Under Contract: 2 Days or 1 Month

• September 5th

by UrbanTurf Staff

In this week's Under Contract, we feature a home in Takoma Park that found a buyer in 48 hours, as well as a Georgetown home that spent about a month on the market. 

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48 Hours For a Takoma Park Cottage

This three-bedroom in Takoma Park hit the market on a Thursday and had found a buyer by Saturday. It sits near the neighborhood's commercial strip and has a garden-like front yard that conceals a patio beside the front door. The main living area features lofted ceilings, wooden beams, tilted skylights and a large brick fireplace. An exposed spiral staircase leads up to a primary suite with a walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom. The kitchen has blue countertops, terra cotta style floors and a ceiling fan. Off the main floor, a screened porch is perfect for lounging on summer evenings. The unfinished basement offers expansion opportunities and contains the laundry area. 

• Full Listing: 7221 Spruce Avenue (map)
• Price: $850,000
• Bedrooms: Three
• Bathrooms: Two
• Square Feet: 1,288
• Year Built: 1923
• Days on Market: 2
• Listing Agent: Sheryl Blank-Barnes, Compass

Photo Courtesy HomeVisit 

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A Month For Six Bedrooms in Georgetown

Recently renovated, this Georgetown home features lavish detailing and state-of-the-art amenities, as well as a large courtyard shaded by several mature trees. The home was on the market for about a month before going under contract, which is a fairly short time for a home with this price tag. The main floor includes an open-concept kitchen with a second sink and wine fridge and an attached living room that opens to the back deck through double French doors. The primary bedroom on the second level includes its own sitting room and an en-suite bathroom with a double vanity sink and soaking tub. A kitchenette can be found downstairs, along with two other bedrooms and a living room. The backyard is permitted for a pool.

• Full Listing: 1619 31st Street NW (map)
• Price: $5,750,000
• Bedrooms: Six
• Bathrooms: 6.5
• Square Feet: 4,095
• Year Built: 1980
• HOA Dues: $380/month
• Days on Market: 31
• Listing Agent: Nancy Taylor Bubes, Washington Fine Properties

Photo Courtesy of Sean Shanahan

This article originally published at https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/under_contract_2_days_or_1_month/21426.