1724 5th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

UNDER CONTRACT IN LESS THAN A WEEK! MORE THAN A “HANDYMAN’S” SPECIAL. Built in 1900 and in the family for 2 generations, this siding on wood shingle home is one of the last remaining semi-detached rowhouses ready for straight-forward restoration in the neighborhood (not in an historic district!). Located 2 blocks from Shaw metro, 4 blocks to Howard University, 6 blocks to the Convention Center, and ½+mile to U Street landmarks like Ben’s Chili Bowl and the Lincoln Theater. This 2-level, 3 bedroom/1 bath house sits behind an approximate 20’ X 18’ front patio area. At the back of this 1,770/.04 acre lot (per tax record) is a 2-story barebones brick carriage house that has excellent small in-law suite or home office potential. Well suited to an investor full rehab or homeowner’s FHA 203k project, attractively priced at $290,000 (Proposed 2011 DC tax assessment is $293,860 just for the land, and $398,560 in total).