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The H Street Corridor is one of the hottest neighborhoods in Washington, DC right now. Investors are spending time and money in the area, and home and condo prices are on the rise. Buying a row home in the H Street Corridor with a rental unit is a smart and economical decision, as it allows the buyer to help defray mortgage costs with a renter. The neighborhood is just north of prestigious Capitol Hill, although prices are usually lower than its southern counterpart. Union Station borders the H Street Corridor to the west, and the new DC Streetcar lines will debut along H Street, connecting Union Station to the Minnesota Avenue Metro stop. The Corridor is a hot spot for live music, with several smaller venues to see a show in. There is also a newfound…

If you’re looking for a condo in Capitol Hill, we have just the property for you on the market right now. 401 13th Street NE #305 is one-bedroom, one-bathroom 1,067 square foot condominium located in the heart of one of the District’s most popular neighborhoods. This bright and sunny condo overlooks Kingsman Park and boasts a private balcony. Inside, the property has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, and a washer and dryer. 401 13th Street NE #305 also comes with your own garaged parking space and a storage unit. It is part of the Lincoln Park Terrace complex, which is just six years old and pet friendly. The building features secure entry and a massive rooftop deck with stunning views of the U.S. Capitol and monuments.…

317 V Street NE is a charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached home for sale located in the Eckington neighborhood of DC. With 1,740 square feet of living space, this is a comfortably-sized house for a family. This property features soaring ceilings, an emphasis on the original woodwork, and three fireplaces hidden behind the current drywall on the first floor. The kitchen and bathrooms have been recently remodeled and offer modern appliances. Outside, there is a picturesque large front porch, parking for two cars, and a lot of 2,636 square feet. The house is located just a few blocks from the Rhode Island Avenue Metro station on the red line. Eckington is a small but popular neighborhood in Northeast DC that is very residentially oriented. It is located…

Capitol Hill, which spans parts of Southeast and Northeast, is nestled below the H Street Corridor, above the Washington Navy Yard, east of the National Mall, and west of the Anacostia River. The neighborhood is not only the home of the United States Capitol, it’s also the largest historical neighborhood in the District. If you’re interested in a new home in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, you’re in luck! There are a few new developments currently selling or coming soon.

The Edmonds School project is currently offering luxury condominiums and townhomes at 901 D Street in Northeast. The Townhomes at Edmonds School are a conversion of the original school building into multi-level brownstones. The interior features include exposed brick, hardwood plank…

Thursday Hot Property List

1274 Simms Pl NE, Washington, DC 20002
List Price: $289,900
This is a 4 unit multi-family property in Trinidad.  The home was listed today and I expect it to get a lot of interest.  This property is a short sale so it could take some time. 

809 OTIS PL NW #102, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
List Price: $309,900
The prices at the Otis Flats are reasonable for its proximity to the Petworth metro.  Its hard to find anything under $350K that is decent in Columbia Heights these days.  Petworth is booming.  Jump on board! 

242 14TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003
List Price: $325,000
The price will go up for this Capitol Hill shell close to the Potomac Ave metro station.  What an opportunity to fix and resell.  Homes that are fixed up are…

A new National Public Radio (NPR) building in DC opened on April 15. NPR moved its world headquarters from 635 Massachusetts Avenue in Northwest to a new location in the NoMa neighborhood at 1111 North Capitol Street in Northeast DC. NoMa is a redevelopment zone north of Capitol Hill and Union station.

The project, designed by Hickok Cole Architects, cost $201 million. The NPR building is a new seven story building connected to a refurbished warehouse that was originally built in 1926. The design also includes an open, two-story newsroom with 18 video screens for collaboration between news, music, programming and digital staff. Plus, the building is environmentally friendly, earning a LEED Gold certification. Eco-friendly features include a green roof,…

522 RIGGS RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011

List Price: $248,753

This is a reasonable price for a home in Riggs Park just 5 blocks from the Fort Totten metro station.  This home is dated and needs some work but could be a nice home for the right buyer. 

1509 CHANNING ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018

List Price: $299,000

This home in Woodbridge has been on and off the market since December.  It is a short sale that is currently tenant occupied.  The home has great bones and would make a solid home for a buyer willing to do some fixing up. 

702 4TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003

List Price: $449,900

Homes on Capitol Hill are rarely this affordable.  This is a 2 bed/1 bath attached home within walking distance to the Eastern Market metro station.  A buyer…

339 18TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002

List Price: $390,000

You would need to get the price down on this one for it to make sense.  The listing agent told me that the seller has some flexibility in the price of this outer Capitol Hill home.  Buy and hold or buy and flip.  The property can be turned into a two unit. 

1160 Neal St NE, WASHINGTON, DC  20002

List Price: $250,000

This is a two unit in the southern part of Trinidad in northeast DC.  Great buy and hold property.  The Trinidad area is seeing record sales so it make sense to buy this property and rent it out while the area continues to go up in value. 

414 SEWARD SQ SE #202, WASHINGTON, DC 20003

List Price: $299,000

This one bedroom on the southeast side of Capitol Hill is 557…

 

311 QUACKENBOS ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20011

List Price: $285,000

This is a solid deal in Riggs Park.  The home just came back on the market and is well priced.  From this location you can easily get to the beltway and down into DC.  The Fort Totten metro station is only a 10 minute drive.  Short distance to the Ft Totten Square site.  This deal won't last long.  Need to move on it asap.

1247 E St SE, WASHINGTON, DC  20003

List Price: $1,199,000

This is a 4 unit property on Capitol Hill just 2 blocks from the Potomac Ave metro station.  Solid buy and hold property.  The total square footage is 6,450.  Great buy.

4922 7TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011

List Price: $285,000

Row homes in Petworth rarely come on the market these days under…

Relocating to Capitol Hill is easy for professionals new to the District because the area is ripe with rental options and properties in a range of price brackets.

Capitol Hill, the community just east of the Capitol building, attracts many new residents relocating from other parts of the country who may be moving to the District permanently or temporarily, say for legislative sessions.

Those who’re relocating to Capitol Hill should know that living in the District is not cheap.  Rents and housing prices are some of the highest in the country. But Capitol Hill is among the more “affordable” communities here. People relocating to Capitol Hill can find properties like a $312,000, 1BR, 525-square-foot home at 337 Maryland Avenue NE or a $225,000,…