TTR Sotheby’s International Realty Sells Most Expensive Residential Listing of 2009

December 18, 2009 - District of Columbia

TTR Sotheby's International Realty of Washington DC has announced that it has sold 1714 Massachusetts Avenue NW for $12,000,000, making it the highest priced residential sale in 2009 and the highest since the beginning of 2007 in Washington DC.

Originally built in 1890, 1714 Massachusetts Avenue sits in a prime area off of Dupont Circle close to Embassy Row.

This architecturally significant block features many grand turn of the century residences which are now occupied as embassies, cultural institutions, foundations, associations and private residences such as 1714.

The first floor features grand public rooms perfect for large scale entertaining including double formal parlors, embassy sized dining room and wood paneling that can accommodate gatherings of all sizes.

The second through fourth floors feature the family living quarters which include the family kitchen, family living room and 5 plus bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half baths.

Is this the end of the slump in the real estate market? We can only wait and watch...

Maggie Shannon and Michael Rankin of TTR Sotheby's International Realty represented the seller.

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