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Under $500,000 and Under Contract in a Week or Less

  • August 13th 2018

by Nena Perry-Brown

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This week's Under Contract revisits two recently-featured listings, listed for under $500,000, that went under contract in a week or less.


Under $500,000 and Under Contract in a Week or Less: Figure 1

One Bedroom Under Contract in One Week

This 780 square-foot one bedroom condo went under contract in seven days. The unit boasts ceilings that soar as high as 11 feet and juxtaposes Victorian architectural style in some rooms with contemporary architectural style in others. On one side of the living room, a rounded bay with leaded windows sits above a built-in bench and has wood-paneled wainscoting on either side. On the adjacent wall, an ornately-framed wood mantel surrounds a green-tiled fireplace. Overlooking the living room, the kitchen nook is more stark and minimalist, with a large island that doubles as a breakfast bar and has a pot-filling spout. The bedroom has double exposure and closets outfitted with Elfa organizers. To top it off, the Schafer Mansion, the boutique condo building where this unit is located, won the Historic Mount Pleasant Design award in 2012.

  • Full Listing: 3324 18th Street NW, #3 (map)
  • Price: $499,900
  • Bedrooms: One
  • Bathrooms: One
  • Square Feet: 780
  • HOA Fees: $330/month
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Days on Market: Seven
  • Listing Agent: Avi Adler, Long & Foster Real Estate

Under $500,000 and Under Contract in a Week or Less: Figure 2

Six Days for Silver Spring Four-Bedroom

This 2,100 square-foot four-bedroom house, located just north of Four Corners and a short walk from Sligo Creek in Silver Spring, found a buyer in just six days. Inside, the living room has a giant picture window and a wood-burning fireplace, while the kitchen has a U-shaped counter and an exposed brick wall. Two of the bedrooms are on the main level, as is a sunroom under a pitched shiplap ceiling. On the upper level, storage space runs parallel to the other two bedrooms, both of which also have pitched ceilings and enjoy walk-in closets. The master suite also has a private sitting room. In the backyard, a slate patio creates a buffer to  a detached storage shed, while the ample lawn beyond slopes upward.

  • Full Listing: 1001 Robin Road (map)
  • Price: $479,000
  • Bedrooms: Four
  • Bathrooms: Two
  • Square Feet:  2,113 
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Days on Market: Six
  • Listing Agent: Carolyn Jordan, GO BRENT

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This article originally published at https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/under-contract-in-a-week-or-less/14311.

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