The Best Open Houses Around DC the Weekend of 11/23


by Mark Wellborn

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

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The Best Open Houses Around DC the Weekend of 11/23
Living Area at 1445 Church Street

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.

Address1445 Church Street NW, #14
WhenSunday (11/23) from 1 to 4pm
Price$560,555
BedroomsOne
Bathrooms1.5
Square Feet1,074
Price per Square Foot$602
Condo Fees$483/month
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Ideally-located Two-Bedroom Condo on 16th Street

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The Best Open Houses Around DC the Weekend of 11/23
Exterior of 1919 16th Street NW

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.

Address1919 16th Street NW
WhenSunday (11/23) from 2 to 4pm
Price$435,000
BedroomsTwo
BathroomsOne
Condo Fee$178/month
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Four-Bedroom Arts and Crafts Home in Glen Echo

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41 Wellesley Circle

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.

Address41 Wellesley Circle, Glen Echo, MD
WhenSunday (11/23) from 1 to 4pm
Price$799,000
BedroomsFour
BathroomsThree
Square Footage (Lot)6,038
Year Built1956
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