Northpark was one of those areas that had a huge turnover of houses during 2004-2006, many ex-rental units cashing out and many other longtime residents moving up. Most of the high priced listings in the NP/CH/Kensington area are on the market for what they sold/refi’d for in 05 + 6% realtor commission + closing costs. It is almost uncanny how you can take the asking price, add 6% and round up to the nearest 10K mark to come to the AP. Just people trying to get out without losing their shirts.