This recurring real estate feature is sponsored by The Eli Residential Team. Their mission is to guide, educate, and advocate for their clients through real advice, hands-on support, and personalized service. This week’s post is written by Carolanne Korolowicz.
In an area so transient, it is almost hard to believe that one Arlington couple called a single Maywood house “home” for almost 80 years.
2114 N. Oakland Street, presented by Nancy Murphy, Weichert, has hit the market for the first time since the original owner’s purchased, what was then ‘new construction’, in 1932.
Nestled behind beloved Cherrydale Hardware, this Clifton Model Sears home was once described ‘as practical and up to date as it is beautiful and unique’ by the 1930s Sears Roebuck and Company catalog. The bungalow still features oak floors, arched doorways, original kitchen cabinetry and five-foot tall craftsman style windows — all things difficult to order off our modern catalog, Amazon! The home’s element I appreciate the most is the owners’ obvious care that they placed into their lifelong abode.
Houses often trade hands over decades, or meet their end: a bulldozer, but like 2114 N. Oakland, there are plenty of homes that have currently hit the Arlington market for the first time in generations.
One thing these properties all feature — a charm only found in a well-loved home.
- 3712 9th Street S., Alcova Heights, 22204
3 Beds/2.5 Baths, $845,000
Built: 1968 | Last Sold: 1980
Presented by Dawn Asper, Samson Properties - 1409 S. Quincy Street, Douglas Park, 22204
4 Beds/2.5 Baths, $875,000
Built: 1971 | Last Sold: 1972
Presented by Brian Klotz, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
4508 20th Street N., Waverly Hills, 22207
3 Beds/1.5 Baths, $1,149,750
Built: 1949 | Last Sold: 1985
Presented by Rob Carter, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty - 3810 6th Street S., Alcova Heights, 22204
4 Beds/2.5 Baths, $899,900
Built: 1939 | Last Sold: 1983
Presented by Casey O’Neal, Compass - 2621 2nd Road N., Clarendon, 22201
2 Beds/1 Bath, $1,300,000
Built: 1922 | Last Sold: 1977
Presented by Sarah Blossom, Pearson Smith Realty, LLC
In a world of Real Estate Tik-Tok tours, “Giant White Houses”, and muted paint colors, it is refreshing to see homes that are noticeably lived in. That’s the main point of owning a home, right? A place to gather your family and friends, make your own and let memories build up its foundation.
But, it is often difficult for people to see where they “fit” amongst decades of design choices and outdated fixtures. So, I challenge buyers to see it as “what can I add?” to make this house my home, rather than “what do I need to strip of its past?” I find the exercise far less daunting, and a lot more fun.
If you are currently struggling to find homes that you see yourself living in, especially within your budget, let’s chat. A creative eye and smart approach can make any house a dream one — even for 80 years!
If you have any questions regarding these listings, or would like to schedule a private showing, please feel free to contact The Eli Residential Team or reach out to Carolanne Korolowicz.
