Under Contract: A Day or Three
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In this week's Under Contract, UrbanTurf highlights two homes recently featured in Best New Listings that were snatched up quickly.

Three Days For a Spacious Mid-Century Retreat
This custom mid-century modern home in Alexandria was on the market for about half a week before finding a buyer. The three-bedroom spreads out over 4,500 square feet, with an elevator and more than 1,200 square feet of porches, patios and private decks. One of UrbanTurf's favorite parts is the kitchen area, which features a spacious breakfast bar with an adjacent fireplace and parlor area. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout offer unobstructed views of the surrounding forest.
- Full Listing: 7828 Southdown Road (map)
- Price: $1,699,000
- Bedrooms: Three
- Bathrooms: 3.5
- Square Feet: 4,595
- Year Built: 1972
- Days on Market: 3
- Listing Agents: Britt Patterson & Phyllis Patterson, TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Photo Courtesy Craig Westerman / Hometrack
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24 hours For a Tree Lined Row Home in Columbia Heights
This row home in Columbia Heights surrounded by mature trees was snatched up by a buyer a day after being listed. Natural wood is a common theme inside with original hardwood floors, light-grain kitchen counters and a dark-wood stairwell leading to the upper level. Both bedrooms on the top floor feature an en-suite bathroom, while the primary bedroom includes a terrace overlooking the backyard. The backyard is fully fenced and has been converted into a patio space. Solar panels were part of a recent update to the home.
- Full Listing: 1016 Park Road NW (map)
- Price: $1,095,000
- Bedrooms: Three
- Bathrooms: Three
- Square Feet: 2,257
- Year Built: 1922
- Days on Market: 1
- Listing Agent: Simon Sarver, Karta Properties
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