214 9th St SE

offers wanted. BACK in the 'way before' time, people would buy fixer-uppers, and put in sweat equity, to improve a basic home, or to realize their own dream house. These deals became hard to find, when flippers got involved, with deep pockets and a rising increase in prices. But now, those days are back! Historically built in the last century, but "brick sheathed" in this one, this special home is seeking its new owner. It does need some work. It could also be a private home for someone who wants no steps, or a pied-a-terre, (home away from home) for a standing member of congress, a serial visitor from another burb ,state or country; maybe even a corporate owned home for visiting execs. It is a condo alternative with a nearby community nr. Eastern Market, Barracks Row, METRO's, and more! Located 2 blocks from Eastern Market, 3 from the EM metro, 2 from groceries, menus,; 3 from laundries, 2-4 from exciting Parks. The community is friendly, amenable, opinions shared freely and diversity encouraged. The range of cuisine range from historical pubs, jazz venues w/ a menu to Indian , Iberian, German, Italian, French, Belgian, Thai, Ethiopian, Laotian, Salvadoran, Japanese, Chinese, & N American… and FUSION. The home has a galley kitchen, a combo LR/DR, two bedroom footprint, & a petit private patio. While some would gut it and redo everything, it could be livable for much less. The home is smaller yet sufficient for two, possibly three, and might be enlargeable. Recessed from a quiet street, the birds will be your alarm clock. The floor joists seem compromised. Repaired replaced could be a >20K task, new wood floors thru out another 10K+or -, new our rationalized wiring ,( two circuits are shorted & a panel box of spaghetti wires ) might cost <15K , new paint <12K, new bath 20K , new kitchen 20K??? , new windows &doors 20K? It could be 120K, a more complete restoration could be more.