We're seeing a common redevelopment theme these days in East Kensington, though it's much more obvious on some blocks than on others. Last week we found ourselves on the 2000 block of E. Hazzard St., a block that's in the midst of some fairly significant changes. Just a few years ago, this block had more vacant land than it had occupied homes, an unfortunate deterioration that must have taken decades. Just in the last couple of years though, new homes have sprouted. V2 Properties built two homes at 2012 and 2014 E. Hazzard St., both of which sold last month. Another developer built a home next door which sold at the end of last year.

Three relatively recent additions to the block

Across the street, V&B Properties have built three skinnier homes in a project dubbed the Haz3Homes, and they've already sold one of them. The remaining homes are listed for sale, with one at 325K and 2019 E. Hazzard St. listed at $335K.

One of these three homes could be yours!

But that's not all! Three more homes are currently under construction on this block! V2 Properties have a third project on this block and are building 2039 E. Hazzard St. which is currently listed at $379K. Just a few doors down, a different developer has taken two vacant buildings and is performing such an extensive renovation they might as well be building from the ground up. Those homes aren't yet on the market from what we can tell, but we'd wager on prices in the low $300K range.

Homes under construction

It goes without saying that this block is in the throes of a transformation, but it's safe to say it's nowhere near complete. The block still has about a dozen vacant lots, many of which have been owned by the same people for decades. We wouldn't be shocked that, if we visit this block again a year from now, additional homes have replaced vacant lots. Especially as the block gets closer to Emerald Street, the redevelopment opportunities become ever more copious.

Looking toward Coral Street

While some might not appreciate the architecture, you'd be hard pressed to argue that this block hasn't improved dramatically in a very short period of time.