Wow. This is what $1m gets you in AU Park

[Anonymous]

People saying it's a teardown need to get a grip.

Still, I don't think it will sell for $900K. It's in a weird little warren behind the fire station and a convenience store that isn't super-appealing. And the curb appeal/condition just doesn't match people's expectations for that price, even in upper NW.

I bet it would be under contract already if they had priced it at $825K, and they would have had a bidding war that probably would have gotten them close to $900K.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:#1 rule in real estate = location. yep, that's why we're staying in our dinky $1M house in AU Park when something in N Potomac or somewhere else suburbia would be lots bigger and nicer. Love, love, love being able to WALK to multiple metros, parks, restaurants, CVS, Whole Foods, library, shopping, etc. Location!

Indeed - we can do the same in Alexandria, with a lot more charm, better commute, and probably better restaurants.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:#1 rule in real estate = location. yep, that's why we're staying in our dinky $1M house in AU Park when something in N Potomac or somewhere else suburbia would be lots bigger and nicer. Love, love, love being able to WALK to multiple metros, parks, restaurants, CVS, Whole Foods, library, shopping, etc. Location!

Indeed - we can do the same in Alexandria, with a lot more charm, better commute, and probably better restaurants.

Those of us who live in Chevy Chase and in Bethesda could do the same with much better schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:#1 rule in real estate = location. yep, that's why we're staying in our dinky $1M house in AU Park when something in N Potomac or somewhere else suburbia would be lots bigger and nicer. Love, love, love being able to WALK to multiple metros, parks, restaurants, CVS, Whole Foods, library, shopping, etc. Location!

Indeed - we can do the same in Alexandria, with a lot more charm, better commute, and probably better restaurants.

Where in Alexandria?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It would be funny if it wasn't kind of sad

http://franklymls.com/DC8340226

This piece of crap is 1m? Shitshack indeed!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:#1 rule in real estate = location. yep, that's why we're staying in our dinky $1M house in AU Park when something in N Potomac or somewhere else suburbia would be lots bigger and nicer. Love, love, love being able to WALK to multiple metros, parks, restaurants, CVS, Whole Foods, library, shopping, etc. Location!

Indeed - we can do the same in Alexandria, with a lot more charm, better commute, and probably better restaurants.

Those of us who live in Chevy Chase and in Bethesda could do the same with much better schools.

Janney is easily as good as the Chevy Chase and Bethesda elementary schools. Plus you have a crazy-tight school community. Everyone knows everyone because everyone basically lives within a square mile. No bus service. It's a Normal Rockwell existence which is why prices have been drive as high as they now are.

[Anonymous]

I just spent the afternoon in meetings in AU Park and I fail to see the appeal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:#1 rule in real estate = location. yep, that's why we're staying in our dinky $1M house in AU Park when something in N Potomac or somewhere else suburbia would be lots bigger and nicer. Love, love, love being able to WALK to multiple metros, parks, restaurants, CVS, Whole Foods, library, shopping, etc. Location!

What MULTIPLE metros, restaurantS and Whole Foods are you walking to from AU? How long IS that walk? Aren't you exaggerating a little?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:#1 rule in real estate = location. yep, that's why we're staying in our dinky $1M house in AU Park when something in N Potomac or somewhere else suburbia would be lots bigger and nicer. Love, love, love being able to WALK to multiple metros, parks, restaurants, CVS, Whole Foods, library, shopping, etc. Location!

What MULTIPLE metros, restaurantS and Whole Foods are you walking to from AU? How long IS that walk? Aren't you exaggerating a little?

THIS house, not "AU," is .4 miles from the Tenley Metro and 1.1 miles from the Van Ness Metro. Whole Foods is across from the Tenley Metro and there are lots of shops and restaurants, and a library, along Wisconsin in both directions. Fort Reno Park and the very north end of Glover Park are blocks away.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've seen worse. One may have to put some money into the yard and kitchen though.

Stricly speaking this is North Cleveland Park, not AU Park, in'it?

The key part is Janney.

If it's "North Cleveland Park" (one of those contrived realtor names), then it is east of Wisconsin Ave. and very much at risk of being zoned out of Janney. Caveat emptor indeed.

[Anonymous]

Shocking

[Anonymous]

Wow. Ugly AND expensive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:#1 rule in real estate = location. yep, that's why we're staying in our dinky $1M house in AU Park when something in N Potomac or somewhere else suburbia would be lots bigger and nicer. Love, love, love being able to WALK to multiple metros, parks, restaurants, CVS, Whole Foods, library, shopping, etc. Location!

Indeed - we can do the same in Alexandria, with a lot more charm, better commute, and probably better restaurants.

Better commute? Not sure how that's possible, unless you can get to downtown DC during rush hour in under 15 minutes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just spent the afternoon in meetings in AU Park and I fail to see the appeal.

I understand this reaction. The appeal is in the community.

The neighborhood is moderately charming. The lots are small and the houses are not particularly attractive. The plus side is that you're in close proximity to your neighbors, and in some neighborhoods (like AU Park) that breeds familiarity not contempt.
The commercial areas are good enough. Wisconsin lacks the charm of Connecticut, but it has what you need. Development is still way farther behind where I thought it would be by now. Mattress discounters and dry cleaners, seriously? One block from the metro?
The schools are wonderful and well-utilized. This cannot be stated strongly enough.
There are plenty of other amenities, as well: Wilson Aquatic Center. Turtle Park. Proximity to other fun places, like Glen Echo Park. Proximity to other children's parks: Palisades, Beauvoir, Newark St.
The commute is (by DC standards) excellent. Under 20 minutes into town and about 25 minutes from town. During rush hour. Off-peak, about 12 minutes to Dupont Circle.
Oh, yeah, metro. Walkable.

For AU Park, it's the combination of all these things. Some of the neighborhoods nearby are much prettier (Spring Valley, for one). Some of the neighborhoods nearby have better commercial (Bethesda, for one). Some of the neighborhoods nearby have an equally strong school community (CCDC, for one). Some nearby neighborhoods are equally accessible (Woodley or Cleveland Parks, for example). But nowhere else provides this package. That's what you're paying for with AU Park. While the homes, lots and commercial may be underwhelming (as is Turtle Park, frankly, until it gets renovated next year), the total is greater than the sum of the individual parts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just spent the afternoon in meetings in AU Park and I fail to see the appeal.

I understand this reaction. The appeal is in the community.

The neighborhood is moderately charming. The lots are small and the houses are not particularly attractive. The plus side is that you're in close proximity to your neighbors, and in some neighborhoods (like AU Park) that breeds familiarity not contempt.
The commercial areas are good enough. Wisconsin lacks the charm of Connecticut, but it has what you need. Development is still way farther behind where I thought it would be by now. Mattress discounters and dry cleaners, seriously? One block from the metro?
The schools are wonderful and well-utilized. This cannot be stated strongly enough.
There are plenty of other amenities, as well: Wilson Aquatic Center. Turtle Park. Proximity to other fun places, like Glen Echo Park. Proximity to other children's parks: Palisades, Beauvoir, Newark St.
The commute is (by DC standards) excellent. Under 20 minutes into town and about 25 minutes from town. During rush hour. Off-peak, about 12 minutes to Dupont Circle.
Oh, yeah, metro. Walkable.

For AU Park, it's the combination of all these things. Some of the neighborhoods nearby are much prettier (Spring Valley, for one). Some of the neighborhoods nearby have better commercial (Bethesda, for one). Some of the neighborhoods nearby have an equally strong school community (CCDC, for one). Some nearby neighborhoods are equally accessible (Woodley or Cleveland Parks, for example). But nowhere else provides this package. That's what you're paying for with AU Park. While the homes, lots and commercial may be underwhelming (as is Turtle Park, frankly, until it gets renovated next year), the total is greater than the sum of the individual parts.

Please note: there are plenty in the neighborhood who do not send their kids to Janney. I toured it and was unsure why people feel it is so great. Yes, you can have a bunch of friends who all attend a mediocre (at best) school. Remember Janney is still DCPS.