The Best Open Houses Around DC the Weekend of 11/16


by Mark Wellborn

This weekend’s open houses worth visiting in the DC area include a two-bedroom penthouse in Kalorama that is in the former Chinese Embassy, a three-bedroom rowhouse in Capitol Hill that has been very well maintained, and a cottage in Bethesda that is priced well below market rate.


Two-Bedroom Kalorama Penthouse in Former Embassy

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The Best Open Houses Around DC the Weekend of 11/16
Private Roof Deck of 2001 19th Street NW

This two-bedroom, renovated penthouse is in the former Chinese Embassy in DC’s Kalorama neighborhood. It is a two-level unit with the kitchen, living area and master bedroom on the first level, and a loft area (that could serve as a second bedroom or den) on the second level. The condo has 16-foot ceilings, all hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace and a private roof terrace. One parking space is included in the list price, and four other spaces are available for daily guests, free of charge.

 

 

Address2001 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
WhenSunday (11/16) from 1-3pm
Price$595,000
BedroomsTwo
BathroomsOne
Square Feet1,173
Price per Square Foot$507
Condo Fees$437/month
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Three-Bedroom Rowhouse in Capitol Hill With Original Finishes

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Exterior of 216 Tennessee Avenue NE

This three-bedroom rowhouse in Capitol Hill still has all of the original pocket doors as well most of the original wood from when it was built in 1913. The house is a short walk from Lincoln Park and about ten minutes from Eastern Market. The kitchen has been renovated and the basement is finished with a full bathroom. Two of the three bedrooms upstairs are not very large, but would be ideal for children. There are hardwood floors throughout the home and there are two decks off the back of the house as well as a brick patio.

Address216 Tennessee Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002
WhenSunday (11/16) from 1-3pm
Price$569,000
BedroomsThree
BathroomsTwo
Square Feet (Lot)900
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Colonial Cottage in Bethesda Priced to Sell

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Exterior of 6201 Verne Street

This three-bedroom Colonial in the Country Club Village section of Bethesda has a very “all-American” feel to it with cathedral ceilings, a large yard and even a white picket fence. Having already been featured on HGTV and in House Beautiful magazine, the home has a two-story addition, a fireplace in the dining room, and an office on the first floor. The broker told UrbanTurf that the seller is very motivated, and the price has been reduced by $100,000 since it was initially listed in September.

Address6201 Verne Street, Bethesda, MD 20817
WhenSunday (11/16) from 1:30-4pm
Price$835,000
BedroomsThree
Bathrooms3.5
Square Footage (Lot)7,610
Year Built1936
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