"The brownstone hit the market this month for $15 million - the first time it has been on the market since the 1960s. A fair amount of work was done before it was ready for showings, broker Vicki V. Negron told Brownstoner during a tour."
"Truckloads of accumulated stuff were hauled away, leaving the rooms mostly bare except for surviving details. Shutters, doors, and other architectural remnants that were uncovered during the clean-out were carted down to the garden level, ready for a deep-pocketed house enthusiast and their architect to investigate."
"A small plaque on the exterior dates the house to 1858, but it likely dates to 1860 and was the long-time home of Camden C. and Jeannie S. Dike and family."
"Camden Dike was in the wool trade with his brothers, and an 1862 deed shows one of them, Henry A. Dike, and his wife Lizzie, sold this house and lot to Jeannie Dike in 1862 for $23,000."
The Italianate brownstone at 194 Columbia Heights has been largely hidden for decades, featuring intricate details like carved mantels and arched doors. Recently, it was revealed to the public, showcasing its preserved architectural elements despite lacking electricity. The property is now listed for $15 million, marking its first appearance on the market since the 1960s. The current owner has maintained it since then, and the house, dating back to 1858 or 1860, was originally home to Camden C. and Jeannie S. Dike, who were involved in the wool trade.
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