What do we think? Friday in AU Park Edition ($1.575k)

[Anonymous]

Pp here. It appears that it is under contract--price drop a few days ago to 1.485m.... Will be interested to see what the sold price turns out to be....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do a search on this forum for "Pasadena" and you will see where I'm coming from. 150 hits. There is someone here who posts obsessively. Apologies if it isn't you!

And I'm happy here, too. But I still love California and miss it. I just think it's really strange how frequently people post listings in Pasadena in response to people's DC queries. Also San Diego.

Also searches for Orange County, Bay Area, and San Francisco literally draws hundreds of posts across all Forums as well. Perhaps there are just a lot of transplants, like you, who miss their home state, or just a lot of California Dreamin'.

OC here (little saigon born and raised), DC is a hardship post, though it's gradually improving. If the federal government moved to Southern California a lot of us would be gone in a heartbeat. Pasadena's okay, could do a lot better though.

So real estate is always going to be a source of bitterness, as we're not only forced to live in a lesser region of the country by the circumstances of our work, but to pay out the nose for the privilege of putting down roots in a second-tier company town.

[Anonymous]

who would pay 1.5 million to live in an area that's so far out from the fun parts of the city that it's basically in the suburbs?

[Anonymous]

I'd pay a bit less but anyways, Au park is a hot market for a lot of reasons

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:who would pay 1.5 million to live in an area that's so far out from the fun parts of the city that it's basically in the suburbs?

You are either clueless or trying to be provocative. AU Park is the ideal combination of homes with yards, walkability, proximity to downtown, and the best schools in DC. Most homes go for less than 1.5 million, but the location isn't the reason for that (the houses just aren't that big). It isn't "the suburbs" by any stretch, and it's an extremely hot market right now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:who would pay 1.5 million to live in an area that's so far out from the fun parts of the city that it's basically in the suburbs?

You are either clueless or trying to be provocative. AU Park is the ideal combination of homes with yards, walkability, proximity to downtown, and the best schools in DC. Most homes go for less than 1.5 million, but the location isn't the reason for that (the houses just aren't that big). It isn't "the suburbs" by any stretch, and it's an extremely hot market right now.

Gee, I sure am deluded.... or maybe I just know how to use Google StreetView, and I'm not utterly fucking blind as you appear to be? Here's the location of the house:



If I told you that was a picture of anywhere in the anonymous, soulless NoVA suburbs, you'd believe me.

Walkability is all well and good, but you have to have someplace exciting to walk to -- and while Glover Park isn't terrible or anything, it's nowhere near the U Street/CoHi/AdMo/14th St/Dupont/H St nexus where everything fun actually happens.

You can get the same schools for less money in plenty of other areas.

And yes, it is indeed an extremely hot market right now. A lot of people in DC have terrible taste, which is a big part of why NoVA is as bad as it is. But if you have this particular brand of terrible taste, just buy a similar home inbound for TJ out in VA for cheaper.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:who would pay 1.5 million to live in an area that's so far out from the fun parts of the city that it's basically in the suburbs?

You are either clueless or trying to be provocative. AU Park is the ideal combination of homes with yards, walkability, proximity to downtown, and the best schools in DC. Most homes go for less than 1.5 million, but the location isn't the reason for that (the houses just aren't that big). It isn't "the suburbs" by any stretch, and it's an extremely hot market right now.

Gee, I sure am deluded.... or maybe I just know how to use Google StreetView, and I'm not utterly fucking blind as you appear to be? Here's the location of the house:



If I told you that was a picture of anywhere in the anonymous, soulless NoVA suburbs, you'd believe me.

Walkability is all well and good, but you have to have someplace exciting to walk to -- and while Glover Park isn't terrible or anything, it's nowhere near the U Street/CoHi/AdMo/14th St/Dupont/H St nexus where everything fun actually happens.

You can get the same schools for less money in plenty of other areas.

And yes, it is indeed an extremely hot market right now. A lot of people in DC have terrible taste, which is a big part of why NoVA is as bad as it is. But if you have this particular brand of terrible taste, just buy a similar home inbound for TJ out in VA for cheaper.

So that's great and all but you're still not as close to downtown for commuting and the metro seems to be getting worse and worse. Also I think your definition of walkability is a little different than most. Those areas are fun but most people just want to be able to walk and buy some groceries, coffee, and maybe eat a meal. Terrible taste or not, areas like AU are hot because buyers can have a yard, good schools, walkability, and still spend less than 10% of their day commuting so you're home for bedtime.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, the stabby parts of town are the best. I love teaching my kids about shell casings and drunkenness. And, oh, the c-o-n-s-t-a-n-t package thefts from my stoop are such a blast.

You pearl clutchers are missing out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:who would pay 1.5 million to live in an area that's so far out from the fun parts of the city that it's basically in the suburbs?

You are either clueless or trying to be provocative. AU Park is the ideal combination of homes with yards, walkability, proximity to downtown, and the best schools in DC. Most homes go for less than 1.5 million, but the location isn't the reason for that (the houses just aren't that big). It isn't "the suburbs" by any stretch, and it's an extremely hot market right now.

Gee, I sure am deluded.... or maybe I just know how to use Google StreetView, and I'm not utterly fucking blind as you appear to be? Here's the location of the house:



If I told you that was a picture of anywhere in the anonymous, soulless NoVA suburbs, you'd believe me.

Walkability is all well and good, but you have to have someplace exciting to walk to -- and while Glover Park isn't terrible or anything, it's nowhere near the U Street/CoHi/AdMo/14th St/Dupont/H St nexus where everything fun actually happens.

You can get the same schools for less money in plenty of other areas.

And yes, it is indeed an extremely hot market right now. A lot of people in DC have terrible taste, which is a big part of why NoVA is as bad as it is. But if you have this particular brand of terrible taste, just buy a similar home inbound for TJ out in VA for cheaper.

Just keep proving your cluelessness. Maybe you should actually visit instead of using Google Streetview? We're from Europe, and after living in Dupont for years, we house shopped in both upper NW and the NoVa suburbs (quickly ruled those out), and there is no comparison. And who walks to Glover Park from AU Park?

I'm not sure if you're just angry or need to grow up.

[Anonymous]

22:25 has clearly never been to AU Park or he/she would know it's nowhere near walkable to Glover Park and a lot more walkable than most parts of VA where you could find a lot more house for a lot less money.

[Anonymous]

Not to defend the fool, but I think she was saying that Glover Park is bad enough (i.e., it isn't the downtown hub replete with tapas restaurants and furniture boutiques), but AU Park is a entirely different level of awfulness.

Just ignore the rube. She is probably some underemployed twenty-something who thinks she knows everything about the world. She doesn't understand the attraction of calm, peaceful living with a family because she doesn't have a family. (Not that there's anything wrong with it.) She speaks from ignorance, that much is clear. Just ask her to sing the praises of living in "AdMo" (not Lanier Heights, by the way) or H St. with a family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:22:25 has clearly never been to AU Park or he/she would know it's nowhere near walkable to Glover Park and a lot more walkable than most parts of VA where you could find a lot more house for a lot less money.

+1,000

The glover park comment was a total dead giveaway

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:who would pay 1.5 million to live in an area that's so far out from the fun parts of the city that it's basically in the suburbs?

You are either clueless or trying to be provocative. AU Park is the ideal combination of homes with yards, walkability, proximity to downtown, and the best schools in DC. Most homes go for less than 1.5 million, but the location isn't the reason for that (the houses just aren't that big). It isn't "the suburbs" by any stretch, and it's an extremely hot market right now.

Gee, I sure am deluded.... or maybe I just know how to use Google StreetView, and I'm not utterly fucking blind as you appear to be? Here's the location of the house:



If I told you that was a picture of anywhere in the anonymous, soulless NoVA suburbs, you'd believe me.

Walkability is all well and good, but you have to have someplace exciting to walk to -- and while Glover Park isn't terrible or anything, it's nowhere near the U Street/CoHi/AdMo/14th St/Dupont/H St nexus where everything fun actually happens.

You can get the same schools for less money in plenty of other areas.

And yes, it is indeed an extremely hot market right now. A lot of people in DC have terrible taste, which is a big part of why NoVA is as bad as it is. But if you have this particular brand of terrible taste, just buy a similar home inbound for TJ out in VA for cheaper.

Just keep proving your cluelessness. Maybe you should actually visit instead of using Google Streetview? We're from Europe, and after living in Dupont for years, we house shopped in both upper NW and the NoVa suburbs (quickly ruled those out), and there is no comparison. And who walks to Glover Park from AU Park?

I'm not sure if you're just angry or need to grow up.

Maybe if the PP actually had kids, she would realize that she can't "get the same quality schools for less money in plenty of other areas", certainly not in those "where the fun happens" (unless she wins the charter lottery, but who wants to count on that). She might also realize that she starts caring less and less about being near "the fun", and more about being able to walk to nice grocery stores and other useful shopping, and some kid-friendly restaurants.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:22:25 has clearly never been to AU Park or he/she would know it's nowhere near walkable to Glover Park and a lot more walkable than most parts of VA where you could find a lot more house for a lot less money.

Same schools for less money = doesn't actually know the schools boundaries...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not to defend the fool, but I think she was saying that Glover Park is bad enough (i.e., it isn't the downtown hub replete with tapas restaurants and furniture boutiques), but AU Park is a entirely different level of awfulness.

Just ignore the rube. She is probably some underemployed twenty-something who thinks she knows everything about the world. She doesn't understand the attraction of calm, peaceful living with a family because she doesn't have a family. (Not that there's anything wrong with it.) She speaks from ignorance, that much is clear. Just ask her to sing the praises of living in "AdMo" (not Lanier Heights, by the way) or H St. with a family.

PP here. Over-employed 30something, actually! Reading comprehension isn't your strong suit, is it?

I didn't say "Live in AdMo/CoHi," I said "live in proximity to AdMo/CoHi at the very least". Have a family, have "calm, peaceful living" in a 3br in Mt Pleasant, I'm just not a suburban bore with questionable taste like y'all.

And Glover Park is a ~35 minute walk from AU Park... my point wasn't that that's a close/fun walk (though 35 minutes isn't absolutely undoable), it's that that's the closest you come to an area with anything really going on within walking distance of you.