Are these H St. NE / Capitol Hill houses priced appropriately?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is awesome but expensive. However, already under contract.

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/212-A-St-NE_Washington_DC_20002_M93986-29101?ex=2935492387

I appreciate the aesthetic they were going for, but that kitchen is awful from a functional standpoint.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is awesome but expensive. However, already under contract.

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/212-A-St-NE_Washington_DC_20002_M93986-29101?ex=2935492387

I appreciate the aesthetic they were going for, but that kitchen is awful from a functional standpoint.

Its a modern and spacious kitchen with everything needed. How much cooking a two career family actually does nowadays?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is awesome but expensive. However, already under contract.

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/212-A-St-NE_Washington_DC_20002_M93986-29101?ex=2935492387

I appreciate the aesthetic they were going for, but that kitchen is awful from a functional standpoint.

Its a modern and spacious kitchen with everything needed. How much cooking a two career family actually does nowadays?

at $5 mil that is not for your average family.

also that outdoor space is horrendous. I actually really hate this renovation. it’s very claustrophobic and un-charming. also $5 mil??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is awesome but expensive. However, already under contract.

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/212-A-St-NE_Washington_DC_20002_M93986-29101?ex=2935492387

I appreciate the aesthetic they were going for, but that kitchen is awful from a functional standpoint.

Whoever bought it will live in it maybe 10% of the time and probably never cook in that kitchen. That's a "retired Senator needs a DC house for fundraising events and occasionally sleeping while lobbying former colleagues" house. No one is making breakfast for a toddler and 2nd grader before dashing off to drop off in that house.

Agree with PP that it's actually pretty ugly. They had a ton of space to work with and just decided to go with "nothing" -- large rooms, white surfaces, expensive finishes. It's not stylish or livable at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We love this block of houses on the 13th St NE block, just south of H St. This one just hit the market and seems on the lower end price-wise, compared to others of this size/location:

https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/718-13th-St-NE-20002/home/9909933

The house that launched a debate on the value of first-floor powder rooms (this one is missing one) has seen two price cuts and is still sitting after 49 days.

I thought we agree that it was the location, dated kitchen/baths, and weird layout that was the issue? I don't think a main floor powder room would rescue this house, honestly.

[Anonymous]

Its practically in Supreme Court's backyard. Its built to hold events and have guest rooms, food would be catered. Only appliances they need are coffee machines and wine fridge, no one will use this fancy kitchen, other than catering staff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is awesome but expensive. However, already under contract.

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/212-A-St-NE_Washington_DC_20002_M93986-29101?ex=2935492387

Thanks I hate it

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We love this block of houses on the 13th St NE block, just south of H St. This one just hit the market and seems on the lower end price-wise, compared to others of this size/location:

https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/718-13th-St-NE-20002/home/9909933

The house that launched a debate on the value of first-floor powder rooms (this one is missing one) has seen two price cuts and is still sitting after 49 days.

I thought we agree that it was the location, dated kitchen/baths, and weird layout that was the issue? I don't think a main floor powder room would rescue this house, honestly.

I think a lot of people said no first-floor powder room was definitely an issue to perspective buyers, particularly because 90 percent of the other, comparable for-sale houses on the Hill have them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We love this block of houses on the 13th St NE block, just south of H St. This one just hit the market and seems on the lower end price-wise, compared to others of this size/location:

https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/718-13th-St-NE-20002/home/9909933

The house that launched a debate on the value of first-floor powder rooms (this one is missing one) has seen two price cuts and is still sitting after 49 days.

I thought we agree that it was the location, dated kitchen/baths, and weird layout that was the issue? I don't think a main floor powder room would rescue this house, honestly.

I think a lot of people said no first-floor powder room was definitely an issue to perspective buyers, particularly because 90 percent of the other, comparable for-sale houses on the Hill have them.

No first floor powder room is a no but not a hard NO, if price is right, location is enticing and everything meets needs, most buyers would compromise. When you are on a budget and like a neighborhood, you almost always have to make compromises.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is awesome but expensive. However, already under contract.

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/212-A-St-NE_Washington_DC_20002_M93986-29101?ex=2935492387

Thanks I hate it

Its sold and allegedly there were multiple above asking offers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Its practically in Supreme Court's backyard. Its built to hold events and have guest rooms, food would be catered. Only appliances they need are coffee machines and wine fridge, no one will use this fancy kitchen, other than catering staff.

The ones on East Capitol are so much nicer for that and like 2 mil cheaper. This one doesn’t even have a nice dining room.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We love this block of houses on the 13th St NE block, just south of H St. This one just hit the market and seems on the lower end price-wise, compared to others of this size/location:

https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/718-13th-St-NE-20002/home/9909933

The house that launched a debate on the value of first-floor powder rooms (this one is missing one) has seen two price cuts and is still sitting after 49 days.

I thought we agree that it was the location, dated kitchen/baths, and weird layout that was the issue? I don't think a main floor powder room would rescue this house, honestly.

I think a lot of people said no first-floor powder room was definitely an issue to perspective buyers, particularly because 90 percent of the other, comparable for-sale houses on the Hill have them.

No first floor powder room is a no but not a hard NO, if price is right, location is enticing and everything meets needs, most buyers would compromise. When you are on a budget and like a neighborhood, you almost always have to make compromises.

No powder room poster here. Someone will buy my house for a lot and they can put in a poop room by the kitchen at their own expense. Seems unhygienic to me but their choice!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is awesome but expensive. However, already under contract.

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/212-A-St-NE_Washington_DC_20002_M93986-29101?ex=2935492387

Thanks I hate it

Its sold and allegedly there were multiple above asking offers.

Doesn’t mean I have to like it.

Boring boring boring

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is awesome but expensive. However, already under contract.

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/212-A-St-NE_Washington_DC_20002_M93986-29101?ex=2935492387

Thanks I hate it

Its sold and allegedly there were multiple above asking offers.

Doesn’t mean I have to like it.

Boring boring boring

Yup. I guess there are a few super rich people who want a large house in a very prestigious location. Such people often have atrocious taste, actually.

[Anonymous]

Even people spending millions have to make compromises, just as homes we like are out of our budget, theirs are out of theirs by couple of millions.

Also, they tend to go for location and size, they usually have extra money and designers to bring it to their taste.