2901 Macarthur Blvd #213
Higher is a better buy. 50 is "priced about right for what it is". The last step curves the raw advantage onto 0–100, so points stop being one-for-one at the extremes.
💵What this unit actually costs per month
40% of that payment is not the mortgage. The HOA fee alone is $43,140 over five years — money that buys you no equity. A calculator that defaulted the fee to zero would have quoted you $2,030.
Not FHA-approved. No 3.5%-down FHA financing on this unit, so the realistic floor is a 5%-down conventional loan ($14,950). Common for small associations and not a defect on its own, but it does remove FHA buyers from your resale pool.
Minimum realistic down payment here: 5% · verify on HUD's lookup
Rate is the Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year average for the week of 2026-10-08 — a national survey figure, not a quote. Tax, insurance and closing costs are estimates; your own Loan Estimate is the real number.
This building's HOA fees
🚩 Rising fast · +7.4%/yrReconstructed from 9 units of recorded sales at 2901 Macarthur Blvd — every recorded sale carries its HOA fee and date. No listing site shows this.
These dues climbed 24% in 3 years — about +7.4%/yr across 9 units of recorded sales, well above inflation. A rise this steep is a leading signal of a special assessment, a drained reserve fund, or an insurance shock. The listing never shows it; the building's documents are where the "why" lives.
🏢 Get this building's full reserve & assessment report — free →✅ Positives
- 21% below model fair value
- Garage parking
⚠️ Cons
- HOA $719/mo
- Only 1 bath
🚩 Red flags
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Price history (this unit)
- Sep 18, 2026 — Listed $300,000
- Sep 24, 2013 — Sold (MLS) $199,000
- Sep 18, 2013 — Sold (Public Records) $199,000
- Aug 11, 2013 — Price Changed $199,000
- Jul 16, 2013 — Price Changed $189,000
- Jul 4, 2013 — Listed $199,000
Description
A true gem in the Dimond! This beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath condominium welcomes you with a thoughtful design and an open-concept floorplan. Inside, fresh paint, recessed lighting, luxury vinyl tile, and refined interior details create a relaxing backdrop for everyday life. The super-sleek kitchen blends style and practicality with luminous quartz countertops, new appliances, and contemporary cabinets and pulls. Entertaining is a breeze with the well-connected breakfast bar, dining space, and living room. From the generous primary suite, through glass sliders, you have your own private balcony for morning coffee or just a change of scenery. The gorgeous spa-like bathroom features…