Real Estate

4 Open Houses We Love This Weekend

A Columbia Heights rowhouse, a University Park rambler, a Reston contemporary, and a luxe Great Falls listing.

Photograph courtesy Alex Mokrohuz

Here are our open house picks this weekend: a four-level rowhouse in Columbia Heights, a rambler in University Park, and a contemporary house designed by a noted Reston architect. In the luxury bracket, check out this $6.79 million estate in Great Falls.

A Columbia Heights Townhouse

Photograph courtesy Derek and Vee
Photograph courtesy Derek and Vee
Photograph courtesy Derek and Vee
Photograph courtesy Derek and Vee

Price: $1.25 million
Where: 2728 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Bedrooms/bathrooms: 5/3
House size: 3,825 square feet
Listing agent: Paniz Asgari, Compass
Open house: Saturday, Aug 16, 11 PM — 1 PM

Highlights of this 1907 rowhouse include a chef’s kitchen with hand-painted Spanish tile, a primary suite with vaulted ceilings and a sitting area, a backyard patio, and a rooftop deck.

A University Park Rambler

Photograph courtesy Housefli
Photograph courtesy Housefli
Photograph courtesy Housefli
Photograph courtesy Housefli

Price: $595,000
Where: 6903 40th Ave, University Park, MD 20782
Bedrooms/bathrooms: 3/2
House size: 1,755 sq feet
Listing agents: Alex Heitkemper, Long and Foster Real Estate
Open house: Sunday, Aug 17, 1 PM — 3 PM

This University Park rambler, constructed in 1948, features vaulted ceilings and two fireplacesone gas and one wood-burning. Other highlights include hardwood floors, a loft bedroom, and a large backyard.

 

A Reston Contemporary

Photograph courtesy Alex Mokrohuz
Photograph courtesy Alex Mokrohuz
Photograph courtesy Alex Mokrohuz
Photograph courtesy Alex Mokrohuz

Price: $1.05 million
Where: 11205 Wedge Dr, Reston, VA 20190
Bedrooms/bathrooms: 4/3.5
House size: 3,484 sq feet
Listing agents: Nikki Lagouros, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Open house: Saturday, Aug 16, 2 PM — 4 PM

“My philosophy has always been to maintain the natural beauty of a homesite,” says Reston architect Ken Bonner. Known for his light-filled, open-concept designs, Bonner built about 65 housesand this is one of them. Constructed in 1968, the 3,500-square-foot home features two fireplaces, a butler’s pantry/bar, a sunroom with skylights, and a two-car carport.

 

A Luxe Great Falls Estate

Photograph courtesy Joon Kim, Bel Air Visuals
Photograph courtesy Joon Kim, Bel Air Visuals
Photograph courtesy Joon Kim, Bel Air Visuals
Photograph courtesy Joon Kim, Bel Air Visuals

Price: $6.79 million
Where: 1039 Aziza Ct, Great Falls, VA 22066
Bedrooms/bathrooms: 6/9.5
House size: 13,667 sq feet
Listing agents: Francisca Alonso, Keller Williams Realty
Open house: Saturday, Aug 16, 1 PM — 4 PM and Sunday, Aug 31, 1 PM — 4 PM

This Great Falls estate, built in 2019 and set on two acres, sports a foyer with two crystal chandeliers; a gourmet kitchen with a Wolf range and Miele dishwashers; and a primary suite with a double-sided fireplace and ensuite bath with heated marble floors, a spa, and a steam shower. Outdoor highlights include a basketball court, pizza oven, hot tub, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool.