Under Contract: Penthouses and Converted Condos
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In this week's Under Contract, UrbanTurf highlights a 14th Street penthouse and a Capitol Hill condo converted from a former gym that recently found buyers.

About a Month For an Old School Gym Converted to a Condo
This 1,300 square-foot one-bedroom loft on Capitol Hill, formerly the gym at an old elementary school, was on the market for about a month before it found a buyer. Exposed ceiling piping, red brick walls and wooden beams that have been painted white allude to the space's former life. Overlooking the open floor plan, the bedroom space, walk-in closet and full bathroom can be found in the loft space, and a private patio connects to the living room.
- Full Listing: 1315 Independence Avenue SE, #8 (map)
- Price: $719,000
- Bedrooms: One
- Bathrooms: 1.5
- Square Feet: 1,286
- HOA: $525/Month
- Days on Market: 38
- Year Built: 1906
- Listing Agent: Meg Shapiro, Compass
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Two Days For a Two-Story 14th Street Penthouse
This 14th Street condo -- with two spacious private patios and industrial finishes - spent only a couple days on the market before finding a buyer. At the center of the floor plan, there's a huge area for an entertainment center, overlooked by the kitchen breakfast bar which stands out with wood paneling and light-colored cabinetry. Accessible from the top story, the roof deck almost rivals the square footage of the interior space and offers views of the Capitol Dome.
- Full Listing: 2125 14th Street NW, #903 (map)
- Price: $1,089,000
- Bedrooms: Two
- Bathrooms: Two
- Square Feet: 1,202
- Days on Market: Two
- Year Built: 2007
- Listing Agents: Jeff Lockard & Andrew Smith, TTR Sotheby's International Realty
This article originally published at https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/under_contract_penthouses_and_converted_condos/20888.
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