Under Contract: Five Days From Silver Spring to the Hill
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This week's Under Contract features homes in Silver Spring and Capitol Hill that found buyers after just under a week on the market.

Five Days For Four Beds in Silver Spring
With large arched doorways and black trim throughout, this Silver Spring home found a buyer just five days after hitting the market. An open living room includes a large brick fireplace, a ceiling fan and a multitude of windows. The kitchen with dark counters and light cabinetry flows into a dining area over a half-wall breakfast bar. A half-finished attic space would make for ideal storage. Downstairs, the basement is half-finished and includes a bathroom and an additional living room. An enclosed backyard features a large shady tree and room for activities.
- Full Listing: 203 East Franklin Avenue (map)
- Price: $650,000
- Bedrooms: Four
- Bathrooms: 2.5
- Square Feet: 1,985
- Year Built: 1939
- Days on Market: 5
- Listing Agent: Donna Kerr, Donna Kerr Group
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Just Under a Week For a Two-Bedroom on the Hill
This top-floor Capitol Hill listing is part of three side-by-side Victorians that were converted into condos; the unit also found a buyer in five days. The condo's focal point a living area that is flooded with natural light. The condo also features a number of aspects from the property's former life, including vintage pocket doors and six-inch baseboards. There is custom shelving throughout, a balcony off the main bedroom and a covered parking spot.
- Full Listing: 311 6th Street SE, #3 (map)
- Price: $599,000
- Bedrooms: Two
- Bathrooms: 1.5
- Square Feet: 845
- HOA Fees: $485/month
- Days on Market: 5
- Listing Agent: Rebecca Weiner, Compass
Photo courtesy of Derek and Vee.
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