Above Asking: A Star Location and a Starchitect
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In this edition of Above Asking, UrbanTurf takes a look at two recently-featured homes that both sold in five days for more than their listed price.

An $84,000 Bump for Parisian-Style Living on the Hill
This restored Federal rowhouse, tucked away on the Hill on a hidden block where residents use the double-wide sidewalk as a porch Parisian-style, blends vintage-style form with function. Unexpected flourishes abound, from the custom energy-efficient kitchen appliances to mindful yet stylish finishings like waxed bamboo flooring and recycled glass countertops. The home sold within a week of being listed for $84,000 above the asking price.
- Full Listing: 146 Duddington Place SE (map)
- Asking Price: $799,000
- Sales Price:$883,550
- Bedrooms: Three
- Bathrooms: Two
- Year Built: 1907
- Square Footage: 1,298
- Listing Agent: Kristin Gosselin Cummins, Ramsbury Real Estate
Photo courtesy of HomeVisit.
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The Small Starchitect Premium
Just across the DC border in Mount Rainier, a Mark McInturff renovation created an expansive multi-use suite that commanded a nearly $18,000 premium. After several occasional renovations, the aforementioned local architect created a belvedere constructed from the original roof, flooding the space with natural light and ventilation; a set of French doors in the loft also lead to a small balcony above the front porch. The three-bedroom cottage is sited on a double lot, giving its new owner plenty of space to to have open uses both in- and outside the house.
- Full Listing: 4108 29th Street, Mount Rainier, MD (map)
- Asking Price: $499,555
- Sales Price: $517,500
- Bedrooms: Three
- Bathrooms: 1.5
- Square Footage: 1,650
- Listing Agents: David Getson, Compass
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This article originally published at https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/above_asking_star_location_starchitect/12020.
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