16th St Hgts NW DC/AS IS/Fixer Uppr/20 min downtown/HIGH BID

This "true handymans special," located at 1213 Hamilton St. NW, is a novice investors delight. Being sold AS IS TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER on Sunday night, this home is full of potential. Move in next week, live on the two main levels and start renovating to your taste. This 3 bedrm, 1 1/2 bath single family Bungalow style home is walking distance to playgrounds, elementary schools, Rock Creek Park, the Fitzgerald Tennis Stadium and the Carter Baron Amphitheater. It's approximately a 10 min drive to the National Zoo, 20 mins to downtown, 30 mins to Ronald Reagan Intl Airport, and 20 mins to Silver Spring, Md.  And, it's conveniently located near numerous Metro access points. You can bump out the space in the attic and have a clear view of the downtown DC skyline spanning the Capitol to the Washington Monument and beyond. Wooden floors, 9 foot ceilings, and a wood burning fireplace provide a warm entry. Besides front and rear porches, you and your neighbors have larger than normal yards for this section of the city. Along with a garage and carport there is space for a BBQ patio, a gazebo and a still ample lawn. A bearing pecan tree provides a natural canopy. A small den off the dining room overlooks the yard. The unfinished basement invites self-paced personalization. You need to see it for yourself to imagine all the possibilities. Homes in this diverse community currently are selling for over $575K, and this is one of the more active "boom" areas in DC. This is OPPORTUNITY knocking. Buy a house this weekend. Call for more details.