Highlight of the Week
A Charming Bungalow in DC’s Best Kept Secret
Hillcrest is sometimes described as “one of DC’s best kept secrets” because of its quiet surroundings and manicured lawns. Unfortunately, it is such a well-kept secret that many people don’t know where it is (answer: far southeast DC). Hopefully this three-bedroom bungalow will help boost the reputation of a neighborhood that was dubbed “Lawn and Order" by the Washington City Paper. » More
Two-Bedroom for Below Market in Adams Morgan
It is not often that you find a brand-new property in one of the trendier areas of the city at a discounted price. Well, with this two-bedroom condo in Adams Morgan that is what you are getting. Built from the ground up, the only remnant of the home that used to be there is the original brick façade. The price has been reduced a few times since it was listed, and at $437 a square foot it is one of the better deals in the zip code right now. » More
Renovated Petworth Townhouse (With Great Rental Potential)
Full Disclosure: A friend of UrbanTurf put this home on our radar a couple weeks ago, and we are glad she did. The renovated five-bedroom rowhouse in Petworth is a very nice buy for two reasons: 1) It is a foreclosed property and we hear that the bank is willing to give the new owner a good deal on a mortgage, and 2) The two-bedroom in-law suite on the basement level is the perfect rental unit which would be a nice way for the new owner(s) to pay off the mortgage. » More
Beach Home Under $1M: 4BR on the Bethany Canal
A house on a canal is not what most people think of as a beach home. However, this four-bedroom home in Bethany Beach is very close to the ocean as well. And, for under $1 million, it is tough to complain about an eight-minute walk to the beach. » More
3BR Colonial (With Expansion Potential) in Chevy Chase
It is not very common to find a home in Chevy Chase, MD, these days for less than $1 million. However, after some searching, we found a three-bedroom property under that asking price. The property at 3506 Bradley Lane (see map here) is small by the area's standards, but with a large amount of space coming off the back of the house, there is a lot of potential for expansion. » More
Bachelor’s 2BR in the U Street Corridor
This 1,100 square-foot apartment in the U Street Corridor is ideal for someone who does not have time to fix up a property that is falling down, but also does not mind paying a premium to move into a brand new place. » More
2,600sf Luxury Condo in Adams Morgan
In our profile of Adams Morgan, we note that one of the best buildings in the area is 1700 Kalorama. For those who have longed to live there, the price has dropped noticeably at one of the development’s most expansive units. The only obstacle in your way might be the half million dollars that you'll need for a down payment. » More
Two-Bedroom Energy Saver in Columbia Heights
There are four condos in the Fairmont Row condominium complex in Columbia Heights. The two units on the top floor were on the market for less than a week before they went to contract. Another unit has yet to be listed. The final unit is profiled in this article, but who knows if it will still be available when you read this. » More
A 1,000 Square-Foot Stunner in Georgetown
This 1,000 square-foot property falls into that vaunted category of a place that you walk by on a leisurely Sunday and tell whoever you’re walking with “One day, I’d like to live in something like this.” » More
