The Best Open Houses Around DC the Weekend of 11/23
This weekend’s open houses worth visiting in the DC area include a one-bedroom loft in a former auto showroom in Logan Circle, a two-bedroom condo wonderfully located at 16th and U Street and a four-bedroom renovated arts and crafts home that is right outside DC in Glen Echo.
- Loft Living in Logan Circle
- Ideally-located Two-Bedroom Condo on 16th Street
- Four-Bedroom Arts and Crafts Home in Glen Echo
Loft Living in Logan Circle
This 1,074 square-foot one-bedroom loft is located in the 21-unit Rainbow Lofts which is in the former Rainbow Auto Body Shop in Logan Circle. (For our article on lofts in DC, click here.) The loft has 14-foot ceilings, a large living and dining area and a gas fireplace. There is a good deal of exposed brick that remains from the building’s former life and there are maple hardwood floors throughout.
| Address | 1445 Church Street NW, #14 |
|---|---|
| When | Sunday (11/23) from 1 to 4pm |
| Price | $560,555 |
| Bedrooms | One |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 |
| Square Feet | 1,074 |
| Price per Square Foot | $602 |
| Condo Fees | $483/month |
| More Information | Full listing and map |
Ideally-located Two-Bedroom Condo on 16th Street
This two-bedroom condo is in a Federal rowhouse on 16th Street that was built in 1837. Both bedrooms are decent sized, have large windows and a good amount of storage space (one could also serve as a den). The bathroom was recently renovated and the home has a washer and dryer and a brand new stainless steel refrigerator. The property is an eight-minute walk from the U Street/Cardozo Metro stop on the green line and a ten-minute walk from Dupont Circle.
| Address | 1919 16th Street NW |
|---|---|
| When | Sunday (11/23) from 2 to 4pm |
| Price | $435,000 |
| Bedrooms | Two |
| Bathrooms | One |
| Condo Fee | $178/month |
| More Information | Full listing and map |
Four-Bedroom Arts and Crafts Home in Glen Echo
This renovated four-bedroom arts and crafts home is located along the Potomac River about fifteen minutes from Georgetown. There is a gourmet kitchen, a back deck and front porch, built-ins throughout the home, and the basement is completely finished. The backyard is fenced-in and there is ample street parking as well as a driveway.
| Address | 41 Wellesley Circle, Glen Echo, MD |
|---|---|
| When | Sunday (11/23) from 1 to 4pm |
| Price | $799,000 |
| Bedrooms | Four |
| Bathrooms | Three |
| Square Footage (Lot) | 6,038 |
| Year Built | 1956 |
| More Information | Full listing and map |
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