Speaking of Brookland blowing up, a reader writes:

“1717 Kearny Street, NE is currently pending for $829.9 – sold last June for $312.5k. Pretty amazing.”

The listing said:

“What a beauty! Extraordinary renovated detached home near Brookland metro & Arts Walk. Elegant sun drenched open spaces accented w/ maple floors, luxurious fixtures, kitchen-aid appliances, over-sized kit cabinets, roomy bedrooms, mst suite w/ spa bath, walk-in & cedar closets, state of the art whole house electronics w/ audio/video/intercom, tiered back yard w/ deck patio, shed & gated 3 OSP”

You can see photos of the inside here.