New Listing - Fantastic Three Level TH Just Steps to Braddock Metro!

1259 MADISON ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314

List Price:  $685,000

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Barbara Nalls and Long and Foster Real Estate are pleased to welcome you to this opportunity to own one of the very rarely available End Unit Town Houses in highly sought after Braddock Place. This special property welcomes you with a true foyer entrance, large bright rooms well laid out over three daylight levels, a private garden and patio and a spacious one car garage. 

Loaded with amenities and incredibly conveniently located just a half block from the Braddock Place Metro Station, private access to the new park to the new pedestrian park (currently under construction) and with unbeatable access to Old Town's shops, restaurants and recreational opportunities, it's the perfect place for every lifestyle for years to come...Welcome Home!

THE ROOMS

·  True entrance FOYER with slate floor, switched lighting, a generous coat closet and access to the one car GARAGE

·  Large, bright FAMILY ROOM with wood flooring, switched lighting, two exposures and access to the rear PATIO

·  Open LIVING ROOM with fireplace and mantle, wood floors, two exposures, switched lighting and wood floors

·  Separate DINING ROOM with ceiling fan / switched lighting, wood floors, and an attractive railing

·  Well designed table space KITCHEN with open pass through to dining, ample oak cabinetry and counterspace, switched lighting, built in appliances and large windows. 

·  Main floor GUEST POWDER ROOM

·  MASTER BEDROOM with private EN SUITE RENOVATED BATH, large windows, wood floors, ceiling fan and double closets. 

·  Two additional BEDROOMS, each with wood floors and good closet space

·  FULL HALL BATH with tub shower and good storage

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

·  Efficient All-Electric appliances and HVAC (forced air heat pump)

·  Dual zoned A/C

·  Rare end unit with unusual side placement entrance maximizes space and light

·  Rated "Very Walkable" (75) by WalkScore.com

·  Handicap features including two attached stair lifts (seller will leave or remove, patch and paint, at buyers request) 

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HOA fee is $690 semi-annually

·         Tax is $6571 (tax year 2013)

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·         Old Town Alexandria

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·         Ideally located for an easy commute, Alexandria is just minutes from DC by either Metro, or car, with US 1, I 95/495 and the George Washington Memorial Parkway giving easy access to anywhere you could want to go.  Old Town Alexandria is full of history and culture.  Enjoy the many shops, restaurants and parks.  Stroll along the Potomac River and visit the famous Torpedo Factory Arts Center where you can see local artists producing their works.  Ronald Reagan National Airport is only minutes away as well as Mount Vernon, the Colonial Homestead of George Washington.

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New Listing in Rock Creek Forest! Large Colonial - The Best of Everything! Open Sat 6/7 12-2 PM and Sun 6/8 1-5 PM!

 

8033 Ellingson Drive, Chevy Chase 20815

Open Sat 6/7 12-2 PM and Sun 6/8 1-5 PM!

List Price: $949,000

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Barbara Nalls and Long & Foster Realtors are proud to offer this beautifully appointed, move-in ready, 4 bedroom colonial home on one of this sought after neighborhood’s most popular streets! Built in 1979, this distinguished home has been recently renovated and is ready for a new owner to enjoy.  The main floor features a bright step down living room, large formal dining room, handsome family room, adjacent library, and a spacious renovated kitchen with a gorgeous view of the backyard through a picturesque bay window. Upstairs, the Master bedroom suite has a huge walk-in closet with closet organizing system, updated master bath, and a practical adjoining dressing area with two additional closets. A bright hall landing, three large additional bedrooms, a renovated hall bath, numerous linen and storage closets and a laundry area with washer / dryer hook ups complete the picture. The fully finished lower level has a large recreation room / 5^th bedroom with a walk-in closet, bath, laundry area, additional storage and entrance to the two car garage. Recently installed, an energy efficient solar panel system provides clean and affordable electricity. Outside there is a huge deck with multiple seating areas perfect for entertaining, plus attractive stone hardscaping setting off the front walk and rear gardens to their very best advantage. The captivating grounds of this home include a variety of plantings; colorful peonies, remarkable roses, pansies, a fig tree, herbs, a vegetable garden and many more exquisite mature plantings. A beautiful house in a wonderful neighborhood….

MAIN LEVEL.........

• FOYER ENTRY with custom tile, MAIN HALL with hardwood floors, pretty POWDER ROOM and large COAT CLOSET with new sliding doors

• Inviting LIVING ROOM with floor to ceiling windows, recessed lighting and oak hardwood floors

• Separate large FORMAL DINING ROOM with a double window, dental crown molding, chair rail and oak hardwood flooring

• Renovated TABLE SPACE KITCHEN flooded with light and charm, with new slate flooring, glass tile backsplash, marble counters, exquisite cabinetry, all new stainless steel appliances, five burner gas range, stainless steel exhaust hood, custom bay window, brushed steel pendulum chandelier, under mount lighting, track lighting, and plenty of space for comfortable family dining

• Adjacent FAMILY ROOM with a raised brick hearth fire place and mantle, recessed lighting, oak hardwood flooring and access to rear DECK

• Adjoining PRIVATE LIBRARY / DEN or PLAYROOM with oak hardwood flooring, large floor to ceiling windows and crown molding

 UPPER LEVEL.........

 • Bright HALL and LANDING with stylish hanging glass jar chandelier, and three good sized closets including LAUNDRY AREA with washer & dryer hookups

• OWNER’S SUITE: Large MASTER BEDROOM with side reading lamps, ceiling fan with switched lighting, wall to wall carpeting and gorgeous views of the backyard; a luxury WALK-IN CLOSET with closet organizing system (10 feet by 11 feet); a DRESSING ROOM with full modern vanity and two additional closets; freshly painted MASTER BATH with beautifully coordinated custom tile, a second ample vanity and shower-bath.

• BEDROOMS #2, #3 and #4 all good sized with nice light, soft Berber carpeting, ceiling fans with switched lighting, and excellent closets with closet organizing systems

• Updated FULL HALL BATH with a tub shower, new stone / tile flooring, modern lighting and fixtures

LOWER LEVEL.........

• Spacious RECREATION ROOM / 5^th BEDROOM with recessed lighting, crown molding, beautiful laminate floors, good natural and expansive walk-in closet with built-in shelving

• Updated BATH

• LAUNDRY / STORAGE ROOM / UTILITY ROOM with energy efficient LG front loading washer and dryer, utility sink and extra storage space

• Extra STORAGE SPACE under the stairs

• Oversized TWO CAR GARAGE with individual auto door openers and extra storage

 

ADDITIONAL FEATURES.........

• Natural gas forced air heating

• Electric central air conditioning

• Solar panels

• Sump pump

• Concrete driveway

• Two car garage

• Extensive landscaping and hardscaping including walkway, retaining walls and decorative accents

• Renovations and replacements include: Kitchen renovation (new appliances, new flooring, new lighting and new counter tops), installation of solar panels, new closet doors, recessed lighting installed in living room, family room and kitchen, ceiling fans installed in all upper level bedrooms, reconfigured master bedroom adding large walk-in closet with extensive closet organizing system, and freshly painted master bathroom

• Approximately 1 mile Metro Red Line and I495

 

Specifics:

Price: $949,000

Year built: 1979

Living Area: 3,424  Square Feet (per Truplace)

Lot square feet: 6,527

Legal Description: Lot 79

 

Subdivision: Rock Creek Forest

 

Schools: Rock Creek Forest Elementary, Westland Middle School and Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School (International Baccalaureate Program)

 

Estimated tax and non-tax charges in the first fiscal year of ownership $6,988.81

Barbara Nalls

Nalls Home Partners

7700 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 120

Bethesda MD 20814

Barbara cell: 240-602-9035

Office: 240.497. 1920

Direct Office : 240.497. 1920

Main Office: 240.497. 1700

Nall Home Partners E-News Letter for May

                    

Pause To Catch Our Breath

  

It's national news at this point that The Market Is Back, and local news that some neighborhoods are seeing record prices, bidding wars, etc. This last week or so seems to have been a tiny bit slower (holiday? buyer fatigue?) so while we catch our breath, it's a good time to sort out a bit of what's happening. 

Some markets are way, WAY up. We are seeing bidding wars of epic proportions. Five, ten, even fifteen offers on good houses and prices skyrocketing.  I was involved in one a few weeks ago where our client bid $175,000 over the asking price and was not even the second highest offer. 
Not ALL markets are on crazy white hot fire. A number of DC neighborhoods, notably Chevy Chase and Mount Pleasant, are so strong you'd see multiple offers on a dog house, but others, particularly outside the beltway, are taking more time to catch up. Walkability seems to be a key (to see yours check out www.WalkScore.com) as does price point: it's the market under a million that is driving the bus. 
Be careful with pricing. Anything that is overpriced is getting passed right over and long days on market are a real detriment in this youth driven, do it yesterday environment. 
Strong activity "in town" does and will have a ripple effect - expect to see prices rising in the outer suburbs later this year. 
Private sales are everywhere. I'm not talking about agents just selling their own listings, but many houses are going under contract with two agents, one representing the seller and another representing a buyer, prior to entry into the Multiple Listing System. While this practice is generally frowned on as rarely in the seller's best interest (open market forces tend to bring the best price) sometimes word gets out early about a house that's "coming on" and agents representing desperate buyers who have been repeatedly out bid call asking "what would it take?" Unfortunately, this means even lower inventory in an already slim market. Who you know - or your agent knows - really does make a difference
• In the very strongest markets, buyers are once again pre-inspecting, paying cash and waiving all contingencies. It's hard, but not impossible, for less well qualified buyers to win the bid in these situations. We know how to help you put your very best foot forward, don't be shy to give us a call if you're thinking of a move - we really can help you make it happen. We're happy to report that we've carried the day more often than not this spring!
It's slowed down a bit but by no means is it over. The traditional Memorial Day cut off of our "Spring Market" seems to be a thing of the past. Just as last year,  we expect to bounce through the summer months with some brief lulls followed by peaks of enthusiastic bidding and market appreciation. The good news: much less pressure to have your house ready for a short window of opportunity - there's still plenty of time to make a move. 

Enjoy the summer!

 

Barbara, Tom, Marc and Susan

Nalls Home Partners

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Exciting Listing in Carderock Springs! Beautifully Appointed Tranqul Contemporary! Open June 1st 1-4 PM!

8109 LILLY STONE DR, BETHESDA, MD 20817
List Price:  $875,000
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Barbara Nalls and Long and Foster Real Estate are very pleased to welcome you to this beautifully appointed California contemporary in Carderock Springs! This sun-filled four bedroom, three full bath home offers a marvelous flow, walls of windows, vaulted ceilings, and practical living spaces. Flooded with light and style, the home features an inviting living room with recessed lighting, brick fireplace and vaulted ceilings and opens to a picturesque balcony. A formal dining room with vaulted ceilings and sliding glass doors to extensive rear patio. The kitchen has been renovated with stainless steel appliances, beautiful cabinetry, a skylight and sliding glass door to patio. There are three bedrooms and two full baths on the upper level, including a master bedroom with a renovated private bath and wall of closets.  The entry level boasts a handsome family room with brick fireplace, the fourth bedroom, an updated full bath, large laundry / storage room and access to the garage.

 

The home is complete with a private driveway, attached garage, front balcony, rear patio, koi pond and extensive plantings including colorful Azaleas.  Ideally located in wonderful Carderock Springs with it special swim and tennis club, this is the one you've been waiting for - Welcome Home!

 

 

ENTRY LEVEL.........

• Welcoming ENTRY with COAT CLOSET

• Versatile over-sized FAMILY ROOM with 12 inch ceramic tile flooring, brick fireplace, overhead lighting, wall of windows, sconce lighting and large closet

• Freshly painted entry level BEDROOM with Berber carpeting, overhead lighting, generous closet

• Updated HALL BATH with pedestal sink, bathtub with detachable shower head, and window

• LAUNDRY / STORAGE ROOM with washer / dryer and extensive storage space

 

UPPER LEVEL.........

• Exquisite LIVING ROOM with wall of windows, skylight, vaulted ceilings, recessed lighting, brick fireplace, hard wood flooring and access to front balcony via sliding glass doors and opens to the dining room

• Elegant DINING ROOM with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, opens to living room, kitchen and rear patio

• Tastefully RENOVATED TABLE SPACE KITCHEN with stainless steel appliances, premium wood cabinetry, skylight, recessed lighting, and access to rear patio

• Generous BEDROOM #2 with hardwood floors, window, overhead lighting, and closet

• Updated HALL BATH with new lighting, new mirror, 12 inch ceramic tile flooring, double vanity, bathtub / shower and window

BEDROOM #3 with built-in desk, built-in shelving, hardwood floors, overhead lighting, closet, and large picture window

• MASTER BEDROOM: spacious Master Bedroom with recessed lighting, wall of closets, wood flooring, two exposures, overhead lighting, and RENOVATED MASTER BATH with stylish ceramic tile work, new vanity, new mirror, shower, and window

• HALL LINEN CLOSET

• Charming LANDING AREA atop a floating staircase

 

 

SPECIAL FEATURES.........

• Vaulted ceilings

• New skylights in kitchen, living room and master bedroom

• Two fireplaces

• Upgraded energy efficient front door

• Recessed lighting installed in living room, kitchen, entry and master bedroom in 2011

• Attic with access via pull-down staircase

• Front balcony and large rear patio

• Extended oversized garage with work area and new garage door opener with safety beam

• New garden lights

• Tranquil landscaped yard

• Natural gas heat and electric central air conditioning

• Natural gas hot water heater

 

Estimated tax and non-tax charges in the first fiscal year of ownership $8,689.00

Lot: 8 Block: L

Legal Subdivision: Carderock Springs

Built: 1967

Lot: 15,247 Square Feet

Acreage: .35

Schools: Carderock Springs Elementary School, Pyle Middle School, and Whitman High School

Designed and built by Edmund Bennett during the 1960's and designated a historic district as a prime example of "situated modernism" in 2009, Carderock Springs is today a vibrant, diverse, convenient community tucked into mature landscaping just outside the beltway. Famous for award winning "pools and schools"  you'll love swim team and Friday grill night at the pool and the gorgeous new renovation of Carderock Springs Elementary School so close by. You'll have more time to spend at home with so many easy commuting options into DC, NoVa and I270. All just minutes from wonderful downtown Bethesda with it's myriad entertainment and dining options. Welcome Home!

 

 

Inventory Stats from GCAAR

Inventory Stats from GCAAR

Inventory Chart For MC May 2014

Inventory Chart For DC May 2014

May E-New Letter

Nalls Home Partners May 2014 E-News Letter click on link to access.

Price Reduction on Two Beautiful Properties!

5513 WESTBARD AVE, BETHESDA, MD 20816 List Price:  $999,000


Big price reduction! Come see the fantastic interior of this 5 level, 5 BR, 4.5 BA home in sought after Westwood.Gourmet kitchen with skylights and breakfast room, over-sized DR, butlers pantry are ideal for entertaining. Ample living space with huge family room with fireplace, recreation room, media room, formal living room with fireplace. Great location, less than 2 miles to DC or downtown Bethesda.

1333 INDEPENDENCE CT SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 List Price $975,000

Fantastic modern 4 level Cap Hill townhouse. Entry level den/home office and 2 car garage. Main level features powder room, large granite kitchen with center island, stainless steel  GE Profile appliances and bright breakfast room. Open living room / dining room with wood floors, gas fireplace and custom built-ins. Third  level has 2 bedrooms & 2 full baths, including master bedroom suite with Jacuzzi tub, double vanity and separate shower. Upper level has 3rd BR, upper level family room & roof top deck!