Under Contract: Under a Week For a Condo, Over a Month in Georgetown

• August 11, 2015

by UrbanTurf Staff

In Under Contract, UrbanTurf looks back at properties it has featured recently that were snatched up by DC’s alert buyers.

Five Days in Petworth

When we wrote about this home in Best New Listings, we pointed out that the three-bedroom is a nice contrast to the 18-month renovation that is often seen on the market in Petworth. At least one buyer agreed as the rowhouse went under contract five days after it was listed The living room has a fireplace and a custom mantel as well the original pocket doors, and it leads into a dining room with a large bay window. Downstairs is an in-law suite with a kitchen and bathroom, and out back there is parking for two cars.

• Full Listing: 3927 5th Street NW (map)
• Price: $649,000
• Bedrooms: Three
• Bathrooms: 2.5
• Year Built: 1910
• Days on Market: 5
• Listing Agent: Julie Christenberry, W.C. & A.N. Miller

1,250 Square Feet Near Convention Center

This two-bedroom, two-bath unit sits on one of the upper floors of a boutique condo building at 9th and M Street NW. The large windows flood the living space with natural light, but UrbanTurf’s favorite aspect is the dining room with a wood-burning fireplace, as two-bedrooms in DC often don’t dedicate much space to a dining area. The listing found a buyer in just over a week.

• Full Listing: 901 M Street NW, #301 (map)
• Price: $649,000
• Bedrooms: Two
• Bathrooms: Two
• Condo Fees: $291/month
• Square Footage: 1,247
• Days on Market: 9
• Listing Agents: Kimberly Casey and Daryl Judy, Washington Fine Properties

Mid-Century Modern in Hollin Hills

The Hollin Hills neighborhood in Alexandria is home to a number of houses that wouldn’t be out of place in the background on Mad Men. This three-bedroom was designed by Charles Goodman, a 20th century architect who designed a number of mid-century modern homes in the neighborhood. The highlights of the listing include floor-to-ceiling windows in almost every room, a dining area that overlooks the surrounding decks, and a spacious master bedroom with a balcony, vaulted ceilings, space for a seating area, and a walk-in closet. The listing found a buyer in a week.

• Full Listing: 7219 Stafford Road, Alexandria, VA (map)
• Price: $789,000
• Bedrooms: Three
• Bathrooms: Two
• Year Built: 1950
• Days on Market: 7
• Listing Agents: Lauren Donnelly and Kara Johnson, Keller Williams Capital Properties

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