Why Hasn’t This Renovated D.C. Townhome Sold Yet?

[@mekastayfabsteele5989]

Priced to high to be attached to another home

[@janetr5929]

It looks like they took all of the tile remnants to tile the short shower. The whole place just looks like a generic flip.

[@sleuththewild]

I LOVE this house. Every inch. Home-y community, too. This is especially nice in the era of conspicuous consumption in DC, which, IMO is GROSS, and brings to mind everything that is wrong with our economy, with a small number flagrantly consuming and partying, while the rest of us barely get by. Love that the living room is a bit above street grade: you can look out on life! Pretty exterior and color. Good fit in the neighborhood. Very tasteful. Love the bow windows. Beautiful proportions inside and out. They kept the original intent! Great design job. I wish more builders were this sensitive to renovating old houses. No attempt to be posh or fill the home with gimmicks. FAB. Clean construction: no noxious paint errors, botched tile....it's all very well done. That stove is PLENTY big enough, and it's energy efficient. I don't think people are doing a whole lot of cooking these days: they're eating out, and buying frozen pizzas. The house could use an extra fridge for vedgies. Pee pad outside for doggie: FAB. The ceiling lights are tiny because the better mode is simply to have local lighting at floor level. I never use my overheads, except in the bathroom. They are also LED's: energy efficient and bright for their size. Little bedrooms are ideal for toddlers and studies. So, you've got his-and-her work-at-home spaces. I like the tile in the bathrooms. The whole house is designed in a coordinated fashion without being matchy-matchy. From looking at windowsills, the exterior walls are thick: this is good for energy efficiency. No need for re-organizing walls to add insulation. The downstairs "basement" is where you stick the rowdy teenagers and isolate football games on TV. Worth every penny.

[@Pgschool37]

Price is one of the main issues, next to window safety hazards. Overall, it's not bad but it needs a lot more updates to justify the asking price.

[@Jayphace]

Yes, the layout is weird, but you have to consider the time period the home was built. Some people lack imagination. One of the ways the house could sell is actually staging the home with furniture that compliments the look of the house altogether. I liked the basement, but that shower was a hot mess as far as height. Throw some colorful artwork on the walls, some nice furniture throughout, and it may show people this home's potential. In the meantime, that price is way too high for the size of the rooms.

[@PeggyBlackshire-ww2mz]

1.05 No wonder Jonathan 😮

[@OGDallasBeatz]

Great video very informative. But housing prices in dc are to high which is why I think it’s still on the market

[@susanworkman250]

The basement could be a private 1 bedroom apartment. The room with small windows could be the living room.. the middle room could be kitchen and dining. The house isn't too bad for having only 1600 sq ft upstairs.

[@AbRocket20]

I really don't like the layout. The kitchen and the bedrooms are too small.

[@aidajones-goins882]

I agree with most of the comments. The price for this tiny row home is quite a bit much!! Too late to redo, so maybe staging Might give it hope..😑. And who wants to live in a million dollar home but have to sit in a laundromat every Saturday?????????

[@almurry8943]

I was also surprised that for a corner house, the yard was so small. Usually corner lots have bigger yards.

[@beingmichelleg]

It's definitely the price. They over developed and thought buyers would ignore small bedrooms/crazy layout. I know not all houses can have a foyer but even with the open concept the kitchen is too small for a family and that first bathroom has a sink that a barbie doll can barely fit into. The developers also overlooked how few people would be interested in a shower made for a short person (over relied on possible rental income). Can't even be marketed as an in-law suite because they have to be mobile to get down the stairs. This may be a good entry to ownership house for a young couple but the current price is still too high.

[@toniamckay8122]

The layout is really confusing the living room. I believe this house would benefit from staging to help the potential buyer with the spaces

[@bmoore5127]

They're asking twice what it's worth. No laundry room? Did I miss something? Bedrooms are small for the asking price. The tile was busy work instead of taking the time to vein match them. No laundry downstairs and no stove or exhaust for a stove down there. It's a rowhome masquerading as a townhouse LOL. Drop the price and let the chips fall where they fall.

[@bford3977]

I came to the comments to see if I missed the laundry room. I didn't see any hookups either. 👎🏾

[@candonit0922]

It’s priced too high for the features. Major downside is the lack of closet and storage spaces. The size is typical for DC but you can get a better layout in a craftsman type house at that price.

[@TMYPiscesSunandMoonRising5548]

What is happening with the microwave now being so low in these newer flipped houses, it is just weird. Who wants to bend down to warm food up? SMH🤦🏾‍♀️. The comments have said the rest.

[@chopshop523]

I think people are waking up and realizing that quality of life is more than living in a city overpriced, cramped, and crime-ridden. The price would have to reflect the amenities you're giving up and piece of mind.

[@khandibaugh23]

I would use this as a rental, wouldn't want it as a primary home. The master bathroom looks masculine. It's better than the upstairs hall bathroom to me because the chevron clashed with the floor. I'd make the smallest upstairs bedroom an office and the 1st room in the basement a living room.

[@GMAMEC]

It's unfortunate that the owners invested so much money into this house… not sure if they will see a return on their investment. It seems like the renovation plans were not well thought out. The small rooms, poor floor layout, and basement issues are significant drawbacks. I think they tried to push things that look good on paper, but not necessarily in person.

[@kcorn12kc]

You know J/M This house from the exterior gives the illusion that the inside is modern/contemporary looking as well...but hum🤔not saying the inside is a little dated looking...but compared to the outside of the house 😆yeah! It's dated looking.

[@almurry8943]

The bedrooms are oddly shaped. Looks like it might be tricky to place the furniture.

[@adriancain2508]

The house looked disjointed from the outside and it is! That crime scene tile in the primary bathroom would be a deal breaker, it’s not something reasonably easy to change. The room sizes aren’t a problem depending on how you live, it would be easy to manage my household in.

[@mspenny]

It might be because the rooms are too small, especially the living room and all the windows.

[@user-hj2oy8hGu7x]

First of all, this is not a bad property. What caught my eye when you enter the house into the living room was that door next to the fireplace. it led to a lot of questions. Secondly the title and floor pattern in the powder room (4:08) had visible gaps that should have been sealed. finally, the basement shower need to be extended to give room for the shower head and the user.

[@daniyellpayne9033]

The price for this home is outrageous. The layout is crazy insanely too small.

[@CarlAdams-l1q]

What happened the laundry room?

[@luckycharm5589]

It was in the hall near the primary. He walked by it

[@graynor3144]

I don't know who decided that this style and color floor was the cookie cuttet style for most new renovations or in the south slab built houses they too are over priced. Staging may help but it's the attached factor and the fact on video It has no character its like an apartment with house features that are not angled right. Not aesthetically pleasing

[@PeggyBlackshire-ww2mz]

Living in apartment with those style walls I like it makes it look modern. Too many windows in the small rooms

[@cjjohnson8567]

Location location location Brotha. For 1M, I purchased my 2nd home (single family, nothing attached) in Loudoun County with land for the same price point... it's going to sit

[@andreclark9366]

The finishes are cheap, to be at a million. The rooms are too small, and the layout was not thought through. They should have done a complete gut and reframed the layout, and they could have asked for a million. From the looks of the place 450k is the max.

[@loki2stunt]

This is Highway robbery.... The bedrooms suck and the lower level is not functional.

[@iamrorygilmore]

In DC this would be considered a "bargain."🙄🤣

[@ivyd5485]

You didn’t say exactly how long it’s been on the market. The floor plan seems off thru out the entire house. Where was the washer and dryer? Room at the bottom of the basement stairs is an office or bonus room - see those a lot in DC. The tiny powder room sink is a no. None of the bathrooms are exciting. The Kitchen is ok.

[@iamrorygilmore]

I agree, "off" is the word". It just does not have any "wow" features. He said it's be on the market for 288 days. Wow.

[@ivyd5485]

@@iamrorygilmorethank you! Wow close to a year it’s not gonna sell for a million- they need a serious price adjustment

[@iamrorygilmore]

@ ivyd5485I’m with you on that, but we shall see if it sells.😊

[@xauv]

🙄I'm not sure about this area, or neighborhood In DC that this home is situated in; But this is super overpriced. It didn't have a finished kitchen, it didn't even have a laundry room, in the basement windows were not Egressed properly, especially in that semi-bedroom, in the basement area.😶‍🌫️ 🫥On top of that, all of the bedrooms were way too small at that price point. With a tiny backyard & front yard, the tiny room that they tried to make a bedroom would have made a nice laundry room, or just a simple office. I would have priced this house at no more than $475, they're asking for over double that amount. Even the furnace and water tanks were tiny for that entire house. It was ridiculously too high in price.😮 when you said one million🫣 I thought you were only joking, then, when you said they reduced it $49,000 🤨I knew they were just being greedy🤑😮‍💨 This is a flip house, they should have at least added a rooftop garden that would have made a huge difference. Had they done that they could have asked for more money.

[@PeggyBlackshire-ww2mz]

I love the mystery of real estate

[@bracketvilletexas]

five bedroom house it is, I love it. yes I would buy this property. as far a closet space I could add a closet. and or use my basement for entertainment. tv room. That is the problem is the PRICE.. its over priced, what are the other properties selling for, as far as the decor, well it can be changed out.... the property is over priced 389K YES IS FAIR. GREED NEVER SELL ONLY IF AN INVESTOR IS LOOKING

[@Mr.Coffee89]

It’s not the tile it’s just there’s too much of that big pattern in that small space the wall should be white that would make it feel bigger and still have some style and design

[@gichaba]

What are the comps for the area? Basement seems perfect for a sub-let to a couple if the kitchen plumping and fixtures were done.

[@misterb6416]

Maybe because its in DC.

[@joyyani5363]

Bedrooms including master are too small. I don't like the layout.

[@toniamckay8122]

Give the buyer ideas of how to use the space

[@DJScrapDirty]

The price & space fam

[@patricksmith2274]

The only thing I like about the house were the bathrooms. The closet spaces were too small (probably to match the small bedrooms😂). Cooking without gas is a deal breaker for me and I also don't like having the microwave in the island. If the spaces were larger , the angles would give character being that it isn't the angles are going to make furniture placement difficult. The basement is a good source of income but the negatives are too much to consider buying. Also a million dollar plus house without any laundry room is a mistake. This house is a definite NO! 😂

[@Kidd1000rr]

This house is priced way too high for what it is. Nice rehab job but not worth anywhere near 1mil.

[@LadyEnyalus]

not worth the price.

[@Mr.Coffee89]

Absolutely not! That should be a 6/8 burner stovetop for that price and that size oh kitchen and house

[@mle6501]

Space is too tight. Basement is a serious safety hazard. It would require quite a bit of remodeling to be livable and functional. PASS. HARD PASS.

[@luckycharm5589]

Did they relocate the front door of the home during renovations? The energy is off on that first floor It’s priced too high

[@Lena_MVA]

At times front door placement is changed to benefit from higher comps on the cross street. The address of the home is usually assigned based on the front door location. Pretty sure the county records will show the flippers changed the address of the home from where they front porch location is.

[@deborahlundy6892]

The bedrooms are small and I don't like the ceiling lights

[@ISaidWhatISaid8463]

They cut corners to put this on the market. The kitchen is a huge fail. All the bathrooms fail. That apartment stove makes me angry. Lol

[@iamrorygilmore]

I thought DC called them Rowhouses as Townhouses were more of a suburban thing. Well, that's what my friend tells me and she's has lived in DC her entire life. 🤣 It'll sell I am sure.

[@jillymcneal5085]

Why did you waste your time making a comment?

[@iamrorygilmore]

@ jillymcneal5085 I didn’t find it a waste, but it’s ok if you did.☺️ I thought we were allowed to do so. 🤔

[@dexterpace7710]

What street is this on?

[@FloHughes316]

The layout is all wrong. Rooms to small and is priced way to high

[@wemma3]

the police siren in the neighborhood, the sight lines looking out the windows are awful the apartments across can look right into the house, the renovations look cheap and dated...

[@DSmith-kb3fr]

Starting from the bottom, retired architect here, basement is really not that usable, one room was acceptable as a living space, shower, not enough headroom, would be an uncomfortable shower, that room with no legal egress way less than .7 sqft and >44” A.F.F. Kitchen cook top looks small, maybe apartment size, lighting, wonky, rooms small, whom ever designed this homes layout missed several opportunities to make something special.

[@razzberrie6231]

Corner lot wouldn’t be something most buyers are attracted to.

[@Rockinandwatchin]

The rooms are too small for that price. In addition, maybe people are turned off because the house is on a corner.

[@Beautifulross3966]

It looks huge on the outside, but the rooms are a little small. I don’t like the design of the house

[@tranisadixon-jz1ww]

1- it is the price, too much for the size. I like that the basement is completed and would probably be more of the family hangout space because definitely not enough room on that first level & all the bedrooms are small. Maybe 600k on the price. What are the comps in the area.

[@craig061002]

No laundry area? That basement shower is too small, as are the basement windows.

[@wm8673]

NO. The basement killed the whole vibe. The bedrooms are too small. This is a bachelor pad for a first-time buyer. The price is okay.

[@elainewingate4019]

I see why it's been on the market for so long and yes that stove is small the box in the basement what was they thing Just throw the whole house away and start over

[@marie3503]

The bedrooms upstairs too small. There should be more space being as though it’s a corner house. The buyer can turn the basement into a one bedroom apartment especially since it has its own entrance. Other than using it for a renter’s property or an AirB &B, I would pass.

[@lyndascaf431]

Those that flipped this house need a LOT of learning. Every aspect of this place is just wrong!

[@andreclark9366]

Technically they have not flipped the house because it has not sold. I agree this is an amateur job.

[@hesellsresale211]

The price it’s all right until you go outside. The problem is it’s too much red tape. I’m 6’4. How can I sell? Yeah don’t think that’s a good deal at all.

[@s.o.9992]

Redo the flip

[@deniselewis4546]

It's priced too high.

[@noweaponsformedagainstme]

Nice floors. I don’t like the microwave so close to the floor, I know some do. Apartment size electric stove is a No. Nice refrigerator, nice backyard. After turning on the water in upstairs bathroom, I was waiting for slashing water from flushing toilet 🚽😆😆 I like the setup of master bathroom. Todays homes are over-priced. This home is a prime example. No, I would not purchase this home

[@clemm9771]

I think it's the layout and the price. It's definitely a no for me

[@OccaneechiSaponi]

I’m not even 3 mins into the video & I already see a possible cause of it not selling. The stairs are directly in front of the front door. That’s bad feng shui! According to feng shui principles, “having stairs directly facing the front door is considered bad feng shui as it can symbolize energy (chi) quickly rushing out of the house through the front door, potentially leading to a loss of wealth and opportunities; this is because the front door is seen as the "mouth of chi" where energy enters the home”

[@deboraha4908]

I don’t like this house.

[@marroonrider3193]

i like the house, but i don’t see a million. it’s not even 1500 sq feet.

[@GabbyNow]

Kitchen is in an odd place to me. Not a good price at all. May be on the market for another 288 days.

[@VOLVO2LUV]

HEY

[@Princessmom9]

First, it's the price. Second, there are too many different tiles in one space. Third, that basement shower is too small. I have that showerhead and there isn't enough space between it and the ceiling to remove it from the holder. Nice house overall but not really designed for the masses.

[@howtoandwhatsnew]

They took all of the character away when they renovated. It looks very sterile. I would not pay that especially since it is attached. Was there a laundry room? Definitely not spending 1 million and I have to go to the laundromat, no thank you!

[@wf9150]

Terrible layout, front door was probably moved to make the deck area. Just poor design all around. Imagine your powder room is visible from the front door not enough separation. Kitchen island is too large. Love the video though, please keep the tours coming.

[@tangiessubtleluxuries]

This house is too small for the price and the layout is horrible.

[@Meela234]

Plain and not well thought out.