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By Matthew Impelli
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A compact residence in one of Washington’s most coveted neighborhoods is turning heads online, where commenters say the real surprise isn’t the size or even the cost.
Reddit user Southern-Smoke1835 shared a post showing a “tiny” cottage in Washington D.C.
The dwelling, which is being sold for $1,198,000 includes just one bedroom and two bathrooms across 1,015 square feet.
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A Home With History
“Step into history with this extraordinary one-bedroom residence, believed to be one of the oldest homes in Georgetown,” the Zillow listing states.
“Thought to have been built by a British sea captain, this 1,015-square-foot treasure blends irreplaceable historic character and warmth.
“Original Belgian tiles, handmade glass windows and wide-plank wood flooring speak to the craftsmanship of another era.”
Discussion in the Reddit thread soon shifted from square footage to the home’s former longtime resident: Ann Caracristi.
Caracristi served as a World War II cryptologist and later became the first woman to serve as deputy director of the National Security Agency (NSA). She died in 2016.
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Responding to Reddit questions about the former owner, the original poster pointed out, “Recent resident was badass though: 'Offered as-is and partially furnished, the home includes wooden desks, rustic décor, pewter pieces and a personal library belonging to its longtime resident, Ann Caracristi—cryptologist, World War II veteran and the first woman to serve as deputy director of the NSA'."
A fellow Reddit contributor claimed: “I used to be neighbors. The prior long-term owner was a very interesting lady.”
Cost Questioned
Meanwhile, some forum folks expressed surprise at the cost of the relatively small house while others defended it as consistent with the area.
"Yeah, it’s in the premier neighborhood of a city that’s seen skyrocketing prices for the past 20 years," a pundit offered.
"If you’re from Peoria, yeah sticker shock, but if you’re from somewhere near a big city, it’s about right.
"My guess is that it sold for just over a mill three years ago, owners probably put some work into it and want to fix a bunch of stuff but can’t because it’s historical, selling it for a 15 percent bump.
"My guess is that it’ll sell for $1.1M in the next month.”
Another commentator remarked, “Seriously, you’re getting an adorable fairy tale cottage for the same amount some people will pay for a two-bedroom apartment in a neighborhood like that.”
Popular Property Listings
Unique residential listings often capture viral attention online.
Newsweek reported about a massive $1.5 million house for sale in New York. However, the listing did not state how many bedrooms or bathrooms are inside the place, prompting questions from commentators.
Newsweek also covered internet reactions when The Fresh Prince of Bell-Air mansion hit the market.
The Zillow listing stated that the property is not a replica and is in fact, “the real house," that introduced the world to the sitcom starring Will Smith.
One of the most talked-about images in the Reddit thread features a bright yellow cab staged in front of the mansion mirroring the vehicle seen in the sitcom’s opening titles.
“Hahaha, I appreciate that they got the Fresh taxi to pull up. Does it have dice in the mirror," a fan asked.
Newsweek has reached out to Southern-Smoke1835 for comment via Reddit.
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