Brick wall with no land in upscale Georgetown in Washington, DC goes on the market for $50,000

A brick wall with no attached property in an upscale Washington DC neighborhood has hit the market for $50,000 – causing a stir on social media.

The advertisement for the decrepit red brick wall simply says, “Own a piece of Georgetown.” This wall is at 30 and M NW. “The possibilities are limitless.”

The building was originally bought by a man in the 1960s for $2.14, but now its current owner has put it on the market for $50,000 after a dispute with the neighboring homeowner.

Robert Morris, a real estate agent who sold the wall on behalf of its owner Allan Berger, said: “It’s crumbling.”

The advertisement for the peeling red brick wall simply says, “Own a piece of Georgetown.” This wall is at 30 and M NW. The possibilities are limitless’

The building was originally bought by a man in the 1960s for $2.14, but now its current owner has put it on the market for $50,000 after a dispute with the neighboring homeowner

According to the Washington Post, the original owner sold it to Allan Berger’s father, who bought it at auction because he wanted to own property in Georgetown. After his death it was passed on to him.

It is believed that the wall may have previously been attached to something that has since been lost. It currently borders a parking lot.

Berger has held the wall for years and considers it a gimmick in his portfolio.

But the 64-year-old and neighboring homeowner Daniela Walls had a strained relationship because of the $50,000 wall.

Walls said deteriorating structural integrity is having a direct impact on her home — and since she doesn’t own the 12-inch perimeter wall, she can’t do anything about the wet joists that are causing leaks in her home.

She filed a lawsuit through her insurance company, saying there would be “immediate structural repercussions” if nothing were done about Berger’s wall.

After a series of legal back-and-forths, Walls’ attorney, Eric Rome, offered to buy the Wall from Berger for $600, which is its tax-assessed value.

The listing has since gone viral, sparking a flurry of differing opinions about the Wall’s value. One person wrote: “Not bad for a lifetime of advertising in DC”

It is believed that the wall may have previously been attached to something that has since been lost. It currently borders a parking lot

Robert Morris, a real estate agent who is selling the wall on behalf of its owner Allan Berger, said: “It’s crumbling.”

But then the owner decided to get creative.

He told the Washington Post, “I came up with $50,000 without doing any research, without much thought.” For better or for worse.’

The listing has since gone viral, sparking a flurry of differing opinions about the Wall’s value. One person wrote, “Not bad for a lifetime of advertising in DC.”

Another added: “The possibilities are limitless, they say. ‘Isn’t that contrary to the purpose of a wall?’ And a third said: “I think the possibilities are pretty much limited to the wall.”

One person on Instagram said: “This appears to be a cruel boomer prank designed to trick us poor millennials into believing we can *actually* afford something and then shatter our dreams with ‘endless possibilities’.”

Berger has held the wall for years and considers it a gimmick in his portfolio

But others saw the potential: “TBH [to be honest] That’s not a bad idea. It is a public wall and can be used for advertising or for a mural.”

While another said, “Yes, it’s a revenue-generating vehicle.” “They can charge companies for putting their ads there.”

A third added: ‘Great wall for art or advertising!’ Earn money back worldwide if commercial use is the goal!’

Real estate agent Morris said that if a buyer wishes to paint a mural or place advertising on the wall, it must obtain approval from the Old Georgetown Board.

The wall has yet to be purchased by a buyer.