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April 19, 24
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A house measuring just six feet wide has gone on sale in Washington D.C., and the price isn't as cheap as you might think!
Buying a home is an incredibly stressful time in most people's life, because the amount of money needed, mixed with all the paperwork is just a massive headache.
But people are starting to get more inventive with how they utilize space, showing that you don't need a mansion to live comfortably.
That being said, you'd assume the less space used, the cheaper the price, right?
The house measures just six-feet-wide. Credit: Jennifer Young Homes
Well, Nady Samnang had big plans when he purchased a small lot at 1738 Glick Ct. NW in Washington, D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood.
But what started as a vision for a four-level, 15-foot-wide single-family home quickly turned into a battle against zoning laws.
"Unbeknownst to us, the city made changes to the zoning laws after we purchased the lot," Samnang told PEOPLE.
These changes restricted the house's width to a mere six feet, throwing a wrench into Samnang's original plans. Facing this setback, Samnang and his team had to rethink their approach to make the project viable.
"We had to ask ourselves, 'Is this even possible for someone to live?'" Samnang recalls.
After over a year of brainstorming and meticulous planning, the result was a 600-square-foot, six-foot-wide home, dubbed "the skinniest house in all of D.C." which recently hit the market.
Constructing the narrow home presented numerous challenges. Due to the limited space, heavy equipment couldn't access the property, requiring all materials to be transported by hand. Additionally, only two workers could be on-site at a time.
Despite these obstacles, Samnang ensured the home didn't compromise on quality. Bay windows, high-end cabinets, quartz countertops, and wall-to-wall porcelain tiles adorn the interior, making the space feel larger than it is.
"We made every use of that space down to the centimeter to pass code," Samnang explains.
Now listed for $599,900, the unique property has attracted attention from potential buyers. Sarah Noel, a realtor at Jennifer Young Homes managing the listing, believes the house appeals to those seeking a convenient, low-maintenance lifestyle.
"The ideal buyer would be someone who doesn't need a large footprint and appreciates the ease and convenience of a small space located in a desirable area," says Noel.
Despite the space limitations, the house is to a very high standard. Credit: Jennifer Young Homes
Samnang envisions the buyer as a city dweller who values proximity to public transportation and minimal upkeep.
"The right buyer is going to be that city dweller — someone who doesn't necessarily want a car, since it's one block from a metro station," he says.
Despite the project's success, Samnang admits it was no walk in the park.
"The build itself was not fun at all. My contractors probably cussed me out every week. It was a nightmare," he confessed.
Featured image credit: Jennifer Young Homes
LIFESTYLE
April 19, 24
Save
By James Kay
Article saved!Article saved!
A house measuring just six feet wide has gone on sale in Washington D.C., and the price isn't as cheap as you might think!
Buying a home is an incredibly stressful time in most people's life, because the amount of money needed, mixed with all the paperwork is just a massive headache.
But people are starting to get more inventive with how they utilize space, showing that you don't need a mansion to live comfortably.
That being said, you'd assume the less space used, the cheaper the price, right?
The house measures just six-feet-wide. Credit: Jennifer Young Homes
Well, Nady Samnang had big plans when he purchased a small lot at 1738 Glick Ct. NW in Washington, D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood.
But what started as a vision for a four-level, 15-foot-wide single-family home quickly turned into a battle against zoning laws.
"Unbeknownst to us, the city made changes to the zoning laws after we purchased the lot," Samnang told PEOPLE.
These changes restricted the house's width to a mere six feet, throwing a wrench into Samnang's original plans. Facing this setback, Samnang and his team had to rethink their approach to make the project viable.
"We had to ask ourselves, 'Is this even possible for someone to live?'" Samnang recalls.
After over a year of brainstorming and meticulous planning, the result was a 600-square-foot, six-foot-wide home, dubbed "the skinniest house in all of D.C." which recently hit the market.
Constructing the narrow home presented numerous challenges. Due to the limited space, heavy equipment couldn't access the property, requiring all materials to be transported by hand. Additionally, only two workers could be on-site at a time.
Despite these obstacles, Samnang ensured the home didn't compromise on quality. Bay windows, high-end cabinets, quartz countertops, and wall-to-wall porcelain tiles adorn the interior, making the space feel larger than it is.
"We made every use of that space down to the centimeter to pass code," Samnang explains.
Now listed for $599,900, the unique property has attracted attention from potential buyers. Sarah Noel, a realtor at Jennifer Young Homes managing the listing, believes the house appeals to those seeking a convenient, low-maintenance lifestyle.
"The ideal buyer would be someone who doesn't need a large footprint and appreciates the ease and convenience of a small space located in a desirable area," says Noel.
Despite the space limitations, the house is to a very high standard. Credit: Jennifer Young Homes
Samnang envisions the buyer as a city dweller who values proximity to public transportation and minimal upkeep.
"The right buyer is going to be that city dweller — someone who doesn't necessarily want a car, since it's one block from a metro station," he says.
Despite the project's success, Samnang admits it was no walk in the park.
"The build itself was not fun at all. My contractors probably cussed me out every week. It was a nightmare," he confessed.
