’s a huge part of what real estate is,� he said. And that’s why Oliver has chosen to give back with each home sold, he said: He’s invested past the sale and wants to remain a permanent fixture past the closing. “Real estate can be as simple as selling a home. It’s different to provide a concierge service where people feel like you are truly invested in every part of their life,� Oliver said. “Nobody loses when the community’s benefiting as well.�

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“When I sit down with purchasers coming from another jurisdiction ‌ you just watch their mouths gape openâ€? when the taxes are described, said Roberts-Burke. The DC Fiscal Policy Institute, a think tank that analyzes local budget issues, believes the issue is overblown and that the taxes should remain at their current rate. Jenny Reed, the institute’s policy director, said in an interview that

â??You can see in D.C. that we have the tax but still have a strong real estate market.â?ž — Jenny Reed it’s commonplace for governments to tax the best-performing assets of their economy — and in the District, that’s real estate. “The real estate market is such a force of economic activity that you can levy [taxes on property sales] and raise revenue without it really hurting the economy,â€? said Reed. “You can see in D.C. that we have the tax but we still have a strong real estate market.â€? That’s not entirely the point, counters Roberts-Burke. “I’m not saying it’s stopping sales; sales are still booming. But just because we can tax it doesn’t mean it’s fair.â€? She said the taxes have unseen impacts on an individual level, such as delayed home buying and selling, that won’t necessarily show up in citywide data. “Just because a deal eventually closes doesn’t mean that the deal wasn’t significantly impeded by the high recordation and transfer tax,â€? Roberts-Burke said. One sticky factor in reducing the taxes is that they’re a dedicated source of funding for low-income housing in the District — 15 percent of the funds generated through these taxes are set aside for the Housing Production Trust Fund. “If there’s one absolute undeniable need in the District, it’s the lack of affordable housing,â€? said Frank Demarais, vice president at Manna, a nonprofit that helps lowincome residents find housing. “Any reduction in those funds would have an immediate and obvious impact.â€? Though Roberts-Burke said she supports affordable housing, she believes the District should find another source of revenue for it, perhaps by cutting its budget elsewhere. She added that reducing or eliminating deed recordation and property transfer taxes would actually increase the supply of affordable housing in the District — because people currently living in See Taxes/Page RE16

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D.C. Association of Realtors to celebrate 100th birthday By CHLOE GOULD Current Correspondent

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century ago, a group of gentlemen met at Old Ebbitt House, the old, old Old Ebbitt Grill in D.C., to form the District’s first real estate association. It started as a sort-of social club, with a goal to network and promote professionalism within the very differently defined profession in 1913. But over 100 years the organization has grown to become the primary advocate and regulator in the city’s well-developed market. The District of Columbia Association of Realtors, as it is now known, will celebrate “a century of success� with a lavish gala at the group’s touchstone Old Ebbitt Grill on Sept. 28. “We are going right back to where we started,� said Bonnie Roberts-Burke, the president-elect of DCAR and the gala’s chair.

The association’s history chronicles major shifts in the profession of an agent, the demands of consumers and the state of both the nationwide and local markets. When Samuel Thorpe founded the National Association of Realtors in 1908, brokers bought property themselves. They didn’t act on behalf of their client’s real estate, but instead would sell the properties they had purchased. Thorpe came from Chicago to D.C. in 1912 to visit Herbert Shannon, a prominent agent in the city. He asked Shannon to create a statelevel group for real estate in D.C.: the Real Estate Brokers Association of the District of Columbia (the present-day DCAR). “The underlying concept that started the whole association was to be able to establish some standards of professional conduct,� said Bo Menkiti, DCAR’s current president. In 1913, both the national group and the newly formed D.C. associa-

tion created separate codes of ethics. According to Menkiti, who recently compiled DCAR’s “living history� for the upcoming gala, the association was at the forefront of several huge moments: the influx of veterans back into the city after World War I and World War II, the suburban expansion into Northern Virginia and Montgomery County in the 1950s, and the advent of fair housing policy in the ’60s. In the ’70s, condos came to D.C. as a different form of ownership, Menkiti said. In the ’80s there was a large consolidation in the industry. Then in the ’90s, technology started to creep into the market. The multiple listing service, operated by Metropolitan Regional Information Systems Inc. in the Mid-Atlantic region, took on its current form in the 1990s. Fifty years ago, a buyer would have to go to a Realtor and look through a thick book of properties, said Men-

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he District has a number of programs aimed at helping lower-income residents afford to buy or stay in their homes. But now the Housing Finance Agency, an independent arm of the government, is trying to help the middle class buy into the city’s pricey housing market by lending down payment money. DC Open Doors, which the agency launched in June, offers down payment loans covering up to 3.5 percent of the purchase price to individuals earning less than $123,395 a year. There’s no limit on the price of the home being purchased, although there’s a $417,000 loan limit. The loans, made through participating banks and other lenders, are available to first-time homebuyers, repeat buyers and those who simply want to refinance. And the income limit applies only to individual buyers, not whole households. Homebuyers in all eight wards of the city are eligible for down payment assistance. In perhaps the most unusual feature of the program, 20 percent of the down payment loan will be forgiven every year — meaning that after five years the borrower owes nothing back. The only caveat is that borrowers must have a minimum credit score of 640, and must take eight hours of homebuyer education classes, either in person or online. The Housing Finance Agency does not shy away from explaining why this new program focuses on the middle class, even announcing in its brochures that the loans are designed for “potential homeowners who have good salaries� but often not enough savings to put down a 10 or 20 percent down payment on a pricey house or condo. Carisa Stanley, director of single-family programs at Housing Finance Agency, told a real estate blog that the program is targeted at “young professionals — [Capitol Hill] staffers and young attorneys — who might not have significant savings but make good salaries.� She

noted that paying a big down payment is often the biggest stumbling block for would-be homebuyers, and said the program will encourage young workers to buy — and to stay — in the District. Agency spokesperson Lee Whack expanded on that in an email to The Current: “We designed the program to fill a niche market in D.C.,� he wrote. “Our target borrower is someone whose income is close to or below the Area Median Income (AMI), putting them solidly in the middle class. Our goal is to reach borrowers who do not qualify for other DC homeownership programs but who still need assistance to buy a home.� Whack notes the prohibitive nature of the “very expensive� residential market in D.C., where the median sales price for single-family homes was $461,000 last month. “With such a high median sales price, prospective homeowners making the maximum borrower income and below often have a difficult time buying a home in D.C.� The generous income limits and five-year forgiveness clause have spurred some skepticism about the “Open Doors� program. One blogger noted that previous government housing programs “were designed specifically to put more people in homes who can’t afford them. Now it seems the government is eager to take on even more of the housing market by doling out checks to those who can afford one.� She called the probable outcome “another housing bubble waiting to happen.� Even so, District taxpayers won’t be footing the bill. According to Whack, the Housing Finance Agency “does not receive D.C. taxpayer dollars for any of its programs. DCHFA uses its own funds to finance the DC Open Doors program.� Though down payment loans can be forgiven, the program is “self-funding� — the authority issues revenue bonds to cover the cost of issuing mortgages, and then repays investors as homeowners pay their mortgages. Whack said the agency anticipates processing $10 million in DC Open Doors mortgages in the coming fiscal year, but that it’s too early to share statistics on the demographics or income levels of borrowers.

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ome may say summer’s the time for outdoor living, but don’t give fall short shrift: With the cooling temperatures and bug-dispelling breezes, now is the perfect time to enjoy patios, decks and lawns. Here are a few fabulous outdoor spaces at houses in Northwest that are on the market or have recently sold. (Properties clockwise from top) ■ 4 Thompson Circle $6,749,000 This 1929 estate offers more than 9,000 square feet of renovated space, with a gym, a wine cellar, a motor court and even a tower. An expansive terrace overlooks a manicured lawn and gardens, with views of the woods beyond. William F. Moody, Washington Fine Properties 202-243-1620 williamfx.moody@wfp.com ■ 5020 Palisade Lane $2,700,000 This meticulously renovated pre-war Colonial on a corner lot offers five bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a gourmet kitchen, three wood-burning fireplaces and landscaped gardens surrounding a pool, hot tub, gazebo, koi pond, fountain and greenhouse. Sally Marshall, Washington Fine Properties 202-254-3020 sally.marshall@wfp.com Jamie Peva, Washington Fine Properties 202-258-5050 jcpeva@me.com ■ 1531 S St. Sold This three-bedroom row house is in the heart of Dupont Circle, where it offers a renovated gourmet kitchen, garage parking, a rental unit and this tranquil landscaped patio. Lindsay Reishman, Lindsay Reishman Real Estate 202-491-1275 lindsay@reishmanrealestate.com ■ 2957 Newark St. Under contract This 1909 classic has a welcoming front porch, a romantic turret, an in-law suite and room for five cars. Out back is a formal Japanese garden with bamboo-lined walkways, mature plantings and a fountain. Anne Hartfield Weir, Washington Fine Properties 202-255-2490 anne.weir@wfp.com ■ 5302 14th St. Sold This charming renovated Craftsman has four bedrooms and two remodeled bathrooms, as well as front and back porches. The manicured private courtyard provides a leafy respite from city living. Matt McHugh, Lindsay Reishman Real Estate 202-276-0985 matt@mattandheatherdc.com Heather Davenport, Lindsay Reishman Real Estate 202-821-3311 heather@mattandheatherdc.com ■ 2740 32nd St. $8,450,000 Updated in 2004, this 6,500-squarefoot manor includes a kitchen surrounded — and topped — by glass, a separate catering kitchen, a media room, a library and a whirlpoolstyle swimming pool. William F. Moody, Washington Fine Properties 202-243-1620 williamfx.moody@wfp.com

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Town house offers affordable entry to upscale Chevy Chase

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start small, a newly listed home at 3717 Jenifer St. provides that opportunity. This 1930s four-bedroom town house is on the market for $675,000. Built in 1939, the house is the center property in a row of three town homes on the crest of Jenifer Street. It was designed by the Kirkhuff and Bagley firm, as identified by a black metal sign on the front porch. The architects of this local firm were part of the Chevy Chase Land Co., which developed much of the neighborhood and designed such area buildings as the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church and the Chevy Chase Shopping Center. The trio of homes was commissioned by three friends, who each occupied one of the houses, according to Realtor Jennifer Knoll and the current owners, who researched the history of their house. This property incorporated many features that were unusual to small homes of the period, including central air conditioning and plenty of storage space, including a living room coat closet. The front of this 1,344-squarefoot home features a comfortable porch with enough room on each side for a small bench and a large door flanked with sidelight windows. The living room and the dining room/kitchen occupy the first floor, with an archway between them. A recent remodeling of the kitchen created continuity with the dining area and added a small island outfitted with plenty of storage space, as well as granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Since the lot sits atop a hill, the windows in the kitchen and dining room look upon the upper portions of mature trees on neighboring streets. Three of the four bedrooms are on the second floor. The master overlooks the front from two win-

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dows, which can also provide access to a balcony. This room also includes two closets of different sizes — one small and one walk-in with double rods. The rear of the house has two bedrooms, both overlooking more treetops. For youngsters who might take up these rooms, these spaces will make them feel as if they’re inside a treehouse. An updated bathroom off the hallway serves all three bedrooms. The owners left some of the original details intact, such as the white ceramic tiles and the skylight that provides ventilation. The updated vintage-inspired pedestal sink and medicine cabinet are also in keeping with the design of that period.

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This three-level brick home in Chevy Chase is listed for $675,000.

The hallway includes a half linen closet that uses dead space to create a spacious storage area. Outside, a long back deck — accessed from the kitchen — offers an excellent space for outdoor entertaining. Toward the back are stairs leading to a rear alley. A small plot next to the deck is just large enough for a modest vegetable garden. A bottom-level entrance to the basement, where the utility space is outfitted with the latest laundry appliances, is also at the rear of the home. The utility room leads to a recreation area and renovated bathroom with a far more contemporary design than its upper-level counterpart. Toward the front of the basement is a sunny fourth bedroom, which currently serves an exercise room and study and offers built-in shelves. This four-bedroom, two-bath, three-level brick home located at 3717 Jenifer St. is offered at $675,000. For more information contact Jennifer Knoll of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty at Jennifer.Knoll@SothebysRealty.com or 202-441-2301.

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MICRO-UNITS: Developers working with small spaces From Page RE1

By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

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Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton is seeking to renew the $5,000 first-time homebuyer’s credit. news release. “Not only did the homebuyer tax credit staunch the taxpayer exodus for the first time in decades, but with the stability that the credit initiated, other individuals and families began moving to the city,� she added. In addition to the $5,000 credit for first-time homebuyers in D.C., the legislation seeks a series of changes aimed at particular “economically distressed areas,� including a reduced capital gains rate, expanded tax-exempt bond financing, and a wage credit of up to $3,000, among other provisions. “Withdrawing these incentives, particularly after they have proven effective elsewhere in city, leaves the nation’s capital with essentially half of a revival,� Norton said July 31, “and would be tragically timed just as the lower-income parts of the District, which need the incentives most, are ready for residential and commercial redevelopment.� Norton’s office did not respond to questions from The Current.

apartment doesn’t come out of the blue — but this new wave heightens their appeal with conscientious design. “Everything is very carefully thought out and fully engineered,â€? said Fillat, as opposed to the stereotype of the beat-up little studio apartment with outdated fixtures. The obvious target for the new micro-unit is the single young professional who wants to live near amenities, transit and entertainment but doesn’t need a lot of storage space. Fillat said the Church Street units are aimed at the renter who “wants to live in the middle of everything and enjoys the conveniences of that type of lifestyleâ€? but also “wants to get established quickly and doesn’t need to bring a lot of stuff with him or her.â€? (That “stuffâ€? includes a car — as currently planned, the building includes no parking spaces and would prohibit its residents from registering for parking permits.) Tom Lenar, principal at R2L:Architects, sees micros as an alternative or graduation step beyond the group house, D.C.’s traditional answer for young professionals who need an affordable space. “People who are living in group houses are starting to look for their own private spaces, which they can afford, along with the lower rents that come with the smaller units,â€? said Lenar, who designed micro-units for a residential project that never came to fruition in Chinatown (Douglas Development opted for offices instead at 600 F St. NW). Micro-units could also hold appeal for a specific type of D.C. worker — the lobbyist or politician who lives out of town but visits the city regularly and “needs a place to drop their stuff,â€? Lenar said. Some developers have also touted micros as an option for retirees who want to retain an urban base while traveling or owning other property elsewhere. Although Lenar said the micro doesn’t appear to be a fluke, there does “tend to be a lot of resistance to it ‌ mostly because it hasn’t been proven in the market yet.â€? And some have noted that since micro-units tend to

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make a better match for renters rather than buyers, they don’t necessarily fit into many of the upscale condo projects going up around town. Lenar said the best bet for developers seems to be incorporating a percentage of micro-units within a larger project. “There’s a little bit of fear that with ‘all or nothing,’ you could be stuck with a building with a bunch of small units you can’t sell or rent,� he said. “But if they’re designed as a percentage, any developer would have enough market share to fill those.� But the Brook Rose project in Logan Circle is counting on the neighborhood’s demographic shifts to fill up the tiny apartments. “This is a way to create some new housing and satisfy some demand in an extremely hot neighborhood,� said Fillat. Fillat said he’s in conversations with Ikea about a possible pilot project to feature the Swedish furniture company’s wares in the new units. The architect, who says his past experience designing hotel and “extended-stay� rooms has helped him transition into micro-units, expects to continue working on these types of projects. In fact, he’s working on two more right now (the details of which he couldn’t disclose) in the Baltimore-Washington area. “In the region, there seems to be some real interest,� he said.

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lower-cost housing would be able to upgrade more easily, freeing up their old homes for purchase or rent. Demarais questioned that logic, and noted that low-income homebuyers already get waivers for their deed recordation taxes. Furthermore, he said, residents selling a home to a low-income buyer can dedicate their transfer taxes toward

the buyer’s closing costs. He also noted that sellers can agree to pay the buyer’s recordation tax and raise the home’s price accordingly. Roberts-Burke said that practice does exist, and that some buyers also take out personal loans from family to cover the taxes. “It would make housing a lot more affordable for people if they didn’t have to pay this tax in the first place,� she said.

MARKET: Mixed picture in data From Page RE1

August, compared to 357 of that variety last August. Likewise, there were 377 new-this-month listings this August for condos and co-ops, compared to only 289 last year. There are other data points that also make the market look fairly busy already. RealEstate Business Intelligence reports that the number of closed sales this August was up nearly 24 percent, compared to the same period last year. There were 752 closed sales this year, as opposed to 608 last August. In addition, the average number

of days properties were on the market this August was down from the August before — 39, compared to 56. That marked a five-year low. Meanwhile, the average sold-tooriginal-listing-price ratio was 98.9 percent this August, compared to 96.8 percent last August. This year’s figure is a five-year high for the month of August. The numbers, together, paint a mixed picture. As a result, Himali said, media reports about “how hot the market is� don’t really strike the right tone. There are upticks, he said, but “the market is not quite as insanely hot as you might think.�

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Spacious Crestwood home enjoys views of park

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bedrooms on its four floors. Also of note are a brand-new kitchen and a location just a stone’s throw from Rock Creek Park. The stately center-hall Colonial sits atop a small rise above Mathewson Drive, accessed by a gracious winding staircase. Visitors will likely want to head straight through the foyer and living room to the new kitchen, which was created this summer out of a former sunroom. That decision yielded leafy views through three walls of windows (and a reminder of the park’s proximity). The new kitchen is nearly entirely white — for a clean- cut look, said owner Sean Shahida — with Silestone counters topping custommade cabinets. There’s room for a sizable kitchen table in addition to the spacious island. New stainless steel appliances are by Samsung (fridge), Jenn-Air (range, with a downdraft to avoid the obtrusive look of a hood) and Whirlpool

(dishwasher). As part of his update, Shahida added French doors to this room, allowing a nice flow out to the backyard and giving the interior area even more of an outdoor feel. The terraced backyard features an attractive stone wall — which Shahida has emphasized with lights — with a working fireplace in its center, making it a spot ideal for entertaining. There’s also a fountain, temporarily covered with soil to save recent tenants the maintenance, but ready to bubble once more. The new kitchen attaches to the living room, which could also be repurposed as a formal dining room. There’s a wood-burning fireplace here and three sizable windows that, like others throughout, are original to the house. Also original are the solid plaster walls and the gleaming hardwood floors, which feature dowels, rather than nails, indicating the level of care that went into construction. Connected to the living room is a transitional room that could serve as an office or den. Built-in shelves encourage the former, with a door to the rear yard allowing for easy outdoor breaks. A small powder room is nearby. Next is a new mudroom/laundry

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This seven-bedroom Crestwood home is priced at $1,290,000. It sits on a small rise above Mathewson Drive. room — created from what used to be the kitchen — with still more doors to the rear yard. A Samsung washer and dryer here are new, and there’s lots of storage and counter space. Last on this floor is the dining room, with original built-in corner cupboards and a standout glass light fixture. Up one floor is the home’s main sleeping level, offering four of the seven bedrooms. Don’t need that many? Shahida’s wife drafted one of them — which attaches via bathroom to the master — as a dressing room. The pair has owned the house for about a decade, but they rented it out for a few years after relocating to the Virginia countryside. Now Shahida is selling the property himself, and he’s made a number of updates to help him do so. On the bedroom level, Shahida

added new vanities in both the master and a hallway bathroom. Both spaces have a modern feel, with ceramic tile that looks like limestone but is actually more sturdy, he said. A glass-doored shower and a small cutout in the wall between the toilet and shower areas make the master bath feel light and airy. The connected master bedroom stands out for its wood-burning fireplace and huge attached balcony. This outdoor space — with a new railing — is big enough to host an outdoor living room, and it’s a perfect spot for an evening cocktail. This floor includes a number of the home’s many built-ins, including a linen cabinet in the hallway and more cabinetry in the master bedroom. Two more bedrooms and a hallway bath round out the floor. Shahida’s tenants used the home’s top floor as a private getaway for their teenage daughter.

This level has two bedrooms, lots of storage and a bathroom with a miniature tub. The stairway to access the floor is full-size, though — no need to stoop here. Another private suite sits on the home’s bottom floor, which sits partly above grade. With a living room, bedroom, kitchen, bath, laundry room and two separate entrances, this spot could potentially be rented out. The home’s third fireplace is in the living room here, providing an added draw. Last on the property is a one-car garage. But with Rock Creek Park less than a block away, bikes would also be a good mode of transportation for new owners. This seven-bedroom, four-anda-half-bath house at 4222 Mathewson Drive NW is listed for $1,290,000. For more information contact Sean Shahida at 202-2342121 or sosprod@aol.com.

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â– 7300 Alaska Ave. in Shepherd Park. Sold to Jeffrey A. Brown for $903,000. â– 3511 Albemarle St. in Wakefield. Sold to Michael S. McDevitt for $1,275,000. â– 3600 Albemarle St. in North Cleveland Park. Sold to Foxhall Real Estate LLC for $1,750,000. â– 4327 Albemarle St. in American University Park. Sold to Josephine Morse for $1,000,000. â– 4841 Albemarle St. in American University Park. Sold to Victoria C. Bonasera for $1,028,000. â– 2801 Allendale Place in Forest Hills. Sold to Beverly McIntyre for $1,685,000. â– 314 Allison St. in Petworth. Sold to Roydell N. Stephens for $288,000. â– 3298 Arcadia Place in Chevy Chase. Sold to Brian S. Oliver for $908,600. â– 2856 Arizona Ave. in Kent. Sold to Faid Elsalameen for $793,000. â– 5320 Belt Road in Chevy Chase. Sold to Michael Geiger for $879,000. â– 4813 Bending Lane in the Palisades. Sold to Bronwen Jones for $1,175,000. â– 4715 Berkeley Terrace in Berkley. Sold to Ruth M. Tate for $1,305,000. â– 3412 Brown St. in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Gaelyn L. Hauser for $592,530. â– 1517 Caroline St. in Dupont Circle. Sold to Maria D. Wesson for $797,500. â– 3800 Cathedral Ave. in Cathedral Heights. Sold to Steven L. Wagner for

JUST SOLD $1,810,000. â– 4006 Chancery Court in Hillandale. Sold to Vera M. Sevrouk for $1,430,000. â– 4662 Charleston Terrace in Berkley. Sold to Atousa Ghoreichi for $1,840,000. â– 4412 Chesapeake St. in American University Park. Sold to Maria J. Bobowick for $691,500. â– 5712 Colorado Ave. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Richard E. Myers for $685,000. â– 904 Crittenden St. in Petworth. Sold to WSD Capital LLC for $362,000. â– 340 Decatur St. in Petworth. Sold to Godstove Tetteyfio for $644,000. â– 833 Decatur St. in Petworth. Sold to Edwin A. Aguirre for $335,000. â– 816 Delafield Place in Petworth. Sold to Mark Mlakar for $275,000. â– 8030 Eastern Ave. in Shepherd Park. Sold to Dwayne V. King for $540,000. â– 3520 Edmonds St. in Massachusetts Avenue Heights. Sold to Maple M. Adams-Krygier for $3,200,000. â– 2800 Ellicott St. in Forest Hills. Sold to Joshua B. Katz for $925,000. â– 4040 Ellicott St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Julia Burch for $699,000. â– 4634 Ellicott St. in American University Park. Sold to Matthew Well for $845,000. â– 4214 Embassy Park Road in Wesley Heights. Sold to Michael Robinett for $771,000. â– 306 Emerson St. in Petworth. Sold to

The Current â– Fall Real Estate Guide 2013 Matthew C. Razak for $545,000. â– 308 Emerson St. in Petworth. Sold to James R. Bates for $505,000. â– 444 Emerson St. in Petworth. Sold to Anthony B. Walkier for $630,000. â– 809 Emerson St. in Petworth. Sold to Edward A. Poe for $575,000. â– 5031 Eskridge Terrace in Kent. Sold to David A. Shellard for $840,000. â– 3632 Everett St. in Wakefield. Sold to Andrew Clark for $1,138,000. â– 1636 Florida Ave. in Adams Morgan. Sold to Jonathan Bresler for $663,750. â– 3812 Fordham Road in Spring Valley. Sold to Amie Carabetta for $1,575,000. â– 4701 Foxhall Crescent in Berkley. Sold to Dominga Hernandez for $1,725,000. â– 4736 Foxhall Crescent in Berkley. Sold to Stephen G. Stein for $1,900,000. â– 1646 Foxhall Road in the Palisades. Sold to Taylor B. Callaham for $885,000. â– 641 Gallatin St. in Petworth. Sold to 5Design Development LLC for $395,000. â– 2922 Garfield St. in Woodley Park. Sold to Jonathan Gedan for $1,402,000. â– 3408 Garrison St. in Forest Hills. Sold to Randal K. Whitehead for $900,000. â– 4111 Garrison St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Christopher E. Collins for $849,000. â– 3966 Georgetown Court in Hillandale. Sold to Sunny S. Kim for $1,100,000. â– 7137 Georgia Ave. in Brightwood. Sold to Ruth Osorio for $475,000. â– 4871 Glenbrook Road in Spring Valley. Sold to Hanlon Design Build Inc. for $2,245,000. â– 713 Hamilton St. in Petworth. Sold to Reed A. Kracke for $520,000.

■1227 Hamilton St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Joel Rodriguez for $764,000. ■1665 Harvard St. in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Sasha Bruce for $805,000. ■5015 Hawthorne Place in Kent. Sold to Rajiv Chandrasekaran for $1,115,000. ■4323 Hawthorne St. in Wesley Heights. Sold to Daniel Heller for $2,175,000. ■1204 Hemlock St. in Shepherd Park. Sold to James N. Sarakatsannis for $680,000. ■1718 Hobart St. in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Daniel S. Dalton for $1,000,000. ■1322 Holly St. in Shepherd Park. Sold to Bach H. Lan for $650,000. ■1715 Holly St. in Colonial Village. Sold to Lisa J. Cole for $840,000. ■4004 Highwood Court in Hillandale. Sold to Joseph R. Novello for $1,300,000. ■1804 Hoban Road in Berkley. Sold to Anne J. O’Brien for $1,275,000. ■917 Hughes Court in Foggy Bottom. Sold to Olimpia Gjino for $775,000. ■3711 Huntington St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Daniel H. Geldon for $767,500. ■2512 I St. in Foggy Bottom. Sold to Diego Afonso Y. Celi for $1,231,000. ■4915 Illinois Ave. in Petworth. Sold to Chelsea Sousa for $539,000. ■1829 Ingleside Terrace in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Colin McKee for $940,000. ■1229 Ingraham St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Joseph Papariello for $425,000. ■1359 Ingraham St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Janella M. Nelson for $635,000. ■1361 Iris St. in Shepherd Park. Sold to Christopher S. Laurent for $653,491. ■1525 Iris St. in Shepherd Park. Sold to Robert P. Parker for $936,000. ■427 Jefferson St. in Petworth. Sold to Eve L. Runyon for $514,500. ■3801 Jocelyn St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Helge Berger for $1,125,000. ■3733 Kanawha St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Fred Graham for $1,321,000. ■4403 Kansas Ave. in Petworth. Sold to Timothy J. Harger for $674,500. ■5225 Kansas Ave. in Petworth. Sold to Thomas Bullock for $286,010. ■5304 Kansas Ave. in Petworth. Sold to Julita Blair for $680,000. ■1339 Kennedy St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Eric Anderson for $707,000. ■4431 Klingle St. in Wesley Heights. Sold to John W. Holmes III for $902,100. ■2134 Leroy Place in Sheridan-

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Kalorama. Sold to DC Real Property LLC for $2,300,000. â– 5218 Loughboro Road in Kent. Sold to Mark B. Buckley for $1,410,000. â– 6416 Luzon Ave. in Brightwood. Sold to Jonathan D. Peterson for $541,500. â– 5314 MacArthur Blvd. in the Palisades. Sold to Prasanna Sethupathy for $990,000. â– 5417 MacArthur Blvd. in Kent. Sold to Ameer H. Azim for $805,000. â– 5705 MacArthur Blvd. in Kent. Sold to Richard Latendresse for $936,000. â– 1626 Manchester Lane in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Sue E. Herza for $860,000. â– 4923 Massachusetts Ave. in American University Park. Sold to Thomas J. Leonard for $880,000. â– 3215 McKinley St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Mark A. Friedman for $950,000. â– 3047 N St. in Georgetown. Sold to Kay K. Turner for $1,087,500. â– 3113 N St. in Georgetown. Sold to Marco Rossi for $1,900,000. â– 1938 New Hampshire Ave. in Dupont Circle. Sold to Debra Taylor for $742,000. â– 2966 Northampton St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Matthew Winters for $865,000. â– 3911 Northampton St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Conn J. Nugent for $1,395,000. â– 1439 Oglethorpe St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Sadie Bianco for $494,900. â– 3144 Oliver St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Stephen Elmore for $740,000. â– 7841 Orchid St. in Colonial Village. Sold to Edward S. Hubbard Jr. for $850,000. â– 3120 Ordway St. in Cleveland Park. Sold to Robert Dubinsky for $1,054,095. â– 3011 P St. in Georgetown. Sold to Mary McCall for $2,285,000. â– 3508 P St. in Georgetown. Sold to Stanley M. Street for $1,330,000. â– 1857 Park Road in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Kelly A. Callahan for $500,000. â– 1937 Park Road in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Benjamin E. Mann for $1,015,000. â– 1708 Portal Drive in Colonial Village. Sold to Joseph J. Summerill for $1,425,000. â– 1516 Q St. in Dupont Circle. Sold to 1516 Cue LLC for $1,225,000. â– 2238 Q St. in Sheridan-Kalorama. Sold to Byron G. Auguste for $3,195,000. â– 811 Quintana Place in Brightwood. Sold to Pooja Jhunjhunwala for $498,983. â– 3306 R St. in Georgetown. Sold to William J. Murphy for $1,672,500. â– 3603 R St. in Burleith. Sold to Shoshana R. Danon for $850,000. â– 4425 Reno Road in North Cleveland Park. Sold to Steven W. Fisher for $800,000. â– 618 Sheridan St. in Brightwood. Sold to Nia Heard-Garris for $417,000. â– 720 Sheridan St. in Brightwood. Sold to Dilan Investment LLC for $226,299. â– 1316 Sheridan St. in Brightwood. Sold to William K. Griffiths for $500,000. â– 1 Sherman Circle in Petworth. Sold to Curtis W. Gilbert Trustee for $725,000. â– 3300 Rittenhouse St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Radoslav P. Shipkoff for $2,750,000. â– 229 Rock Creek Church Road in Petworth. Sold to Kristen A. Madler for $553,000. â– 1756 Seaton St. in Adams Morgan. Sold to Otis Marechaux for $755,000. â– 1939 Shepherd St. in Crestwood. Sold to Donna C. Rattley for $735,000. â– 1747 Swann St. in Dupont Circle. Sold to Joshua A. Olsen for $1,315,000. â– 1422 T St. in Dupont Circle. Sold to Sinchang Chiu for $890,000. See Sales/Page RE19

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SALES From Page RE18 ■ 3342 Tennyson St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Matthew J. Kootman for $1,400,000. ■ 2320 Tracy Place in SheridanKalorama. Sold to Wieslaw M. Malachowski for $2,485,000. ■ 709 Tuckerman St. in Brightwood. Sold to Patton Sarno for $290,000. ■ 2401 Tunlaw Road in Glover Park. Sold to Paul C. Holder for $975,000. ■ 2733 Unicorn Lane in Chevy Chase. Sold to Patrick J. Lyden for $817,500. ■ 1718 Upshur St. in Crestwood. Sold to Vida B. Johnson for $840,000. ■ 5724 Utah Ave. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Elizabeth King for $675,000. ■ 6140 Utah Ave. in Chevy Chase. Sold to John Szeglin for $830,000. ■ 6343 Utah Ave. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Brian R. McMeley for $1,110,000. ■ 4402 Volta Place in Foxhall. Sold to Cem Hincal for $1,126,000. ■ 3761 W St. in Glover Park. Sold to Peter Kusek for $700,000. ■ 4841 W St. in Berkley. Sold to Kevin Wrege for $2,495,000. ■ 1308 Wallach Place in the U Street Corridor. Sold to Matthew B. Leydig for $960,000. ■ 1326 Wallach Place in the U Street Corridor. Sold to Joshua Klein for $995,000. ■ 3632 Warren St. in North Cleveland Park. Sold to Richard L. Beizer for $882,500. ■ 3805 Warren St. in North Cleveland Park. Sold to Sabrina M. Borlini for $970,500. ■ 316 Webster St. in Petworth. Sold to

Jaime M. Zarraby for $675,000. ■ 1425 Webster St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Allison Dougherty for $645,000. ■ 8126 West Beach Drive in Colonial Village. Sold to Potomac Restoration LLC for $560,000. ■ 4342 Westover Place in Wesley Heights. Sold to Jean L. Saunders for $854,700. ■ 4363 Westover Place in Wesley Heights. Sold to Robert K. Martin Trustee for $1,177,500. ■ 4414 Westover Place in Wesley Heights. Sold to Andrea Marina Hamilton for $975,000. ■ 4440 Westover Place in Wesley Heights. Sold to Michael E. Lavine for $965,000. ■ 3608 Winfield Lane in Georgetown. Sold to Enrique Rueda-Sabater for $1,450,000. ■ 2709 Woodley Road in Woodley Park. Sold to Polyxeni L. Molokotos for $1,325,000. ■ 3825 Woodley Road in Cleveland Park. Sold to Brian C. Caplan for $1,300,000. ■ 3627 Van Ness St. in North Cleveland Park. Sold to Audrey D. Sheppard for $865,000. ■ 3719 Veazey St. in North Cleveland Park. Sold to Mark Doms for $822,000. ■ 3526 Yuma St. in North Cleveland Park. Sold to Nuria Rodriguez-Planas for $870,000. ■ 4317 Yuma St. in American University Park. Sold to Russell M. Anello for $889,000. ■ 4319 2nd St. in Petworth. Sold to Erick Lutt for $630,000. ■ 4409 3rd St. in Petworth. Sold to Aravind Moorthy for $558,000.

■ 4310 4th St. in Petworth. Sold to Florence Petizon for $725,000. ■ 4626 4th St. in Petworth. Sold to Lawrence Miesse for $399,999. ■ 5108 5th St. in Petworth. Sold to Jessica Nash for $550,000. ■ 6700 5th St. in Brightwood. Sold to Mark Allender for $540,000. ■ 4122 7th St. in Petworth. Sold to Brent Sedgewick for $629,900. ■ 6318 8th St. in Brightwood. Sold to Takashi Yamashita for $405,000. ■ 4314 9th St. in Petworth. Sold to 4314 9th Street LLC for $425,000. ■ 6814 9th St. in Brightwood. Sold to James A. Vatne for $581,000. ■ 7124 9th St. in Brightwood. Sold to Jonathan Acoccella for $546,000. ■ 1740 13th St. in Logan Circle. Sold to Mark H. Young for $1,525,000. ■ 7703 13th St. in Shepherd Park. Sold to Khari Brown for $699,000. ■ 5214 14th St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Kenneth P. Williams for $860,000. ■ 5302 14th St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to John Seyfried for $742,000. ■ 6119 14th St. in Brightwood. Sold to Syed Imam for $604,000. ■ 7409 14th St. in Shepherd Park. Sold to Christopher S. Parks for $795,500. ■ 3136 17th St. in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Stephanie Gitler for $941,000. ■ 3102 18th St. in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Samuel Digel for $1,105,000. ■ 4304 18th St. in Crestwood. Sold to James A. McLaughlin for $985,000. ■ 914 1/2 25th St. in Foggy Bottom. Sold to Sonya L. Lebsack for $765,000. ■ 1348 28th St. in Georgetown. Sold to Samuel Glass for $2,025,000. ■ 2701 28th St. in Woodley Park. Sold to Joseph S. Kochan for $1,675,000. ■ 1636 30th St. in Georgetown. Sold to

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Peter Karanjia for $1,241,000. ■ 6369 31st Place in Chevy Chase. Sold to Kenneth Hyatt for $1,300,000. ■ 1675 31st St. in Georgetown. Sold to Rebecca S. Danesh Trustee for $4,350,000. ■ 6339 31st St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Mark W. Beaton for $990,000. ■ 6633 31st St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Charles N. Fishman for $1,060,000. ■ 1664 32nd St. in Georgetown. Sold to Eva I. Rubio for $770,000. ■ 4700 32nd St. in Forest Hills. Sold to Joshua F. Oboler for $1,450,000. ■ 6683 32nd St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Metro DC 1 LLC for $715,000. ■ 3706 33rd Place in Cleveland Park. Sold to Patrick B. McCall for $1,350,000. ■ 6125 33rd St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Shawn D. Seaman for $1,195,000. ■ 1405 34th St. in Georgetown. Sold to 1405 34th Street LLC for $7,850,000. ■ 2712 35th Place in Massachusetts Avenue Heights. Sold to Francia A. Glowacki for $1,525,000. ■ 1412 34th St. in Georgetown. Sold to John Lipsky for $1,450,000. ■ 6000 34th Place in Chevy Chase. Sold to Renato Nicoli for $840,000. ■ 2317 37th St. in Glover Park. Sold to Dick Reinermann for $1,075,000. ■ 5119 38th St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Nancy J. Knauer for $1,100,000. ■ 2430 39th Place in Glover Park. Sold to Alexander R. Morris for $920,350. ■ 2810 39th St. in Cathedral Heights. Sold to Derrick R. Reig for $1,100,000. ■ 5101 39th St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Julie E. Katzman for $1,733,800. ■ 5526 39th St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Christopher Pashby for $912,500. ■ 1510 44th St. in Foxhall. Sold to Sudeep Anand for $975,000.

■ 5117 45th St. in American University Park. Sold to Michele A. Armitage for $789,300. ■ 4304 47th St. in American University Park. Sold to Brian L. Seidenfeld for $1,077,500. ■ 4620 47th St. in American University Park. Sold to Tonya Hare for $850,000. ■ 3909 48th St. in Spring Valley. Sold to Olivier P. Lavinal for $925,000. ■ 4014 49th St. in Spring Valley. Sold to Shane S. Mulhern for $1,000,000.

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■ 2611 Adams Mill Road Unit 402 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Harald Scheirich for $399,900. ■ 1604 Beekman Place Unit 1C4 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Richard F. Lopez for $634,500. ■ 1640 Beekman Place Unit 3R2 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Ashish A. Parulekar for $669,900. ■ 1652 Beekman Place Unit 4E3 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Doris Dixon for $624,900. ■ 1602 Belmont St. Unit 2B3 in Adams Morgan. Sold to David J. Greisen for $750,000. ■ 2032-2040 Belmont Road Unit 108 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Kristen Ng for $389,000. ■ 2032-2040 Belmont Road Unit 314 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Barbara Lenk for $280,000. ■ 2009 Belmont Road Unit 402 in Adams Morgan. Sold to John C. Hinder III for $486,000. ■ 2127 California St. Unit 406 in Sheridan-Kalorama. Sold to Murali M. Krishman for $450,000. ■ 1855 Calvert St. Unit LL01 in Adams See Sales/Page RE21

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estaurants, wine shops, pottery classes and a movie theater enliven Cleveland Park, while the neighborhood Metro station on Connecticut Avenue provides connections to other vibrant parts of the city. Just steps from the bustling strip is a home with a real liveliness

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of its own, as well as amenities suited for inhome entertainment. New on the market is the three-bedroom property with two full bathrooms and two half-baths on 3313 Ross Place, listed for $1,349,000. The house is one of eight nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac. Built in 1913, the stucco and wooden Colonial dwelling with an attached garage is surrounded by rich greenery. Outside, the home has inviting curb appeal with its yellow-and-white-painted facade, bright pink half-lite door and a trellised and covered front porch. While over the years the current owners have commissioned several renovation projects, they’ve retained much of the home’s early-20th-century character. Inside, the charming vestibule welcomes visitors. One of the period details is the circular window that splashes the space with natural light from the south. The large black-andwhite checkered design of the marble floor adds a fun element to this space. Just below the window are white built-in cabinets with criss-crossed glass doors, and next to them is a coat closet with corresponding patterns.

Another period detail is the half-moon stationary transom window above the multipaned pocket door. This connects to the foyer, where the entryway is bounded by grand white grooved pillars. Here, just below the ceiling on the south wall, large leaded glass windows bring in more natural light. The foyer opens up to the expansive main floor, flowing directly into a living room where period details abound. More grooved pillars line each side of the archway that looms over the seating area. Beyond them are glass shelves flanking two windows and white, built-in bottom glass cabinets that extend the foyer’s criss-crossed patterns. The living room also features a large wood-burning fireplace with a mantel that’s been updated with a soft-beige marble hearth. The recessed lighting in the room adds a modern touch. The foyer also provides access to a spacious kitchen that’s proved excellent for party preparations and hosting cooking classes (which the current occupants have done in the past decade). The room’s centerpiece is a 13.5-foot-long island that features a marble pastry inset, five burner cooktops with downdraft and an oven. Across the island are the Corian sink and countertops, a dishwasher, plenty of cabinet space and a well-sized refrigerator. Fun elements found in this kitchen include

the Portuguese tiles on the island and backsplash, antique-inspired pendant lights and beadboard designs on the cathedral ceilings and wall. The kitchen flows into a breakfast area where a wall of windows and a skylight ceiling create a bright and airy feel. On the other side of the kitchen, an arched entryway leads to a spacious dining room that can comfortably seat 16 guests. Recessed lighting and a period chandelier make the room shine, while natural light comes in through leaded glass windows and two French doors. Out back is an expansive deck and patio, accessible through the dining room and breakfast area. The trellis-covered deck can accommodate two large outdoor dining sets, and the two-tiered flagstone patio is just down a step and around the corner. The patio’s first level can accommodate more outdoor furniture, while its lower tier currently serves as a spacious grilling area. Back inside, the living room connects to a carpeted office space with built-in bookshelves, four windows facing west and another access point to the back deck. Adjacent to the office is the powder room, with beadboard walls, a pedestal sink and a large closet. Upstairs are two bedrooms, a bathroom and the master suite. The beadboard design continues into the master’s cathedral-like ceilings. Matching them are the plantation shut-

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The three-bedroom home on a Cleveland Park cul-de-sac is listed for $1,349,000.

ters lining the west end. The suite also includes its own study with built-in bookshelves, adjacent to a bathroom featuring skylights, a mirrored wall, a pedestal sink, a high-efficiency toilet and a glass-enclosed shower and tub. Facing the yard, the other two bedrooms are mirror images of one another. They share a hallway bathroom with ceramic tile floors, linen closet, wall mount lighting and a vanity sink. In the home’s basement, a built-in wine cellar — capable of storing around 1,000 bottles — is another perk that facilitates dinner parties or can bring out the new owner’s inner sommelier. The basement also includes a half-bath with new tile floors and a pedestal sink, a laundry room, extra storage and a rear entrance to the backyard. This three-bedroom house with two full bathrooms and two half-baths at 3313 Ross Place is offered for $1,349,000. For more information contact Lynn Bulmer of Evers & Co. Real Estate Inc. at 202-257-2410 or lynn@lynnbulmer.com.

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SALES From Page RE19 Morgan. Sold to Michael Schmidt for $365,000. â– 4200 Cathedral Ave. Unit 510 in Wesley Heights. Sold to Patricia J. Cunnington for $277,000. â– 4201 Cathedral Ave. Unit 407W in Wesley Heights. Sold to Muder Yaghi for $270,000. â– 4201 Cathedral Ave. Unit 418E in Wesley Heights. Sold to Jose L. Guasch for $215,000. â– 1880 Columbia Road Unit 304 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Zackaria Chacko for $465,000. â– 1880 Columbia Road Unit 404 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Meraz Ahmad for $455,000. â– 1901 Columbia Road Unit 601 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Daria Taglioni for $380,000. â– 2022 Columbia Road Unit 604 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Brenna Carmody for $311,500. â– 3100 Connecticut Ave. Unit 134 in Woodley Park. Sold to Diana Y. Chung for $440,000. â– 3701 Connecticut Ave. Unit 429 in Forest Hills. Sold to Stephanie M. Cuevas for $290,000. â– 3901 Connecticut Ave. Unit 114 in Forest Hills. Sold to Akua M. OpokaMensah for $375,000. â– 4025 Connecticut Ave. Unit 401 in Forest Hills. Sold to Jeffrey Lallas for $599,000. â– 4600 Connecticut Ave. Unit 330 in Wakefield. Sold to Seth M. Hauser for $352,000. â– 4600 Connecticut Ave. Unit 714 in Wakefield. Sold to Shuri Takahara for $267,000. â– 3815 Davis Place Unit 4 in Glover Park. Sold to Stephanie E. George for $254,000. â– 4114 Davis Place Unit 111 in Glover Park. Sold to Megan Rouhier for $395,000. â– 3020 Dent Place Unit 36W in Georgetown. Sold to Leyburn E. Jones for $431,000. â– 2030 F St. Unit 511 in Foggy Bottom. Sold to 2030 F Street NW #511 LLC for $265,000. â– 1827 Florida Ave. Unit 404 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Dana D. Litowitz for $519,000. â– 2401 H St. Unit 308 In Foggy Bottom. Sold to Dhruv Choudhry for $263,000. â– 3051 Idaho Ave. Unit 307 in Cathedral Heights. Sold to Jason P. Atwell for $244,000. â– 2515 K St. Unit 611 in Foggy Bottom. Sold to I. Townsend Burden III for $290,000. â– 2515 K St. Unit 805 in Foggy Bottom. Sold to Olga Omyalyeva for $335,000. â– 1810 Kalorama Road Unit A2 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Paula R. Cadavid for $550,000. â– 1615 Kenyon St. Unit 30 in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Ilan A. Goodman for $300,000. â– 2201 L St. Unit 517 in the West End. Sold to Hannuri L. Kwon for $275,000. â– 1715 Lamont St. Unit 2 in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Stephanie Broughton for $582,000. â– 4545 MacArthur Blvd. Unit 202 in the Palisades. Sold to Andrea De Iuri for $265,000. â– 4555 MacArthur Blvd. Unit 206 in the Palisades. Sold to Ravi S. Pidataia for $245,000. â– 2710 Macomb St. Unit 216 in Cleveland Park. Sold to William P.

Herbert III for $324,900. â– 1312 Massachusetts Ave. Unit 101 in Logan Circle. Sold to Vincent Ortiz for $550,000. â– 1711 Massachusetts Ave. Unit 607 in Dupont Circle. Sold to John Stull for $272,000. â– 2201 Massachusetts Ave. Unit 1 in Sheridan-Kalorama. Sold to King Golden for $696,500. â– 2201 Massachusetts Ave. Unit 5 in Sheridan-Kalorama. Sold to Krissy A. Katzenstein for $550,000. â– 4301 Massachusetts Ave. Unit 5003 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Lewis F. Smith for $549,000. â– 1858 Mintwood Place Unit 1 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Jaclyn C. Sheridan for $288,300. â– 1858 Mintwood Place Unit 3 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Alan S. Macmullin for $410,000. â– 1420 N St. Unit 314 in Logan Circle. Sold to Emily Kopilow for $188,700. â– 1440 N St. Unit 304 in Logan Circle. Sold to Nicholas A. Otta for $215,000. â– 1316 New Hampshire Ave. Unit 408 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Bureu Hacibedel for $422,500. â– 1725 New Hampshire Ave. Unit 502 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Elizabeth M. Scarvey for $560,000. â– 2801 New Mexico Ave. Unit 322 in Glover Park. Sold to Gerald Kauvvar for $655,000. â– 3101 New Mexico Ave. Unit 228 in Wesley Heights. Sold to Hilary C. West for $455,000. â– 3101 New Mexico Ave. Unit 1004 in Wesley Heights. Sold to Francisco Albert Gazek Revocable Living Trust for $781,000. â– 2712 Ordway St. Unit 13 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Stanley F. Lowney for $325,000. â– 2755 Ordway St. Unit 403 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Hagit David for $212,000. â– 1717 P St. Unit B in Dupont Circle. Sold to Bahram B. Atefi for $840,000. â– 1718 P St. Unit 620 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Shanta C. Chandra for $235,000. â– 2141 P St. Unit 409 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Matthew Y. Chou for $420,000. â– 2555 Pennsylvania Ave. Unit 808 in the West End. Sold to Linda H. Bond for $555,000. â– 3803 Porter St. Unit 173 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Ann L. Heile for $340,000. â– 1502 Q St. Unit 3 in Dupont Circle. Sold to the Rudolf M. Seikaly Revocable Trust for $645,000. â– 1615 Q St. Unit 313 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Gregory J. Ramsey for $322,000. â– 1615 Q St. Unit 803 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Randy Chugh for $380,000. â– 2500 Q St. Unit 534 in Georgetown. Sold to Mateo S. Restrepo for $520,000. â– 2500 Q St. Unit 545 in Georgetown. Sod to Cynthia A. McNamara for $405,000. â– 1423 R St. Unit 400 in Logan Circle. Sold to Corinne R. Hart for $399,999. â– 1619 R St. Unit 603 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Michael Torra for $506,100. â– 1439 S St. Unit 2 in Logan Circle. Sold to Fadi A. Stephan for $939,000. â– 1750 S St. Unit 4 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Nancy J. Axelrod for $555,000. â– 1 Scott Circle Unit 9 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Daniel Kim for $290,000. â– 1708-1710 Summit Place Unit 1708 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Puesh M. Kumar for $625,000. â– 1757 T St. Unit F in Dupont Circle. Sold to Joseph W. Misko III for $357,500. â– 4000 Tunlaw Road Unit 1011 in Glover Park. Sold to Daniel M. Rothschild for $293,900. â– 1624 U St. Unit 302 in Dupont Circle.

Sold to Timothy H. Taylor for $379,000. â– 1751 U St. Unit 1 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Nicholas S. Webb for $369,900. â– 2939 Van Ness St. Unit 803 in Forest Hills. Sold to Hiranya Fernando for $236,000. â– 1340 Vermont Ave. Unit 7 in Logan Circle. Sold to Timothy C. Hoffman for $540,000. â– 3 Washington Circle Unit 504 in Foggy Bottom. Sold to Avinash K. Bappanad for $389,750. â– 1731 Willard St. Unit 304 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Maribel Diaz for $330,000. â– 1736 Willard St. Unit 506 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Temple K. Fogg for $270,000. â– 1080 Wisconsin Ave. Unit N402 in Georgetown. Sold to Alexandra E. Finder for $525,000. â– 1080 Wisconsin Ave. Unit N406 in Georgetown. Sold to Anthony Nero for $703,500. â– 2111 Wisconsin Ave. Unit 313 in Glover Park. Sold to Gargi Sen for $525,000. â– 2828 Wisconsin Ave. Unit 514 in Cathedral Heights. Sold to Norma B. Lerner for $730,000. â– 1245 13th St. Unit 602 in Logan Circle. Sold to Mark Mlakar for $325,000. â– 2440 16th St. Unit 107 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Morgan G. Franklin for $489,000. â– 2440 16th St. Unit 421 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Rana S. Movahed for $308,000. â– 1401 17th St. Unit 604 in Dupont

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Circle. Sold to Zahid W. Butt for $605,000. â– 1401 17th St. Unit 913 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Barri S. Gurau for $474,500. â– 1830 17th St. Unit 202 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Judy Y. Chen for $385,000. â– 1916 17th St. Unit 207 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Anna Rusakova for $380,000. â– 2305 18th St. Unit 202 in Adams Morgan. Sold to George D. Knapp II for $365,000. â– 2410 20th St. Unit 102 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Claudia R. Diaz for $299,900. â– 1260 21st St. Unit 105 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Anuj Ajwani for $315,000. â– 1099 22nd St. Unit 603 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Stephen C. Bartenstein for $691,750. â– 1111 23rd St. Unit S3A in the West End. Sold to Siddharth Tiwari Revocable Trust for $1,800,001.

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â– 1155 23rd St. Unit N3B in the West End. Sold to David F. Levy for $655,000. â– 1155 23rd St. Unit N5M in the West End. Sold to Jess Cornaggia for $879,000. â– 955 26th St. Unit 110 in Foggy Bottom. Sold to Leon Fresco for $402,500. â– 955 26th St. Unit 201 in Foggy Bottom. Sold to Nelson Family Farm LLC for $660,000. â– 1001 26th St. Unit 404 in Foggy Bottom. Sold to Michelle Vanderzant for $425,000. â– 1077 30th St. Unit 712 in Georgetown. Sold to I. Townsend Burden III for $480,000. â– 1045 31st St. Unit 23 in Georgetown. Sold to Jeanne A. Jordan for $515,000. â– 3500 39th St. Unit 669 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Cyrus H. Afshar for $300,000. â– 3541 39th St. Unit 509 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Vsevolod O. Horodyskyj for $419,500.

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2616 Garfield Street NW, Penthouse $999,900

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Chevy Chase, MD $1,350,000 Silver Spring, MD Joan Caton Cromwell Tom Williams

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Delightful and totally private newly-built home nestled amid a 3.8-acre lot surrounded by trees. The rich interior details, with its 23,700 SF, features 8+ BR’s, a kitchen with outstanding cabinetry.

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Newer 4/5 Bedroom Home in Spring Valley West. Tranquil Wooded Vistas, High Ceilings, Open Floor Plan w/Expansive Kitchen, Breakfast & Family Room, 1st Flr Library, Large Deck, Oversized 2 Car Garage.

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Largest Unit at Westover Place, Beautifully Renovated and Reconfigured, 3 Bedrooms, 4 1/2 Bathrooms, Gourmet Kitchen, Fabulous Master Suite with 9 Ft Ceiling, Fireplace, Private Deck, Large Patio.

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