Under Contract in a Day in Truxton Circle

• August 9th 2021

by Nena Perry-Brown

The latest installment of Under Contract includes a blink-and-you-missed-it listing that went under contract the day after it went on the market.

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A Victorian on a Discount

After a $64,000 price drop, this three-bedroom Victorian in the Kensington Historic District went under contract on day 22. The house offers some of the classic architectural features associated with the style, like a wraparound porch and a turret that creates a bay nook on three levels. The main level has a narrow office/bonus room with a box window, and the lower level has a series of bonus nooks off its rec room. A bonus room on the top level has a vaulted ceiling with a brick column, salvaged floors, and window seats built into a series of nooks.

• Full Listing: 3915 Washington Street (map)
• Price: $1,199,000
• Bedrooms: Three
• Bathrooms: 2.5
• Square Feet: 2,458
• Year Built: 1898
• Days on Market: 22
• Listing Agent: Kirstin Whitaker, Long & Foster Real Estate

Photo courtesy of Eddie Arossi, EAPHOTO.

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Next Day in Truxton

This Truxton Circle rowhouse had enough compelling features -- from its rooftop solar array to its lower-level in-law suite -- to be snapped up the day after it hit the market. In between, the house has weathered brick walls throughout, and the living room has a bay window and corner fireplace. The dining area has a mudroom-style built-in unit and outdoor deck access. There is also a small balcony off the owner's bedroom.

• Full Listing: 19 Q Street NW (map)
• Price: $1,049,000
• Bedrooms: Three
• Bathrooms: Three
• Square Feet: 1,565
• Year Built: 1900
• Days on Market: One
• Listing Agent: Laura London, Compass

Photo courtesy of K. Carney.

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Two Days in Upper Chevy Chase

Another three-bedroom that went under contract very quickly is in Upper Chevy Chase and comes with a lot of spaces ripe for customization. The step-down family room has a painted brick accent wall and a huge window beside sliding glass doors out to the patio and a manicured backyard. There is also a built-in corner china cabinet in the dining room, and the owner's bedroom has a window seat built in between a pair of closets. The house also has a wide front porch and a partially-finished basement.

• Full Listing: 6112 29th Street NW (map)
• Price: $999,000
• Bedrooms: Three
• Bathrooms: Two
• Square Feet: 1,928
• Year Built: 1933
• Days on Market: Two
• Listing Agent: Kimberly Cestari, Long & Foster Real Estate

Photo courtesy of HomeVisit.

This article originally published at https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/under-contract-in-a-day-in-truxton-circle/18587.