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D.C. market boasts rising home values as inventory remains limited By CHRIS KAIN Current Staff Writer

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tive about the opening days of the spring rush. There were 984 active listings for single-family houses and condos in D.C. in February, almost unchanged from the year before — but far lower than the five-year February average of 1,622. Back in 2009, the number of active listings was 3,184, according to data highlighted on the Local Market Insight reports prepared by Metropolitan Regional Information Systems Inc.

and its RealEstate Business Intelligence subsidiary. The average-days-on-market tally — now at 51 — had a fiveyear average of 71, according to the same reports; the figure was 108 in 2009. A third key measure — the ratio of the sales price to the original listing price — shows a similar pattern. It’s at 98.5 percent now, a substantial rise from the five-year average of 95.6 percent and an even larger

climb from 2009’s average of 89.3 percent. “I think we’re continuing the kind of upward trend we’ve been on for the better part of the last five years,” said Keene Taylor Jr. with the Taylor Agostino Group at Long & Foster Real Estate. Inventory remains the overarching factor shaping the D.C. market. Though buyers remain careful, the limited supply is putting upward pressure on prices. The median

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sales price, as of the end of February, was up 8 percent from the same time in 2013 — $467,500 vs. $432,500. That’s on par with the 8.33 percent average increase in D.C.’s proposed 2015 residential assessments, which reflect estimated market value as of Jan. 1. “I’ve been doing this for 25 years, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen the inventory this consistently low,” Taylor said. “The lower See Market/Page RE16

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Colonial in Kent offers elaborate patio with full kitchen and open-fire grill

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New York Ave. condo project boasts large roof deck, D.C.’s first parking lift

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Designer Nadia Subaran installed burnished cherry cabinets, soapstone counters, porcelain floor tiles and porcelain marble backsplash in the kitchen, above. David Benton and Jim Rill used a glossy blue-green on the front door to make the entry pop, left.

the entryway and staircase. She acknowledges that it’s an uncommon choice for a ceiling, but says she was aiming for a design that was elegant but also “fun and whimsical.” Other eye-catching aspects of her space are her signature drapes — in this case, fuchsia on one side, chartreuse on the other, made voluminous with two layers of crinoline — and a painted checkerboard floor. “If I can do a painted floor, I do,” she said. A more subdued palette turns up in the two nearby rooms created by Bethesda-based designer Nadia Subaran: the kitchen and butler’s pantry/wine room. Subaran said she drew her inspiration from the brown, gray

and blue colors of a fieldstone wall in the breakfast room that separates the two spaces. The kitchen might at first be mistaken for a dining room, as all the appliances are hidden behind burnished cherry cabinets. The cabinetry even extends to the refrigerator and separate freezer (Subaran said she loves the “modular refrigeration” trend, which allowed her to fit far more preservation space than with just one unit). Accompanying her cherry cabinets are dark soapstone counters and porcelain floor tiles that look like slate but cost less. Together they reveal that all-white isn’t the only option for a modern kitchen. “A white kitchen would have felt a little sterile here,” she said, saying that dark is “definitely not out.” She sets off the heavier shades with two gleaming slabs of See Design/Page RE20

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by their love for the great outdoors. The patio was featured in the 2010 Sourcebook of Home & Design magazine, according to Washington Fine Properties. The creation of this outdoor space was part of an extensive facelift of the 1938 Colonial, which primarily expanded the rear to draw out the home’s full entertainment value from top to bottom. Now, this six-bedroom, fourand-halfbath home is listed for $3,495,000. Located at 5016 Lowell St., the house first exudes a vintage appeal with its faded white-painted brick facade. Inside, the original structure has a traditional separated layout with the foyer and stairs in the middle of the house, a dining room behind this area, and a living room with a

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This six-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath Colonial in Kent features a trellised al fresco area. The home is priced at $3,495,000. fireplace in the north end. The addition offers a more modern, expansive layout. The well-lit family room is enhanced by 14-foot beams, clerestory windows and a Juliet balcony overlooking the terrace. This great room also includes a wet bar and custom shelving adorning a stone-clad fireplace. The gourmet kitchen features 9-foot ceilings and a brawny island covered with mesquite wood. Stainless-steel appliances include the Sub-Zero refrigerator and Viking six-burner gas stove with custom hood, griddle and double ovens. There’s also a cushioned

seating area along the breakfast nook with bay windows. Adjacent to the kitchen is a side deck. It’s a more modest and private spot than the elaborate flagstone patio, which is accessible here via stairs leading down to the back garden. The gazebo houses a dining area and full kitchen, with the South American grill (called “the parilla�) and Viking gas grill. Just outside this trellised space is an outdoor living room with a large stone fireplace. Manicured landscaping surrounds the area. The patio allows direct access to the home’s lower level. Through the French doors is a high-ceilinged family room with heated floors and banquette seating. This two-tier area includes a catering kitchen, a full bath, a laundry area, and one of the home’s six bedrooms. The level also offers access to the two-car garage. Back up to the main level of the

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Developer uses feng shui to distinguish Shaw condos consulting a feng shui master first to look at the location, design, the placement of the doors and that kind of thing,� Carroll said of the practice that dates back to about 4000 B.C. “Since that is the business I’m in, I found it very interesting.� Generally speaking, feng shui seeks to optimize the flow of good energy in a building to bring harmony, health, wealth and happiness, among other attributes, to the building’s owner or occupants, while deflecting bad energy. Carroll has developed about 10 properties so far where he’s consulted a feng shui master, including three in Dupont Circle. For the Shaw condominium project, Carroll consulted Macy Lu, a feng shui master and doctor of Chinese medicine in Bethesda with whom he’s worked for 15 years, to assess whether it would be a good investment property before he purchased it. Several qualities made it a sound acquisition for anyone, including that it was not located

near an intersection, T-junction or power lines, all of which can direct negative energy toward a building. Also significant are the surrounding buildings. It’s best to avoid irregularly shaped structures nearby, like those with sharp edges pointing toward your own, nor should there be a building taller than yours across the street or to your building’s right — and the Shaw property was free of those elements, Lu said. Lu also assessed the property to see if it would specifically benefit Carroll by bringing him prosperity, since he was considering it as an investment. For this more in-depth evaluation, Lu prepared a customized feng shui chart using Carroll’s birthdate to determine whether it would be a good purchase for Carroll. “There’s more to it than just rearranging furniture,� Carroll said. “Feng shui is a complex analysis.� It’s important to know that “no building is perfect,� Lu added. “But there are remedies that can help

improve the energy and overall feng shui.� Several of those n the Shaw Historic District, a remedies involve a few blocks east of Logan Cirbuilding’s exterior cle, a small condominium and interior design. project under development is The project’s archiincorporating feng shui principles tect is Alfred Liu, as a way to distinguish the property president of AEPA from the competition. Architects EngiLocated at 1435 11th St., the neers in Foggy Botnow-vacant lot will be transformed tom, who is perhaps over the next nine months into a best known locally four-story condominium building for designing Chiwith one unit per floor. Each is natown’s Friendship envisioned as a one-bedroom plus Archway, the tradiden comprising about 1,000 square tional Chinese gate feet, according to developer Wayne on H and 7th Carroll, who is president and CEO streets, as well as of Tenleytown-based real estate the neighborhood’s investment firm The Jason Corp. Rendering courtesy of Sam Lu Wah Luck House, a Carroll first learned about feng large apartment The four-unit, four-level condo building in Shaw shui through several Chinese building for lowfriends about 20 years ago — an has feng shui principles built into the plans. income seniors. interest that was piqued while on a Liu often applies feng shui prinbusiness trip to Asia around that all of the units, Liu said, with each ciples to his designs, but because same time. room revealing itself naturally, this project is located in Shaw’s his- placed where an occupant or guest “In Hong Kong, no one really toric district, it presented some disdevelops an office building without would expect it to be. tinct challenges. Although the lot “Good design, good common was vacant when Carroll purchased sense is often good feng shui,� Liu it, a dwelling that dates back to said. “When you walk into a build1873 previously stood there, ing that has good energy, you can according to documents at the city’s feel it, and if it feels bad, it probaHistoric Preservation Office. After bly has bad feng shui. Of course rejecting an initial design based on there are a lot of principles involved concerns about height and building to achieve good feng shui.� materials, city officials approved a Those features include elements facade that reflects the Federal style like where a door is placed — when of neighboring residences in the one walks through it, one should be historic district. able to see the entire room, and not *PS[IV %ZI 8EOSQE 4EVO 1( 'PIZIW 0R &IXLIWHE 1( While Liu’s approved designs ;IPP QEMRXEMRIH 9RMX 1YPXM *EQMP] %PP *MVWX 3TIR ,SYWI %TVMP be a surprise to those inside when YRMXW VIRSZ ]IEVW EKS [ RI[ OMXGLIRW 'LEVQMRK &6 &% VEQFPIV [ SZIV include large windows in accorentering. The kitchen oven is also

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The 460 New York Avenue building has 63 condo units, a parking lift and a rooftop lounge.

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lift system moves your space up or down. So if there other cars, your space will lift up or down to provide more [room]. And then the person gets out and heads to the lobby,� said Elaine Vrooman, development manager of The Bozzuto Group, the Greenbelt, Md.based real estate company behind the 460 New York Avenue building, named for its address. “It’s like putting things on the shelf,� said Bruce Rosenblatt, Boz-

zuto’s vice president of sales. Placing a vehicle “on the shelf� (and rarely using it) seems appropriate for this new residential property, which sits in a particularly convenient location. The fact that only 36 parking spaces are offered inside this 63-unit building also speaks to the area’s accessibility.

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Redevelopment to include market-rate, affordable units By GEORGE ALTSHULER Current Correspondent

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ortner Place, a 48-unit Section 8 housing complex near the heart of the U Street corridor, is slated to be redeveloped into two buildings containing twice the amount of affordable housing, along with 250 market-rate residential units and retail space. The change, recently supported by the Historic Preservation Review Board, is expected to contribute to the corridor’s revitalization while also improving and increasing housing options for lower-income residents. Portner Place, located at 1441 U St., was originally built in 1979. The building’s tenant association was able to buy the lot with financial backing, using a District law that allows tenants to match an offer when owners sell their property. According to the redevelopment plan, conceived by the Somerset Development Co., an 11-story condominium building of marketrate units will face U Street. An eight-story apartment house composed of Section 8 and workforce housing will front V Street. Cheryl Cort, policy director of the Coalition for Smarter Growth, said that the project

(which she called “uniquely good�) benefits from its desirable location on U Street. “There were outstanding players using an incredibly valued site,� she said. The tenants’ group, Somerset and the New York City-based Jonathan Rose Cos. acquired the property in the fall. James Campbell, a principal at Somerset, said that if all goes well, construction will begin on the V Street building next year and on the U Street building sometime in 2016. Campbell emphasized how the market-rate housing and retail space will benefit the lowincome residents. Funds from the profit-generating elements of the project will help subsidize a computer center, a rooftop playground, and the construction of the new affordable units. “If it were a straight-up deal without the extra funding, there wouldn’t be enough money to make this happen,� he said. During construction, residents of Portner Place will be relocated to apartments where they will continue to pay Section 8 rental rates. Campbell explained that current Portner Place residents preferred to have their building face the quieter V Street. They also wanted the building to have just one entrance for safety reasons.

“Security is a major concern now,� he said, describing how the current “garden� layout features multiple entrances, poor lighting and hidden corners. The project will create about 1,100 square feet of retail space on the ground floor as well as an underground parking garage. Developers predict that most residents of the marketbased condo will be young professionals. Campbell said the project will help activate a rare dead spot in the corridor. “U Street is very vibrant as you walk up and down it, but when you get to this block, it’s dead,� he said. “We’ll be bringing the vitality back to the street.� Somerset representatives, the project’s funders and the tenant association presented their plan before the District’s preservation board on March 27. Cort, who testified in favor of the plan at the hearing, echoed Campbell’s view about the project’s potential to bring activity. “The current uses just kill the block,� Cort said. “This is going to liven it up, bring ground-floor retail with lots of housing opportunities above and do amazing things from an affordable-housing perspective.� The preservation board supported the general design of the project, but asked planners

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U Street’s modest Portner Place complex will become an eight-story affordable apartment building facing V Street, shown, and 11 stories of market-rate condos on U. to revise a few elements. Board members critiqued the design of bay windows along U Street, the height of the first floor of the U Street building and the difficulty of maintaining plants under the current proposal. Campbell said his firm was amenable to the board’s feedback. “These were all good comments that will improve the outcome.� Somerset representatives also gave an overview of the sustainability elements of their plan, which include green roofs, sunshades, rainwater retention and Energy Star appliances. Campbell said the firm hopes the building will earn a Gold certification under Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards.

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as “Uncle Sasha� by the Washington elite of his time, the 19th-century diplomat was 53 when he married a 17-year-old Georgetown socialite named Harriet Williams. His Crestwood estate was his summer home, which he bought for Williams and ultimately sold to Thomas Blagden, whose father was the chief stonemason on the original construction of the U.S. Capitol. More information about “Crest-

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The Current â– Spring Real Estate Guide 2014

With many vacant houses, complex backstories By KATIE PEARCE Current Staff Writer

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vacant house is considered a classic mark of urban blight, dragging down property values on its block. But what does it mean when a home is left abandoned in a coveted neighborhood, surrounded by high-value real estate? D.C.’s vacant property records show a number of houses officially classified as “vacant� or “blighted� in prime areas including Georgetown, Cleveland Park, Dupont Circle, Capitol Hill and Mount Pleasant — neighborhoods where sale prices for single-family homes generally exceed $1 million. In fact, there are also a handful of properties with distinct historic legacies that fit this category, like the oldestsurviving home in Lanier Heights, which was torn down recently after years of neglect. So why would an owner of a potentially high-value property leave it empty instead of selling or renting it? Particularly when D.C. tax laws slap hefty penalties on vacant property? Each case comes with a unique and often complex backstory. “It’s a little like the Tolstoy quote: Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way,� Tim Dennee of the D.C. Historic Preservation Office wrote in an email. In general, he said, the situation usually boils down to an owner who for some reason can’t rehabilitate or occupy the property — at the same time that no one else can purchase it. Often that storyline involves the

death of the owner, followed by disputes or inaction from the heirs. In some cases, it’s illness — an owner who lands in a hospital or nursing home for a long time. “Very often the family is arguing� over an estate, said Bonnie Roberts-Burke, president of the District of Columbia Association of Realtors. Roberts-Burke, a Realtor with Evers & Co., witnessed the consequences of such a case in her own neighborhood of Lanier Heights. There, the house at 1767 Lanier Place fell into disrepair several years ago when its owner suffered from dementia and later died, leaving the vacant property to out-ofstate heirs. But the 1884 house carried distinction as the oldest one standing in the neighborhood. The DC Preservation League, with backing from many neighbors, attempted to seal historic landmark status for the home in 2012, but the bid was rejected. With engineers finding the building unsalvageable, it was torn down this year. Last month, a permit was filed to construct a new nine-unit multifamily building at the site. According to Roberts-Burke, it’s a contentious proposal in a neighborhood where many single-family homes are being turned into apartments or condos. Another longtime vacant property with historic merit was demolished recently in Georgetown. After years as a neighborhood eyesore, the home at 3324 Dent Place was condemned and razed by the city in November. That move came despite preservationists’ view that the property

was a rare example of an 1850s wood-frame house. In addition, the lot itself was once home to Yarrow Mamout, a prominent freed slave. Although a developer bought 3324 Dent Place for $560,000 in 2012, subsequent ownership disputes meant the property remained in disrepair, attracting vermin and break-ins. Meanwhile, its tax bill had skyrocketed to over $80,000 per year, due to the city’s stiff penalty system for vacant properties. Once a building is inspected and classified as “vacant� or “blighted� in D.C., the fees can pile up dramatically — sometimes even exceeding the value of the property itself. Buildings deemed vacant are taxed at $5 per $100 of the assessed value, while “blighted� properties — those considered a threat to the health, safety or welfare of their community — are taxed at $10 per $100 of the assessed value. Both are steep increases from the standard rate of 85 cents per $100 for normal residential property. So why would anyone allow these fees to accumulate over the years — especially for houses that might otherwise command huge prices in the D.C. real estate market? Dennee of the Historic Preservation Office said it’s rarely a clearcut choice, but more often “a series of short-term decisions — deferred maintenance, mortgage conditions, choosing not to sell, getting caught doing work without permits — coupled with life’s misfortunes and economic cycles.� In some cases, it’s because the current owners don’t even know about the taxes, said Roberts-Burke. “If they’re living in St. Louis or

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improvement from the past. Sometimes an owner may win exemption from the steep taxes even though his or her property, by most judgments, still appears vacant. One Realtor mentioned such a case on Morrison Street in Chevy Chase, where ivy overgrowth and raccoon infestations have been problems. Occasional landscaping work and drop-ins from the owner prevent the “vacant� classification, but neighbors would love to see the property sold, according to the Realtor. In examples like these, it can seem to outsiders that sentimental reasons are driving the decision not to sell, the Realtor said. Dennee of the Historic Preservation Office said some owners don’t have the resources to maintain their buildings, yet still “want to hold onto the property for whatever reason.�

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Rule changes may allow more accessory dwelling units with less zoning review By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

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n the last few years, the phrase “accessory dwelling unit� has been getting significant attention as the District weighs changes to its land-use regulations. This seemingly impenetrable term actually refers to a type of housing already common in many D.C. neighborhoods: apartments retrofitted into a single-family property, typically in a basement or outbuilding like a garage or carriage house. The D.C. Office of Planning has pushed these ADUs as part of its zoning rewrite process, pitching them as a way to create more affordable housing and accommodate more density with the least possible impact. The agency’s proposal would allow more homeowners to build accessory apartments without having to first obtain approval from the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Some residents have feared that an increased population could exacerbate crowded conditions in dense neighborhoods, or bring an unwanted urban feel to more peaceful sections of town. But accessory dwelling units have the backing of the real estate community and smart growth advocates, and many homeowners have reported interest in creating the new apartments. The Planning Office proposal seeks to balance those competing

interests. Conditions include minimum lot sizes to accommodate the new units (ranging from 4,000 to 7,500 square feet, depending on the zone); a minimum home size of 2,000 square feet to put an apartment in the main home; a maximum of six people living on the property in both the main home and accessory apartment; a requirement that the homeowner live on the property; and a prohibition on using a newly built or newly expanded outbuilding as an apartment. The Zoning Commission is due to decide the issue this year as part of the broader zoning rewrite process. “We have a lot of clients that have asked and continue to ask about this,� Ethan Landis of the Takoma-based Landis Construction Corp. said in an interview. “We have three or four projects that are quasi on hold because people are waiting for the zoning review to be complete.� If the Planning Office proposal is adopted as written, residents whose homes meet the requirements would be able to build accessory apartments as a matter of right, meaning they wouldn’t need to go before the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Other homeowners would continue to need exceptions to build an apartment; this process adds time, cost and uncertainty to a project, but it doesn’t mean that the ADUs can never be constructed on properties not meeting the conditions.

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Whether zoning relief is required or not, to build a legal accessory apartment an owner still needs to work through the building permit process, meet code requirements and obtain a business license to rent it out. Landis said the apartment also needs its own electricity and gas connections. Overall, he said, residents should expect to spend $200,000 to $400,000 to put an apartment into their home. The schedule is roughly two to four months for design work, two months for permitting and four to six months of construction, according to Landis. But he said the sacrifice is worth it. “To invest two or three hundred thousand dollars in an ADU if you can rent it for $1,500 a month — the economics of it work really well,� he said. “It’s a terrific investment for someone who’s willing to give up some extra space for someone else to live in.� In addition to the rental income, Realtors note that homes with apartments command a premium when they’re sold. Fred Bates, an agent in the Logan Circle area who co-chairs the public policy committee of the District of Columbia Association of Realtors, said he generally sees a legal basement apartment add $200,000 to a home’s price. Legality is a major asterisk, though, Realtors note: Due to the regulatory hurdles, including current zoning requirements, many homeowners don’t get proper city permits and inspections for their ADUs. Bonnie Roberts-Burke, president of the District of Columbia Association of Realtors, said the Planning Office proposal for a

minimum lot size doesn’t work in dense parts of town like her own Lanier Heights community. “We think the regulations should meet the housing needs of communities and not force people into having illegal units,� RobertsBurke said. She suggested that the proposed limit of one accessory

â??It’s a terrific investment for someone who’s willing to give up some extra space for someone else to live in.â?ž — Ethan Landis unit per property would be enough to mitigate negative impacts, regardless of the lot size. Roberts-Burke herself rents out a basement apartment in her home, and she’s had no problems — at least after the effort and expense of getting it built and licensed. “I’ve had families with new babies, I’ve had roommates, I’ve had couples, and I’ve had nothing but great experiences,â€? she said. Proponents say beneficiaries of accessory dwelling units include empty-nesters who can age in place by earning money from a portion of their home they no longer need, homebuyers who can afford a nicer property thanks to rental income, and lower-income renters who are otherwise shut out of desirable neighborhoods. During months of hearings on the zoning rewrite, some concerns emerged about a threat to the character of communities defined by

single-home family homes, especially from apartments in garages that would be located closer to neighboring homes than an English basement. Nancy MacWood, chair of the Committee of 100 for the Federal City, wrote in an email that her group supports accessory apartments within single-family homes. But she said there isn’t enough information about ADUs for her to support allowing them in outbuildings. “We think a citywide permission is not advisable until we gather some facts about internal ADUs, which by their nature pose fewer impacts on neighbors and the neighborhood, and we hear from neighborhoods whether they think garages should be permitted to be converted to living units,� she wrote. Roberts-Burke and Bates said they’ve never seen an adverse impact from existing accessory apartments, including in D.C. neighborhoods in which they’re already prevalent. “There are people who would like to keep their neighborhoods single-family houses,� said Roberts-Burke, “but I think we’re a growing city and I think this is a way for us to grow without the great expense of tearing down and building huge.� Landis added that he doesn’t expect a major change even if relaxed ADU rules go into effect. “I just don’t think a lot of people are going to rush to do these. They’re going to appreciate the right to use it ... but they’re going to want the room for themselves,� he said.

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Georgetown house, garden tours on tap

Georgetown will host its annual house and garden tours April 26 and May 10, respectively. The house tour, which is in its 83rd year, will invite guests to tour local homes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 26. Proceeds benefit St. John’s Episcopal Church. Details are at georgetownhousetour.com. The 86th annual garden tour, presented by the Georgetown Garden Club and benefiting local environmental and beautification projects, will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 10. More information is available at georgetowngardentour.com.

Classes explore D.C. preservation

Two classes on May 9 at Gallaudet University will look at historic preservation in D.C. “Historic Preservation 101� will consider the history of the city’s preservation movement, provide advice on navigating the local rules, and offer tips for finding funding sources.

The Current ■Spring Real Estate Guide 2014 “Historic Preservation 201� will look into the process of designating historic landmarks and districts, examine the renovation of historic properties, and consider how to combine historic details and new construction. The DC Preservation League, D.C. Real Estate Commission and D.C. Board of Real Estate Appraisers are presenting the sessions, which are free for those holding D.C. real estate or D.C. real estate appraiser licenses and cost $60 for non-licensees. The classes will run from 9 a.m. to noon. For details visit dcpreservation.org.

New apartments debut at CityCenter The Apartments at CityCenter opened last month with 458 one-, two- and three-bedroom rental units — 92 of those set aside as affordable. The apartments feature floorto-ceiling windows, open-plan kitchens and, in some units, dens, balconies and terraces. CityCenter also includes 216 luxury condo units, 520,000 feet of office space, and more than 60 shops and restaurants.

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inventory is accelerating the appreciation. It’s a little bit of an artificial condition. You don’t want to have that kind of thing going on too long.� “We’re still very, very tight in a historical context,� said Andrew Strauch, vice president of product innovation and marketing for MRIS, which operates the area’s multiple listing service. “People are scrambling for listings in D.C. They’re looking more to find listers than buyers.� Spring does tend to bring more homes onto the market, and that is happening — at least to some extent, Realtors say. “Inventory has started to pick up,� said Nora Burke, an agent in the Spring Valley office of McEnearney Associates Inc. As a result, she’s even had trouble arranging for a photographer to capture images of her new listings. “They’re all booked up,� Burke joked. One reason for a flurry of activity now may be the absence — at long last — of another kind of flurry. “With weekly snowstorms, it was hard for buyers to be getting out,� Burke said. “Some sellers probably held off on selling� — opting to avoid people tracking in snow and slush and to wait for sunny conditions that would put their home in a better light. “The snow made quite an impact on the first two-and-a-half months,� said Donna Evers of Evers & Co. Real Estate. Unlike in some industries, though, the lost business wasn’t really lost. “It’s not gone — it’s deferred,� she said.

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As a result of the pent-up demand, she foresees a “wild ride� for the spring market. Another factor may also help with inventory: the rising home values. “More people will be in a position to sell,� said Lindsay Reishman of Lindsay Reishman Real Estate. “Things may loosen up a bit.� Realtors say that D.C. prices have generally climbed enough so that even buyers who purchased at the height of the market are no longer underwater. Thus, they can afford to sell if they’re looking to

â??Overpriced gets overlooked. I think that’s sort of basic psychology.â?ž — Donna Evers move to a new neighborhood or feel the need for more — or less — space. “Most everyone in the D.C. market has returned to, and likely passed, the previous highs in mid2007,â€? Taylor said. But even then the effect isn’t straightforward. Taylor noted that he and his colleagues are working with move-up buyers who are having trouble finding a house that suits them given the limited supply. “So they don’t want to put theirs on the market,â€? he said. Said Fred Kendrick, an agent with the Georgetown office of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty: “People have the equity to sell, but they have nothing to buy.â€? Kendrick, the longtime coauthor of a monthly report on the D.C. housing market, said he does expect inventory to increase over the next three months. “The question is whether it’s going to increase enough to satisfy the buyer demand,â€? he said. “We’re seeing more coming onto the market, but we’re still seeing popular things have a lot of interest and multiple offers.â€? Given that reality, buyers must “set themselves up to compete realistically,â€? Evers said. Reishman said much the same thing. “Once you make the decision [to buy], you need to be realistic about it. To be competitive in this market, you need to be prequalified and 100 percent ready to go. Try to waive as many contingencies as you’re comfortable doing, without putting yourself in a risky situation. Figure out where you’re willing to draw the line on price.â€? Evers counsels clients to work with a lender immediately and to consider some difficult questions — such as whether they can buy without having to sell their current home first, or whether they have the cash on hand to make up the difference if they’ve waived the appraisal contingency only to have the estimate come in under the sales price. “They really have to have all their ducks in a row,â€? Evers said.

The generally accepted characterization of D.C. as a seller’s market leads to another seeming contradiction, however. “You would think they can do anything,â€? Evers said of local sellers. Yet homebuyers continue to scrutinize listing prices. Many are still mindful of the housing downturn, but Realtors also noted the explosion of information available online and the popularity of home improvement TV shows. “They’re not going to go for an overpriced property,â€? Evers said. “Overpriced gets overlooked. I think that’s sort of basic psychology.â€? “You don’t want to get overly greedy — there’s not a lot to be gained,â€? Reishman said of his advice to sellers. “The listing price is going to get people in the door. What you want is a few buyers to come in and really fall in love with the price.â€? Setting too high a price when a home first enters the market reduces interest among buyers. “The bloom is off the rose, and you’re no longer the fresh product that you were in the beginning,â€? Evers said. It’s not just price that makes a listing flourish. Most of today’s buyers — aside from investors who are competing with one another for potentially lucrative renovation opportunities — want a property in “turnkeyâ€? condition. “Some years ago, people were enthusiastic about buying and redoing,â€? Evers said. “Now that’s less popular. ‌ Inconvenience is harder to tolerate now when we don’t have any extra time.â€? “People are busy,â€? Kendrick said. “People are also used to seeing television shows where things have been staged and are in perfect condition, and that’s what they expect.â€? Evers said she and her agents try to get their listings looking as good as they can. That almost always means staging, but it can also mean renovations likely to bring a favorable return on investment. “We want things to look really beautiful — better than the competition,â€? she said. The extent of the suggested work can depend on the home’s condition — and the needs, interests and financial position of the seller — but most Realtors suggested caution. Kendrick said he recommends easy fixes and freshening up a home’s look with improvements such as new carpet and countertops. “If a seller is able to do it, our advice is usually to make it look as good as possible.â€? But if a home needs extensive work, “it may not be worth itâ€? to do everything that’s needed, he said. Reishman offers similar advice, cautioning that it rarely makes sense to do extensive work beyond touch-up paint, updated flooring and appropriate staging. “You’re just trying to give it a fresh feel,â€? he said.

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These sales are among those recorded from Dec. 1 through Feb. 12 by the D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue and listed on its Real Property Sales Database.

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â– 3045 Aberfoyle Place in Chevy Chase. Sold to Katrina A. Kimpel for $2,114,000. â– 7573 Alaska Ave. in Shepherd Park. Sold to Ellen L. Glassman for $850,000. â– 4626 Alton Place in American University Park. Sold to Paul R. Gardullo for $935,000. â– 3018 Arizona Ave. in Kent. Sold to Marc Saphir for $1,025,000. â– 5014 Arkansas Ave. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Michael D. Sriqui for $550,000. â– 2325 Ashmead Place in Adams Morgan. Sold to Jonathan T. Jacoby for $1,200,000. â– 6411 Barnaby St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Nathan J. Dickerson for $925,000. â– 3843 Beecher St. in Glover Park. Sold to Juan O. Cabrera for $803,450. â– 2005 Belmont Road in Adams Morgan. Sold to 2005 Belmont LLC for $1,025,000. â– 3726 Benton St. in Glover Park. Sold to Renato Stalteri for $585,000. â– 3733 Benton St. in Glover Park. Sold to Barbara F. Crocker for $570,000. â– 4305 Blagden Ave. in Crestwood. Sold to Richard A. Albright for $950,000. â– 4348 Blagden Ave. in Crestwood. Sold to Cadence Ventures Inc. for $532,000. â– 5928 Broad Branch Road in Chevy Chase. Sold to Thomas Kraus for $789,000. â– 1521 Buchanan St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Gretchen A. Everett for $715,000. â– 809 Butternut St. in Brightwood. Sold to Israel Smith for $663,500. â– 2429 California St. in SheridanKalorama. Sold to Sacha F. Litman for $2,330,000. â– 3809 Calvert St. in Glover Park. Sold

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JUST SOLD to Matthew N. De Jesus for $759,000. â– 3823 Calvert St. in Glover Park. Sold to Douglas P. McDaniel for $835,500. â– 3027 Cambridge Place in Georgetown. Sold to Brian Huchro for $874,000. â– 2292 Champlain St. in Adams Morgan. Sold to Debra T. Kurshan for $760,000. â– 4420 Chesapeake St. in American University Park. Sold to Paul M. Levine for $789,000. â– 4504 Chesapeake St. in American University Park. Sold to Marco L. Cerletti for $865,000. â– 3280 Chestnut St. in Hawthorne. Sold to Craig M. Gayton for $1,200,000. â– 5220 Chevy Chase Parkway in Chevy Chase. Sold to John Inak for $725,000. â– 5437 Chevy Chase Parkway in Chevy Chase. Sold to Mark T. Roche-Garland for $805,000. â– 4505 Colorado Ave. in Crestwood. Sold to Gretta Yao for $600,000. â– 5301 Connecticut Ave. in Chevy Chase. Sold to 5301 Connecticut Ave NW LLC for $800,000. â– 904 Crittenden St. in Petworth. Sold to Michael A. Brown for $675,000. â– 842 Delafield Place in Petworth. Sold to Julio E. Argueta for $250,000. â– 1310 Delafield Place in 16th Street Heights. Sold to G.P. Kyle for $749,000. â– 1319 Delafield Place in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Nicholas E. Saunders for $839,000. â– 3033 Dent Place in Georgetown. Sold to Nagah Angha for $450,000. â– 4773 Dexter St. in Berkley. Sold to Claiborne Williams for $1,850,000. â– 4833 Dexter Terrace in Berkley. Sold to Colin A. Bruce for $1,800,000. â– 3532 Edmunds St. in Massachusetts Avenue Heights. Sold to Giorgio Furioso for $1,725,000. â– 4447 Ellicott St. in American University Park. Sold to David P. Searby for $795,000. â– 4240 Embassy Park Road in Wesley Heights. Sold to Valeriya Goffe for $705,000.

â– 3621 Everett St. in Wakefield. Sold to Claus von Zastrow for $769,000. â– 726 Farragut St. in Petworth. Sold to Aaron M. Testa for $530,000. â– 728 Farragut St. in Petworth. Sold to Matthew J. Mailloux for $542,500. â– 738 Farragut St. in Petworth. Sold to David W. Small for $665,000. â– 806 Fern Place in Brightwood. Sold to Dmitri Y. Ivanov for $595,000. â– 3303 Fessenden St. in Forest Hills. Sold to 3303 Fessenden Street LLC for $975,000. â– 4443 Fessenden St. in American University Park. Sold to Harry T. Burdick for $778,850. â– 2203 Foxboro Place in Berkley. Sold to Masoud Aboughaddareh for $1,650,000. â– 1431 Foxhall Road in Foxhall. Sold to Theodore Fernando for $600,000. â– 5023 Fulton St. in Kent. Sold to Dynamic Ventures LLC for $1,055,000. â– 641 Gallatin St. in Petworth. Sold to Larry M. Senger for $680,000. â– 719 Gallatin St. in Petworth. Sold to Brittany J. Hernandez for $450,000. â– 723 Gallatin St. in Petworth. Sold to 723 Gallatin St LLC for $265,000. â– 3821 Garfield St. in Cathedral Heights. Sold to Donald E. Swagart Jr. for $790,000. â– 4442 Garrison St. in American University Park. Sold to Robert J. Gettings for $775,000. â– 3920 Georgetown Court in Hillandale. Sold to Nancy Regan Phongsathorn for $1,100,000. â– 10 Grant Circle in Petworth. Sold to Staci Maiers for $785,000. â– 4629 Greene Place in the Palisades. Sold to James Phillips for $930,000. â– 625 Hamilton St. in Petworth. Sold to 625 Hamilton LLC for $252,000. â– 718 Hamilton St. in Petworth. Sold to Leigh C. Connally for $535,000. â– 1207 Hamilton St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Paul Devincenti for $350,000. â– 5520-5550 Hawthorne Place in Kent. Sold to 5520 Hawthorne Place LLC for $750,000. â– 1200 Hemlock St. in Shepherd Park. Sold to Tejas J. Mistry for $500,000.

â– 3200 Highland Place in Cleveland Park. Sold to Trustees of the Lily Trust for $2,850,000. â– 3923 Highwood Court in Hillandale. Sold to Jaume P. Forne for $1,295,000. â– 2103 Huidekoper Place in Glover Park. Sold to Madhur Khanna for $865,000. â– 3736 Huntington St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Christopher C. Hart for $1,200,000. â– 3238 Idaho Ave. in Cleveland Park. Sold to Aehyung Kim Trustee for $1,309,750. â– 4205 Illinois Ave. in Petworth. Sold to James O. Harlow for $580,000. â– 4509 Illinois Ave. in Petworth. Sold to WSD Capital LLC for $377,500. â– 4525 Illinois Ave. in Petworth. Sold to Jennifer D. Ray for $400,000. â– 4811 Illinois Ave. in Petworth. Sold to Karen Stanger for $517,500. â– 4920 Indian Lane in Spring Valley. Sold to Jeffrey B. Randall for $3,000,000. â– 3815 Ingomar St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Greene Street Properties LLC for $2,440,000. â– 4113 Ingomar St. in Friendship Heights. Sold to Leah M. Sullivan for $1,256,750. â– 425 Ingraham St. in Petworth. Sold to Christopher J. Reich for $480,000. â– 524 Ingraham St. in Petworth. Sold to Simon Whistler for $519,900. â– 1442 Iris St. in Shepherd Park. Sold to Samuel McDonald for $719,000. â– 1811 Irving St. in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Michael Mason for $910,000. â– 2938 Kanawha St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Nantucket Holdings Ltd. for $702,000. â– 4604 Kansas Ave. in Petworth. Sold to Jason Yanushonis for $695,000. â– 4606 Kansas Ave. in Petworth. Sold to Timothy B. Harwood for $689,600. â– 1219 Kennedy St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to ML One LLC for $365,000. â– 1439 Kennedy St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Jeffrey A. Whitney for $714,000. â– 3934 Legation St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Brant Levine for $839,270. â– 5004 Klingle St. in Kent. Sold to Nathan

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A. Barbour for $1,018,000. â– 5040 Klingle St. in Kent. Sold to Jason Testa for $900,000. â– 4622 Laverock Lane in the Palisades. Sold to Kwun L. Chan for $1,800,000. â– 3737 Legation St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to BDC Legation LLC for $7,225,000. â– 4444 Linnean Ave. in Forest Hills. Sold to Mark J. Pino for $1,415,000. â– 5030 Linnean Ave. in Forest Hills. Sold to Jonathan Carpenter for $2,750,000. â– 5191 Linnean Terrace in Forest Hills. Sold to John Glover for $865,000. â– 3611 Lowell St. in Cleveland Park. Sold to Robert J. McKeehan for $1,625,000. â– 5060 MacArthur Blvd. in the Palisades. Sold to KMN-MD LLC for $735,000. â– 5624 MacArthur Blvd. in the Palisades. Sold to Kevin E. Byrnes for $850,000. â– 5706 MacArthur Blvd. in the Palisades. Sold to Steven Lane for $980,000. â– 5709 MacArthur Blvd. in Kent. Sold to Patrick T. Haney for $885,000. â– 614 Madison St. in Petworth. Sold to Benjamin P. Ferry for $547,000. â– 719 Madison St. in Petworth. Sold to Osmin Benitez for $477,000. â– 928 Madison St. in Petworth. Sold to Kathryn A. Klutts for $565,000. â– 1348 Madison St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Kim M. Dacosta-Azar for $790,000. â– 5036 Massachusetts Ave. in Spring Valley. Sold to Staton B. Bullock for $1,450,000. â– 2849 McGill Terrace in Woodland Normanstone. Sold to Pine Nut Hospitalities LLC for $1,900,000. â– 3509 McKinley St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Tina Shaughnessy for $850,000. â– 3915 Military Road in Chevy Chase. Sold to Adam S. Lurie for $1,030,000. â– 5001 Millwood Lane in Kent. Sold to Jonathan H. Sherman for $2,732,000. â– 1347 Montague St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to S and B Development LLC for $480,000. â– 3934 Morrison St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to James A. Flannery for $1,362,000. â– 2720 N St. in Georgetown. Sold to Ari B. Redbord for $1,975,000. â– 2924 N St. in Georgetown. Sold to Nathan J. Guggenheim for $737,000. â– 3107 N St. in Georgetown. Sold to Katherine N. Boone for $2,400,000. â– 3320 N St. in Georgetown. Sold to Cynthia L. Hostetler for $2,050,000. â– 3326 N St. in Georgetown. Sold to Pawel A. Swiatek for $2,525,000. â– 4827 Nebraska Ave. in Wakefield. Sold to John R. Labenski for $740,000. â– 5236 Nebraska Ave. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Margaret C. Maupin for $675,000. â– 5237 Nebraska Ave. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Stephen E. Bourque for $745,000. â– 2144 Newport Place in Dupont Circle. Sold to David H. Wiesman for $760,000. â– 2852 Northampton St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Bentley Hamilton for $380,000. â– 3301 O St. in Georgetown. Sold to 3301 O Street Holding LLC for $1,849,000. â– 3408 O St. in Georgetown. Sold to Kaloust Yedibalian for $980,000. â– 2905 Olive St. in Georgetown. Sold to Richard S. Margolis for $1,295,000. â– 3110 Oliver St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Luke R. Hartig for $790,000. â– 3218 Oliver St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Yuri Blazar for $779,000. â– 3537 Ordway St. in Cleveland Park. Sold to Michael J. Gergen for $1,825,000. â– 3627 Ordway St. in Cleveland Park. Sold to Sameer Gulati for $1,065,000. â– 3635 Ordway St. in Cleveland Park. Sold to Rachel F. Cotton for $1,500,000. â– 1011 Otis Place in Columbia Heights. See Sales/Page RE19

From Page RE18 Sold to 1011 Otis Place LLC for 541,299. â– 2703 P St. in Georgetown. Sold to Mark D. Paustenbach for $1,400,001. â– 3025 P St. in Georgetown. Sold to John M. Duff Jr. for $3,300,000. â– 3268 P St. in Georgetown. Sold to James M. Stone for $3,100,000. â– 5020 Palisade Lane in Kent. Sold to Christopher T. Chapel for $2,225,000. â– 1867 Park Road in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Matcap LLC for $800,000. â– 1919 Park Road in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Jessica B. Ewart for $1,380,000. â– 1825 Parkside Drive in Colonial Village. Sold to Christopher T. Leigh for $916,000. â– 6808 Piney Branch Road in Brightwood. Sold to Jason A. Evans for $518,000. â– 3271 Prospect St. in Georgetown. Sold to Melissa Carlson for $765,000. â– 3195 Porter St. in Cleveland Park. Sold to Carla Saenz for $875,000. â– 1618 Q St. in Dupont Circle. Sold to Congressional 1618 Q Street LLC for $1,140,000. â– 3529 Quebec St. in Cleveland Park. Sold to Karen-Ann Broe for $870,000. â– 3125 Quesada St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Thomas N. Faust for $784,500. â– 3141 Quesada St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Joshua J. Monk for $725,000. â– 445 Quincy St. in Petworth. Sold to Ada L. Loo for $830,000. â– 3513 R St. in Burleith. Sold to David Dunleavy for $1,075,000. â– 827 Randolph St. in Petworth. Sold to George Padiotis for $461,000. â– 4420 Reno Road in North Cleveland Park. Sold to Lisandro R. Martin for $839,000. â– 4601 Reno Road in Wakefield. Sold to Lubomira Paclkova for $1,255,000. â– 3707 Reservoir Road in Burleith. Sold to Marjorie Halem for $770,000. â– 4442 Reservoir Road in Foxhall. Sold to Demetrius D. Mack for $685,000. â– 4458 Reservoir Road in Foxhall. Sold to Luis Miguel C. Perez de Orueta for $765,000. â– 1377 Rittenhouse St. in Brightwood. Sold to David Machledt for $505,000. â– 4406 River Road in American University Park. Sold to Joseph R. House for $902,000. â– 1711 S St. in Dupont Circle. Sold to Roger J. Gendron for $2,000,000. â– 1329 Sheridan St. in Brightwood. Sold to Aljunior Murphy for $375,000. â– 1346 Sheridan St. in Brightwood. Sold to Shapell Randolph for $454,000. â– 1606 South Portal Drive in Colonial Village. Sold to Marilyn M. Worthy for $674,000. â– 3005 Stephenson Place in Chevy Chase. Sold to Sara F. Mennel Trustee for $661,000. â– 3342 Stuyvesant Place in Chevy Chase. Sold to Johnny Gee for $1,075,000. â– 1201 T St. in Logan Circle. Sold to Michael Y. Chang for $1,125,000. â– 1812 T St. in Dupont Circle. Sold to Christopher Hew for $1,056,701. â– 814 Tewkesbury Place in Brightwood. Sold to Soloman Kamwendo for $309,900. â– 823 Tewkesbury Place in Brightwood. Sold to Dina Shapiro for $332,500. â– 2044 Trumbull Terrace in Crestwood. Sold to Jack R. Hayes for $870,000. â– 1308 Tuckerman St. in Brightwood. Sold to Andrea Cammack for $615,000. â– 2417 Tunlaw Road in Glover Park. Sold to William W. Negley for $765,000. â– 417 Upshur St. in Petworth. Sold to

Matthew Hartwig for $670,000. â– 2830 Upton St. in Forest Hills. Sold to Roy R. Grinker for $1,220,000. â– 5001 Upton St. in Spring Valley. Sold to Kevin P. Reynolds for $2,875,000. â– 855 Van Buren St. in Brightwood. Sold to Marlos O. Gudiel for $405,000. â– 4528 Van Ness St. in American University Park. Sold to Gretchen Peters for $849,000. â– 709 Varnum St. in Petworth. Sold to Daniel L. Larson for $555,000. â– 836 Varnum St. in Petworth. Sold to Sita S. Conklin for $375,000. â– 4010 Veazey St. in Tenleytown. Sold to Special Space Design and Restoration Inc. for $792,500. â– 4403 W St. in Berkley. Sold to Rory L. Pillsbury for $1,050,000. â– 4429 Warren St. in American University Park. Sold to Howard A. Freed for $870,000. â– 2535 Waterside Drive in SheridanKalorama. Sold to Hilary Black for $950,000. â– 8126 West Beach Drive in Colonial Village. Sold to Jalal Greene for $862,500. â– 4330 Westover Place in Wesley Heights. Sold to Werner K. Schumann for $970,000. â– 4432 Westover Place in Wesley Heights. Sold to Donald A. Fierce for $1,000,000. â– 4430 Westover Place in Wesley Heights. Sold to Clinton A. Vince for $1,150,000. â– 4435 Westover Place in Wesley Heights. Sold to Albert C. Lambert for $1,012,500. â– 3530 Whitehaven Parkway in Burleith. Sold to Konstantinos Siozios for $650,000. â– 3612 Whitehaven Parkway in Burleith. Sold to VKAC 3612 LLC for $795,000. â– 802 Whittier Place in Brightwood. Sold to Christopher D. Nelson for $605,000. â– 3635 Windom Place in North Cleveland Park. Sold to Jeff Dufour for $757,500. â– 3556 Winfield Lane in Georgetown. Sold to Robert J. Thomas for $900,000. â– 3633 Winfield Lane in Georgetown. Sold to Lee A. Pendergast Claro for $1,395,000. â– 3745 Winfield Lane in Georgetown. Sold to Taewan Kim for $1,300,000. â– 2650 Woodley Place in Woodley Park. Sold to Twenty Six Fifty Woodley Place LLC for $880,000. â– 2708 Woodley Place in Woodley Park. Sold to Yusuf M. Maisami for $1,279,500. â– 4313 Yuma St. in American University Park. Sold to Creative DC Properties LLC for $650,000. â– 5502 4th St. in Petworth. Sold to Michael J. Graupman for $550,000. â– 4822 5th St. in Petworth. Sold to Henry Gallagher for $550,000. â– 5726 5th St. in Brightwood. Sold to Wal-Ling Mul for $505,000. â– 4215 7th St. in Petworth. Sold to James D. Villars for $625,000. â– 5232 7th St. in Petworth. Sold to WSD Capital LLC for $266,000. â– 6306 7th St. in Brightwood. Sold to Beth A. Wilt for $437,500. â– 4319 8th St. in Petworth. Sold to 4319 Ventures LLC for $415,000. â– 4623 8th St. in Petworth. Sold to WSD Capital LLC for $368,000. â– 7217 8th St. in Brightwood. Sold to Gregory C. Padgett for $800,000. â– 6400 9th St. in Brightwood. Sold to Alexandra H. Blasgen for $685,000. â– 7615 13th St. in Shepherd Park. Sold to Robert W. Lyons for $736,500. â– 4414 14th St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Metro DC LLC for $450,000. See Sales/Page RE21

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porcelain marble as backsplash and polished-nickel accents. Subaran’s butler’s pantry/wine room has similar colors but a more sophisticated feel. “It’s a little bit of a departure,� she said of this space, which is “all about entertaining.� The room, which offers storage for china and space to preserve and serve wine, features extensive cabinets with slate gray fronts and a knockout brass chandelier. “I think people are understanding the merit of built-ins more and more,� she said. On the far side of the first floor — past the dining room, powder room, living room, library and pool dressing room — are two more of the most popular spaces in any home: the family room and playroom. Jeff Akseizer and Jamie Brown of Alexandria created a serene getaway in the former, where a custom entertainment center takes center stage. A pickled finish makes the wood cabinetry feel fresh, and a Sparks linear gas fireplace adds warmth. The room is awash in pale gray, from the wallpaper made to look like oak to the Romo fabric-covered sectional to the sisal rug and binding. Black-and-white photography pops on the walls, and brown-gray beams that the designers installed on the ceiling contribute to the cozy ambiance.

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“We always like to be the soothing room at the end of the house,� said Brown. Less soothing, but equally useful, is the eye-popping playroom next door, designed by D.C.’s Katherine Vernot-Jonas. While style is front and center here, Vernot-Jonas hasn’t neglected play, installing four different ways for kids to climb from the floor to the ceiling — along with a hanging rings/trapeze combo. “Basically my idea was, how can I get the playground in the playroom,� she said. Vernot-Jonas also incorporated a space theme, installing a large

mural looking from the moon to Earth and then adding stars (chandelier), sun (a bright wall clock) and Earth (a tree-shaped bookshelf). In the actual outdoor areas surrounding the home, design teams have created welcoming spaces as well. Out back, Country Casual brought warmth to the pool patio with light wood furniture, and Botanical Designs built a loggia and sitting area nearby. In the front, where guests must climb a winding stairway to access to the door, Country Casual helped create a resting spot on the landing by contributing a bench. David Benton of Rill Architects designed

This year’s DC Design House features lots of gray — like in the butler’s pantry, far left by Nadia Subaran, and the family room, by Jeff Akseizer and Jamie Brown — but also bursts of color, as in Katherine Vernot-Jonas’ playroom, above.

the rest of the entry, creating a strong first impression by painting the front door a high-gloss greenblue and adding shutters and light fixtures. Blake Dunlevy and Gina Benincasa spruced up the garden.

That’s just a taste of the spaces to check out in this year’s design house, where enthusiastic visitors can go home with more than just ideas: All furnishings are on sale, with 20 percent going to Children’s. Tickets to tour the house, which are available at dcdesignhouse.com, cost $20 for general admission (which also goes to the beneficiary). The house, which will also go on the market for $3,850,000 on Friday, will be open through May 11.

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al arteries — Route 50, I-395 and I-295 — is also nearby. Designed by D.C.-based WDG Architecture, the new condo complex was constructed on top of an early-20th-century warehouse, creating 11 floors of luxury living. The refurbished warehouse has been transformed into a lavish, marble-decked lobby with 13-foot ceilings and a concierge desk. The two-level parking garage with the mechanized lift system is also contained within this restored portion. The building exterior is decked out with brick, glazing and metal panel siding. Available units include junior one-bedrooms, regular one-bedrooms, one-bedrooms with dens and two-bedrooms. The units range

in size from approximately 470 to more than 1,050 square feet. The dwellings run from $400,000 to $700,000, plus $40,000 for a parking space, monthly parking fees, and condo fees that vary from $200 to $600 depending on the size of the residence. High ceilings, sun-washed open floor plans, tall windows and wooden floors are the luxurious leitmotif for these dwellings. There are also contemporary kitchens with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. “It’s very ultra-chic contemporary: South Beach meets an episode of ‘Mad Men,’� said David Klimas of McWilliams Ballard, which is managing the condominium sales. Before May 31, buyers will have the opportunity to customize the shade and type of wood for their wide-plank floors (oak,

pecan or walnut); the cabinet and counter combination; the fixtures and finishes in the kitchen and bathroom; and the kitchen appliance package. Topping off the residences is a communal rooftop penthouse that boasts panoramic views of the D.C. skyline. This 3,000-squarefoot area features soaring ceilings, a lounge, a terrace with outdoor dining furniture, a community kitchen, built-in grilling stations and a separate billiards room. For six years, Bozzuto has been working on this 72,000-square-foot development. It’s the company’s first condominium project in the past five years. The real estate group also manages luxury rentals nearby such as The Apartments at CityCenter, the newest mixeduse building complex in downtown.

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SALES From Page RE19 â– 2337 17th St. in Adams Morgan. Sold to Sarah Glass for $595,000. â– 3334 17th St. in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Maxine Collins for $775,000. â– 1814 24th St. in Sheridan-Kalorama. Sold to Jodie W. McLean for $1,795,000. â– 1656 29th St. in Georgetown. Sold to William P. Nix for $975,000. â– 5445 30th Place in Chevy Chase. Sold to Colin Murchie for $909,000. â– 5525 30th St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Leonard S. Greenberger for $899,000. â– 6340 31st Place in Chevy Chase. Sold to Daniel W. Barnes for $888,000. â– 1237 31st St. in Georgetown. Sold to Benjamin Powell for $896,349. â– 1239 31st St. in Georgetown. Sold to David Straut for $976,200. â– 6416 31st St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Barry Parsons for $795,000. â– 6683 32nd St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Suzanne C. Yavor for $1,100,000. â– 1413 33rd St. in Georgetown. Sold to Olivier C. Frederic Mussat for $1,075,000. â– 1544 33rd St. in Georgetown. Sold to 33rd Street LLC for $1,600,000. â– 5445 33rd St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Walter W. Zvonchenko for $670,000. â– 1608 34th St. in Georgetown. Sold to Philip C. Gallagher Trustee for $749,000. â– 2711 36th St. in Massachusetts Avenue Heights. Sold to Gail E. McKee for $2,895,000. â– 3502 36th St. in Cleveland Park. Sold to Corinne Rothblum for $830,000. â– 2410 37th St. in Glover Park. Sold to Jeremy Johnson for $750,000. â– 2238 39th Place in Glover Park. Sold to Garrett D. King for $1,062,500.

â– 2239 39th Place in Glover Park. Sold to Derek W. Fetsch for $800,000. â– 1947 39th St. in Burleith. Sold to James Ward for $825,000. â– 1622 44th St. in Foxhall. Sold to Jean B. Hanan for $988,000. â– 4104 46th St. in American University Park. Sold to Nancy B. Kaplan for $795,000. â– 2000 48th St. in Berkley. Sold to Molly Finn Trustee for $1,600,000.

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â– 2310 Ashmead Place Unit 5 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Matthew D. Rothman for $240,000. â– 2310 Ashmead Place Unit 405 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Montira Pongsiri for $375,000. â– 1622 Beekman Place Unit 3E4 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Michael J. Doherty for $705,000. â– 2032-2040 Belmont Road Unit 106 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Hector O. Huezo for $399,000. â– 554 Brummel Court Unit 554 in Brightwood. Sold to Lonny E. Gomes Jr. for $385,000. â– 1830 California St. Unit 7 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Martinas Terskin for $353,500. â– 1831 California St. Unit 9 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Boris Zemtzov for $573,500. â– 1840 California St. Unit 20A in Adams Morgan. Sold to Lillian A. De Petrillo for $330,000. â– 2205 California St. Unit 104 in Sheridan-Kalorama. Sold to Joel S. Richard for $807,000. â– 3901 Cathedral Ave. Unit 119 in Cathedral Heights. Sold to Sandra Walker for $335,000.

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■ 3150 South St. Unit 1F

$4,550,000 This renovated luxury apartment in the Georgetown Residences at the RitzCarlton has balcony views of the Potomac River and Rosslyn skyline. The Ritz offers two-car parking, concierge and valet. The gourmet kitchen’s features include a Sub-Zero refrigerator and separate freezer, Gaggenau wall ovens, a ceramic Diva Cooktop and hood, a prep sink, refrigerated drawers and a stainless steel island. Jim Bell, Beasley Real Estate 202-957-2272 jbell@beasleyre.com

■ 3325 Prospect St.

$5,250,000 This new luxury home in Georgetown’s Wormley Row Townhouses offers 5,400 square feet of finished space, high ceilings, five bedrooms, three full baths and two half baths. The kitchen is state-of-the-art, with Wolf, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances and an adjacent family room. Jonathan Taylor, TTR Sotheby’s International 202-276-3344 202-333-1212 jtaylor@ttrsir.com

■ 3600 Macomb St.

$5,500,000 This 1901 Colonial Revival in Cleveland Park was completely restored in 2008, maintaining many original details including stained-glass windows but updating its 7,000 square feet to meet modern demands as well. The kitchen offers a large center island, custom cabinetry, marble countertops and a large dining area. Michael Rankin, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty 202-271-3344 michael.rankin@sothebysrealty.com

■ 1732 S St.

$2,390,000 This light-filled Dupont Circle town house with a recently reduced price offers a gourmet kitchen that opens to a family room. The home, which is centrally located just a short walk from two Metro stations, also features a built-in speaker system and a garden with a koi pond. William F.X. Moody, Washington Fine Properties williamfx.moody@wfp.com Robert Hryniewicki robert.h@wfp.com Adam Rackliffe adam.rackliffe@wfp.com 202-243-1620 (for all three)

■ 4841 Sedgwick St.

$1,450,000 This Colonial, set on a large lot in Spring Valley, has been extensively renovated and offers light-filled spaces. The master suite features a steam shower and a second laundry. And the chef’s kitchen, which opens to the dining room and living room, features a six-burner Wolfe range. Liz Lavette Shorb, Washington Fine Properties 301-785-6300 lizlavette.shorb@wfp.com

Compiled by Beth Cope ■ Photos courtesy of Realtors

The Current â– Spring Real Estate Guide 2014

SALES From Page RE21 â– 1330 New Hampshire Ave. Unit 1024 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Andreas Apostolides for $312,500. â– 1725 New Hampshire Ave. Unit 507 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Laure R. Fabrega for $382,000. â– 1816 New Hampshire Ave. Unit 706 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Phase Eleven Strategic LLC for $280,000. â– 2801 New Mexico Ave. Unit 519 in Glover Park. Sold to Harry T. Edwards for $655,000. â– 2801 New Mexico Ave. Unit 520 in Glover Park. Sold to Deborah W. Leach for $551,000. â– 2801 New Mexico Ave. Unit 824 in Glover Park. Sold to Dorothy B. Wexler for $985,000. â– 2801 New Mexico Ave. Unit 901 in Glover Park. Sold to William B. Jones for $790,000. â– 3101 New Mexico Ave. Unit 203 in Wesley Heights. Sold to Gregory W. Gaddy for $221,000. â– 3101 New Mexico Ave. Unit 540 in Wesley Heights. Sold to Leticia Orti for $559,750. â– 3101 New Mexico Ave. Unit 808 in Wesley Heights. Sold to Melissa E. Winter for $725,000. â– 2512 Ontario Road Unit 2 in Adams Morgan. Sold to John Dempsey for $682,500. â– 2711 Ordway St. Unit 303 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Daniel Musolino for $320,000. â– 2755 Ordway St. Unit 308 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Timothy J. Johnson for $326,250.

â– 1718 P St. Unit T19 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Charles C. Patterson for $295,000. â– 3891 Porter St. Unit 304 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Kristen Hamaoui for $320,000. â– 1218 Potomac St. Unit T27 in Georgetown. Sold to the Matthew B. Gavin Living Trust for $898,000. â– 1615 Q St. Unit 404 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Shang Gao for $443,000. â– 1615 Q St. Unit 911 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Svetlana Legetic for $347,000. â– 2500 Q St. Unit 121 in Georgetown. Sold to Gerald P. Ponasik for $755,000. â– 2500 Q St. Unit 331 in Georgetown. Sold to Hayman K. Win for $377,000. â– 2500 Q St. Unit 539 in Georgetown. Sold to Xihui Wang for $326,000. â– 1423 R St. Unit 302 in Logan Circle. Sold to Lauren D. Taylor for $458,050. â– 3052 R St. Unit 104 in Georgetown. Sold to Carol A. Lukasik for $1,050,000. â– 3860 Rodman St. Unit 228 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Michael Robe for $435,000. â– 3871 Rodman St. Unit 55 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Kathleen E. Lluberes for $590,000. â– 1 Scott Circle Unit 211 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Joanna K. Padrasky for $247,000. â– 1 Scott Circle Unit 713 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Damian B. Wilson Jr. for $258,200. â– 1717 T St. Unit 1 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Rebecca Katz for $460,000. â– 1825 T St. Unit 604 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Eric Heidenberger for $440,000. â– 2600 Tunlaw Road Unit 5 in Glover Park. Sold to Jaime Merlos for $275,000. â– 4000 Tunlaw Road Unit 623 in Glover Park. Sold to Robert E. Finnin Jr. for $117,440.

â– 4000 Tunlaw Road Unit 1018 in Glover Park. Sold to Maria A. Dovidio for $274,500. â– 2939 Van Ness St. Unit 344 in Forest Hills. Sold to Karlygash S. Dairabayeva for $250,000. â– 1811 Vernon St. Unit 204 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Minna E. Lehtinen for $449,555. â– 1822 Vernon St. Unit 401 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Christian R. Millett for $985,000. â– 4100 W St. Unit 213 in Glover Park. Sold to Michael T. Jobe for $269,500. â– 3 Washington Circle Unit 801 in the West End. Sold to Gad Krosner for $600,000. â– 1731 Willard St. Unit 203 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Olga Chernysheva for $324,900. â– 1755 Willard St. Unit 4 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Mark C. Hines for $530,000. â– 1080 Wisconsin Ave. Unit 2013 in Georgetown. Sold to Arash Matini for $570,000. â– 2111 Wisconsin Ave. Unit 516 in Glover Park. Sold to Jennifer L. Zutz for $445,000. â– 3217 Wisconsin Ave. Unit 7C in Cleveland Park. Sold to Trevor C. Lack for $395,000. â– 6827 4th St. Unit 115 in Brightwood. Sold to Marcia B.G. Rucker Trustee for $320,000. â– 1306 12th St. Unit A in Logan Circle. Sold to John Kochnowicz for $447,500. â– 1245 13th St. Unit 602 in Logan Circle. Sold to Josephine Kiyenje for $547,500. â– 1245 13th St. Unit 909 in Logan Circle. Sold to Gregory N. Haygood for $395,000.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014 â– 1625 15th St. Unit 1 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Adam S. Yoxtheimer for $452,100. â– 1822 15th St. Unit 101 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Christopher Brummer for $402,500. â– 1605 16th St. Unit 6 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Anthony G. Toft for $799,000. â– 2008 16th St. Unit 301 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Julie Musgrave for $302,000. â– 2440 16th St. Unit 512 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Eric T. White for $329,900. â– 1401 17th St. Unit 406 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Alvin I. Rosenblum for $580,000. â– 1830 17th St. Unit 206 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Robert Haarstad for $536,000. â– 1515 18th St. Unit 816 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Kimberly L. Japinga for $355,000. â– 1545 18th St. Unit 312 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Benjamin F. Costley for $370,000. â– 1545 18th St. Unit 703 in Dupont Circle. Sold to Jason Young for $347,000. â– 2038 18th St. Unit 102 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Leila Thamer for $437,500. â– 2300 18th St. Unit 301 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Maral M. Amini for $380,000. â– 2456 20th St. Unit 108 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Nathan J. Cooper for $368,000. â– 2456 20th St. Unit 403 in Adams Morgan. Sold to Keith M. Slack for $381,100. â– 1260 21st St. Unit 803 in the West End. Sold to Erine M. Sorrell for $315,000. â– 1280 21st St. Unit 506 in the West End. Sold to Ionel S. Lumezianu for

$372,500. â– 1099 22nd St. Unit 308 in the West End. Sold to Jerry D. Klepner for $620,000. â– 1099 22nd St. Unit 401 in the West End. Sold to Foundation to Support Animal Protection for $1,100,000. â– 1099 22nd St. Unit 805 in the West End. Sold to Edouard E.C. Theodore Lamot for $760,000. â– 1111 23rd St. Unit S4A in the West End. Sold to Juan P. Morillo for $1,814,000. â– 1111 23rd St. Unit S5F in the West End. Sold to Tanuki Trust for $3,150,000. â– 1140 23rd St. Unit 209 in the West End. Sold to Andrea Liu for $362,660. â– 1155 23rd St. Unit N6D in the West End. Sold to Luann Bennett for $1,350,000. â– 922 24th St. Unit 107 in Foggy Bottom. Sold to Nazanine Atabaki for $230,000. â– 1001 26th St. Unit 405 in Foggy Bottom. Sold to Justin M. Jacinto for $335,000. â– 1077 30th St. Unit 308 in Georgetown. Sold to Carine Chartouni for $680,000. â– 1015 33rd St. Unit 610 in Georgetown. Sold to Alexis Taylor Breaux Trustee for $965,000. â– 3629 38th St. Unit 38 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Lina Song for $350,000. â– 3670 38th St. Unit 248 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Faisal Sultan for $415,000. â– 3531 39th St. Unit 499 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Jeffrey D. Lofton for $552,500. â– 3760 39th St. Unit 142 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Brian J. Opdycke for $389,000. â– 2400 41st St. Unit 405 in Glover Park. Sold to Daniel L. Cerqueira for $275,000.

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