Real Estate Blog - Brookland

Extraordinary house spotlight by Ditto Residential in Beautiful Brookland

Once again Ditto Residential delivers visionary development to Brookland.

3714 13th ST NE Washington DC in Beautiful Brookland.
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This lot was originally part of 3710  13th Street Ne.  The owner of the property contacted us to find a buyer for the additional lot.  We contacted many of the areas finest Urban home builders and after some serious consideration and entertaining offers from several developers, the owner of the lot decided to work with Ditto Residential on developing the lot.  Part of the consideration is deciding to work with Ditto Residential was the amazing work that they did on The Roundhouse.  Ditto Residential purchased the lot in 2012 and immediately started design and site work.

There were a quite a…

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Abbott-Klar Real Estate Group breaking records in 2013

Abbott-Klar Real Estate group is excited to announce that they represented the seller of 3714 13th St NE DC, in Beautiful Brookland.  This new construction home just sold for $958,000
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That is the most a house in Brookland has EVER sold for!

This is the 3rd time the Abbott Klar Real Estate Group has broken the record for highest price house sold in Brookland.  Starting with the Roundhouse

which we sold in January 2013 for $760,000,

and on to 1335 Lawrence St NE

(under contract, listed at $799,000)
and now 3714 13th street at nearly a millon dollars.

We sell Brookland houses for MORE!

Call us today to find out how our local knowledge, our dedicated and experienced team and our comittment to the Brookland…

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Brookland Arts & Crafts Home

1335 Lawrence ST NE Washington DC 20017.
$799,000

Exceptional Renovation  to Historic Brookland Arts & Crafts Home

1335 Lawrence Street NE, in Beautiful Brookland, is a historic four-bedroom, two full and two half bath detached home that has been renovated with a large rear addition and a slew of high-end updates.  

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This level of renovation is rare and includes:
* 4 bedrooms * 2 full plus 2 half bathroom * Workshop * 16'X25'two-story addition *
9'x20' rear deck * Luxurious Owner's suite with walk in closet and radiant floor heating *Walk-up attic * Two zone Central AC * Tall basement with side and rear exits * Butler's Pantry * 

In 2005, the current owners built the two-story rear addition, going to great lengths…

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Brookland House and Garden Tour SUNDAY June 2nd 12-5

 The 13th Annual Greater Brookland House and Garden Tour
 is on June 2nd, 2013 from 12:00 -5:00 pm with a reception from 5:00-7:00 pm

 Buy tickets online at GBGC.org
or in person at Petals. Ribbons and Beyond (3906 12th ST NE). 
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 day of tour.

Mary Pat Rowan, President, Greater Brookland Garden Club, in annoucing this tour, noted  that:
"there are two Washingtons: one is the world capital, the stage of the mighty and powerful (and sometimes silly), marble columns and majestic beauty. But there is another Washington, hometown Washington, an alliance of communities as small as a single block, some with 10,000 or more residents. Brookland is one of these Hometowns, D.C.  Institutions make communities, and communities make…

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Washington DC market is hotter than ever.

 Washington DC Real Estate Market Update

 Need more proof that the DC Real Estate market is in the beginning of a a very hot seller's market? 
Let's take a  look at a few charts from RBi.

First Chart: Number of listing in to number of sold houses.  In 2010 we had nearly 3,000 houses for sale in DC.  Today... under 1,000!

Second Chart: Median Sales Price:
In 2010 the median sales price was about $385,000.  Today it is close to $460,000. 

Hottest  two zipcodes:
20011 had a 39.62% year over year increase in Median sold price.  This zipcode inscludes red-hot Petworth which accounts for most of the metoric rise in prices. 
20017 had a 37.19% year over year increase in Median sold price.  This zipcode  covers a large part of Beautiful Brookland. …

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Extraordinary house spotlight: The Roundhouse

The Roundhouse.

Yes! That house. Among the more extrordinary and unique houses that Abbott Klar Real Estate Group has had the pleasure to represent and sell, none compare to The Roundhouse at 1001 Irving ST NE Washington DC in Beautiful Brookland.This historically significant home was carefully renovated and expanded by Ditto Residential with plans by Architect Chuong Cao of DEP Designs. 

Ditto Residential was able to modernize the round house while skillfully reusing and preserving a great deal of the original structure. The rear circumference of the house was artistically ‘pulled out’ by 12 feet to create an expansive kitchen/living area.

The first floor now boasts a stunning kitchen, palatial living room, half bath, coat closet, and laundry…

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Abbott-Klar Real Estate Group Sells another great home in Michigan Park.

Abbott Klar Real Estate Group is proud to announce that they recently represented the seller in the sale of 4848 Queens Chapel Terrace, NE, in Michigan Park, Washington DC.  This center hall colonial was owned by the same family since construction in 1950 and has been properly updated and maintaind over the years.  In addition to an planting an amazing garden and beautifully flowering trees, the his house in unique for the massive family room addition with skylights, tall ceilings, an extra full bathroom and laundry room.
The new owners are moving into the city from Maryland and are excited to be the new stewards of this great home.

Michigan Park streets are lined with massive trees and from the maniqured and flowering front yards,  it is clear that…

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Abbott-Klar Real Estate Group Sells another great house in Brookland.

 Abbott-Klar Real Estate Team recently sold another great home in Beautiful Brookland.  This house at 3203 10th st NE Washington DC, is one of only a few Barn-roof homed in DC.  This house has 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, CAC, hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and a finished basement.  Perfectly located just a few blocks to the Brookland Metro stop and all the new development of Monroe Street Market. 

Brookland is an amazing tree-lined neighborhood with mostly detached homes and large yards.  It is best compared to Cleavland park only better located and a third the price.   Our entire team here at Abbott Klar Real Estate Group are the local experts for Brookland Real Estate.  Call us today to find your perfect Brookland home.
You can also use our website…

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2013 Brookland House and Garden Tour

 The 13th Annual Greater Brookland House and Garden Tour
 is on June 2nd, 2013 from 12:00 -5:00 pm with a reception from 5:00-7:00 pm

 Buy tickets online at GBGC.org
or in person at Petals. Ribbons and Beyond (3906 12th ST NE). 
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 day of tour.

Mary Pat Rowan, President, Greater Brookland Garden Club, in annoucing this tour, noted  that:
"there are two Washingtons: one is the world capital, the stage of the mighty and powerful (and sometimes silly), marble columns and majestic beauty. But there is another Washington, hometown Washington, an alliance of communities as small as a single block, some with 10,000 or more residents. Brookland is one of these Hometowns, D.C.  Institutions make communities, and communities make…

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Abbott-Klar Real Estate Group Sells another great Bungalow in Brookland.

Abbott Klar Real Estate Group is proud to announce that their exclusive listing at 1311 Hamlin street NE Washington DC just sold. The adorable bungalow in Beautiful Brookland featured hardwood floors, a large eat-in kitchen and a back yard to live for.  

This perfectly appointed Bungalow is is just a few blocks to the Brookland Metro stop and all the new development of Monroe Street Market.

You can also use our website SellingDC.com to search all homes available for sale anywhere in DC and of course in Brookland.  You can search by MAP, Search by Metro stop, or search just for condos.  SellingDC.com is your best and LIVE source for updated listings. 

Brookland is Hot.  Live here!

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