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Found 28 blog entries for January 2013.

Luxury homes in Capitol Hill are attracting more and more young professionals and young families for the neighborhood walkability without the late-night party scene. Unlike the mansions in Georgetown and Bethesda, luxury homes in Capitol Hill usually list in the form of smaller scale condos or townhomes.

Take the Residences at St. Monica’s at 1340 Massachusetts Avenue SE. These nine uber modern condos, many of which have original stain glass and wood beams, are located in a redeveloped and unconsecrated sanctuary established in the 1909. Senate Square Towers apartments, which start at $2,330 for a 1BR, offer luxury homes for renters in Capitol Hill. Luxury amenities include a rooftop pool, an indoor entertainment and business center and first-rate…

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Luxury homes in Georgetown are not hard to find as the entire community overlooking the Potomac River in northwest is known as one the District’s more elite areas.

Luxury homes in Georgetown, which began as a shipping port in the 1600s, include condos, townhomes and single family homes along many narrow streets and alley ways.

Listings for luxury homes in Georgetown on the west side of Wisconsin Avenue, known as West Village, include a 988-square-foot, 2BR townhome at 1606 34th Street NW and a 1,400-square-foot 3BR townhome just up the street at 1651 34th Street NW. On the east side of Wisconsin Avenue, known as East Village, listings include a 975-square-foot, 2BR at 3120 R Street NW.

Luxury homes in Georgetown, one of the oldest sections of the…

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DC public school closings were announced in November of last year. At that time, the organization’s proposal included the closure of 20 schools due to low enrollment. 

Yesterday, on “The Kojo Nmandi Show,” the chancellor of DC public schools, Kaya Henderson, called the plan “a proposal around consolidations and reorganizations.” According to Henderson, the final list of DC public school closings may or may not include 20 schools, but the original 20 were identified due to under utilization and under enrollment. A school with low enrollment has the same expenses as a full school -- heat, janitorial services, security, overhead, administrators, non-classroom teachers, etc. So Henderson’s goal is to eliminate these facility expenses, and use the money to…

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Homes near St. Albans School at 3001 Wisconsin Avenue include those in Woodley Park, Cathedral Heights and the Van Ness areas. St. Albans School, an independent college preparatory school founded in 1909, enrolls about 575 boys in grades 4 through 12.

St. Albans School is located on the grounds of the National Cathedral along with its sister school, The National Cathedral School for girls. St. Albans School is renowned for churning out some very successful alumni. Former St. Albans School students include Donald Graham, former chairman of the Washington Post, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. and astronaut Frederick Hauck, among countless other politicians, journalists and leaders. Tuition for the 2012- 2013 school year was about $37,000.

Homes near St.…

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2141 P ST NW #205, WASHINGTON, DC 20037

List Price: $299,990

Under $300K for a 663 sq ft uni in this location?  This 1 bedroom unit will sell fast.  Priced $27K under the assessed value.  Low monthly fee of $323.  Solid buy in a great location in Dupont. 

724 FERN PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012

List Price: $424,900

Awesome price for a single family home just a few blocks from the Takoma Park metro.  Property will need some updating but this is a steal.  Nice neighborhood.  Buy now before offers come in on it. 

1335 GALLATIN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011

List Price: $449,900

Solid buy.  Single family home in 16th Street Heights for under $500K.  Home is set up as a 4 bed, 1.5 bath detached residence.  Renovation will most likely be needed. …

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D.C. waterfront condos have long been attracting homebuyers who want the convenience of city life combined with the serenity and amenities of waterfront living. D.C. waterfront condos are found in several areas of the District, but are especially prevalent in Southwest.

Often with an outstanding view, D.C. waterfront condos are close to restaurants and bars but often go for less than condos closer to the heart of the city. Many D.C. waterfront condos put homeowners in walking distance of Nationals Park and Navy Yard. Homebuyers can find D.C. waterfront condos in both older, established homes or in brand new development.

The numerous condo listings include a $269,000, 1BR condo on 4th Street, a $240,000, 1BR condo on M Street and a $304,000, 1BR condo…

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Victorian rowhomes in Shaw are a distinct architectural feature of the neighborhood.  Duke Ellington was once a resident of Shaw, and many Howard University professors past and present also call Shaw home.  Even though Shaw’s borders have been a topic of debate, the general perimeter includes U Street and Florida Avenue to the north, First Street on the east, Massachusetts and New York Avenues to the south, and 11th Street to the west.  Shaw is served by both the Yellow and Green Metro lines at 2 stations.

Shaw has not experienced the same rapid growth as neighborhoods like Logan Circle or Columbia Heights.  But Shaw is changing with developments like CityMarket at O and new residents joining the neighborhood.  

Typically, three-bedroom Victorian…

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4204 13TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017

List Price: $325,000

This is a single family home in Brookland.  The home needs a full renovation due to water damage and the smell of cat.  Ugh.  The price started at $369,500 and has been on market for 56 days.  Should be flex in sellers price due to condition.  7-8 blocks from Brookland metro stop on the red line. 

1521 K ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003

List Price: $329,500

Attached home near Potomac Ave metro station on Capitol Hill.  Would need to be renovated.  Good buy and flip or buy and hold property. 

1329 MONTELLO AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002

List Price: $300,000

This is an attached row home in Trinidad.  Renovated homes are going for as much as $550K now in this area.  The price would need to…

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