Arlington - will this monstrosity ever sell?

[Anonymous]

Cheesy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is so bad. Hideous curb appeal. Bedrooms chopped up across FOUR levels. Cheeses early oughts construction.

I always giggle when I hear someone say that.

[Anonymous]

Should be made into a small hotel.

[Anonymous]

Did they make it up to code by setting it further back from the road? Does anybody remember the previous listing from last year?

[Anonymous]

What in the world even is this house? Horrible.

[Anonymous]

House was originally built as a halfway house in cahoots with a neighbor who worked for Arlington County. Neighbors got together and forced Arlington to deny use permit.

The owner needed federal/state/local governments to pay for occupants When he couldn’t use it as halfway house, he went bankrupt and lost house. It has been through several owners since who lost money too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Arlington County should buy it and tear it down for a small park. Arlington County was bamboozled by the original builder and they should make amends for allowing this monstrosity to be built.

What, that’s a terrible idea. This would be great for a group home for disabled adults or teens.

[Anonymous]

This is honestly the best this house has ever looked and I’ve seen listings of it for a zillion years.

[Anonymous]

Why would Arlington buy it and tear it down? Surely it can serve some useful purpose (temporary overnight housing for foster kids or unaccompanied minors?)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:House was originally built as a halfway house in cahoots with a neighbor who worked for Arlington County. Neighbors got together and forced Arlington to deny use permit.

The owner needed federal/state/local governments to pay for occupants When he couldn’t use it as halfway house, he went bankrupt and lost house. It has been through several owners since who lost money too.

I’m pretty sure this is a lie. The construction of this house had a long, well-documented history that in no way fits with this theory.

[Anonymous]

The kids could play on the little patio next to the massive AC units while you grill some dinner. Sounds fun!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:House was originally built as a halfway house in cahoots with a neighbor who worked for Arlington County. Neighbors got together and forced Arlington to deny use permit.

The owner needed federal/state/local governments to pay for occupants When he couldn’t use it as halfway house, he went bankrupt and lost house. It has been through several owners since who lost money too.

This is the real backstory on the house: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2004/02/17/arlington-downsizing-mcmansion-aspirations/d8ca0d3e-5188-42fa-8d8c-81f3130898c9/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Arlington County should buy it and tear it down for a small park. Arlington County was bamboozled by the original builder and they should make amends for allowing this monstrosity to be built.

What, that’s a terrible idea. This would be great for a group home for disabled adults or teens.

After you retrofit it to meet ADA requirements and install an elevator.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:House was originally built as a halfway house in cahoots with a neighbor who worked for Arlington County. Neighbors got together and forced Arlington to deny use permit.

The owner needed federal/state/local governments to pay for occupants When he couldn’t use it as halfway house, he went bankrupt and lost house. It has been through several owners since who lost money too.

I’m pretty sure this is a lie. The construction of this house had a long, well-documented history that in no way fits with this theory.

My parents have lived on the street for nearly 40 years and experienced every step of what happened.

[Anonymous]

It’s currently being rented out to some young 20 somethings and seems to be doing well as a frat house.