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The East Village home of former IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn is now listed for sale for $5.2M. This Federal-style, brick-front home lis ocated on prestigious Dumbarton Street. The home was completely renovated prior to Straus-Kahn purchasing it in 2007 for $4M.

The two-story home features 3 BR / 4.5 BA with a spectacular pool and outdoor entertaining area. The modern chef's kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances and sleek white cabinetry and countertops.

Here is a resource to view this and other fine Georgetown properties that are currently listed for sale.

Dumbarton Street in Georgetown's East Village runs a mere 5 blocks from Wisconsin Avenue to Rock Creek Park.  It is a one-way street that has an east-west orientation between N and O Streets. The street is lined with older brick row houses which have been meticulously restored to their 19th century grandeur.  Mature trees and brick sidewalks enhance the beauty of Dumbarton Street.

Dumbarton Street was in the news this week as it is home to troubled IMF head Dominique Straus-Kahn.  Other notable Dumbarton Street  residents have included Henry and Nancy Kissenger, Cyrus Vance, Harold Ickes, Ben Bradlee, Kitty Kelly, and Don Ritter.  Dumbarton Street is also home to the United Methodist Church, the First Baptist Church of Georgetown, the Epiphany…

Kathleen Parker's column, Leaving Olive Street but Keeping the Memories, in yesterday's Washington Post highlighted the human side of this beautiful East Village street.  It was fun to learn that Mary Jo Kopechne and Julia Child had lived on Olive Street and that the street appeared on the screen in both "Burn After Reading" and "Wedding Crashers."

Stretching just three blocks from 27th Street to 30th Street, this bucolic piece of Georgetown has much to offer.  At the 27th Street end of Olive, the extensive Rock Creek Park Trails provide endless opportunities for fitness and fun.  The shopping and dining of both Georgetown and Dupont Circle are within walking distance and are frequented by East Village residents.

The architecture along Olive Street…

 In the upper-crust Georgetown social circles, a friendly rivalry exists between residents of the East Village and West  Village enclaves.  Although not fortified like the Maginot Line during World War II, Wisconsin Avenue serves as the dividing line between these two urban villages.  East Village is home to the rich and famous including Ben Bradlee, Sally Quinn and Bob Woodward and has also been featured in several movies over the years.

One of the key attractions to East Village residents is the close proximity to both Dupont Circle and Foggy Bottom and their Metro Stations.  With Walk Scores in the mid 80s, the East Village is classified as a "very walkable" neighborhood.  East Village residents enjoy the greenery, natural beauty and serenity of…

Cooke's Row home at 3007 Q Street

One of the finest homes in Georgetown's East Village at 3007 Q Street is currently on the market.  This Italianate and Second Empire style home is located along historic Cooke's Row, which consists of four grand double houses.  The home was designed by Thomas Plowman and built in 1868 by Norris Starkweather for Washington's first territorial governor, Henry D. Cooke.

This three-story home has been meticulously renovated and features six bedrooms, five full baths and one half bath.  The make-over includes restoring many of the original period features along with modern electrical, plumbing, HVAC and insulation.  Other features of the home include an au pair suite, private outdoor terrace, 3-car parking and substantial…